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Statutory construction is the act/process of interpreting a statute.
Statutory construction is the act/process of interpreting a statute.
True
Public statutes only concern personal subjects.
Public statutes only concern personal subjects.
False
Permanent statutes have a limited duration.
Permanent statutes have a limited duration.
False
Declaratory statutes are also known as curative statutes.
Declaratory statutes are also known as curative statutes.
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Republic Acts were enacted from 1946 to 1972 and from 1987 to the present.
Republic Acts were enacted from 1946 to 1972 and from 1987 to the present.
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Study Notes
Statutory Construction
- Statutory construction involves interpreting statutes based on established principles set by the courts.
- Essential for understanding how laws are applied in various circumstances.
Laws and Legitimacy
- Laws are rules recognized and enforced by the state's authority.
- Types of laws include Republic Acts (RA), Presidential Decrees (PD), and Executive Orders (EO).
Statutes Defined
- Statutes are acts enacted by a legislative body.
- Historical legislatures in the Philippines include the Philippine Commission, Philippine Legislature, Batasang Pambansa, PDs under Marcos, and EOs under Cory Aquino.
Types of Statutes
- Public Statutes: Address matters affecting the public at large.
- Private Statutes: Deal with issues concerning individual or personal interests.
Classifications of Statutes
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Duration:
- Permanent statutes have no time restrictions.
- Temporary statutes are limited to specific circumstances (e.g., emergencies).
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Application:
- Prospective statutes apply to future actions.
- Retroactive statutes affect actions taken before the statute was enacted.
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Operation:
- Declaratory statutes clarify existing laws (curative).
- Mandatory statutes impose obligations (directory for non-penal).
- Substantive statutes establish rights (remedial).
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Form:
- Affirmative statutes outline specific actions required.
- Negative statutes prohibit certain actions.
Referring to Statutes
- Public Acts: Enacted by the Philippine Commission and Philippine Legislature from 1901-1935.
- Commonwealth Acts: Valid from 1936 to 1946.
- Republic Acts: Issued by Congress from 1946-1972 and again from 1987 to present.
- Batas Pambansa: Legislation from the Batasang Pambansa.
Identification of Laws
- Laws are identified by their serial numbers and/or titles, assisting in proper categorization and reference in legislative contexts.
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Test your knowledge on statutory construction and the principles developed by courts for interpreting statutes. Learn about the different types of laws and statutes, including public and private ones. Challenge yourself with this quiz and enhance your understanding of the act of interpreting statutes.
