G.R. No. 5010. September 17, 1909
THE UNITED STATES, PLAINTIFF AND APPELLEE, VS. JUAN GOYENECHEA, DEFENDANT AND APPELLANT
Decisions / Signed Resolutions September 17, 1909 CARSON, J.:
CARSON, J.:
“ESTAFA.” — From the Court of First Instance of Manila.
Smith, J.
Smith, J.
Defendant was charged with estafa for collecting a debt of P300 by pretending authority from the creditor, and of arresto mayor, to make restitution, and to subsidiary imprisonment. The evidence was conflicting, but the lower court accepted that adduced by the prosecution. No error. Judgment affirmed.
Per Carson, J.
For appellant: Frederick Garfield Waite.
For appellee: Solicitor-General Harvey.