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Lucman vs. Dimapuro,et al.

RASID LUCMAN, petitioner, vs. MACACUNA DIMAPURO and THE PROVINCIAL BOARD OF CANVASSERS OF LANAO DEL SUR, respondents.

G.R. No. L-31558 | 1970-05-29

D E C I S I O N 


CONCEPCION, C.J: 

The petition herein purports to be an "appeal by certiorari" from a resolution of the Commission on Elections. The petition was, at first, denied; but, on motion for reconsideration, the Court granted the same, required the respondents to answer said petition which was regarded as one for certiorari, under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court, to expedite the disposal of the case, in view of the public interest involved therein and issued a temporary restraining order, effective immediately and until further orders from the Court. Respondents filed their respective answers, to which Petitioner replied,...