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Practice question: Procedural and Substantive Due Process

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

A restriction affecting liberty was adopted through impeccable procedures. The city contends no substantive due-process review is possible because everyone was heard. Explain why the contention confuses separate inquiries.

Legal references

  • White Light Corp. v. City of Manila, G.R. No. 122846, January 20, 2009, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2009/jan2009/gr_122846_2009.html
  • Ynot v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 74457, March 20, 1987, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1987/mar1987/gr_l-74457_1987.html
  • 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353; Article III, Section 1.

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