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Practice question: Substantial Evidence

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Does Ang Tibay permit a tribunal simply to adopt a subordinate’s view without independent consideration?
  1. Yes, workload always eliminates independent judgment.
  2. No.
  3. Yes, the subordinate’s signature is conclusive proof.
  4. Yes, every recommendation automatically is the final judgment.
  5. Yes, reasons need never be examined.

Legal references

  • A.M. No. 19-08-15-SC, 2019 Amendments to the Revised Rules on Evidence, effective May 1, 2020; Rules 131-133, specifically the cited sections: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-08-15-sc_2019.html
  • Ang Tibay v. Court of Industrial Relations, G.R. No. 46496, February 27, 1940, EN BANC MAIN ruling, substantial evidence and independent evaluation: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1940/feb1940/gr_46496_1940.html

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