True or False
The title of a statute serves as aid, in case of doubt in its language, to its construction and to ascertaining legislative will.
True
What is the doctrine of precedence?
It is the doctrine that, when courts has once laid down a principle, and apply it to all future cases, where facts are substantially the same, regardless whether the parties and properties are the same.
What is an intrinsic aid?
These are aids to construction found in the printed page of the statute itself.
What do you mean by VERBA LEGIS?
Plain-meaning rule.
The words used must be given their ordinary meaning except where technical terms are employed.
When was DLSU established?
1911
A preamble is that part of the statute written immediately before its title, which states reason or justification for the enactment of the law.
False. A preamble is that part of the statute written immediately after its title, which states the purpose, reason or justification for the enactment of the law.
What are the sources of law?
Constitution and statutes.
What is a preamble?
It is the part of the statute written immediately after the title, stating the purpose and reason for the enactment of the law. It is usually expressed in whereas clauses.
What do you mean by RATIO LEGIS EST ANIMA LEGIS?
The reason of the law is its soul.
What are the school colors of DLSU?
Green and White
The best source from which to ascertain the legislative intent is the statute itself.
TRUE
What is contemporary construction?
It is the construction placed upon statutes upon the time of, or after the enactment by the executive, legislative or judicial authorities.
What is an explanatory note?
It is a short exposition or explanation accompanying a proposed legislation by its author or proponent.
What do you mean by STARE DECISES ET NON QUIETA MOVERE?
"to stand by decisions and not disturb the undisturbed" - one should follow past precedents and should not disturb what has been settled.
When was DLSU Law established?
2009
Philippine laws are officially promulgated either in English, Chinese, or Filipino.
False. Philippine laws are officially promulgated either in English, Spanish, or Filipino.
What is statute?
This is the source of legislative intent
How is legislative intent ascertained?
Legislative intent is best ascertained in the statute itself, taking into consideration the whole context and not from an isolated part or particular provision.
What do you mean by ratiohabito mandati aequiparatur?
Legislative ratification is equivalent to mandate.
What law school and year did Atty. Mendoza graduate?
DLSU - 2014
Thesauruses define words in their natural, plain and ordinary acceptance and significance.
False. Dictionaries define words in their natural, plain and ordinary acceptance and significance.
What are the legislative bodies?
What are the three types of executive interpretations of the law?
(1) Construction by an executive or administrative officer tasked to implement the law
(2) Construction by the Secretary of Justice
(3) Interpretation handed down in an adversary proceeding in the form of a ruling handed down by an executive officer exercising quasi-judicial power
What do you mean by Interest Reipublicae Ut Sit Finis Litium?
In the interest of society as a whole, litigation must come to an end.
What was Atty. Mendoza's undergraduate program?
Political Science