ON WRITING, LEGALLY

(2009 Revision)1

THEODORE O. TE2

Intended for Exclusive Use of the University of the Philippines College of Law Bar Examination Candidates for 2009 in the Professional Enhancement Program-Bar Review 2009

Any other use, without permission of the author, is prohibited and all legal rights are reserved.

These forms were first made in 1997 and distributed n 1998 for use in the UP-LSG Bar Ops for that year; its was formerly titled Pleadings, Petitions, Motions and Other Legal and Judicial Forms. It was last revised in this form 2007; the contents are also published by CDAsia as Philippine Legal and Judicial Form s and copyright is owned by the Author. All rights are reserved.. 2 Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines; Vice President for Legal Affairs, University of the Philippines; Former Director, Office of Legal Aid; Ll.B., U.P. (1990); Grateful acknowledgement is given to Atty. Feliz Marie M. Guerrero, J.D. U.P. (2008) for invaluable assistance in re-formatting, proofreading and updating of legal references.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents On Writing, Legally I. COMMON FORMS A. Caption and Title B. Prayer C. Jurat D. Verification E. Certification against Forum Shopping F. Combined Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping G. Combined Verification, Certification against Forum Shopping, and Statement of Material Dates H. Request for and Notice of Hearing I. Proof of Personal Service J. Proof of service by registered mail (with Explanation for failure to serve personally) K. Place, date, signature, address, Roll number, IBP receipt number, PTR number L. Acknowledgement M. Notice of Appeal II. PLEADINGS AND OTHER LEGAL DOCUMENTS IN CIVIL PROCEDURE A. Complaint (and other initiatory pleadings) 1. Complaint for ejectment with damages 2. Complaint for sum of money 3. Complaint for Replevin 4. Complaint to set period of years for lease B. Answer with affirmative defenses and counterclaims 1. Answer with compulsory counterclaim 2. Answer with counterclaim and cross-claim C. Pre-trial Brief D. Motions 1. Motion to Dismiss (with Request for and Notice of Hearing) 2. Motion for leave of court to file pleading (with explanation for service by registered mail) 3. Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 4. Ex parte motion to set for trial 5. Motion for postponement 6. Motion for extension of time 7. Motion to declare defendant in default 8. Motion to lift order in default E. Special Civil Actions 1. Certiorari (with Injunction and/or TRO), Prohibition and Mandamus a. Certiorari b. Prohibition c. Mandamus 2. Quo warranto, Interpleader, Quieting of Title, and Declaratory Relief a. Complaint in Interpleader ii ii v 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5

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b. Action to Quiet (or Remove Cloud on) Title c. Action for Declaratory Relief d. Quo Warranto III. PLEADINGS AND OTHER LEGAL FORMS IN CRIMINAL PROCEDURE A. Complaint-Affidavit and Counter-Affidavit 1. Complaint-Affidavit 2. Counter-Affidavit B. Information and Complaint 1. Information (with Certificate of Preliminary Investigation or Inquest) a. Bigamy b. Theft c. Attempted Rape d. Frustrated Murder C. Motions 1. Motion to Quash Information 2. Motion to Quash Search Warrant 3. Motion to Suppress Evidence 4. Motion for Bail D. Application for Bail PLEADINGS AND OTHER LEGAL DOCUMENTS COMMON TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE A. Offer of Evidence and Opposition/Comment to Offer 1. Formal Offer of Evidence 2. Comment/Opposition to Offer B. Demurrer to the Evidence 1. Criminal cases 2. Civil cases C. Notice of Lis Pendens D. Appearance as Counsel E. Withdrawal as Counsel 1. Withdrawal with conformity of client 2. Withdrawal without conformity of client F. Substitution of Counsel G. Notice of Appeal PLEADINGS AND LEGAL DOCUMENTS ON DOMESTIC CASES AND SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS A. Petition for Habeas Corpus B. Petition for Adoption C. Petition for Declaration of Nullity of Marriage with Application for Provisional Orders D. Petition for Probate of Holographic Will DEEDS, CONTRACTS AND OTHER CORPORATE LEGAL DOCUMENTS A. Special Power of Attorney B. General Power of Attorney C. Contract of Lease iii

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V.

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D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K.

L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. VII.

