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Practice question: Amparo (AM 07-9-12-SC)

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Under section 17, what diligence must a respondent public official prove in performing the relevant duty?
  1. Extraordinary diligence under applicable laws, rules and regulations.
  2. None after a denial of involvement.
  3. Only the ordinary diligence prescribed for private respondents.
  4. Diligence only after conviction.
  5. Diligence only if the petitioner pays for investigation.

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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