Case Digest (G.R. No. 5127)
Facts:
- Case Number and Date: G.R. No. 5127, decided on September 1, 1909.
- Parties Involved: United States (plaintiff and appellee) vs. Catalino Apostol (defendant and appellant).
- Location: Nueva Ecija.
- Initial Court: Court of First Instance of Nueva Ecija, presided over by Judge Llorente.
- Charge: "Lesiones menos graves" (less serious physical injuries) against Catalino Apostol.
- Injury Details: The injured party recovered within twenty-five days.
- Lower Court Sentence: Four months of arresto mayor with corresponding accessory penalties.
- Damages: None awarded as they were not demanded, and no expenses were incurred for treatment.
- Appeal: Catalino Apostol appealed the decision.
Issue:
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Ruling:
- Affirmation of Lower Court Judgment: The Supreme Court affirmed the judgment of the lower court.
- Sentence: Catalino Apostol was sentenced to four months of arresto mayor with corresponding accessory penalties....(Unlock)
Ratio:
- Justification of Sentence: The injured party's recovery within twenty-five days justified the sentence of four months of arresto mayor, consistent with penalties for "lesiones menos graves" under prevailing legal standards.
- Damages: No damages were awarded because they were not demanded by the injured party, and no expenses were incurred for medical treatment.
- Legal Basis: The decision was based on the appropriate application of the penal code and procedural requirements for claiming dama...continue reading
Case Digest (G.R. No. 5127)
Facts:
In the case of G.R. No. 5127, decided on September 1, 1909, the United States, as the plaintiff and appellee, brought a case against Catalino Apostol, the defendant and appellant. The incident occurred in Nueva Ecija and was initially heard in the Court of First Instance of Nueva Ecija, presided over by Judge Llorente. The case revolved around the charge of "lesiones menos graves" (less serious physical injuries) against Catalino Apostol. The injured party recovered within twenty-five days, which influenced the severity of the sentence. In the lower court, Apostol was sentenced to four months of arresto mayor, along with the corresponding accessory penalties. No damages were awarded as they were not demanded, and no expenses were incurred for the treatment of the injured party. The defendant, Catalino Apostol, appealed the decision.