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Pritchard vs. Rep. Of the Phil.

In the matter of the petition of Thomas Pritchard to be admitted a citizen of the Philippines. THOMAS PRITCHARD, petitioner-appellee, vs. THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, oppositor-appellant.

G.R. No. L-1715 | 1948-07-17

D E C I S I O N

PERFECTO, J:
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n the Court of First Instance of Manila, Thomas Pritchard, on January 22, 1947, petitioned for his naturalization. Notice of the filing of the petition and of the hearing of the case addressed to the Solicitor General and to all whom it may concern has been published in the Philippine Liberty News. No opposition has been filed and no one appeared to contest the petition. After evidence has been taken, the Court rendered decision on August 29, 1947 ordering that a naturalization certificate be issued in favor of petitioner.

On September 29, 1947, the Solicitor General appealed. Felixberto G. Bustos, 39,...