Practice question
A public respondent relies solely on the presumption that official duty was regularly performed. Is this sufficient under section 17?
- Yes, the presumption is conclusive.
- No; the official must prove extraordinary diligence and cannot use that presumption to evade responsibility.
- Yes, unless an information has been filed.
- Yes, if the official holds high office.
- No; the official must admit wrongdoing.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2023/jul2023/gr_254753_2023.html — Deduro v. Vinoya, G.R. 254753, July 4, 2023, main opinion; Amparo Rule sections 1, 6 and 18.
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2018/jan2018/gr_221862_2018.html — Bautista v. Dannug-Salucon, G.R. 221862, January 23, 2018, main opinion; Amparo Rule section 17.
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