A sum of money received by an employee on behalf of the employer is merely in the material, not juridical, possession of the employee; hence misappropriation of such money does not constitute estafa.. Thus, reiterated the Supreme Court’s First Division, in a Decision penned by Justice Jose Midas P. Marquez, as it ordered on ground of reasonable doubt the acquittal for estafa of a former ...
Law and Definition of Estafa by Misappropriation. In the Philippines, numerous cases involving the crime of estafa are being filed in Philippine courts. Due to the upsurge of estafa-related cases, the Philippines is replete with jurisprudence discussing and elucidating the crime of estafa. Laws have been enacted such as Republic Act No. 10951 ...
In estafa through misappropriation under Article 315, paragraph 1 (b) of the RPC, the following essential elements must be present: (1) that money, goods, or other personal property is received by the accused in trust or on commission or for administration or under any obligation involving the duty to make delivery of or to return the same; (2) that there is misappropriation or conversion of ...
The elements of estafa through conversion or misappropriation under subsection 1 (b) of Art. 315 of the Revised Penal Code are as follows: I. That money, goods, or other personal property be received by the offender in trust, or on commission, or for administration, or under any other obligation involving the duty to make delivery of, or to ...
The words "misappropriate" and "convert" as used in the law on Estafa connote an act of using or disposing of another’s property as if it were one’s own or of devoting it to a purpose or use different from that agreed upon. Misappropriation or conversion may be proved by the prosecution by direct evidence or by circumstantial evidence.
The Information filed sufficiently charges estafa through misappropriation or conversion. Fineza entrusted petitioner Norma Gamaro with the pieces of jewelry amounting to ₱2,292,5l 9.00 on the condition that the same will be sold for profit. Petitioner Nonna Gamaro was under obligation to turn over the proceeds of the sale to Fineza.
Estafa through misappropriation or conversion is defined and penalized under Article 315, paragraph 1(b) [43] of the RPC. The elements of the said crime are: (1) that money, goods, or other personal properties are received by the offender in trust, or on commission, or for administration, or under any other obligation involving the duty to make ...
Elements of Estafa Through Misappropriation Under Article 315, paragraph 1(b) of the Revised Penal Code, the elements of estafa through misappropriation are: Receipt of Money or Property : The offender receives money, goods, or other personal property in trust, on commission, for administration, or under any other obligation involving the duty ...
The elements of estafa through misappropriation under Article 315, paragraph 1(b) are: (a) the offender's receipt of money, goods, or other personal property in trust, or on commission, or for administration, or under any other obligation involving the duty to deliver, or to return, the same; (b) misappropriation or conversion by the offender ...
Estafa (in its misappropriation form) involves the offender initially having lawful possession of the property (by reason of trust or some contract) and then misappropriating it. Estafa vs. Batas Pambansa Blg. 22 (BP 22) BP 22 penalizes the act of issuing a bouncing check regardless of intent to defraud.
Such being the case, Estafa either by means of deceit or misappropriation will not lie against respondents, because "partners are not liable for estafa of money or property received for the partnership when the business commenced and profits accrued." (U.S. vs. Clarin, 17 P[h]il. 85).
This misappropriation or conversion of TCT No. 261204 to the prejudice of the owner constitutes estafa under Article 315, par. 1(b) of the Revised Penal Code. [20] Petitioner filed a Motion for Reconsideration, but it was denied in the CA's Resolution [21] dated June 4, 2015.
Misappropriation or Conversion: Reiterated the need for entrustment of property and subsequent misuse or failure to return on demand (e.g., People v. Moreno). Estafa by Postdated Check: Emphasized that mere issuance of a bouncing check is not automatically Estafa unless issued with deceitful intent at the time of issuance (e.g., Lina
[ G.R. No. 198932, October 09, 2019 ] DANILO S. IBAÑEZ, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPINES, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N. BERSAMIN, C.J.: The offense of estafa as defined and penalized under Article 315, paragraph 1(b) of the Revised Penal Code requires misappropriation or conversion of money.Absent any evidence proving misappropriation or conversion, the accused cannot be justly ...
Case Title: Margie Balerta vs. People of the Philippines – Estafa Acquittal on Lack of Juridical Control Facts: – Margie Balerta was employed as a cashier at Balasan Associated Barangays Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BABMPC). – She was accused of misappropriating P185,584.06 from BABMPC from May 31, 1999, to June 17, 1999. – Timonera, BABMPC’s manager, claimed […]
The elements of Estafa under this provision are: (a) the offender's receipt of money, goods, or other personal property in trust, or on commission, or for administration, or under any other obligation involving the duty to deliver, or to return, the same; (b) misappropriation or conversion by the offender of the money or property received, or ...
The elements of estafa through misappropriation under Article 315, paragraph 1(b) are: (a) the offender's receipt of money, goods, or other personal property in trust, or on commission, or for administration, or under any other obligation involving the duty to deliver, or to return, the same; (b) misappropriation or conversion by the offender ...
Estafa through misappropriation orconversion is defined and penalized under Article 315,paragraph 1(b) of the Revised Penal Code (RPC), which states: Art. 315. Swindling (estafa). - Any person who shall defraud another by any of the means mentioned hereinbelow shall be punished by: