Latin Terms

Question 1

Stare Decisis

Answer 1

to stand by things decided”

New Civil Code provides that: Judicial decisions applying or interpreting the laws or Constitution shall form apart of the legal system of the PH.

This decision, however, does not necessarily mean that, erroneous decisions or those found to be contrary to the law must be perpetuated. On the contrary, they should be abandoned.

Question 2

Nulla Poena Sine Lege

Answer 2

There is no crime when there is no law punishing it

Question 3

Colatilla

Answer 3

It can also refer to an additional note or remark that provides context or further explanation.

Question 4

Habeas Corpus

Answer 4

“you shall have the body
a legal action or writ by which an individual can report an unlawful detention or imprisonment to a court and request that the court order the custodian to bring the detainee to court

Question 5

writ of amparo

Answer 5

a remedy available to any person whose right to life, liberty and security is violated or threatened with violation by an unlawful act or omission of a public official or employee, or of a private individual or entity