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PEOPLE vs. David E. Salvatierra

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee vs. DAVID SALVATIERRA y EGUIA, accused-appellant.

G.R. No. 104663 | 1997-07-24

D E C I S I O N


KAPUNAN, J.:

For the fatal stabbing of Charlie Fernandez y De Guzman, the Regional Trial Court of Manila, Branch XLIX, 1 meted accused David Salvatierra y Eguia the penalty of reclusion perpetua and the payment of the amounts of P30,183.25 as actual damages and P50,000.00 as indemnity to the heirs of the victim, plus the costs of suit (Criminal Case No. 90-88985).

At around 4:30 in the afternoon of August 17, 1990, Charlie Fernandez, a vendor of "palamig" was walking along M. de la Fuente Street, 2 going towards the direction of Quiapo at the opposite side of the street. 3 Suddenly, three (3) persons met him. One of...