Practice question
What is the general appearance rule in katarungang pambarangay proceedings under Section 415 of the Local Government Code?
- Parties must appear personally without counsel or representative, subject to the stated exception
- Any person with a special power of attorney may always substitute
- Only lawyers may appear
- All parties must send representatives
- Personal appearance is prohibited
Legal references
- R.A. No. 7160, Section 415, Appearance of Parties in Person: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html
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