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Practice question: Barangay Conciliation (RA 7160, Secs. 408–412)

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

A covered dispute urgently calls for habeas corpus because a person has been deprived of liberty. Must the claimant necessarily complete conciliation before seeking court relief?
  1. Yes, no direct-court exception exists
  2. Yes, even if liberty is at stake
  3. Only after a private settlement is signed
  4. Only after a year has elapsed
  5. No; Section412(b) expressly recognizes the stated liberty-related direct-court situation

Legal references

  • RA7160 Section412(b)(2): https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html

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