Title
Clerk Compensation in Provincial Courts
Law
Act No. 151
Decision Date
Jun 26, 1901
Act No. 151 establishes the compensation rates for Clerks of Courts of First Instance in each province in the Philippines, with varying rates depending on the province, and takes effect immediately upon its passage on June 26, 1901.
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Legal Basis and Appointment

  • The clerks are appointed pursuant to section fifty-eight of Act No. 136 concerning court organization.
  • The Act was authorized by the President of the United States and passed by the Philippine Commission.

Payment Terms and Frequency

  • Salaries for clerks are payable on a monthly basis.

Expedite Provision for Enactment of the Act

  • Section 2 mandates the expedited passage of the Act in accordance with section two of the Act prescribing procedural order by the Commission dated September 26, 1900.
  • This underscores the public necessity and importance of immediate implementation.

Effective Date

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon its passage on June 26, 1901.

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