Use of Spanish and English in Courts

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Act No. 3504: Use of Spanish and English in Courts

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Title Supreme Court: Use of Spanish and English in Courts

Law: Act No. 3504

Decision Date: Dec 8, 1928

An amendment to the Code of Civil Procedure in the Philippines authorizes the use of both English and Spanish as official languages in the courts until 1940, allowing parties to use either language in proceedings and submit documents without translation.

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