Manila, April 17 -- The Supreme Court has reversed a Court of Appeals ruling that awarded damages to residents of a subdivision in Butuan City for the noise due to school activities.

In a 17-page decision written by Associate Justice Samuel Gaerlan published online April 17, the high court granted the petition of the Couples for Christ School of the Morning Star (CFC-SMSl) in Butuan City appealing the CA's decision which had awarded damages for residents of Saint Joseph Subdivision.

The high tribunal ruled that a school's regular activities are not considered a nuisance.

"Markedly, not every inconvenience gives rise to a cause of action for damages. Otherwise courts will be inundated with endless litigation over minor and speculative g...