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Practice question: Technical Rules Not Binding

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Practice question

There is no applicable NLRC provision on a procedural detail. A pertinent court-rule analogy would advance expeditious labor justice and is practicable and convenient. A party says any reference to court rules is categorically unlawful. Which is correct?
  1. Every court rule applies automatically in full
  2. Court rules always replace the NLRC Rules
  3. A party may choose any procedure it prefers
  4. RuleI Section3 permits qualified analogous or suppletory application in the stated circumstances
  5. Suppletory application is limited to abolishing jurisdiction

Legal references

  • 2025 NLRC Rules, RuleI Section3: https://nlrc.dole.gov.ph/uploads/content/The%202025%20NLRC%20Rules%20of%20Procedure.pdf

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