Category: Bar Q & A

— Bar Q & A, Criminal Law —

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

February 16, 2019

I. Explain the application of the Indeterminate. Sentence Law (ISL). (5%) SUGGESTED ANSWER The court shall sentence the accused to an indeterminate sentence the maximum term of which shall be that which, in view of the attending circumstances, could be properly imposed under the rules of the Revised Penal Code, and the minimum of which… Read More 2016 Bar Exam Suggested Answers in Criminal Law by the UP Law Complex

— Bar Q & A, Remedial Law —

2015 Bar Exam Suggested Answers in Remedial Law by the UP Law Complex

February 15, 2019

I. Lender extended to Borrower a P100,000.00 loan covered by a promissory note. Later, Borrower obtained another P100,000.00 loan again covered by a promissory note. Still later, Borrower obtained a P300,000.00 loan secured by a real estate mortgage on his land valued at P500,000.00 Borrower defaulted on his payments when the loans matured. Despite demand… Read More 2015 Bar Exam Suggested Answers in Remedial Law by the UP Law Complex

— Bar Q & A, Taxation —

2015 Bar Exam Suggested Answers in Taxation by the UP Law Complex

February 8, 2019

I. Explain the principles of a sound tax system. (3%) SUGGESTED ANSWER The principles of a sound tax system and their respective explanations, are as follows:   a) Fiscal adequacy which means that the sources of revenue should be sufficient to meet the demands of public expenditures (Chavez v. Ongpin, G.R. No. 76778, June 6, 1990);… Read More 2015 Bar Exam Suggested Answers in Taxation by the UP Law Complex

— Bar Q & A, Civil Law —

2015 Bar Exam Suggested Answers in Civil Law by the UP Law Complex

February 6, 2019

I.   Alden and Stela were both former Filipino citizens. They were married in the Philippines but they later migrated to the United States where they were naturalized as American citizens. In their union they were able to accumulate several real properties both in the US and in the Philippines. Unfortunately, they were not blessed… Read More 2015 Bar Exam Suggested Answers in Civil Law by the UP Law Complex

— Bar Q & A, Legal Ethics —

2015 Bar Exam Suggested Answers in Legal Ethics by the UP Law Complex

January 23, 2019

I. Define the following terms: (4%) (A) counsel de oficio (B) counsel de parte (C) amicus curiae (D) attorney of record SUGGESTED ANSWER (A) counsel de officio – a lawyer appointed by the court to represent a party who cannot afford to secure a lawyer to represent him in a case. (B) counsel de parte… Read More 2015 Bar Exam Suggested Answers in Legal Ethics by the UP Law Complex

— Banking, Bar Q & A, Corporation Law, Insurance, Mercantile Law —

2015 Bar Exam Suggested Answers in Mercantile Law by the UP Law Complex

January 13, 2019

  I. (A) Nadine has a checking account with Fair & Square Bank. One day, she lost her checkbook and the finder was able to forge her signature and encash the forged check. Will Nadine be able to recover the amount debited from her checking account from Fair & Square Bank? Justify your answer. (3%)… Read More 2015 Bar Exam Suggested Answers in Mercantile Law by the UP Law Complex

— Bar Q & A, Labor Law —

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

January 10, 2019

  LABOR LAW   I. Linda was employed by Sectarian University (SU) to cook for the members of a religious order who teach and live inside the campus. While performing her assigned task, Linda accidentally burned herself. Because of the extent of her injuries, she went on medical leave. Meanwhile, SU engaged a replacement cook.… Read More 2014 Bar Exam Suggested Answers in Labor Law by the UP Law Complex

— 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