Practice question
A government agency says it cannot be a respondent in a public-trust dispute because only private water users can breach the doctrine. Explain the main decision’s answer, assuming an otherwise proper proceeding.
Legal references
- Maynilad Water Services v. Secretary of DENR, G.R. Nos. 202897, 206823 and 207969, August 6, 2019, main decision: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/65416
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