Holographic Will Notarial Will Attestation Clause for a Notarial Will Acknowledgement of a Notarial Will Donation Inter Vivos Acknowledgment of Nominee Status with Assignment of Shares Secretarys Certificate Board Resolutions 1. Authority to Act 2. Increase in number of directors and necessary amendment to the Articles of Incorporation Deed of Assignment Deed of Sale of Registered Land (unilateral) Deed of Sale of Unregistered Land (unilateral) Deed of Sale with Pacto de Retro (bilateral) Deed of Repurchase of land sold under Pacto de Retro Deed of Sale with Mortgage Dacion en Pago (Deed of Assignment of Real Estate in payment of debt) Chattel Mortgage

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APPEALS AND OTHER RESORTS TO APPELLATE COURTS IN CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PROCEDURE A. Ordinary Appeals 1. in civil cases a. from MTC (in original jurisdiction) to RTC (in appellate jurisdiction) b. from RTC (in original jurisdiction) to CA 2. in criminal cases a. from MTC (as trial court) to RTC (in appellate jurisdiction) b. from RTC (as trial court) to CA c. from RTC (as trial court) to SC B. Petitions for Review 1. from RTC (as appellate court) or from quasi-judicial agencies to CA 2. from RTC (on pure questions of law) or CA (in appellate jurisdiction) to SC

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VIII. FORMS RELEVANT TO THE WRITS OF AMPARO AND HABEAS DATA A. Amparo B. Habeas Data

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ON WRITING, LEGALLY
Therefore, its name was called Babel, because there the Lord confused the language of all the earth. Genesis, 11:9, ESV

If brevity is the soul of wit, what now is to become of lawyers (and law students) who would nonchalantly write a 100-page document and dare call it a Brief? The traditional notion of legal writing is that it is a competition to put together as many four to five-syllable words in a one-paragraph sentence. The language of the law mystifies and with this comes the power of the lawyer for the more obscure and obtuse3 the language, the greater the need for a lawyer. History has given us many language handicaps and obstacles to clarity and precision. Throughout four or five years of law school, the law student, who eventually becomes a lawyer, is trained to think in archaic words and phraseslegalesewhich appear to have great legal significance but are actually too imprecise to help anyone understand what is going on. And to add to the Babelish situation, there are hundreds of words in a dead languageLatin that have little relevance to the contemporary world. There is a sea change, however, going on in legal writing. More and more, pleaders are asked to be clear and concise, precise not pedantic. Why waste five words when only three will do?4 But change, as always, is difficult and painful. Yet, it is an essential response to todays evolving legal profession. Indeed, when the most common means now of communicating is faster than sound SMS, with its own subculture and lingo, there must be a re-examination of the archaic and pedantic manner by which legal writing presents itself. What this short introduction to the accompanying handbook of Pleadings, Petitions, Motions and Other Legal and Judicial Forms seeks to do is to put forth the need to write clearly and concisely, precisely but not pedantically. What this Forms book seeks to do is to assist the fledgling5 and seasoned legal pleader, drafter and advocate by presenting in the form they are required to appear, with words that are clear and concise, precise not pedantic. When a judges attention span is short and his reading backlog is long, the need to write concisely, clearly, precisely and not pedantically becomes absolutely urgent. Writing concisely and not pedantically, however, does not mean that the legal writer ought to cut corners when it comes to substance as well as form; the only thing that that guarantees is a baleful stare and a rude dismissal from the judge. Not only must the writer

The use of the word is deliberate and intended to be ironic --to demonstrate the point. My favorite, and many of my students will attest to this, is the absolutely archaic Comes Now, the Plaintiff, by the undersigned counsel, unto this Honorable Court, respectfully states that as part of every pleading. Why waste 15 words, when 6 will do, thus: Plaintiff, by counsel, respectfully states that. The latter loses none of the legal gravitas but loses every bit of the archaic pretense that mystifies the law and perpetuates the notion that laywers know what they are doing each and every time. 5 It was originally intended as a bar examination guide and as a teaching tool for evidence and procedure classes.
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know the arguments and the bases for his arguments, but she must also realize that these arguments need to be presented in a manner that is technically sufficient. It is hoped that the forms presented here, with checklists6 of legal requirements and short annotations, will provide the impetus for demystifying legal writing and legal drafting. These forms come from actual forms used in the authors practice, some from worthy opponents and still some from traditional form books, with updates to fit the current state of the Rules. While this handbook was produced, primarily, with bar examinees and the law intern or law student in mind, it is hoped that it might prove helpful as well when September ends7 and life, as a lawyer, begins in earnest.

