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Soliven v. Makasiar - Case
Soliven v. Makasiar - Case
G.R. No. 83979 November 14, 1988. chanrobles virtual law library
RESOLUTION
PER CURIAM:
It has not been shown that respondent judge has deviated from
the prescribed procedure. Thus, with regard to the issuance of
the warrants of arrest, a finding of grave abuse of discretion
amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction cannot be sustained. chanrobles virtual law library
Anent the third issue, petitioner Beltran argues that "the reasons
which necessitate presidential immunity from suit impose a
correlative disability to file suit." He contends that if criminal
proceedings ensue by virtue of the President's filing of her
complaint-affidavit, she may subsequently have to be a witness
for the prosecution, bringing her under the trial court's
jurisdiction. This, continues Beltran, would in an indirect way
defeat her privilege of immunity from suit, as by testifying on the
witness stand, she would be exposing herself to possible
contempt of court or perjury. chanrobles virtual law library