Case digest for Statutory Construction

Case # 1: Tanada v. Tuvera, 146 SCRA 446 (supra)

(Syllabus Topic: General Policies on Construction)

Case #2: People v. Purisima, G.R. No. L-42050-66, 20 November 1978

(Syllabus Topic: Penal Laws)

Case #3: Marinduque Iron Mines v. Municipal Council, G.R. No. L-18924, 30 June 1964

(Syllabus Topic: Tax Laws)

Case #4: Misamis Oriental Association of Coco Traders v. Department of Finance Secretary, G.R. No. 108524, 10 November 1994;

(Syllabus Topic: Tax Exemption/Amnesty)

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