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2012-02-15 |
DEL CASTILLO, J. |
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| In view of the foregoing, we agree with the findings of the trial court and rule in favor of petitioners. "It is a matter of judicial policy to accord the trial court's findings of facts with the highest respect and not to disturb the same on appeal unless there are strong and impelling reasons to do so. The reason for this is that trial courts have more opportunity and facilities to examine factual matters than appellate courts. They are in a better position to assess the credibility of witnesses, not only by the nature of their testimonies, but also by their demeanor on the stand."[57] No clear specific contrary evidence was cited by the CA to justify the reversal of the trial court's findings. Thus, in this case, between the factual findings of the trial court and those of the CA, those of the trial court must prevail over those of the latter.[58] | |||||