Shauf vs CA; G.R. No. 90314; 27 Nov 1990; 191 SCRA 713
FACTS: Petitioner applied for the vacant position of Guidance Counselor in the Basic Education Office at the Clark Air Base. Despite her qualification, she was not appointed by respondent Anthony Persi; instead, Edward Isakson was employed even though he does not meet the requirement of the position. ISSUE(S): Whether or not private respondents are immune from suit. HELD: NO. While the doctrine appears to prohibit only suit against the State without its consent, it i also applicable to complaints filed against official of the State for acts allegedly performed by them in the discharge of their duties. However, it is…