Theodore O. Te 3rd Floor, Quezon Hall (Southwing), University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City

6 Acknowledgment is given to Atty. Alex M. Enriquez, (Ll.B., UP, 1990) for the original template of the Checklists, which have been updated to suit current practice. 7 The reference is to the song by Green Day, an American punk band, entitled Wake Me Up When September Ends, which has absolutely nothing to do with the bar or taking the bar (as it refers to a death in the family) except the month referred to in the title and the yearning expressed to see the month end. It has, at some point in time, aptly become an unofficial anthem of sorts for some bar examinees, Much more apt perhaps than My Way which starts with, And now the end is near.

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3. the docket number, if assigned (Sec. 1, par. 1, Rule 7, ROC).

ivil s ._______________ #r _______________________

Comment [SG2]: The TITLE indicates the names of the parties, who shall be named in the original complaint or petition. However, in subsequent pleadings, it shall be sufficient if the name of the 1st party on each side be stated with an appropriate indication when there are other parties. Their respective participation in the case shall be indicated (Sec. 1, par. 2 &3, Rule 7, ROC).

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PRAYER

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Other just and equit able reliefs are also prayed for.

F. JurGt
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN O before me in t he City of _______________ on this day o f _________________, affiant exhibiting before me his Iovernment Issued ID no. _______________ issued on __________________ at _____________________. (Sgd.) N. O. ARIO Notary Public Until __________________ PTR No. _______________ Issued at ______________ On ___________________ Doc. No. Page No. Book No. QQ Seri es of P R.

Comment [TG3]: The JURAT accompanies any notarized document that is declaratory in nature, as opposed to a notarized document that transmits rights or property, which must be accompanied by an ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
Note that if the document is subscribed before a public officer duly authorized to take oaths, then there is no need for the affiant to produce a CTC nor for the entry into a Notarial Register; thus, the italicized portion of the JURAT is dispensed with but not the oath itself.

Comment [UV4]: The use of Community Tax Certificates is now discouraged as it is far too easy to obtain and highly difficult to authenticate. Instead what is now required to be stated is government issued identification or GIID (e.g., Drivers li c ense, SSS/GSIS Identification etc.) Comment [WG5]: JURAT refers to an act in which an individual, on a single occasion: 1. appears in person before a notary public (NP) and presents an instrument or document 2. is personally known to the NP or identified by the NP through competent evidence of identity as defined by these Rules 3. signs the instrument or document in the presence of the NP 4. takes an oath or affirmation before the NP as to such instrument or document (Sec. 5, 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice, A.M. No. 02-8-13-SC effective August 1, 2004).

Republic of the Philippines City of _______________ C. b. c. d.

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(Sec. 4, par. 2, Rule 7, ROC). Under Sec. 4, par.3, Rule 7, a verification based on information and belief or upon knowledge, information and belief is considered defective and the pleading unverified/unsigned.

. `ilfiger, after having been duly sa orn in accordan ce a ith law , deposes and stat es that: `e is the pl aintiff in the pl eading/document entitled (pleading/document being verified) `e has caused its preparation `e has read it and the allegations therein are true and correct of his own knowledge or based on aut hentic records. (Sgd.) C. . `ILFIeER

Comment [G7]: 1994 and 2004 Bar Exams

PLUS: Jurat

fgh i: Pl eadings required to be verified p. All pleadings under t he Rules of Summary Procedure q. Complaints for
a. Forcible entry b. Unlaw ful detainer c. Replevin r. Complaints w ith application for injunction or attachmen t s. Answer to complaint or counterclaim based on actionab le documents t. Petitions for a. Certiorari b. Prohibition c. uandamus d. vabeas Corpus e. Change of Name

w. Certifixytion ygyinst orum Shoppi ng

CERTIFICATION AGAINST FORUM SHOPPING Republic of the Philippines City of _______________ ) ) s.s.

