G.R. No. L-27365 January 30, 1970.
Case Parties: FELIX L. LAZO, MERCEDES CASTRO DE LAZO, and JOSE ROBLES, plaintiffs-appellees, vs. REPUBLIC SURETY & INSURANCE CO., INC. represented by ANTONIO M. KOH, General Manager and as Attorney-in-Fact of plaintiffs, FELIX and MERCEDES LAZO, defendants-appellants.

FACTS

The case involves plaintiffs-appellees Felix L. Lazo, Mercedes Castro de Lazo, and Jose Robles against defendant-appellant Republic Surety & Insurance Co., Inc., represented by Antonio M. Koh. The specific factual background leading to the action is not detailed in the provided text of the concurring opinion.

ISSUE

Whether the plaintiffs had intended to waive their right to redeem within the period set forth in Section 34 of Rule 39 of the Rules of Court.

RULING

According to the concurring opinion of Chief Justice Concepcion, the plaintiffs had not intended to waive their right to redeem within the statutory period. Consequently, the present action was filed seasonably.