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1. Detest Simplifiable Jargon

G.R No. L-923, June 24, 1949
People vs. Jose Dizon
...did then and there willfully, unlawfully, feloniously and treasonably lead, accompany and
participate in the apprehension and arrest of one Roman Malapitan, suspected of being a guerrilla
member, and thereupon, the said accused did turn over the said Roman Malapitan to the enemy who
brutally maltreated, tortured and subsequently executed him.
Edited version:
...did then and there willfully, unlawfully, feloniously and treasonably lead, accompany and
participated in the arrest of one Roman Malapitan, suspected of being a guerrilla member, and that
accused did turn over the said Roman Malapitan to the enemy who brutally maltreated, tortured and
killed him.
2. Use Strong and Precise Verbs
G.R. No. 16475, November 8, 1921
Sun Life Insurance vs Ingersoll
As is well known, life insurance is increasingly difficult to obtain with advancing years, and
even when procurable after the age of fifty, the cost is then so great as to be practically prohibitive to
many.
Edited version:
As is well known, life insurance is burdensome to obtain with advancing years, and even when
procurable after the age of fifty, the cost will be too large as to be practically prohibitive to many.
3. Turn -ion Words into Verbs
G.R. No. 151138, February 16, 2005
Melchor vs. Gironella
In disciplining public officers and employees, the object sought is not the punishment of the
officer or employee but the improvement of the public service and the preservation of the publics faith
and confidence in our government.
Edited version:
In disciplining public officers and employees, the object sought is not the punishment of the
officer or employee but the improvement of the public service and to preserve the publics faith and
confidence in our government.

4. Simplify Word Phrases

G.R. 78308, Jan 18, 1991
Venturina vs. Sandiganbayan
The Sandiganbayan did not err in finding that Venturina was in conspiracy with the other
accused in the crime of simple theft.
Edited version:
The Sandiganbayan is correct in finding that Venturina was in conspiracy with the other
accused in the crime of simple theft.
5. Avoid Doublets or Triplets
G.R. No 133872, May 2000
People vs Tao
Besides, the defense has not shown any evil motive or ill will on the part of the private
complainant for testifying the way she did in this case.
Edited version:
Besides, the defense has not shown any evil motive on the part of the private complainant for
testifying the way she did in this case.
6. Make Everything you Write Speakable