Extension of Effectivity Date for Civil Code

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Act No. 212: Extension of Effectivity Date for Civil Code

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Title Supreme Court: Extension of Effectivity Date for Civil Code

Law: Act No. 212

Decision Date: Aug 31, 1901

Act No. 212 delays the implementation of Act No. 190 by one month, amending the effective date to October 1, 1901, and is given priority in the legislative process for speedy enactment.

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Legislative Expediency Due to Public Interest

The Act mandates the expedited passage of the bill.
This expedited procedure is pursuant to Section 2 of the Act prescribing the order of procedure by the Commission for enacting laws.
The reason for the urgency is the public good requiring speedy enactment.

Immediate Effectivity of This Act

The Act itself takes effect immediately upon its passage on August 31, 1901.
This ensures the amendment to the effective date of the Code is promptly recognized and implemented.

Legal Authority and Context

The Act was passed by the United States Philippine Commission under the authority of the U.S. President.
It pertains specifically to the procedural laws governing civil actions and special proceedings within the Philippine Islands during the American colonial period.
It addresses the timeline for the implementation of comprehensive civil procedural reforms introduced under Act No. 190.

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