G.R. No. L-15315 - Merced vs. Diez

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G.R. No. L-15315: Merced vs. Diez

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Title Supreme Court: Merced vs. Diez

Case: G.R. No. L-15315

Decision Date: Aug 26, 1960

Abundio Merced sought annulment of his second marriage, alleging coercion, while Elizabeth Ceasar accused him of bigamy. The Supreme Court ruled the civil annulment case must resolve the validity of the second marriage before the criminal bigamy case proceeds, as it constitutes a prejudicial question.

prejudicial question

validity of second marriage

civil action for annulment

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