ANSWERING IN THE POSITIVE (RBS-CG)

1. YES The petition is impressed with merit for the REASON THAT/ FOR
2. YES The argument is proper BECAUSE
3. YES The petition is impressed with merit SINCE
4. YES It is tenable CONSIDERING THAT
5. YES The motion should be granted GIVEN THAT

ANSWERING IN THE NEGATIVE (APPLY RBS-CG) if applicable

1. While it is true that _______________ is a (i.e. constitutional guaranteed right

of a person), it does not, however mean…

2. NO The contention is totally misplaced FOR THE REASON THAT/ FOR

3. NO Denied BECAUSE

4. NO The fact that … is immaterial since

5 In itself, mere …… is not sufficient (i.e. to warrant conviction)

CITING LAW PROVISIONS

1. Under the Law on Evidence (SPECIFIC AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE)

2. The law substantially provides (VON)

3. By express provision of law,…

4. By operation of law…

5. The law is explicit on the matter

REFERRING BACK TO THE CASE

Applying the said law/rule

In the instant case, it is readily observable that

The facts reveal that…

In the case
In the present case

CONCLUDING WORDS

1. Finally, (SIR JOHN!!!)

2. Based on the foregoing (REC)
3. Taken all together,
4. At any rate
5. All considered
Mabilisan – 1 in sum, 2 in short, 3 which means/mean that/ IN THIS REGARD!! REC!!!!

ENUMERATION

1. In order that a case for (i.e. B.P. 22) to prosper

2. To constitute (i.e. homicide), the following requisites must concur

(i.e. Legal compensation) requires the concurrence of the following conditions:

DEFINITION

1. is a comprehensive term which refers to

2. pertains to
3. It connotes that
4. In its generally accepted sense, refers to

REASON BEHIND THE LAW/CONCEPT/PRINCIPLE (CITE IF YOU ARE JUST MAKING AN INTELLIGENT
GUESS)

1. It is primarily aimed
2. It is intended to shield
3. The law is designed
4. The rationale behind the law
5. FOR TAXATION SPECIAL EDITION: It is primarily intended to provide funds or property with which the
State promotes the general welfare and protection of its citizens (51 Am. Jur)

FORMAT 3 PARAGRAPHS

First, answer
Second, Law/Rule
Third, correlation PLUS conclusion
3 RULES BEFORE YOU ANSWER:

1. ALWAYS DOUBT YOUR TECHNICHAL KNOWLEDGE OF LAW (WHAT/ WHERE/ WHEN)

RALPH

1.1 Use logic or common sense when you do not know the answer. Ask the question, “What is
the best solution or resolution for this case?” or “If I were the examiner how do I want the
question answered?” Do not just guess, make a smart guess. Your best guide is to think what is
most just and equitable since these are the purpose any law seeks to achieve.

2. ADDRESS ALL THE ISSUES DIZON

3. THE PURPOSE OF THE LAW, CITE IT IF YOU DON’T KNOW THE ANSWER. MENDOZA