Practice question
A House Member wishes to appear personally as counsel before the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal. He argues that the Tribunal is not an ordinary court. Which is correct?
- The appearance is permitted because only ordinary courts are covered
- The appearance is permitted because the body belongs to the House
- The appearance is permitted if all opposing counsel agree
- The prohibition reaches only administrative licensing agencies
- The appearance is prohibited because Electoral Tribunals are expressly included
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html — 1987 Constitution, Article VI, Section 14.
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