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vs.
THE HEIRS OF GERMAN SANTIAGO
G.R. No. 170354, July 30, 2006
Tinga, J.
Facts:
The Heirs of Santiago filed an injunction against Pinga
alleging that Pinga had been unlawfully entering the coco
lands of the respondent cutting wood and bamboos and
harvesting the fruits of the coconut trees. As a counterclaim,
Pinga contests the ownership of the lands to which Pinga
was harvesting the fruits. However, due to failures of Heirs
of Santiago to attend the hearing the court ordered the
dismissal of said case.
Issue:
Whether or not dismissal of original complaint affects,
that the compulsory counterclaims?
Ruling:
No. The counterclaims in this case stand of its own.