Codal recall

Codal flashcards from the official text

Memorise the words that decide Bar answers: periods, elements and key phrases. Each card is a sentence from the codal with one blank, the citation, and a link to the official source. Try the samples below, then study the full decks free in the app.

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Family Code

A marriage contracted by any party who, at the time of the celebration, was _____ to comply with the essential marital obligations of marriage, shall likewise be void even if such incapacity becomes manifest only after its solemnization.

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psychologically incapacitated

Family Code, Art. 36 · official text

Family Code

The action or defense for the declaration of absolute nullity of a marriage _____.

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shall not prescribe

Family Code, Art. 39 · official text

Civil Code

An obligation is a _____ to give, to do or not to do.

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juridical necessity

Civil Code, Art. 1156 · official text

Civil Code

A contract is a _____ between two persons whereby one binds himself, with respect to the other, to give something or to render some service.

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meeting of minds

Civil Code, Art. 1305 · official text

Constitution

No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without _____, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.

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due process of law

1987 Constitution, Art. III, Sec. 1 · official text

Constitution

Any person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall have the right to be informed of his right to remain silent and to have _____ preferably of his own choice.

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competent and independent counsel

1987 Constitution, Art. III, Sec. 12(1) · official text

Labor Code

All money claims arising from employer-employee relations accruing during the effectivity of this Code shall be filed within _____ from the time the cause of action accrued; otherwise they shall be forever barred.

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three (3) years

Labor Code, Art. 306 (formerly Art. 291) · official text

Rules of Court

The defendant shall file his or her answer to the complaint within _____ after service of summons, unless a different period is fixed by the court.

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thirty (30) calendar days

Rules of Court, Rule 11, Sec. 1 (2019 amendments) · official text

Ethics (CPRA)

A lawyer shall not represent _____ except by written informed consent of all concerned given after a full disclosure of the facts.

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conflicting interests

CPRA, Canon III, Sec. 13 · official text

Why recall codal provisions word for word?

The 2027 Bar Bulletin says the Court is not looking for examinees who can recall laws verbatim (see the 2027 Bar guide). Exact recall still matters for the elements, periods and operative words that decide an answer: “shall not prescribe”, “thirty (30) calendar days”, “written informed consent”. A short daily flashcard session keeps those details sharp so your essay time goes into analysis. Then put each provision to work with the ALAC method.

What is in the full decks

Decks by source: Family Code, Civil Code, Revised Penal Code, BP 22, 1987 Constitution, Labor Code, Rules of Court, Evidence and the CPRA.
Cards built from the official text, each with its citation and source link.
Spaced repetition, so cards you miss come back sooner, plus audio read-aloud.
A codal browser with search across the official texts.

Sources

Last reviewed November 1, 2026. Laws, rules and Bar Bulletins change; if a source above has been amended or superseded, the official text controls.

Codal flashcards FAQ

Where does the flashcard text come from?

From the official text of each law or rule as published by the Supreme Court E-Library, the Supreme Court website or the issuing agency. Every card shows its citation and links to that source so you can read the full provision.

Which codals are covered?

The decks currently cover the Family Code, Civil Code, Revised Penal Code, BP 22, the 1987 Constitution, the Labor Code, the Rules of Court (2019 amendments), the 2019 Revised Rules on Evidence and the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA).

Are the flashcards free?

Yes, you can study the flashcards free without creating an account. Signing in saves your progress across devices.

How should I use codal flashcards for the Bar?

Use them for active recall of key words and periods in high-yield provisions, a few minutes a day, then practise applying the same provisions in essay answers. The Bar rewards applying the law to facts, not reciting it, so pair memorisation with essay practice.

Codal flashcards from the official text

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Why recall codal provisions word for word?

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