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In Re: Odore Lewin Vs. Emilio Galang

In the matter of the Petition for Declaratory Relief Regarding Status as Permanent Resident. THEODORE LEWIN, petitioner, vs. EMILIO GALANG, in his official capacity as Commissioner of Immigration, respondent.

G.R. No. L-15253 | 1960-10-31

D E C I S I O N


LABRADOR, J.:

This is an appeal against a decision of the Court of First Instance of Manila, Hon. Bienvenido A. Tan, presiding, rendered in its Civil Case No. 35758, entitled Theodore Lewin, petitioner, vs. Emilio Galang, respondent, on a "Petition for Declaratory Relief Regarding Status as Permanent Resident," declaring that petitioner has not lost his status as permanent resident, which status he had enjoyed since 1951; that respondent has no right or authority to limit the stay of petitioner in this country, classifying him as a temporary visitor; and issuing a writ of preliminary injunction against the respondent,...