PURITA BERSABAL, Petitioner, v. HONORABLE JUDGE SERAFIN SALVADOR, as Judge of the Court of First Instance of Caloocan City, Branch XIV, TAN THAT and ONG PIN TEE, Respondents; G.R. No. L-35910. July 21, 1978

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RATIONALE:

As a general rule, the word "may" when used in a statute is permissive only and operates to confer discretion; while the word "shall" is imperative, operating to impose a duty which may be enforced.


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