Practice question
A tribunal allows written submissions and evidence, considers them and gives a reasoned decision under procedures that do not require an oral hearing on these facts. A losing party claims due process always requires a courtroom-style trial. Which is best?
- The absence of an oral trial alone does not establish denial; meaningful opportunity and governing requirements must be assessed
- Every administrative case requires identical court procedure
- Written evidence can never be considered
- A losing party necessarily lacked a hearing
- Administrative bodies may ignore all safeguards
Legal references
- Ang Tibay v. Court of Industrial Relations, G.R. No. 46496, February 27, 1940, main opinion: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1940/feb1940/gr_46496_1940.html
- Labastida v. Quires, G.R. No. 251903, January 27, 2025, main opinion: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/jan2025/gr_251903_2025.html
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