Category: Bar Q & A

— Bar Q & A, Criminal Law —

Bar Q & A and Recent Jurisprudence on Direct Assault, Direct Assault with Murder, and Direct Assault with Attempted Murder

July 18, 2020

2017 Bar VII. Bernardo was enraged by his conviction for robbery by Judge Samsonite despite insufficient evidence Pending his appeal, Bernardo escaped in order to get even with Judge Samsonite. Bernardo learned that the Judge regularly slept in his mistress’ house every weekend. Thus, he waited for the Judge to arrive on Saturday evening at… Read More Bar Q & A and Recent Jurisprudence on Direct Assault, Direct Assault with Murder, and Direct Assault with Attempted Murder

— Bar Q & A, Corporation Law, Insurance, Intellectual Property Law, Mercantile Law —

SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO THE 2014 BAR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IN MERCANTILE LAW

May 18, 2020

UP Law Center I. Carlo and Bianca met in the La Boracay festivities. Immediately, they fell in love with each other and got married soon after. They have been cohabiting blissfully as husband and wife, but they did not have any offspring. As the years passed by, Carlo decided to take out an insurance on… Read More SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO THE 2014 BAR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IN MERCANTILE LAW

— Bar Q & A, Taxation —

Bar Q & A and Recent Jurisprudence on VAT, Zero Rated Transactions and Tax Credit

January 23, 2020

2019 Bar A.2. For purposes of value-added tax, define explain or distinguish the following terms: (a) Input tax and output tax (3%) (b) Zero-rated and effectively zero-rated transactions (3%)  (c) Destination principle (2%) SUGGESTED ANSWERS: (a) Input tax is the VAT (b) Zero-rated transactions generally refer to the export sale of good and supply of… Read More Bar Q & A and Recent Jurisprudence on VAT, Zero Rated Transactions and Tax Credit

— Bar Q & A, Remedial Law —

SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO THE 2018 BAR EXAMINATION in REMEDIAL LAW

September 28, 2019

U.P. Law Complex I. Danielle, a Filipino citizen and permanent resident of Milan, Italy, filed with the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Davao City, where she owns a rest house, a complaint for ejectment against Dan, a resident of Barangay Daliao, Davao City. Danielle’s property, which is located in Digos City, Davao del Sur, has… Read More SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO THE 2018 BAR EXAMINATION in REMEDIAL LAW

— Bar Q & A, Labor Law —

SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO THE 2017 BAR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IN LABOR & SOCIAL LEGISLATION

September 4, 2019

I. A. What are the accepted tests to determine the existence of an employer employee relationship? (5%) SUGGESTED ANSWER The accepted tests to determine the existence of an employer employee relationship are: A) Four-fold Test: The selection and engagement of the employees; The payment of wages The power of dismissal; and The power to control… Read More SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO THE 2017 BAR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IN LABOR & SOCIAL LEGISLATION

— Bar Q & A, Remedial Law —

SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO THE 2014 BAR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IN REMEDIAL LAW UP Law Complex

August 18, 2019

I. Ludong, Balatong, and Labong were charged with murder. After trial, the court announced that the case was considered submitted for decision. Subsequently, the Clerk of Court issued the notices of promulgation of judgment which were duly received. On promulgation day. Ludong and his lawyer appeared. The lawyers of Balatong and Labong appeared but without… Read More SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO THE 2014 BAR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IN REMEDIAL LAW UP Law Complex

— Bar Q & A, Mercantile Law —

SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO THE 2017 BAR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IN COMMERCIAL LAW UP Law Complex

August 17, 2019

I. A.  Absolute Timber Co. (ATC) has been engaged in the logging business in Isabela. To secure one of its shipments of logs to be transported by Andok Shipping Co., ATC purchased a marine policy with an all-risk provision, Because of a strong typhoon then hitting Northern Luzon, the vessel sank and the shipment of… Read More SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO THE 2017 BAR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IN COMMERCIAL LAW UP Law Complex

— Bar Q & A, Political Law —

SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO THE 2017 BAR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IN POLITICAL LAW UP Law Complex

August 15, 2019

I. A priority thrust of the Administration is the change of the form of government from unitary to federal. The change can be effected only through constitutional amendment or revision. (a) What are the methods of amending the Constitution? Explain briefly each method. (3%)  SUGGESTED ANSWER  The Constitution may be amended or revised by the… Read More SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO THE 2017 BAR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IN POLITICAL LAW UP Law Complex