Practice question
A defendant raises lack of subject-matter jurisdiction on appeal, with no considerable delay, tactical advantage or prejudice comparable to Tijam established. The opponent invokes estoppel solely because trial occurred. Which is best?
- Trial participation alone does not establish the exceptional bar under Figueroa
- Every appeal-stage objection is necessarily barred
- Subject-matter power is created by a completed hearing
- The opponent’s assertion conclusively establishes laches
- All jurisdictional objections expire after one witness
Legal references
- Figueroa v. People, G.R.147406, July14 2008: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2008/jul2008/gr_147406_2008.html
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