G.R. No. 142509 - Buatis, Jr. vs. People

Buatis, Jr. vs. People

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Title Supreme Court: Buatis, Jr. vs. People

Case: G.R. No. 142509

Decision Date: Mar 24, 2006

Atty. Pieraz received a defamatory letter from Buatis, calling him "inutil" and "stupid," leading to a libel case. Buatis admitted sending it but claimed it was dictated. The Supreme Court found Buatis guilty, imposing a fine instead of imprisonment, as malice was presumed and the letter was not privileged.

libel

defamatory letter

fine

Long 21 min

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