G.R. No. L-29044 August 15, 1968
WORKMEN’S INSURANCE CO., INC., petitioner, vs. HON. COURT OF APPEALS, CARMEN BAUTISTA, and PRIMO ZUÑIGA, respondents.

FACTS

This is a petition for certiorari to review a decision of the Court of Appeals. The parties submitted a “Compromise Agreement” to the Supreme Court. Initially, the signature of respondent Primo Zuñiga did not appear on the agreement. The Court required him to comment, after which he manifested his conformity and provided his signature. The Compromise Agreement stipulated that the petitioner would pay the respondents a total sum of P12,000.00 (P9,000.00 as principal and P3,000.00 as attorney’s fees), with no interest due and no pronouncement as to costs. The respondents acknowledged receipt of the payment via two specified checks. The parties further agreed that, notwithstanding the decision of the Court of Appeals, this Compromise Agreement may be approved by the Supreme Court, thereby setting aside the appellate court’s decision.

ISSUE

Whether the Compromise Agreement submitted by the parties should be approved by the Supreme Court, thereby setting aside the decision of the Court of Appeals.

RULING

The Supreme Court approved the Compromise Agreement. The Court noted that while the agreement was awkwardly drafted and the parties did not correctly designate themselves, there was no legal objection to its approval. The approval had the effect of setting aside the decision of the Court of Appeals sought to be reviewed. The rights of the parties were thereafter governed by the terms of the compromise as embodied in the judgment of the Supreme Court. Judgment was entered in accordance with the Compromise Agreement. The Court found that, from the explicit terms, nothing further was left to be complied with by the parties. No pronouncement was made as to costs.