12.) Batarra Vs Marcos 1j5dm

12.) Fausta Batarra vs Francisco Marcos FACTS:  Fausta Batarra filed a complaint to recover damages brought by Francisco Marcos for the breach of promise by the latter.  Marcos induced Batarra to submit herself to sexual relation with him on of such promise of marriage.  Marcos claimed that he is not liable for breach of contract with damages resulting from seduction as Batarra is of legal age.  Lower court ruled in favor of Batarra for the sum of P500. ISSUE: Whether the contract considerations) is valid RULING:

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No. The said promise of marriage of Marcos to Batarra was based upon carnal connection is founded on an unlawful cause and therefore, void and no action can be maintained by the woman against the man thereof. “A person who by an act or omission causes damage to another when there is fault or negligence shall be obliged to repair the damage so done.” As Marcos and Batarra caused grievance to each other, the court ruled that the defendant be acquitted of the complaint and no costs will be allowed to either party.

DOCTRINE: Article 1352. Contracts without cause, or unlawful cause, produce no effect whatever. The cause is unlawful if it is contrary to laws, morals, good customs, public order, or public policy.