Practice question
A constitutional objection first becomes relevant when a new statute is enacted and applied during a pending case. The litigant raises it promptly through a proper procedure. Explain why earliest possible opportunity must be assessed against that sequence rather than an impossible objection before enactment.
Legal references
- 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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