Facts:

• The case involves the People of the Philippine Islands as the plaintiff and appellee.
• Defendants and appellants are Ta Sy Che and Uy Back alias Vicenta Bona alias Uy Baik alias Uy Bac.
• Initially tried in the Court of First Instance of Manila.
• Defendants were convicted by the lower court.
• The decision from the Court of First Instance was dated October 18, 1933.
• Defendants appealed the decision, leading to the current case before the higher court.
• The higher court's decision and order for judgment were filed on May 29, 1934.

Issue:

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Ruling:

• The higher court affirmed the decision of the Court of First Instance of Manila with a modification.
• Each appellant, Ta Sy Che and Uy Back, is sentenced to suffer not less than 8 years and 1 day and not more than 10 years, 8 months, and 1 day of prision mayor.
• Costs amounting to P24.00 are to be collected from the...(Unlock)

Ratio:

• The court's decision to affirm the lower court's ruling with a modification in the sentence is based on the review of the records and the arguments presented by both parties.
• The court found no substantial error in the judgment of the Court of First Instance that would warrant ...continue reading