C. . Hilfiger, after having been duly sworn in accordan ce w ith law deposes and stat es that: . He is the pl aintiff in the case entitled (title of the case); . He certifies that he has not commenced an y action or filed an y claim involving the same issues before an y other court, tribunal or quasi-judicial agency; . To the best of his know ledge, there is no such pending action or claim; . If he should learn tha t a similar action or claim has been filed or is pending he shall report such fact w ithin five ( ) days from the discovery to this Honorable Court. (Sgd.) C.. HILFIGER PLUS: Jurat

Comment [G8]: Under Rule 7, Sec. 5, the plaintiff or principal party must certify under oath in the complaint, initiatory pleading, or sworn certification that: 1.he has not commenced any action or filed any claim involving the same issues in any court, tribunal or quasi-judicial agency and, to the best of his knowledge, no such other action or claim is pending there 2. if there is such other pending action or claim, a complete statement of its present status, and 3. if he should thereafter learn that the same or similar action or claim has been filed or is pending, he shall report that fact within 5 days to the court where his complaint or pleading was filed.
Failure to comply with this reqt is not curable by mere amendment but shall be cause for dismissal w/o prejudice, UNLESS otherwise provided, upon motion and after hearing. Submission of a false certification or non compliance with its undertakings shall constitute indirect contempt of court, w/o prejudice to corresponding admin and crim actions.

. Combined Verifi tion nd Certifition ginst or um Shopping

VERIFICATION & CERTIFICATION AGAINST FORUM SHOPPING I, C.. Hilfiger, of legal age, do hereby stat e that: I am the Chief E xecutive Office of Alis Di-yan Compan y and in such capacity, caused this Complaint to be prepared; I have read its cont ents and affirm that they are true and correct to the best of my own personal know ledge; I hereb y certify that there is no other case commenced or pending before an y court i nvolving the same parties and the same issue and that, should I learn of such a case, I shall notify the court w ithin five () days from my notice. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this instrument on _____________. (Sgd.) C.. HILFIGER

Comment [G9]: 2004 Bar Exams

PLUS: Jurat

I, C.. Hilfiger, of legal age, do hereby stat e that: I am the Chief E xecutive Office of Alis Di-yan Compan y and in such capacity, caused this Complaint to be prepared; I have received a copy o f the [Order/Resolution/Decision] of the Court on April dde; I have read its contents and affirm that they are true and correct to the best of my own personal know ledge; I hereb y certify that there is no other case commenced or pending before an y court in volving the same parti es and t he same issue and that, should I learn of such a case, I shall notify the court w ithin five (f) days from my notice. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this instrument on _____________. (Sgd.) C.. HILFIGER PLUS: Jurat H. gequest for nd ioti e of hearing REQUEST FOR & NOTICE OF HEARING THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT Metropolitan Trial Cou krt Quezon City, Branch l Please submit the foregoing Motion to the Court for its consideration and appro val immed k i at ely upon receik pt hereof and kindly include the same in the courts calendar for hearing on Friday, m April n oop at q: o in the morning. ATTICUS FINCH m MockingBird Street Timog Avenue, Quezon City Please take notice t hat counsel has request ed to be heard on Friday, m April oop at q: o in the morning. (Sgd.) MITCH MCDEERE Counsn el for Defendant The Firm Laguna Street, Quezon City

Comment [tG10]: NOTE: The Notice of Hearing is actually both a REQUEST and a NOTICE; a REQUEST for the Branch Clerk of Court to include the motion in the calendar for hearing on a specific date and a NOTICE to opposing counsel of the hearing date requested. In non-litigious motions or ex parte motions, it is sufficient that the request not contain a date, and for that purpose, the underlined portion in the Request may be omitted with the Notice to opposing counsel simply stating that counsel will submit the motion to the court for approval immediately upon receipt.

I.

P roof of personal servi e

Copy furnished through personal service: Atty. Mitch McDeere Counsel for the Defendant s The Firm Laguna Street, Quezon City

