Mastering Statutory Interpretation

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True or false: The court is only allowed to use intrinsic aids to construction when interpreting a statute?

False

True or false: The title of a statute is always a clear indication of the legislative intent?

False

True or false: Extrinsic aids to construction are limited to the printed page of the statute itself?

False

True or false: The court can resort to the title of a statute when there is doubt about its meaning or the intention of the legislature?

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the issue in this case?

The constitutionality of Republic Act 1635, as amended by Republic Act 2631. Signup and view all the answers

What does Republic Act 1635 provide?

It provides for the printing and issue of semi-postal stamps to raise funds for the Philippine Tuberculosis Society. Signup and view all the answers

When is the period for the printing and issue of semi-postal stamps according to Republic Act 1635?

From August 19 to September 30 every year. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the petitioner in this case?

Benjamin P. Gomez. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the respondents in this case?

Enrico Palomar (Postmaster General), Hon. Brigido R. Valencia (Secretary of Public Works and Communications), and Domingo Gomez (Acting Postmaster of San Fernando, Pampanga). Signup and view all the answers

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True or false: The court is only allowed to use intrinsic aids to construction when interpreting a statute?

True or false: The title of a statute is always a clear indication of the legislative intent?

True or false: Extrinsic aids to construction are limited to the printed page of the statute itself?

True or false: The court can resort to the title of a statute when there is doubt about its meaning or the intention of the legislature?

What is the issue in this case?

What does Republic Act 1635 provide?

When is the period for the printing and issue of semi-postal stamps according to Republic Act 1635?

Who is the petitioner in this case?

Who are the respondents in this case?

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