Practice question
When a general provision and a particular provision are inconsistent, which ordinarily controls under section 13?
- The general provision always.
- The particular provision, reflecting the particular intent.
- Whichever is printed in larger type.
- Whichever counsel quotes first.
- Neither may ever be interpreted.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-08-15-sc_2019.html — Rule 130 sections 11–20: legal meaning, harmonization, particular provisions, context, usage and competing constructions.
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