G.R. No. L-29640 June 10, 1971 GUILLERMO AUSTRIA, petitioner, THE COURT OF APPEALS (Second Division), PACIFICO ABAD and MARIA G. ABAD, respondents. Rationale: Quantum of proof is required to establish that a fortuitous event did take place. To require in the present action for recovery the prior conviction of the culprits in the criminal case, in order to establish robbery as a fact, would be to demand proof beyond reasonable doubt to prove a fact in a civil case. Case Summary: Facts: 1. In a receipt dated 30 January 1961, Maria G. Abad acknowledged having received from Guillermo Austria one (1) pendant with diamonds valued at P4,500.00, to be sold on commission basis or to be returned on demand. 2. On 1 February 1961, however, while walking home to her residence in Mandaluyong, Rizal, Abad was said to have been accosted by two men, one of whom hit her on the face, while the other snat...
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