Act No. 2457

: The primary purpose of Act No. 2457 is to authorize E. Merrit to bring a suit against the Government of the Philippine Islands to fix responsibility and determine damages resulting from a collision involving his motorcycle and a government ambulance.
: E. Merrit is authorized to bring a suit against the Government of the Philippine Islands.
: The Court of First Instance of the city of Manila is the designated court for the filing of the suit.
: The enactment was prompted by a collision on March 25, 1913, between E. Merrit's motorcycle and the ambulance of the General Hospital.
: It was necessary because it was not known who was responsible for the accident, nor it was possible to determine the amount of damages, and the government needed legislative authorization to be sued.
: The Attorney-General of the Philippine Islands is authorized to appear on behalf of the government and defend it in the suit.
: The Attorney-General is authorized and directed to appear at the trial to defend the Government of the Philippine Islands.
: The Act authorizes the court to determine the amount of damages, if any, to which E. Merrit is entitled due to the collision.
: The Act was enacted on February 3, 1915.
: Yes, the Act takes effect upon its passage.