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2002-01-16 |
MENDOZA, J. |
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| Third. Respondent is entitled to moral damages because of the mental anguish and humiliation she suffered as a result of the wrongful refusal of the FEBTC to pay her even after she had delivered the certificates of deposit.[39] In addition, petitioner FEBTC should pay respondent exemplary damages, which the trial court imposed by way of example or correction for the public good.[40] Finally, respondent is entitled to attorney's fees since petitioner's act or omission compelled her to incur expenses to protect her interest, making such award just and equitable.[41] However, we find the award of attorney's fees to be excessive and accordingly reduce it to P20,000.00.[42] | |||||