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 this doctrine?
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.
VERBA LEGIS
Whenever possible, the words used in the Constitution must be given their ordinary meaning except when technical terms are employed.
When was La Salle 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 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.
RATIO LEGIS EST ANIMA
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
This is the root word of construction
What is construe?
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 decisis 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.
Philippine laws are officially promulgated either in English, Chinese, or Filipino.
False. Philippine laws are officially promulgated either in English, Spanish, or Filipino.
This is the source of legislative intent
What is statute?
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.
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 is Contemporary Construction?
Constructions placed upon statutes at the time of, or after their enactment by the executive, legislative or judicial authorities.
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.