DE JESUS v SYQUIA (1933)

58 Phil 866
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Cesar Syquia courted Antonia de Jesus who was 20

years old. Amorous relations resulted in de Jesus giving
birth to a baby boy on June 17, 1931. They lived
together for one year until Antonio got pregnant again
after which Cesar left to marry another woman.

Cesar recognized his paternity of first child in writing

with a letter to the priest and uninterrupted possession
of natural child status for one year

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Woman files for action for damages for breach of
promise and recognition of the child.

ISSUE: WON Antonia is entitled to damages for breach of

promise to marry and kids to paternal support

HELD: Promise to marry not satisfactorily proved so the trial court was right in refusing to grant De
Jesus’ prayer. Also, action for breach of promise to marry has no standing for civil law, apart from
the right to recover money or property advanced by the plaintiff upon the faith of such promise. This
case exhibits none of the features necessary to maintain such action.

- Antonia de Jesus only entitled to the support of the first child because of Cesar’s prior recognition.
No support for the second child because no proof of paternity or recognition presented.