verba legis non est recedendum

Latin maxim. • “where a particular word or phrase is ambiguous in itself or is equally susceptible of various meanings, its correct construction may be

Latin maxim. • “every statute must be so construed and harmonized with other statutes as to form a uniform system of jurisprudence” (OSG v. CA,

Latin maxim. • “things done between strangers ought not to injure those who are not parties to them” (People v. Tena, G.R. No. 100909, October

Latin maxim • “an act done by me against my will is not my act” (United States v. Ah Chong, En Banc, G.R. No. L-5272,

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. • “not twice for the same” (Tacas v. Cariaso, G.R. No. L-37406, August 31, 1976)

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. • “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. • “parties to a treaty to keep their agreement therein in good faith” (Secretary of Justice v. Lantion, En Banc, G.R. No. 139465,

• “false in one thing, false in everything” (Frondarina v. Malazarte, G.R. No. 148423, December 6, 2006) NB: 1) Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus

Latin maxim. • “that a delegated power may not be further delegated by the person to whom such power is delegated, and that in all

Latin maxim. • “when in doubt, for the accused” (People v. Salcena, G.R. No. 192261, November 16, 2011)