Practice question
An agency relies on the word final in its statute as a complete answer to an otherwise proper allegation of grave abuse amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction. Explain why the constitutional definition of judicial power still matters.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353; Article VIII, Section 1.
- Francisco v. House of Representatives, G.R. No. 160261 et al., November 10, 2003, main opinion: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2003/nov2003/gr_160261_2003.html
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