[ G.R. No. 5394. November 13, 1909 ]

[ G.R. No. 5394. November 13, 1909 ]

G.R. No. 5394

[ G.R. No. 5394. November 13, 1909 ]

THE UNITED STATES, PLAINTIFF AND APPELLEE, VS. AGUEDO ESPINA, FRANCISCO QUERUBIN, AND ALBERTO CABRILLAS, DEFENDANTS AND APPELLANTS.

D E C I S I O N

JOHNSON, J.:

MURDER; DEATH PENALTY. — From the Court of First Instance of Cebu. Wislizenus, J.

Defendants were charged with murder for having maliciously killed a chinaman, with premeditation and treachery. Before the hearing, defendant Cabrillas asked for a separation trial, which was granted. The order defendants were found guilty and sentenced to death. The only question now presented relates to the sufficiency of the proofs. Evidence held sufficient. Death sentence affirmed.

Per Johnson, J. For appellants: Jose M. a de Marcaida. For appellee: Attorney-General Villamor.