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Latin maxim. • “an agreement contrary to law or morals can give rise to no right of action in any party to it, either for the enforcement of it, or for the recovery of property parted with in pursuance of it.” (People v. Manansala, En Banc, November 18, 1933 [Per J. Abad Santos, En Banc, Separate Opinion])
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Latin maxim. • “A waiver of rights is not presumed.” (ACD Investigation Security Agency, Inc. v. Daquera, G.R. No. 147473, March 30, 2004, cited in
Latin maxim. • “The law may be exceedingly hard, but so the law is written.” (People v. Palermo, En Banc, G.R. No. 120630, June 28,
Latin maxim. • “Nobody can give what he does not possess.” (Heirs of Hermosilla v. Sps. Remoquillo, G.R. No. 167320, January 30, 2007) • “one
Latin maxim. • “Where the law does not distinguish, neither should we.” (Sps. Plopenio v. DAR, G.R. No. 161090 and 161092, July 4, 2012)
Latin maxim. • “not twice for the same” (Tacas v. Cariaso, G.R. No. L-37406, August 31, 1976)
Latin maxim. • “one State is not subject to the jurisdiction of another State.” (Arigo v. Swift, En Banc, G.R. No. 206510, September 16, 2014
Latin maxim. • “a thing not being excepted must be regarded as coming within the purview of the general rule” (South African Airways v. Commissioner
Latin maxim. • “The law will not aid either party to an illegal agreement; it leaves the parties where it finds them.” (Bough v. Cantiveros,
Latin maxim. • “parties to a treaty to keep their agreement therein in good faith” (Secretary of Justice v. Lantion, En Banc, G.R. No. 139465,
Spanish maxim. • “The debtor’s debtor is my debtor.” (Google Translate; See Gold Star Mining Co., Inc. v. Lim-Jimena, En Banc, G.R. No. L-25301, October
Latin maxim. • “The expression of one thing is the exclusion of another.” (San Miguel Corporation Employees Union-Phil. Transport and General Workers Org. v. San
Latin maxim. • “from the words of a statute there should be no departure” (Bolos v. Bolos, G.R. No. 186400, October 20, 2010)
Distinguish the following: (a) Contract of sale and contract to sell (2%) (b) Interruption and tolling of prescription of actions (2%) Suggested Answer: (a) In
1. Concept and legal basis Article 251. Death caused in a tumultuous affray. – When, while several persons, not composing groups organized for the common
Saachi opened a savings bank account with Shanghainese Bank. He made an initial deposit of PhP100,000. Part of the bank opening forms that he was
Legal PH YouTubeLatin maxim. • “a thing not being excepted must be regarded as coming within the purview of the general rule” (South African Airways v. Commissioner
Latin maxim. • “In the interest of society as a whole, litigation must come to an end.” (Thomas v. Trono, G.R. No. 241032, March 15,
Latin maxim. • “speech is the index of intention” (Bolos v. Bolos, G.R. No. 186400, October 20, 2010)
Give the limitations on the power of the Congress to enact the General Appropriations Act? Explain your answer. (5%) Suggested Answer: 1) The General Appropriations
M, single, named his sister N in his will, as a devisee over a certain parcel of land that he owned, with the obligation of
What and whose vote is required for the following acts: (2% each) (a) the repeal of a tax exemption law; (b) a declaration of the
“Violence against women and their children” (VAWC) – refers to any act or a series of acts committed by any person against a woman who
1. Concept Article 175. Using false certificates. – The penalty of arresto menor shall be imposed upon any one who shall knowingly use any of
1. Concept Article 240. Any judge who shall assume any power pertaining to the executive authorities, or shall obstruct the latter in the lawful exercise
1. Concept Article 158. Evasion of service of sentence on the occasion of disorder, conflagrations, earthquakes, or other calamities. – A convict who shall evade
1. Concept Article 200. Grave scandal. – The penalties of arresto mayor and public censure shall be imposed upon any person who shall offend against
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