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Amparo (AM 07-9-12-SC)

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  1. What incidents fall within the Amparo Rule’s stated coverage?
  2. What evidentiary standard governs the ultimate grant of the privilege of amparo?
  3. Under section 17, what diligence must a respondent public official prove in performing the relevant duty?
  4. Two merchants dispute only the purchase price of delivered equipment. There is no alleged killing, disappearance or thr…
  5. A public respondent relies solely on the presumption that official duty was regularly performed. Is this sufficient und…
  6. A petition details red-tagging, surveillance and threats with supporting materials. The court issues the writ and requi…
  7. An activist supplies detailed evidence of public insurgent-labeling, repeated following, and killings of associates nam…
  8. State amparo’s protective purpose and explain why it is not a general remedy for all constitutional or property grievan…
  9. Distinguish issuance of the writ of amparo from the ultimate grant of its privilege.
  10. Explain the evidence and diligence requirements for public and private respondents in amparo.
  11. What return period does the October2007 amended Amparo Section9 prescribe?
  12. Does amended Section9 permit return-period extension only on highly meritorious ground?