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Araneta vs. Dinglasan [RESOLUTION]

J. ANTONIO ARANETA, petitioner, vs. RAFAEL DINGLASAN, Judge of First Instance of Manila, and JOSE P. BENGZON, Fiscal of City of Manila, respondents

G.R. No. L-2044 | 1949-09-16

For lack of the required number of votes, judgment was not obtained. However, after rehearing, the required number of votes was had, by resolution of September 16, 1949, which follows.
 
RESOLUTION

MORAN, C. J.:

Petitioners filed motions asking (1) that Mr. Justice Padilla be disqualified to act in these cases; (2) that the vote cast by the late Mr. Justice Perfecto before his death be counted in their favor; and (3) that the opinion of the Chief Justice be counted as a vote for the nullity of Executive Orders Nos. 225 and 226.

 
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As regards the motion to disqualify Mr. Justice Padilla, the Court is of the opinion that it must not be...