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RTC :
Sentenced Air France to pay to CARRAS the following
1. Moral Damages 25K
2. Exemplary
- 10K
3. Representing the difference in fare between the 1st class and tourist
class for the portion of the trip from BK to Rome - P393.20
4. Attorneys Fee
- P3,000
5. The cost of the suit
CA :
Only reduced no. 3 from 393 to 383.10
HENCE , AIR FRANCE asked relief from SC
Ground/Basis: CA failed to present or make complete findings of fact on
all the issues properly laid before it
ISSUE NO. 1 WAS CARRAS ENTITLED TO THE 1ST CLASS SEAT?
AIR FRANCE S CONTENTIONS :
- Carras paid for a first class ticket
- But the ticket did not represent the TRUE and COMPLETE intent and
agreement of the parties
That Carras knew that he did not confirmed reservations for 1st class
on any specific flight
But he had tourist class protection
That the issuance of the 1st class ticket was no guarantee that he
would have a first class ride
And such would depend on the availability of first class seats
ART. 21. Any person who willfully causes loss or injury to another in a manner that is
contrary to morals, good customs or public policy shall compensate the latter for the
damage. (CC)
Under the above article, employers are responsible for the tortuous
acts of their employees