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People vs. Mayor Caruncho, Jr., et al.

THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, vs. MAYOR EMILIANO CARUNCHO, JR., ALFONSO CORDOVA, CESAR CORPUZ, JACINTO GONZALES and HON. ERIBERTO ESPIRITU, in his capacity as Judge of the Municipal Court of Pasig, respondents.

G.R. No. L-57804 | 1984-01-23

Republic of the Philippines
SUPREME COURT
Manila
 
EN BANC
 
ABAD SANTOS, J.:
 
This case is a good example of the saying: "much ado about nothing. And it serves as a reminder of the suggestion that we should relax, take it easy and not get unduly excited. For these reasons, a little whimsy is not out of place.
 
This case was originally assigned to Justice Ameurfina A. Melencio-Herrera who was an outstanding student of the Chief Justice. The facts which led to the filing of the case had attracted national attention so it was thought that Justice Melencio-Herrera would once again pen a significant opinion. Due solely to...