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RA 1199 Section 54

RA 1199 Section 54

Representation by Counsel.

Section 54

SEC. 54. Representation by Counsel.—In all cases wherein a tenant cannot afford to be represented by counsel, it shall be the duty of the Public Defender of the Department of Labor to represent him, upon proper notification by the party concerned, or the court of competent jurisdiction shall assign or appoint counsel de oficio for the indigent tenant.

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