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Trials in General

Canon 1055

1. The object of a trial is: (1) to prosecute or to vindicate

the rights of physical or juridic person, or to declare juridic

facts; (2) to impose the penalty for offenses. 2. However, in

controversies which have arisen from an act of executive power of

governance the superior authority in accordance with cann. 996-1006, alone is competent.