The Renvoi Doctrine

What is the Renvoi Doctrine? The Renvoi Doctrine is a judicial precept whereby the Conflict of Laws Rule in the place of the forum refer a matter to the Conflict of Laws Rule in another, and the latter refers the matter back to the forum (remission) or to a third state (transmission). Thus, owing to its french translation: "to send back" or "to refer back unopened". It becomes relevant in cases where the individual involved...

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The Renvoi Doctrine

What is the Renvoi Doctrine? The Renvoi Doctrine is a judicial precept whereby the Conflict of Laws Rule in the place of the forum refer a matter to the Conflict of Laws Rule in another, and the latter refers the matter back to the forum (remission) or to a third state (transmission). Thus, owing to its french translation: "to send back" or "to refer back unopened". It becomes relevant in cases where the individual involved is a national...

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Case Digest: Ang Bagong Bayani vs. Comelec

G.R. No. 147589            June 26, 2001 ANG BAGONG BAYANI vs. Comelec x---------------------------------------------------------x G.R. No. 147613 June 26, 2001 BAYAN MUNA vs. Comelec Facts Petitioners challenged the Comelec’s Omnibus Resolution No. 3785, which approved the participation of 154 organizations and parties, including those herein impleaded, in the 2001 party-list elections. Petitioners...

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CASE DIGEST: Jose Burgos vs. Chief of Staff

Jose Burgos vs. Chief of Staff G.R. No L-64261 December 26, 1984 Facts: Two warrants were issued against petitioners for the search on the premises of “Metropolitan Mail” and “We Forum” newspapers and the seizure of items alleged to have been used in subversive activities. Petitioners prayed that a writ of preliminary mandatory and prohibitory injunction be issued for the return of the seized articles, and that respondents be enjoined...

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Case Digest: Tecson vs. Comelec

G.R. No. 161434             March 3, 2004 MARIA JEANETTE C. TECSON and FELIX B. DESIDERIO, JR. vs.COMELEC, FPJ and VICTORINO X. FORNIER,  G.R. No. 161634             March 3, 2004 ZOILO ANTONIO VELEZ vs.FPJ G. R. No. 161824             March 3, 2004 VICTORINO X. FORNIER, vs. HON. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS and FPJ Facts: Petitioners...

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