LOPEZ v.

DE LOS REYES

FACTS:

This is an application for the writ of Habeas corpus to relieve the petitioner from restraint of his
liberty, under a warrant of arrest issued by the Speaker of the House representatives, pursuant
to the resolutions of the House finding the petitioner guilty and contempt.

 Whereas, on Oct 23, 1929, Lopez attacked and assaulted, without any justification, the
Hon. Dimayuga, who was then a member of the House of Representative, while said
representative was going to the hall of the House Rep to attend the session. As a result
of the attack, said representative was unable to attend the session and those of the 2
days next following, by reason of the threats of Lopez made against said representative.
 Lopez appeared before the committee on Privileges of the House of Rep where he was
notified that he was charged with contempt for having violated the privileges of one of
the members of this house, and then there had the opportunity to defend himseld
personally and by counsel.
 Lopez was charged guilty of contempt of the House Rep and be punished by
confinement in Bilibid Prison, Manila, as any other transgressor of the law for a period of
24hrs.
 The corresponding order of arrest be issued in due form, signed by speaker stamped
with the Seal of the House Rep

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