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US Vs Catolico
US Vs Catolico
March 1911
Facts: The justice of peace of Cagayan had before him 16 separate civil cases initiated by Juan
Canillas for damages resulting from breach of contract. All cases were decided in favour of
Canillas and all defendants appealed the decision and deposited Php 16 and a bond of Php 50 as
required by law. It appears that the sureties of the bond were insolvent and new bonds were not
presented on the extension given. Canillas appealed. The justice of peace dismissed the appeals
and ordered the sm of money attached and delivered to Canillas in satisfaction of the judgment.
The judge was prosecuted for malversation of funds.
The judge decided in good faith under the belief that he was acting judiciously and correctly. It
was a result of erroneous exercise of judicial function and not an intention to deprive any person
of his property feloniously. He acted that debts might be paid t those who they are legally and
justly due and not to enrich himself or another by criminal misappropriation. It was a mistake not
a crime.
HELLO