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Prudential Bank V National Labor Commission 251 Scra 421
Prudential Bank V National Labor Commission 251 Scra 421
FACTS: 3 labor cases which were resolved eventually against Interasia. Separation pay, wage
differentials and other benefit were awarded to complainant. Writ of execution were issued were the
sheriff levied on execution personal property located in the factory of Interaria. Petitioner Prudential
Bank filed an affidavit of 3rd party claim asserting ownership over seized properties on the strength of
ISSUE: Extent of petitioner’s title over the properties subject of the levy on execution.
HELD: The security interest of the entruster is not merely an empty or idle title. Entruster’s advances
will have to be settled first before the entrustee can consolidate his ownership over the goods.
Exception is when Properties are in the hands of an innocent purchaser for value. In this case, it was not
shown that the winning bidder is an innocent purchaser for value. Petitioner has primary rights over the