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Practice question: Primary Jurisdiction

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Practice question

A specialized body lacks any statutory authority over the disputed subject. A party seeks binding referral solely because that body employs skilled scientists. Can primary jurisdiction create the missing authority?

Legal references

  • Colmenares v. Energy Regulatory Commission, GR246422, October8,2024, main decision on primary jurisdiction and administrative competence: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/oct2024/gr_246422_2024.html

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