Authorizing Francisca Rose and Others to Maintain an Action at Law against the Government of the Philippine Islands
Act No. 2420, enacted on November 27, 1914, authorizes Francisca Rose, the widow of laborer Marcelo Dalida, to pursue legal action against the Government of the Philippine Islands for indemnity related to her husband's death while working on a public bridge. The act allows her and her two minor children to file this claim in the Court of First Instance of Capiz. The Attorney-General of the Philippine Islands is designated to represent the government in this case. Importantly, the act does not waive any defenses the government may have at the time of its enactment.
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- What is Authorizing Francisca Rose and Others to Maintain an Action at Law against the Government of the Philippine Islands about?
- Act No. 2420, enacted on November 27, 1914, authorizes Francisca Rose, the widow of laborer Marcelo Dalida, to pursue legal action against the Government of the Philippine Islands for indemnity related to her husband's death while working on a public bridge. The act allows her and her two minor children to file this claim in the Court of First Instance of Capiz. The Attorney-General of the Philippine Islands is designated to represent the government in this case. Importantly, the act does not waive any defenses the government may have at the time of its enactment.
- What type of law is Act No. 2420?
- Authorizing Francisca Rose and Others to Maintain an Action at Law against the Government of the Philippine Islands (Act No. 2420) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Authorizing Francisca Rose and Others to Maintain an Action at Law against the Government of the Philippine Islands enacted?
- Authorizing Francisca Rose and Others to Maintain an Action at Law against the Government of the Philippine Islands (Act No. 2420) was enacted on Nov 27, 1914.
- What is the citation for Authorizing Francisca Rose and Others to Maintain an Action at Law against the Government of the Philippine Islands?
- Authorizing Francisca Rose and Others to Maintain an Action at Law against the Government of the Philippine Islands, Act No. 2420, Nov 27, 1914 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 2420
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 27, 1914
ACT NO. 2420
AN ACT AUTHORIZING FRANCISCA ROSE AND OTHERS TO MAINTAIN AN ACTION AT LAW AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND AUTHORIZING THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS TO APPEAR THEREIN
WHEREAS, an action is pending in the Court of First Instance of Capiz between Francisca Rose, widow of the laborer Marcelo Dalida who was killed while working on the concrete bridge over the Capiz River, plaintiff, and the Insular Government of the Philippine Islands, the owner of said bridge, defendant, to determine the indemnity for damages which may be due on account of the death of said laborer Marcelo Dalida;
WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Government of the Philippine Islands be a party to said action in order that the same may be decided on its merits: Now, therefore,
SECTION 1. Authority is hereby granted to Francisca Rose, widow of laborer Marcelo Dalida, together with her two minor children, to maintain an action in the Court of First Instance of Capiz against the Government of the Philippine Islands to determine the liability which may correspond as indemnity for damages on account of the death of said laborer Marcelo Dalida, which took place in a cement tube on the public work of the concrete bridge over the Capiz River, Capiz, as a result of the falling of a piece of iron from the upper part of said tube on said laborer; and the Attorney-General of the Philippine Islands is likewise authorized and directed to appear in behalf of the Government in said action: Provided, That this Act shall not be construed in any manner so as to waive any defense which the Government of the Philippine Islands may have on the date of the enactment of this law.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on its passage. TaISEH
Enacted, November 27, 1914.
Cite This Law
Authorizing Francisca Rose and Others to Maintain an Action at Law against the Government of the Philippine Islands, Act No. 2420, Nov 27, 1914 (Philippines)
Authorizing Francisca Rose and Others to Maintain an Action at Law against the Government of the Philippine Islands, Act No. 2420 (Phil. 1914)
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