Atty. Mitch McDeere Counsel for the Defendant v The Firm Laguna Street, Quezon City Registry Receipt No. ________ Post Office ________________ Dat e _____________________ EXPLANATION The foregoing (designation of pleading, motion, etc.) and its attachment were served on Atty. Mitch McDeere by registered mail instead of personal service as counsel for petitioner on ly has one messenger and personal service would have result ed in the motion not being filed on time to the detriment of petitioner. (Sgd.) ATTICUS FINCH Republic of the Philippines City of _______________ ) ) s.s. AFFIDAVIT I, HARPER LEE , a messenger of Atty. Atticus Finch, w ith office address at __________________, aft er being duly sworn, deposes and stat es: That on ______________________, I s erved a copy of the follow ing pleadings/papers by x y registered mail in accordance w ith Section w , Rule w of the Rul es of Court: Nature of Pleading/Paper ________________________ ________________________ in Case No. _________________ entitled ____________________ by depositing a copy in the post office in a sealed en velope, plainly addressed to (name of party or his/her attorney) at _______________ with postage fully paid, as eviden ced by Registry Receipt No. _____________________ attached and w ith x instructions to the post master to return t he mail to sender aft er t en ( w ) days if undelivered. TO THE TRUTH OF THE FOREGOING, I have signed th is Affidavit on w April Manila, Philippines.
Comment [G11]: The requirement is for a written explanation if service is done by registered mail instead of by personal service; the explanation need not be verified, it being required only that it is signed. However, in the Supreme Court, where an Affidavit of Service is require d, it may be practical to combine the Explanation and the Affidavit of Service. Cf. Rule 13, sections 11 and 13.

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, in the City of

(Sgd.) HARPER LEE Affiant PLUS: Jurat

} {. Place, date, signature, address, |oll number, I P receipt number, PTR number, ~CLE Compliance or Exemption umber, Cont act Details City of Manila, April .
Atty. Mitch McDeere Counsel for the Defendant The Firm, Laguna Street, Quezon City, Metro Manila (Telephone, Fax, mail) Roll No. IBP OR No., date and place of issue PTR OR No., date and pl ace of issue MCL Comp liance/xemption No.

Comment [LR12]: As per A.M. NO. 07-6-5SC, counsels are now required to indicate in their pleadings or other legal documents their contact details aside from address, i.e., telephone, fax, mobile or email address. Comment [G13]: As per SC En Banc Resolution on Bar Matter No. 1132 dated Nov. 12, 2002, all pleadings must indicate the ff: 1. Roll of Attorneys number of counsel 2. Current Professional Tax Receipt number (PTR No.) 3. IBP Official Receipt or Life Member number Comment [LR14]: As per BM 1922, MCLE compliance or exemption number for the specific compliance period must be stated; failure to do so may mean dismissal of the case or expunction of the pleading. (Note: this came as a result of Justice Nachuras letter to the SC noting the diminished interest in the MCLE)

BEFORE ME , this th day of April, in the City of Manila, Philippines, personally appeared ATTICUS FINCH, w ith [Valid Identification Document] (Drivers License No. N25--) issued by t he [official agency] (Land Transportation Office) on January 2007, known to me to be the same person who execut ed the foregoing instrument, and who acknowledged to me t hat the same is his free act and deed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and affixed my Notarial seal on the day, year and place w ritten. (Sgd.) N. O. TARIO Notary Public Until __________________ PTR No. _______________ Issued at ______________ On ___________________ Doc. No. Page No. Book No. Seri es of 2007

st TE: If t he instrument consists of 2 or more pages, include the following aft er the paragraph:

This instrument, consisting of ___ pages, including the page on which this acknow ledgment is w ritten, has been signed on the left margin of each and every page thereof by ___________ and his witnesses (if an y), and sealed w ith my Notarial seal.

Comment [G16]: The Notary Publics seal must be impressed on every page of the document notarized.

st TE: If t he instrument con veys 2 or more parcels of land, include the follow ing after the paragraph:

This instrument relat es to the sale (or mortgage) of ___ parcels of land, and consists of ___ pages including the page on which this acknow ledgment is w ritten, each and every page of which, on the left margin, having been signed by ______________ and his w itnesses (if any), and sealed w ith my Notarial seal.

. otice of ppeal
NOTICE OF APPEAL Defendant, ABC, by counsel, respectfully appeals to this Honorable Court the Decision of the lower court dat ed April 2007, a copy of which he received on 26 April 2007. Quezon City, 2 May 2007. (Sgd.) MITCH MCDEERE Counsel for Defendant 2 The Firm Laguna Street, Quezon City

