Practice question
An authorized administrative tribunal, after proper proceedings, enters a final merits decision between two parties concerning a specific entitlement. The losing party files an identical claim against the same party over the same subject and cause, with no preclusion exception present. What is the proper response?
- The earlier quasi-judicial decision may bar the repeated claim by administrative res judicata
- Administrative disputes must always be reheard indefinitely
- Changing the file number eliminates every identity
- Finality applies only to criminal acquittals
- The tribunal must decide solely according to the losing party's preference
Legal references
- Ligtas v. People, G.R. No. 200751, August 17, 2015, main decision, administrative res judicata and conclusiveness of judgment: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2015/aug2015/gr_200751_2015.html
- Encinas v. Agustin, G.R. No. 187317, April 11, 2013, main decision, quasi-judicial adjudication distinguished from administrative investigation: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2013/apr2013/gr_187317_2013.html
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