Practice question
An attorney challenges a law solely by citing Bar membership and a general interest in good government. The attorney identifies no personal injury or other qualifying interest and no exception is established. Which result follows the ordinary standing analysis?
- Bar membership automatically resolves every requisite
- A law degree creates direct injury
- The stated professional interest alone is insufficient
- The court must decide merely because a brief was filed
- The respondent must prove the attorney has no political views
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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