Title
People vs. Ta, Sy Che and Uy Back alias Vicenta Bona alias Uy Baik alias Uy Bac
Case
G. R. No. 40733
Decision Date
Jun 14, 1934
The Supreme Court affirmed the lower court's decision, sentencing the appellants to 8 years and 1 day to 10 years and 8 months of prision mayor, with costs of P24.00 to be collected through summary proceedings.
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Case Digest (G. R. No. 40733)

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

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