Practice question
Two plausible readings of an otherwise ambiguous procedural phrase exist. One avoids needless repetition while preserving a meaningful hearing; the other requires costly duplication serving no procedural purpose. No express rule commands duplication. Which consideration supports the former reading?
- Rule1 Section6’s just, speedy and inexpensive disposition objective
- An absolute entitlement to victory
- A power to eliminate every hearing
- A mandate to maximize litigation expense
- A right to ignore all specific provisions
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rule1 Sections3 and6: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html
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