G.R. No 101083
Minors of the Philippines vs. DENR
July 30, 1993
FACTS:
Petitioner minors, represented by their parents, contended that the granting of the TLAs (Timber License Agreement) by respondent DENR was done with grave abuse of discretion, violated their constitutional right to a balanced and healthful ecology; hence, the full protection thereof requires that no further TLAs should be renewed or granted. RTC dismissed the class suit on the ff grounds: 1)lack of cause of action; 2)the issue involved a political question and 3)the relief sought would violate the non-impairment of contracts clause.
ISSUES:
Whether or not minors had the legal personality to initiate the suit.
Whether or not the case was justiciable.
Whether or not the relief sought would violate the non-impairment of contracts clause
RULING: Click HERE to see ruling for Minors of the Philippines vs. DENR
Whether or not the case was justiciable.
Whether or not the relief sought would violate the non-impairment of contracts clause
RULING: Click HERE to see ruling for Minors of the Philippines vs. DENR
