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Practice question: Construction of Procedural Rules

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Practice question

Two reasonable interpretations of an ambiguous procedural phrase preserve a fair hearing, but one imposes pointless repetitive expense. Explain Rule1 Section6’s interpretive relevance without requesting suspension of a clear rule.

Legal references

  • Rules of Court, Rule1 Sections3 and6: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html

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