Month: December 2018

— Bar Q & A, Taxation —

2016 Bar Exam Suggested Answers in Taxation by the UP Law Complex

December 31, 2018

I Briefly explain the following doctrines: lifeblood doctrine; necessity the benefits received principle; and, doctrine of symbiotic relationship (5%) SUGGESTED ANSWER The following doctrines, explained: ✓ Lifeblood doctrine – Without revenue raised from taxation, the government will not survive, resulting in detriment to society. Without taxes, the government would be paralyzed for lack of motive… Read More 2016 Bar Exam Suggested Answers in Taxation by the UP Law Complex

— Bar Q & A, Civil Law —

2014 Bar Exam Suggested Answers in Civil Law by the UP Law Complex

December 29, 2018

  CIVIL LAW I. Ariz and Paz were officemates at Perlas ng Silangan Bank (PSB). They fell in love with each other and had a civil and church wedding. Meanwhile, Paz rapidly climbed the corporate ladder of PSB and eventually became its VicePresident, while Ariz remained one of its bank supervisors, although he was short… Read More 2014 Bar Exam Suggested Answers in Civil Law by the UP Law Complex

— Criminal Law —

Rustia v. People G.R. No. 208351, October 05, 2016 Treachery, Murder

December 5, 2018

FACTS: Ambrocio Cristin went to the Barangay Hall to meet accused-appellants in order to talk to them about the land that Cristin had bought from a certain Agcaoile. They were arguing when they left, and Accused-appellant Rustia, Jr. suddenly restrained the Cristin on his waist. Accused-appellants Rustia, Sr. and Faustino helped accused-appellant Rustia, Jr. restrain… Read More Rustia v. People G.R. No. 208351, October 05, 2016 Treachery, Murder

— Criminal Law —

TAN v. TAN G.R. No. 168852 September 30, 2008 R.A. No. 9262, Conspiracy

December 5, 2018

FACTS: Sharica Mari Go-Tan (petitioner) and Steven Tan were married and have two female children. Barely six years into the marriage, petitioner filed a Petition with Prayer for the Issuance of a Temporary Protective Order (TPO) against Steven and her parents-in-law, herein respondents, before the RTC. She alleged that Steven, in conspiracy with respondents, were… Read More TAN v. TAN G.R. No. 168852 September 30, 2008 R.A. No. 9262, Conspiracy