Title
Mateo, Jr. vs. Villaluz
Case
G.R. No. L-34756-59
Decision Date
Mar 31, 1973
Four petitioners charged with robbery and homicide sought disqualification of Judge Villaluz, who attested to a key witness's repudiated statement, raising impartiality concerns. The Supreme Court ruled the judge's refusal to disqualify violated due process, emphasizing judicial neutrality and integrity.
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