[1] Regional Trial Court National Capit al Judicial Region METROPOLITAN TR IAL COURT Quezon City, Branch ALIS DI-YAN COMPANY, Plaintiff, - versus YOKO NGA, Defendant. x -----------------------------------x COMPLAINT PLAINTI FF, b y counsel, respectfully stat es that: [2] . Plaintiff is a foreign corporation organized and existing under the law s of France w ith business address at Ocean Drive, Tuna Compound, Quezon City; Defendant is a Filipino, of legal age, single and currently resident of 2 Ocean Drive, Tuna Compound, Quezon City, where he may be served with summons and other pertinent processes. [3] 2. Plaintiff owns that property locat ed at 2 Ocean Drive, Tuna Compound, Quezon City which it leased to defendant under t he t erms and conditions stated in the Contract of Lease dat ed January 2005, which contract expires on December 2006. A copy of the contract is att ached as ANNEX A. . Upon expiration of the contract, plaintiff informed defendant of its inte ntion not to renew the lease as it would use the property for its business expansion; plaintiff then asked defendant to vacat e the premises. A copy of plaintiffs letter to defendant is att ached as ANNEX B. [4] . Despite demand duly made and received, defendant has refused to vacat e the premises and continues to occupy the property w ithout plaintiffs consent. Resort to the Barangay conciliation system proved u sele ss as de fendant refused t o appear before the Lupong Tagapamayapa. A Certification to File Action is attached as ANNEX C. 5. Defendants act of dispossession has caused pl aintiff to suffer mat eri al injury because plaintiffs business expansion plans could not be implemented despite t he arrival of machineries specifically leased for this purpose at the rental rat e of US$500 per month. Defendants continued occupation of the premises has also forced plaintiff to sue and to incur legal expenses amounting to Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00). [5] WHEREFORE , plaintiff respectfully prays for judgment in its favor by ordering defendant to vacat e the property and peacefully turn over possession to plaintiff and for defendant to pay plaintiff the amount of US$3,500 representing rent als on the machineries for seven (7) months and Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) for Attorneys fees. Other just and equit able reliefs are also prayed for. [6] Quezon City; 3 April 2007. [7] (Sgd.) ATTICUS FINCH Counsel for Plaintiff [Address] PLUS: . [8] Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping 2. Jurat Civil Case No. 2222 For: E jectment

4. Statement of Cause(s) of Action 5. Prayer/Reliefs 6. Date/Place of Execution 7. Signature of Counsel 8. Verification and Certification Against Forum Shopping

Comment [G18]: 1976, 1982, 1985, 1988, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997 and 2000 Bar Question

Comment [G19]: This particular allegation may actually be unnecessary considering the facts given and that the plaintiff is a juridical person. It is included in this complaint simply for educational purposes as a representative allegation of this fact.

Comment [G20]: A new requirement specifically provided under Rule 7, section 2(d). Comment [G21]: Significant amendment introduced by 1997 Rules on Civil Procedure; cf. Rule 7, section 3.

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 01, Makati City ESTA PADORA, Plaintiff, - versus MANGGA GANTSO, Defendant. x -------------------------- x COMPLAINT PLAINTIFF, b y counsel, respectfully stat es that: [2] 1. Plaintiff is a Filipino, of legal age, and resident of 6750 Forbes Park, Makati City; defendant is also a Filipino, of legal age and resident of 6752, Forbes Park, Makati City, where he may be served w ith summons and other processes. [3] 2. Sometime in January 2005 and over a period of six (6) months, defendant borrowed cert ain amounts from plaintiff. Defendant promised to pay these amounts on an installment basis monthly. These amounts now total Nine Hundred Thousand Pesos (P900,000.00). [4] 3. Despite repeat ed demands, both oral and w ritten, defendant failed or has refused to pay an y amount to plaintiff as no installment payment has even been made. A copy each of plaintiffs two (2) demand l etters is att ached as ANNEX A and B. Civil Case No. 000882 For: Sum of Money

4. Statement of Cause(s) of Action 5. Prayer/Reliefs 6. Date/Place of Execution 7. Signature of Counsel 8. Verification and Certification Against Forum Shopping

. Resort to the Barangay Conciliation process proved fruitless as defendant failed to appear, despite notice on him to appear. Thus, a Certification to File Action, a copy of which is attached as ANNEX C, was issued by the Barangay Chairman.
5. Defendants obligation is due and demandable and plaintiff is entitled to the payment of t he entire amount of Nine Hundred Thousand Pesos (P900,000.00) plus legal interest. 6. By reason of defendants unreasonable failure or refusal to pay his due and demandable obligation, plaintiff was forced to engage the services of counsel to vindicate his rights thereb y committing himself to pay l egal expenses amounting to Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00). [5] WHEREFORE , plaintiff respectfully prays for judgment in his favor through a Decision directing defendant to pay him NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P900,000.00), w ith legal interest, as ACTUAL DAMAGES and FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) as Attorneys Fees. Other just and equit able reliefs are also prayed for. [6] Quezon City for Makati; 13 April 2007. [7] (Sgd.) ATTICUS FINCH Counsel for Plaintiff [Address] PLUS: [8] Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping

