COURSE OUTLINE
Part I –
Introduction to Statutory Construction
1. Definition of Statutory Construction
a.
Hermeneutics, defined
b.
Legal Hermeneutics, defined
c.
Legis interpretation legis vim obtinet
Case:
1.
Lorna Guillen Pesca v. Zosimo Pesca, G.R. No. 136921, April 17, 2001
2. Construction distinguished from Interpretation
a.
Kinds of interpretation (Dr. Lieber)
3. Statutory Construction and the Legal Profession
4. Statutory Construction and the Courts
a.
Requisites Before Courts Construe or Interpret the law
Case:
1. Manuel G.
Abello, et al., v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue and Court of Appeals, G.R.
No. 120721, February 23, 2005
b.
Statutory Construction distinguished from Judicial Legislation
Cases:
1. Sen. Miriam
Defensor Santiago and Sen. Francisco Tatad v. Sen. Teofisto Guingona, Jr. and
Sen. Marcelo Fernan, G.R. No. 134577, November 18, 1998
2. Jovendo del
Castillo v. Hon. Rosario Torrecampo, G.R. No. 139033, December 18, 2002
Part II –
Statutory Construction and the Law
1. Laws
2. Parts of Statute
3. Kinds of Statutes
4. Legislative Power
5. Legislative Process
a.
Steps on How Does a Bill Becomes a Law
6. Vague Statutes, Concept of
Cases:
1. Southern
Hemisphere Engagement Network, Inc. on behalf of South-South Network (SSN) for
Non-State Armed Group Engagement, and Atty. Soliman Santos v. Anti-Terrorism
Council, G.R. No. 178552, October 10, 2010 (and other allied cases)
2. Sps. Carlos and
Erlinda Romualdez v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 167011, April 30, 2008
Part III – Basic
Guidelines In Construction and Interpretation (STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION, DIAZ,
THIRD EDITION, CHAPTER III)
Additional Topics/Cases
1. Legislative Intent
Additional
Case:
1. Gerbert R. Corpuz v. Daisylyn
Tirol Sto. Tomas and the Solicitor General, G.R. No. 186571, August 11,
2010
2. Verba Legis
Additional
Case:
1. PAGCOR v. Philippine Gaming
Jurisdiction Inc., G.R. No. 177333, April 24, 2009
3. Statutes as Whole
Additional
Case:
1. Hannah Eunice Serana v.
Sandigabayan, G.R. No. 162059, January 22, 2008
4. Spirit and Purpose of the Law
Additional
Case:
1. In the Matter of Application
for the Issuance of a Writ of Habeas Corpus Richard Brian Thornton for and in
behalf of the minor child Sequeria Jenifer Delle Francisco Thornton, G.R. No.
154598, August 16, 2004
5. Implications
Additional Case:
1. Commissioner of the Internal
Revenue v. Seagate Technology, G.R. No. 153866, Feb. 11, 2005
6. Casus Omissus
Additional
Case;
1. Sps. Nereo & Nieva Delfino
v. St. James Hospital Inc., G.R. No. 166735, November 23, 2007
7. Stare Decisis
Additional
Cases;
1. Tala Realty Services Corp. v.
Banco Filipino Savings and Mortgage Bank, G.R. No. 132051, June 25, 2001
2. J.R. A. Phils. Inc. v.
Commissioner of Internal Revenue, G.R. No. 177127, October 11, 2010
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