Caunca v Salazar; G.R. No. L-2690; 01 Jan 1949; 82 Phil 851
FACTS: Estelita Flores was brought from the province to Manila and stayed in the house of respondent who is running an employment agency. Estelita was prevented from going with her cousin, the petitioner, unless the money advanced for her fare and other transportation expenses be paid first. ISSUE(S): Whether or not an employment agency has the right to restrain and detain a maid until the latter has returned the payment advanced to her. HELD: NO. An employment agency, regardless of the amount it may advance to a prospective employee has absolutely no power to curtail the freedom of movement of…