Title
The United States vs. Aguedo Espina, Francisco Querubin, and Alberto Cabrillas
Case
G.R. No. 5394
Decision Date
Nov 13, 1909
Defendants Espina, Querubin, and Cabrillas were convicted of premeditated murder and sentenced to death, with the ruling upheld based on adequate evidence.
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Case Digest (G.R. No. 5394)

Facts:

  • Case G.R. No. 5394, decided on November 13, 1909.
  • Defendants: Aguedo Espina, Francisco Querubin, and Alberto Cabrillas.
  • Charged with the murder of a Chinese national in Cebu.
  • Allegations of conspiracy to kill the victim with premeditation and treachery.
  • Cabrillas requested a separate trial, which was granted by the court.
  • Trial presided over by Judge Wislizenus in the Court of First Instance of Cebu.
  • All three defendants found guilty of murder and sentenced to death.
  • Case appealed, focusing on the sufficiency of evidence.

Issue:

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Ruling:

  • The Supreme Court affirmed the lower court's decision.
  • Evidence was deemed sufficient to support the murder conviction.
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Ratio:

  • The Supreme Court highlighted the sufficiency of evidence, including testimonies and circumstantial evidence.
  • Established involvement of defendants in the premeditated and treacherous killing.
  • Prosecution demonstrated elements of murder, includi...continue reading

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