Question

Mr. Santos filed a lawsuit against his neighbor, Mr. Cruz, claiming damages for a fallen tree that damaged his property. The trial court ruled in favor of Mr. Santos and awarded him compensation for the damages. Mr. Cruz appealed the decision to the Court of Appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in finding him liable for the damages. The Court of Appeals affirmed the decision of the trial court and held that Mr. Cruz was indeed liable for the damages caused by the fallen tree.

After the decision of the Court of Appeals, Mr. Cruz wants to further appeal the case to the Supreme Court. He believes that there were errors in the interpretation and application of the law in the previous decisions.

1. Discuss the general rule regarding the effect and application of laws, particularly focusing on judicial decisions as stated in Article 8 of the Civil Code.
2. Can Mr. Cruz appeal the case to the Supreme Court based on his claim of errors in the interpretation and application of the law? Explain your answer.