Article 8

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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Judicial decisions (especially Supreme Court rulings) form part of the legal system of the Philippines. Rulings interpreting laws have the force of law — until reversed by a later ruling.

Official text — RA 386

Judicial decisions applying or interpreting the laws or the Constitution shall form a part of the legal system of the Philippines. (n)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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