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Bar Exam Answers Useful Introductory Lines PDF
Bar Exam Answers Useful Introductory Lines PDF
“To my mind, the four year (or more) law study of a Bar
candidate is more than sufficient to at least hurdle the Bar,
if not top it. But that is on the assumption that the Bar
aspirant has been a diligent law student, meaning he/she
has religiously studied every subject of the course.
to the examiner (thru the test booklet answers) that the Bar
candidate knows the applicable law and how should it be
properly applied in the given scenario. Appropriate usage
of introductory words and statements are great factors, to
the point I guess that it would appear that as if we know
the law, when in truth and in fact,
we do not or that we have forgotten the same
Let’s admit it, it is hard to know all the answers in a given
Bar exam. Well, that is perfectly normal.
But do not ever get discouraged.
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By: ATTY. REY C. TATAD, JR.
• Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Cavite Chapter
• Former Chairman, Order of the Flaming Arrows (Arellano Law)
• San Beda College Graduate (High School 1992-1996 and College 1996-2000)
• Original Arellano University School of Law student (2001-2006)
• Former Officer, Arellano Law Singers
• Member, Sarong Banggi
Comments are very much welcomed. You can reach me at rey_tatadjr@yahoo.com
“Ut in omnibus, glorificetur deus”
BAR EXAM Answers
Useful Introductory Lines
(May also be used in preparing pleadings)
DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
1. ________________ is a comprehensive term used to describe _________.
2. _________________, in its generally accepted sense, refers to ….
3. … It is a safeguard and guarantee provided by the 1987 Constitution..
4. … It is a kind of relief granted to a ______________ by the …
5. ________________ is a branch of public law (or private law) which deals with..
6. It pertains to…
7. It connotes a ….
8. … is a doctrine in (i.e. Civil Law) which refers to…
9. … is a principle in (i.e. Criminal Law) which states that…
10. It presupposes…
11. Its principal identifying feature is..
12. It is akin to…
13. The function of which is to…
14. The office of which is to…
ENUMERATION
1. In capsule form, the following are the elements of the crime of
_____________
2. In a nutshell, the following are the elements of the crime of
_____________
3. The following elements are generally considered in the determination of
the presence of (i.e. employer-employee relationship)
4. Among the (i.e. defenses/remedies) available to (i.e. Mr. X) as provided for
by/in the (i.e. Civil Code) are:
(1)…
(2)…
5. The following are the requisites for…
6. In order that a case for (i.e. B.P. 22) to prosper, the following elements must be
attendant/present:
7. To constitute (i.e. homicide), the following requisites must concur:
8. (i.e. Legal compensation) requires the concurrence of the following conditions:
9. To establish a person’s culpability under (i.e. estafa), it is indispensable
that…
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By: ATTY. REY C. TATAD, JR.
• Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Cavite Chapter
• Former Chairman, Order of the Flaming Arrows (Arellano Law)
• San Beda College Graduate (High School 1992-1996 and College 1996-2000)
• Original Arellano University School of Law student (2001-2006)
• Former Officer, Arellano Law Singers
• Member, Sarong Banggi
Comments are very much welcomed. You can reach me at rey_tatadjr@yahoo.com
“Ut in omnibus, glorificetur deus”
BAR EXAM Answers
Useful Introductory Lines
(May also be used in preparing pleadings)
If you cannot enumerate all, write it in paragraph form so that it would not easily
be noticeable that you missed something.
(I got the above tip from our mentor Atty. Gafar Lutian)
DISTINCTION
When being asked to distinguish, do not state its definition. If you give its definition,
you are in effect asking the examiner to extract out the differences of the two [or more]
from your definition. Do not also give their similarities. You are asked to differentiate
and contrast, so similarities are not included (That was a tip I learned from my
professor in Civil Law Review I, Atty. Virgilio Gesmundo).The number of distinctions
you will give must also be proportionate on the points allotted for such. If it is only worth
two points, do not give 8 distinctions. The examiner cannot give you 8 points for that
. For a two point distinction question, perhaps, three would be enough (four is not
too much).
1. The (i.e. two) may be distinguished from each other in the followings
ways:
a.
b.
2. In the first, it is necessary that there be….., whereas in the second it is sufficient
that there be ….
3. In the former, … while in the latter…
4. The former requires … while the latter…
5. … on the other hand ______________ is…
JURISDICTION
1. The case is beyond the ambit of the jurisdiction of the (i.e. Regional Trial
Court)
2. It is within the ambit of the (i.e. Secretary of Labor’s) power.
3. It is not within the province of the (i.e. Municipal Trial Court)
4. It is clearly within the powers of the (i.e. Labor Arbiter) to…
5. The case of (i.e. ejectment) lies with the Municipal Trial Court.
6. The case is cognizable by the (i.e. Regional Trial Court)
7. The case is covered by the (Rules on Summary Procedure).
8. The law vests upon the (i.e. Secretary of Justice) the power to…
ELABORATING/EXPOUNDING ANSWERS
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By: ATTY. REY C. TATAD, JR.
• Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Cavite Chapter
• Former Chairman, Order of the Flaming Arrows (Arellano Law)
• San Beda College Graduate (High School 1992-1996 and College 1996-2000)
• Original Arellano University School of Law student (2001-2006)
• Former Officer, Arellano Law Singers
• Member, Sarong Banggi
Comments are very much welcomed. You can reach me at rey_tatadjr@yahoo.com
“Ut in omnibus, glorificetur deus”
BAR EXAM Answers
Useful Introductory Lines
(May also be used in preparing pleadings)
Go straight to the point. The length of answers and expounding the same, must
always be proportionate to the points allotted for such particular question. The higher
the points, the more in-depth the elaboration should be. However, it must not appear
“na nambobola ka na”. Sometimes, if your answer is too long, it is an indication that
you are not sure of the answer so there is that need of getting around the bush.
Remember that most of the times, MORE TALK, MORE MISTAKE!!! (I got this tip from
my professor in Political Law, Dean Mariano F. Magsalin, Jr.)
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By: ATTY. REY C. TATAD, JR.
• Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Cavite Chapter
• Former Chairman, Order of the Flaming Arrows (Arellano Law)
• San Beda College Graduate (High School 1992-1996 and College 1996-2000)
• Original Arellano University School of Law student (2001-2006)
• Former Officer, Arellano Law Singers
• Member, Sarong Banggi
Comments are very much welcomed. You can reach me at rey_tatadjr@yahoo.com
“Ut in omnibus, glorificetur deus”
BAR EXAM Answers
Useful Introductory Lines
(May also be used in preparing pleadings)
42. In fine,
43. It bears articulating that
44. The controlling element in the (i.e. crime of estafa) is…
45. By analogy,…
46. Suffice it to state that..
47. Emphasis must also be placed at…
48. Manifestly, there was (i.e. grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or
excess of jurisdiction)
49. Needless to stress that…
50. It goes without saying that
51. The Supreme Court frowns upon the (i.e. illegal practice of forum shopping
as it erodes the administration of justice and makes a mockery of the justice
system).
52. There is no denying in this case, that (i.e. the petitioner never raised the issue
of jurisdiction throughout the entire proceedings in the trial court; case of Tijam
vs. Sibonghanoy)
53. It is now too late in the day for the respondent/defendant to (i.e. raise the issue
of …)
54. Equally telling is the (i.e. factual finding of the lower court) that…
55. The gravamen of the (i.e. the crime of rebellion is an armed public uprising
against the government)
56. It cannot be denied that (i.e. the petitioner is also guilty of negligence)…
57. Attention must be drawn to the fact that…
58. ___________ and ____________ are two mutually exclusive remedies. An
application of one precludes the application of the other.
59. To amplify,…
60. It must be pointed out that…
61. Notably,…
62. At the outset, the (i.e. defendant)…
63. Coming now to the issue of (i.e. prescription),…
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By: ATTY. REY C. TATAD, JR.
• Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Cavite Chapter
• Former Chairman, Order of the Flaming Arrows (Arellano Law)
• San Beda College Graduate (High School 1992-1996 and College 1996-2000)
• Original Arellano University School of Law student (2001-2006)
• Former Officer, Arellano Law Singers
• Member, Sarong Banggi
Comments are very much welcomed. You can reach me at rey_tatadjr@yahoo.com
“Ut in omnibus, glorificetur deus”
BAR EXAM Answers
Useful Introductory Lines
(May also be used in preparing pleadings)
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By: ATTY. REY C. TATAD, JR.
• Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Cavite Chapter
• Former Chairman, Order of the Flaming Arrows (Arellano Law)
• San Beda College Graduate (High School 1992-1996 and College 1996-2000)
• Original Arellano University School of Law student (2001-2006)
• Former Officer, Arellano Law Singers
• Member, Sarong Banggi
Comments are very much welcomed. You can reach me at rey_tatadjr@yahoo.com
“Ut in omnibus, glorificetur deus”
BAR EXAM Answers
Useful Introductory Lines
(May also be used in preparing pleadings)
14. Enshrined in the 1987 Constitution is the rule that (i.e. no person shall be
deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law)
15. Consonant with the rule on…
16. It is a recognized doctrine in (i.e. Civil law) that…
17. It is a basic tenet in (i.e. Commercial Law)
18. Consistent with current jurisprudence
19. It is a legal presumption, born of wisdom and experience, that (i.e. official duty
has been regularly performed; that the proceedings of a judicial tribunal are
regular and valid and that judicial acts and duties have been and will be duly
and properly performed. The burden of proving irregularity in official conduct is
on the part of the petitioners.)
