John F. Villaroel v Bernardino Estrada GR No.

L-47362 12/19/1940 Facts of the case: On 5/9/1912, Alejandra Callao contracted a loan of 1,000 from spouses Mariano Estrada and Severina. It was payable after 7 years. Alejandra died leaving his son, John Villaroel, as sole heir. The Spouses also died leaving Estrada Bernardino as sole heir. On 8/9/1930, John Villaroel gave a document to Estrada Bernardino stating that he owed an amount of 1,000 to latter with 12% interest PA. After paying such amount, John now seeks the recovery of the amount paid claiming that the period of prescription has already lapsed. Issue: Whether or not John can reclaim the amount recovered? Held: No. Ratio: The obligation of John Villaroel to pay 1,000 to Estrada did not arise from the loan of the formers mother, but instead, from the document John executed that he owed an amount of 1,000 + interest to Estrada.