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Act No. 190 Section 161

Effect of dissent of assessors.

Section 161

SEC. 161. Effect of dissent of assessors. — If the two assessors shall both be of the opinion that the finding of facts and judgment in the action are wrong, they shall certify, in writing, their dissent therefrom and their reasons for such dissent, and sign such certification, which shall be filed with the other papers in the action. In case such dissent is filed, the Supreme Court, on appeal, may review the facts upon the evidence adduced in the Court of First Instance, and shall give to the dissent aforesaid such weight as in the opinion of the judges of the Supreme Court it is entitled to; and upon such review, shall render such judgment as they find just.

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CitationAct No. 190 Section 161 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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