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Issue:
Ruling:
Private respondents counterclaim is compulsory in nature since (1) it arises out of,
or is necessarily connected with, the transaction or occurrence that is the subject
matter of the opposing party's claim; (2) it does not require for its adjudication the
presence of third parties over whom the court cannot acquire jurisdiction; and (3)
the court has jurisdiction to entertain the claim.