20. It is an oft-repeated rule that…
21. The Philippines adhere to the principle of…
25. A careful reading of the (i.e. Deed of Absolute Sale) would reveal that…
26. A cursory examination of the…
CONCLUDING WORDS
1. From the gamut of evidence on hand, it can be gathered/deduced that,…
2. Taken all together,…
3. Finally, …
4. Hence, …
5. Therefore, …
6. From the foregoing, it can be deduced that there is really (i.e. a violation of…)
7. From the foregoing, it is now safe to conclude that….
8. Lastly, …
9. Consequently,…
10. As a necessary consequence…
11. The logical implication is that…
12. At any rate,…
13. In view of the foregoing,…
14. As an inevitable conclusion,…
15. In the light of the circumstances,…
16. Undoubtedly,…
17. Indubitably,…
18. Clearly, the case at hand falls squarely within the purview of…
19. Verily, he/she has committed…
20. For this/these reason/s, it is unavoidable to conclude that…
21. Based on the facts obtaining,…
22. In this light,…
23. This being the case…
24. Clearly therefore, applying the aforecited ruling in the case at hand,…
25. In light of the foregoing, it is beyond cavil (doubt) that,…
26. There is no doubt that…
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By: ATTY. REY C. TATAD, JR.
• Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Cavite Chapter
• Former Chairman, Order of the Flaming Arrows (Arellano Law)
• San Beda College Graduate (High School 1992-1996 and College 1996-2000)
• Original Arellano University School of Law student (2001-2006)
• Former Officer, Arellano Law Singers
• Member, Sarong Banggi
Comments are very much welcomed. You can reach me at rey_tatadjr@yahoo.com
“Ut in omnibus, glorificetur deus”
BAR EXAM Answers
Useful Introductory Lines
(May also be used in preparing pleadings)
27. To the unprejudiced mind, the actuations of the three, when analyzed and
taken together, leads to no other conclusion except that (i.e. conspiracy
among them existed)
28. Inescapably, therefore,…
29. All things considered,…
30. It follows therefore that…
31. As a logical result…
32. In sum,..
33. In view of the fact that…,
34. All told,…
35. Given the prevailing facts…
36. Having stated the foregoing premises,…
37. One final point,…
38. Accordingly,…
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By: ATTY. REY C. TATAD, JR.
• Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Cavite Chapter
• Former Chairman, Order of the Flaming Arrows (Arellano Law)
• San Beda College Graduate (High School 1992-1996 and College 1996-2000)
• Original Arellano University School of Law student (2001-2006)
• Former Officer, Arellano Law Singers
• Member, Sarong Banggi
Comments are very much welcomed. You can reach me at rey_tatadjr@yahoo.com
“Ut in omnibus, glorificetur deus”
BAR EXAM Answers
Useful Introductory Lines
(May also be used in preparing pleadings)
• Set one day for recreations alone. It could rejuvenate your energy and create
hunger for review the following day.
• Attend to the needs of your entire being. Physically, mentally, emotionally and
spiritually. This will also help you avoid being exhausted in the review.
• Take vitamins and take your meals on time.
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By: ATTY. REY C. TATAD, JR.
• Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Cavite Chapter
• Former Chairman, Order of the Flaming Arrows (Arellano Law)
• San Beda College Graduate (High School 1992-1996 and College 1996-2000)
• Original Arellano University School of Law student (2001-2006)
• Former Officer, Arellano Law Singers
• Member, Sarong Banggi
Comments are very much welcomed. You can reach me at rey_tatadjr@yahoo.com
“Ut in omnibus, glorificetur deus”
BAR EXAM Answers
Useful Introductory Lines
(May also be used in preparing pleadings)
must be used wisely to: (1) write legibly, (2) compose your answers properly, (3)
avoid erasures, (4) observe proper margin, and (5) review your answers. After all
there are no prizes for early finishers.”
On the other hand, if you cite the law provisions and jurisprudence first,
eventhough your yes or no answer placed in the last paragraph/sentence is wrong, you
might get some credit. (The examiner might say, “may alam tong batang to, nalito
lang”). Finally, at least, the examiner has read all your answer and explanation before
grading you for that item.
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By: ATTY. REY C. TATAD, JR.
• Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Cavite Chapter
• Former Chairman, Order of the Flaming Arrows (Arellano Law)
• San Beda College Graduate (High School 1992-1996 and College 1996-2000)
• Original Arellano University School of Law student (2001-2006)
• Former Officer, Arellano Law Singers
• Member, Sarong Banggi
Comments are very much welcomed. You can reach me at rey_tatadjr@yahoo.com
“Ut in omnibus, glorificetur deus”
BAR EXAM Answers
Useful Introductory Lines
(May also be used in preparing pleadings)
DISCLAIMER!!!
This is only a guide material and will not and cannot assure anyone of passing
or even topping the BAR. What is assured only is that it will greatly facilitate the
candidates’ presentation of his/her answers.
--------GOOD LUCK!!!--------
Atty. Reynulfo C. Tatad, Jr.
September 2006 Bar Exam Passer
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By: ATTY. REY C. TATAD, JR.
• Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Cavite Chapter
• Former Chairman, Order of the Flaming Arrows (Arellano Law)
• San Beda College Graduate (High School 1992-1996 and College 1996-2000)
• Original Arellano University School of Law student (2001-2006)
• Former Officer, Arellano Law Singers
• Member, Sarong Banggi
Comments are very much welcomed. You can reach me at rey_tatadjr@yahoo.com
“Ut in omnibus, glorificetur deus”