CASE DIGEST: G.R. No. L-1. Promulgated: October 18, 1901

THE UNITED STATES vs MANUEL SY-TAY

Crime: Seduction

Law: Criminal Law

Cited Law/Order: General Order No. 58

FACTS:

Accused was tried for seduction in the court of the justice of the peace of Binondo.

ISSUE:

Whether or not one law repeals another is not a question that involves the validity of the law which is alleged to have been repealed, within the meaning of the exception.

RULING:

In the present case there is no such contention that this case be qualified in the exception.

The said judgment is final and of such character that it can not be the subject of review in this court.

 

Lesson for this case: 

Supreme Court respects the decision of the Lower Courts.

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