SANTOS V. BERNABE

54 PHIL 19

 

FACTS:

Both Santos and Tiongson deposited in defendant’s warehouse palay with the  same  grade  and  quality.    Their  palay  didn't  have  markings  to distinguish  it  from  one  another.    Tiongson  then  filed  a  complaint  against defendant.  A writ of attachment was then issued which included palay that was owned by Santos.
 

HELD:

There  are  no  means  to  distinguish  the  palay  owned  by  Santos  and Tiongson.    This  being  the  case,  each  owner  shall  acquire  a  right  in  the mixture proportionate to the part belonging to him, according to the value of the things mixed or commingled.