Practice question
A statute's constitutionality is extensively debated in briefs, but the case can be fully resolved on a clear nonconstitutional ground. Explain the significance of lis mota.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VIII, Section 1: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
- Francisco v. House of Representatives, G.R. No. 160261 and consolidated cases, November 10, 2003, main opinion, Essential Requisites for Judicial Review: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2003/nov2003/gr_160261_2003.html
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