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Practice question: Operative Fact Doctrine

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Practice question

After a program is invalidated, an officer claims that the operative fact doctrine gives him conclusive immunity. A complainant instead argues that invalidity conclusively proves bad faith. Evaluate both claims under Araullo's 2015 resolution.

Legal references

  • Araullo v. Aquino III, G.R. No. 209287 et al., February 3, 2015 Resolution, sections 6–7, https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2015/feb2015/gr_209287_2015.html

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