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Practice question: Settlement of Boundary Disputes

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Practice question

The sanggunian has failed to settle a referred boundary dispute amicably within sixty days. One party says the body must abandon the dispute forever. Which is correct?
  1. The dispute automatically becomes nonjusticiable
  2. The richer party automatically wins
  3. The mayor may privately choose the boundary
  4. The statute provides certification followed by formal trial and decision
  5. No further statutory stage exists

Legal references

  • RA 7160: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html; Sections 118(e),119.

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