Practice question
Can the doctrine of res judicata apply to a final administrative decision?
- Never, because the decision was not signed by a trial judge
- Yes, when rendered in the exercise of quasi-judicial authority and the applicable requisites are met
- Only when the agency issues a press release
- Always, even for a purely preliminary factfinding note
- Only if every member of Congress approves
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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