Case Digest (G.R. No. L-14129) Core Legal Reasoning Model
Core Legal Reasoning Model
Facts:
In People of the Philippines vs. Guillermo Manantan, G.R. No. L-14129, decided July 31, 1962 (with resolution August 30, 1962), the Provincial Fiscal of Pangasinan filed an information in the Court of First Instance charging defendant-appellee Guillermo Manantan, a justice of the peace, with violating Section 54 of the Revised Election Code by aiding a candidate and influencing an election. A preliminary investigation found probable cause, and upon Manantan’s plea of not guilty, he moved to dismiss on the ground that justices of the peace were not among the officers enumerated in Section 54. The trial court denied the first motion but, citing People v. Macaraeg, granted a second motion and dismissed the information. The Solicitor General appealed to the Supreme Court. After the Court’s July 31 decision reversing dismissal and remanding for trial, Manantan filed a motion for reconsideration arguing that such remand violated the Double Jeopardy Clause; this motion was resolved on ... Case Digest (G.R. No. L-14129) Expanded Legal Reasoning Model
Expanded Legal Reasoning Model
Facts:
- Procedural History
- The Provincial Fiscal of Pangasinan filed an information in the Court of First Instance charging Guillermo Manantan with violating Section 54 of the Revised Election Code.
- A preliminary investigation found probable cause. At trial, Manantan pleaded not guilty and filed two motions to dismiss:
- First motion: Argued that, as a justice of the peace, he was not among the officers enumerated in Section 54.
- Second motion: Relied on People v. Macaraeg (C.A. No. 15613-R), where the Court of Appeals held that a justice of the peace is excluded from Section 54.
- Lower Court Disposition
- The trial court denied the first motion, holding that a justice of the peace falls within Section 54’s prohibition.
- On the second motion, after submissions by both parties, the court dismissed the information against Manantan, following People v. Macaraeg.
- Supreme Court Appeal
- The Solicitor General appealed to the Supreme Court.
- The sole question presented: Is a justice of the peace included in the prohibition of Section 54 of the Revised Election Code?
Issues:
- Primary Issue
- Whether a justice of the peace is included among the officers prohibited by Section 54 of the Revised Election Code from aiding any candidate, exerting influence in an election, or taking part therein (except to vote or preserve public peace).
Ruling:
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Ratio:
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Doctrine:
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