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Latin maxim.
• “to adhere to precedents and not to unsettle things which are established” (Lazatin v. Desierto, G.R. No. 147097, June 5, 2009)
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Latin maxim • “the act itself does not make man guilty unless his intention were so” (United States v. Ah Chong, En Banc, G.R. No.
Latin maxim. • “[a]ll states are sovereign equals and cannot assert jurisdiction over one another.” (Arigo v. Swift, En Banc, G.R. No. 206510, September 16,
Spanish maxim • “It is better that ten presumed criminals remain unpunished than an innocent one be punished.” (Google Translate; See People v. Cunanan, En
Maxim. • “The intent of a statute is the law.” (Tiu v. CA, En Banc, G.R. No. 127410, January 20, 1999)
Latin maxim. • “the abuse of a right is the greatest possible wrong” (Gonzales v. Philippine Commercial Bank and International Bank, G.R. No. 180257, February
Latin maxim. • “Distinguish times and you will harmonize laws.” (Commissioner of Customs v. Superior Gas and Equipment Co., En Banc, G.R. No. L-14115, May
Latin maxim. • “so use your property as not to injure the property of others” (Southern Luzon Drug Corporation v. DSWD, En Banc, G.R. No.
Latin maxim. • “that there can exist no punishable act except those previously and specifically provided for by penal statute” (Corpuz v. People, En Banc,
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. • “what has been delegated, cannot be delegated” (Rodrigo, Jr. v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 125498, July 2, 1999)
Latin maxim. • “not twice for the same” (Tacas v. Cariaso, G.R. No. L-37406, August 31, 1976)
Latin maxim. • “from the words of a statute there should be no departure” (Chavez v. JBC, En Banc, G.R. No. 202242, July 17, 2012)
To incriminate an innocent person is to perform an act which tends directly to cause a false prosecution. 1. Concept Incriminating innocent person – refers
1. Concept Article 168. Illegal possession and use of false treasury or bank notes and other instruments of credit. – Unless the act be one
“Public Officer” – means any person holding any public office in the Government of the Republic of the Philippines by virtue of an appointment, election
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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,
Latin maxim. • “Where the law does not distinguish, neither should we.” (Sps. Plopenio v. DAR, G.R. No. 161090 and 161092, July 4, 2012)
W Ship Management, Inc. hired Seafarer Gas bosun in its vessel under the terms of the 2010 Philippine Overseas Employment Administration – Standard Employment Contract
Who are the impeachable officers under the 1987 Constitution? Briefly explain the process of impeaching them thereunder. (5%) (a) The following may be impeached: 1)
Juanito initiated a case for illegal dismissal against Mandarin Company. The Labor Arbiter decided in his favor, and ordered his immediate reinstatement with full backwages
1. Concept Art. 171. Falsification by public officer, employee or notary or ecclesiastic minister. – The penalty of prisión mayor and a fine not to
1. Concept Article 230. Any public officer to whom the secrets of any private individual shall become known by reason of his office who shall
1. Concept and legal basis Art. 280. Qualified trespass to dwelling. – Any private person who shall enter the dwelling of another against the latter’s
1. Concept Art. 174. False medical certificates, false certificates of merits or service, etc. – The penalties of arresto mayor in its maximum period to
1. Concept Art. 166. Forging treasury or bank notes or other documents payable to bearer; Importing, and uttering such false or forged notes and documents
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