Case Digest (G.R. No. 172060) Core Legal Reasoning Model
Core Legal Reasoning Model
Facts:
On 25 October 2004, Maria Chrysantine Pimentel y Lacap (private respondent) filed an information for frustrated parricide against Joselito R. Pimentel (petitioner) before the RTC of Quezon City, Branch 223, docketed as Criminal Case No. Q-04-130415. Shortly thereafter, on 5 November 2004, private respondent initiated Civil Case No. 04-7392 for annulment of marriage under Section 36 of the Family Code on the ground of psychological incapacity before the RTC of Antipolo, Branch 72, and petitioner was served summons on 7 February 2005. On 11 February 2005, petitioner filed an urgent motion in the Quezon City court to suspend the criminal proceedings on the ground of a prejudicial question, asserting that the outcome of the annulment case would affect the essential element of relationship in parricide. The RTC of Quezon City denied both the motion (13 May 2005) and the subsequent motion for reconsideration (22 August 2005). Petitioner then sought certiorari with preliminary injuncti... Case Digest (G.R. No. 172060) Expanded Legal Reasoning Model
Expanded Legal Reasoning Model
Facts:
- Criminal Case No. Q-04-130415 (Frustrated Parricide)
- On 30 August 2004, an Information for frustrated parricide was filed against Joselito R. Pimentel.
- The Information was docketed with the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Quezon City, Branch 223, on 25 October 2004.
- Pre-trial and trial were set on 14 February 2005.
- Civil Case No. 04-7392 (Annulment of Marriage)
- Petition for annulment of marriage under Section 36, Family Code, filed by Maria Chrysantine L. Pimentel on 4 November 2004 and officially lodged on 5 November 2004.
- Ground: psychological incapacity to comply with essential marital obligations.
- Summons served on petitioner on 7 February 2005; pre-trial likewise set for 14 February 2005.
- Procedural History
- On 11 February 2005, petitioner moved to suspend the criminal proceedings before RTC Quezon City, invoking a prejudicial question.
- RTC Quezon City denied the motion by Order dated 13 May 2005 and likewise denied reconsideration on 22 August 2005.
- Petitioner filed a petition for certiorari with application for injunctive relief before the Court of Appeals (CA-G.R. SP No. 91867).
- The Court of Appeals dismissed the petition on 20 March 2006.
- A petition for review under Rule 45 was thereafter filed with the Supreme Court.
Issues:
- Whether resolution of the annulment of marriage case constitutes a prejudicial question warranting suspension of the criminal proceedings for frustrated parricide.
Ruling:
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Ratio:
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Doctrine:
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