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People Of The Phil. Islands Vs. Eustaquio Joson, Et Al. 046 Phil 380

THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, plaintiff-appellant, vs. EUSTAQUIO JOSON ET AL., defendants-appellees.

G.R. No. L-22366 | 1924-10-07

D E C I S I O N


JOHNSON, J .:

This is a criminal action. The complaint charges that the defendants violated the Election Law. The complaint was dismissed upon motion of the defendants. The Attorney-General appealed for the Government.

The only question presented by this appeal is whether or not the action is barred by prescription.

The complaint was presented in the Court of First Instance of the Province of Albay on the 28th day of April, 1923. It charged that the defendants had violated the provisions of section 60 of Act No. 3030. The complaint alleged:

"That during the period between the first to the sixth of June, 1922, but...