General Flashcards
1
Q
When did Civil Code take effect?
A
August 30, 1950
2
Q
When will laws take effect?
A
After 15 days, following the completion of its publication in:
- Official Gazette
- Newspaper of General Circulation
3
Q
Coverage of effectivity (PLACCCE)
A
Presidential Decrees Laws Administrative Rules and Regulations Charter of city Circulars issued by Monetary Board Circulars which prescribe penalty for violation Executive Orders
*Municipal Ordinances - covered by Local Government Code
4
Q
Not included in coverage of effectivity (IL)
A
Interpretative regulations
Letters of Instructions issued for suboinates
5
Q
Exceptions to retroactivity rule (ECPP)
A
- Expressly provided by law
- Curative or Remedial Laws
- Law is Procedural
- Law is penal in character and favorable to accused
6
Q
Exceptions to exception (X-O)
A
- Ex post facto laws
2. Laws that impair obligations and contracts
7
Q
Rights may be waived unless contrary to:
A
- Law
- Public Policy
- Morals or Good customs
- Prejudicial to 3rd person with a right recognized by law
8
Q
Years Months Days Nights Period
A
Years = 365 days Months = 30 days Days = 24 hours Nights = sunset to sunrise Period = first day excluded, last day included
