Practice question
Under Francisco’s discussion, is the ordinary civil-procedure concept of real party in interest identical in all respects to constitutional standing?
- Yes, the concepts always have identical scope
- Yes, both simply mean membership in the Bar
- Yes, neither concerns a party’s interest
- Yes, both eliminate any need for a concrete dispute
- No, the decision distinguishes their legal foundations and inquiries
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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