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
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
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
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
CRIMINAL LAW I. Ms. A had been married to Mr. B for 10 years. Since their marriage, Mr. B had been jobless and a drunkard, preferring to stay with his “barkadas” until the wee hours of the morning. Ms. A was the breadwinner and attended to the needs of their three (3) growing children. Many… Read More Bar Exam 2014 Suggested Answers in Criminal Law by the UP Law Complex
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
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
BY: The UP LAW COMPLEX I. The contents of the vault of ABC Company consisting of cash and documents were stolen. Paulyn, the treasurer of ABC, was invited by the Makati City Police Department to shed light on the amount of cash stolen and the details of the missing documents. Paulyn obliged and volunteered the… Read More Bar Exam 2016 Suggested Answers in Political Law
Recognition of Foreign Judgments Foreign Arbitral Award Global Injunction Petition for Relief from judgment Hearsay Rule Declaration of Nullity of Marriage Habeas Corpus (Custody of minor child) Demurrer to Evidence Right to Speedy Trial Certificate against Forum Shopping Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate Reversed Trial Petition for Annulment of Judgment I (Total 10%) (a) What are… Read More 2007 Remedial Law BAR EXAM Q&A (with A Summary of Topics covered)
MERCANTILE LAW Briefly describe the following types of banks: (2% each) universal bank SUGGESTED ANSWER: A universal bank is a commercial bank with two additional powers, namely: (1) the power of an investment house and (2) the power to invest in non-allied enterprises (Section 23, Rep. Act No. 8791, “The General Banking Law of 2000”).… Read More Bar Exam 2010 Questions and Suggested Answers in MERCANTILE LAW by the UP Law Center