BLACK LETTER RULE

How to answer an objective:

Example:

Q: What is an offense?

A: An offense is defined as an act or omission punishable by the Revised Penal Code

If enumeration:

Q: Enumerate the justifying circumstances under the RPC:

A: The justifying aggravating circumstances under Art 11 of the RPC are as follows:

1. x
2. x

Distinguish type

Distinguish jurisdiction v venue

Jurisdiction can be distinguished from venue as follows:

1. /a.
2. /b.

***note that only jurisdiction

Essay

Q: A killed B. If you were the judge, what is your ruling.

A: Yes, if I were the judge, I will grant the motion. Under the RPC, intimidation is one of the elements of
murder. In the case at bar, intimidation is clearly absent because . Therefore the motion must be
denied.

First sentence, answer the question in the first sentence.

Second sentence, insert the law applicable.

Third, apply the law in the case.

Therefore, the conclusion.

If the question is only one (1) point, try to make it short. One sentence preferably.

3-5 points One paragraph

10 points at least two (2) paragraphs

Use the numbering system in the question.

If in the questionnaire, they used Roman numerals. Then use Roman numeral in your answer sheet.

If with sub questions, same page if possible.

In the legal ethics (legal forms): always use letters or numbers.

Example:

Correct: I, ______, bla bla

Incorrect: I, Pedro, bla bla

As must as possible, refrain from citing jurisprudence:

a. Under the law/ RPC/ CC

b. The law provides
c. In a case decided by the Supreme Court,
d.