G.R. No. 120615 - HEIRS OF MANUEL T. SUICO, VS. COURT OF APPEALS, MARLYN A. REYES AND JULIE DURAN.

Ruling

WHEREFORE, judgment is rendered on preponderance of evidence for the plaintiffs, as against the defendants who are ordered to viz: 1) Vacate the leased premises, together with any and all persons who may claim possession of the premises or any portion thereof from or through the defendants and turn over possession of the leased premises to plaintiffs; provided, that defendants are likewise ordered to remove the subject house, and all appurtenances thereto, at their own expense; 2) Pay plaintiffs rental arrears at Four Hundred Fifty (P450.00) Pesos a month, starting in April 1991 until the last month/date of occupancy; provided that in compliance herewith, defendants are ordered to turn over the original bank passbook to plaintiffs; 3) Pay plaintiffs Two Thousand (P2,000.00) Pesos as attorneys fee; Three Hundred (P300.00) Pesos as litigation expenses inclusive of filing fees and other incidental litigation expenses; and, the cost of suit. Defendants counterclaims are hereby dismissed for lack of merit. SO ORDERED.