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LET'S DIGEST
(A GUIDE ON HOW TO DIGEST A CASE)
Hi guys! I'm here to tell you some tips on how to properly digest a
case. As a law student, we are often asked by our professors as a
requirement to digest cases which are normally assigned by your
professors for the whole semester. These cases contains the real
life application of the principles and theories that are discussed
in the law. Some cases are long and some are short, some can reach
up to 30 pages and some reach only 2 to 5 pages, it depends on how
critical the case is.
Here are some tips I'd like to share with you today. Some of these
tips are supported by different sources from other blogs on How to
Write a Case Digest. I'll be posting the links of these sources in
the end of this blog.
Some professors do not allow open books but allow open written
notes, without a copy of a full text you're a goner and you'd
probably mix up the facts of the cases assigned. When you have a
written digest, you can follow the discussion and probably even
prepare for the questions that might be asked by the professors
with the little life save you call, "Case Digest".
Some professors, also require that you submit your case digests
either week, or by the end of the semester. Don't do the digests,
and it's your loss. Some professors give considerations for the
effort given in the digest. Some professors put an incomplete (INC)
mark to those who did not pass their cases or those who have
incomplete case digest. It may not be possible for your professors
to read all your digests but it's worth the effort to impress your
professor with a complete and magnificent case digest.
HERE'S A TIP:
You can just leave the copy of the list of cases to the
librarian or the Xerox Copy Person (XCP because I do not know how
those people are called.) and ask him/her kindly if he/she could go
look for the listed cases there, if they are kind enough to fetch
the case for you then you're lucky, and perhaps a tip would be nice
to show your appreciation. Make sure you give them the case list 2
days or a day before you need the copies of the full text. It's not
easy to xerox all those cases you know. If not? Well, it's one hell
of a long journey for you looking at the SCRA one by one.
I prefer getting the full text of the case directly from the
library than the internet. Why? You can see the rulings directly at
the first page of the SCRA, it's already categorized according to a
particular topic of law related/included in the case. It's much
easier to digest.
(based on an actual case. Note: I removed the name of petitioner and respondent)
Then after the case title, under that, you put the G.R Number of
the case and the date of the decision of the case beside it.
(based on an actual case. Note: I removed the name of petitioner and respondent)
After writing those two, you write the surname of the Justice who
penned the decision.
(based on an actual case. Note: I removed the name of petitioner and respondent)
TRINIDAD v. GABRIEL
G.R. No. XXXXXXX, August 30, 1950
DE GUZMAN, J.:
TRINIDAD v. GABRIEL
G.R. No. XXXXXXX, August 30, 1950
DE GUZMAN, J.:
FACTS:
ISSUE:
RULING:
FACT:
E.O No. 1 establishing the Philippine Truth Commission (PTC) of
2010 was signed by President Aquino. The said PTC is a mere branch
formed under the Office of the President tasked to investigate
reports of graft and corruption committed by third-level public
officers and employees, their co-principals, accomplices and
accessories during the previous administration and submit their
findings and recommendations to the President, Congress and the
Ombudsman. However, PTC is not a quasi-judicial body, it cannot
adjudicate, arbitrate, resolve, settle or render awards in disputes
between parties. Its job is to investigate, collect and asses
evidences gathered and make recommendations. It has subpoena powers
but it has no power to cite people in contempt or even arrest. It
cannot determine for such facts if probable cause exist as to
warrant the filing of an information in our courts of law.
Petitioners contends the Constitutionality of the E.O. on the
grounds that.
ISSUE:
WHETHER OR NOT the said E.O is unconstitutional.
RULING:
Yes, E.O No. 1 should be struck down as it is violative of the
equal protection clause. The Chief Executive’s power to create the
Ad hoc Investigating Committee cannot be doubted. Having been
constitutionally granted full control of the Executive Department,
to which respondents belong, the President has the obligation to
ensure that all executive officials and employees faithfully comply
with the law. With AO 298 as mandate, the legality of the
investigation is sustained. Such validity is not affected by the
fact that the investigating team and the PCAGC had the same
composition, or that the former used the offices and facilities of
the latter in conducting the inquiry.
4. CONCLUSION
So That's all that you need to know with regards to digesting
cases. I hope these helps and please let me know what you think
about digesting cases. We're also open for other suggestions just
leave it on the comments section. THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR
DIGESTS!
5. REFERENCE
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