Comment [G24]: Please note that this portion is indispensable to the filing of a Complaint as it is required that every Complaint state in the body as well as in the prayer the amount of damages sought. This is jurisdictional and a complaint that fails to comply with this requirement is fatally defective.

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 101, Makati City HURTS RENT-A-CAR, represented b y AKIN NAYAN, Plaintiff, Civil Case No. 000088 - versus YOKO NGA, Defendant. x-----------------------------------x COMPLAINT Plaintiff, by counsel, respectfully stat es that: [2] 1. Plaintiff is the general manager of Hurts Rent-A-Car w ith offices at Makati City; defendant is a Tongan, t emporarily residing at Bayview Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. [3] 2. Hurts Rent-A-Car is the registered owner of a Honda CRV w ith license plat e number XLV675, which defendant, on 3 March 2005, rent ed from plaintiff for a period of one (1) week. [4] 3. On 15 March 2005, plaintiff demanded from defendant the return of the car but defendant failed and refused to do so.

4. Statement of Cause(s) of Action 5. Prayer/Reliefs 6. Date/Place of Execution 7. Signature of Counsel 8. Verification and Certification Against Forum Shopping

. The car has not been t aken for a t ax assessment or a fine pursuant to law nor has it been seized on execution or att achment. Its present value is approximat ely Nine Hundred Thousand Pesos (P900,000.00).
5. Plaintiff is read y, w illing and able to give bond in defendants name in double the value of the property for the return of the property to defendant should that be ad judged or for the payment of such sum that defendant may recover from plaintiff in this action. [5] WHEREFORE , plaintiff respectfully prays that the writ of replevin issue directing the Sheriff or an y other authorized officer to t ake possession of the car and dispose of it in accordancew ith the Rul es of Court and, after hearing, judgment be rendered declaring plaintiff to be law fully entitled to the possession of the car and sent encing defendant to pay its value. [6] Quezon City for Makati City; 13 April 2007. [7] (Sgd.) MITCH MCDEERE Counsel for the Plaintiff [Address] PLUS: [8] Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 161, Pasig City NANG UUPA, Plaintiff, Civil Case No. 00111 - versus NAGPA PAUPA, Defendant. x ---------------------- x COMPLAINT PLAINTIFF, b y counsel, respectfully stat es that: [2] 1. Plaintiff and Defendant are both Filipino citizens and of legal a ge; plaintiff resides at 1-A, Cruz Street, Pasig City while defendant resides at 2 Frisco Street, Pasig City, where he may be served with summons. [3] 2. On 1 January 2003, defendant leased to plaintiff the premises at 1-A Cruz Street, Pasig City for a monthly rent al of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) to be paid w ithin the first five (5) days of each month. 3. There is no fixed period for the lease agreement except that rentals are to be paid b y the month. [4] . Plaintiff has been paying the rentals as they fall due each month, w ithout fail. However, on April 2006, defendant gave notice to plaintiff that he is terminating the lease agreement b y the end of August 2006.

5. Prayer/Reliefs 6. Date/Place of Execution 7. Signature of Counsel 8. Verification and Certification Against Forum Shopping

5. Considering that the period of lease has not been fixed, this Honorable Co urt may fix a longer period of time as the lessee has been occup ying the pl ace for a period of three (3) years. A period of two (2) years is reasonable considering that the lessee has no place to transfer to immediat ely and that he has introduced substantial improvements to the premises amounting to Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00). [5] WHEREFORE , it is respectfully prayed that this Honorable Court fix a period of years for the lease between plaintiff and defendant. [6] Quezon City for Pasig City; 13 April 2007. [7] (Sgd.) ATTICUS FINCH Counsel for Plaintiff [Address] PLUS: [8] Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping

National Capit al Judicial Region METROPOLITAN TR IAL COURT Branch 33, Quezon City ALIS DI-YAN COMPANY, Plaintiff, - versus YOKO NGA, Defendant. x -----------------------------------x ANSWER (With COUNTERCLAIM) DEFENDANT, by counsel, respectfully stat es that: Admissions/Denials [2] 1. He admits the contents of paragraph 1 only insofar as his personal circumstances but specifically deni es the contents insofar as plaintiffs personal circumstances for t he reason stat ed in the Affirmative Defenses below. 2. He admits the cont ents of paragraph 2 only where it stat es that a Contract of Lease was ent ered into but specifically denies that the Contract reflects the true intent of the parties as explained in the Affirmative Defenses below. 3. He admits the contents of paragraph 3 only as to the fact that demand to vacat e was made but specifically denies its contents as to the truth of the reasons for the letter for lack of know ledge sufficient to form a reasonable belief as to its truth or falseness.. Civil Case No. 2222 For : E jectment

Defenses 5. Counterclaim 6. Prayer/Relief 7. Date/Place of Execution 8. Signature of Counsel 9. Verification 10. Certification against Forum Shopping 11. Proof of Service

Comment [G29]: 1976 and 1983 Bar Exams

. He specifically deni es the cont ents of paragraphs to 6 for the reasons stated in the Affirmative Defenses below.
Affirmative Defenses [4] 5. Defendant reiterat es, repleads and incorporat es by reference all the foregoing insofar as they are mat eri al and additionally submit that the Complaint should be dismissed because: 5.1. Plaintiff has no capacity to sue as it is a foreign corporation doing business in the Philippines w ithout a license. 5.2. The Complaint fails to state a cause of action as the Contract of Lease (ANNEX A) was, before its expiration, superceded by a Deed of Absolute Sale whereb y plaintiff sold to defendant the parcel of land in question, a copy of which is attached as ANNEX 1. Countercl aim [5] 6. Defendant reiterat es, repleads and incorporat es by reference all the foregoing insofar as they are mat erial and additionally submit that he is entitled to relief arising from the filing of this malicious and baseless suit, as follow s: 6 .1 . Moral Damages amounting to One Million Pesos (PHP1,000,000/00) because his name and reput ation were besmirched b y this malicious and baseless suit. 6.2. Attorneys Fees amounting to One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) because he was compelled to secure services of counsel to vindicate his legal rights. [6] WHEREFORE , Defendant respectfully prays that judgment be rendered in his favor b y dismissing the Complaint and granting defendants counterclaim by awarding defendant: (a) One Million Pesos as Moral Damages, and (b) Fifty Thousand as Attorneys Fees. Other just and equit able reliefs are prayed for.

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[Address] [9 & 10] VERIFICATION & CERTIFICATION AGAINST FORUM SHOPP ING I, YOKO NGA, of legal age, do hereby stat e that: I am the defendant in the case filed b y Alis D -i yan Compan y for ejectment; in response, I have caused the preparation of this Answer w ith Countercl aim; I have read its contents true best of m y own and affirm t hat they are and correct to t he e execution ell the personal know ledge; I pecifically eny te genuineness binding effect f the tionable ents pleaded by pl intiiff ; I hereb y certify that there is no other case c ommenced or pending before an y court i nvolving the same parties and the same issue and that, should I learn of such a case, I shall notify the court w ithin five (5) days from my notice. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this instrument on 13 April 2007. (Sgd.) YOKO NGA PLUS: 1. Jurat (IF any document is denied) 2. [11] Proof of Service (personal service or service b y registered mail)
Comment [G30]: Rule 7, section 5 requires that any initiatory pleading, among which is a counterclaim, must be accompanied by a Certification against Forum Shopping. Also please note that an Answer need not be verified BUT if there is a specific denial of an actionable document, such as that contained here, then the Answer must be verified. See again Rule 8, secs. 7 (definition of actionable document), 8 (how to contest such documents), 10 (requirements of a specific denial), 11 (effects of failure to specifically deny). Comment [G31]: Representative specific denial under oath, as required by the Rules, in relation to any actionable document.

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[5] Crossclim 7. Defendant reitert es, repleads nd incorort es b y reference ll the foregoing insofr s they re materi l nd dditionally submit that he is entitled t o indemnity nd/or contribution from co defendant MANGGA GANTSO in the event that he is made lible to lintiff becse co-defendant MANGGA GANTSO ct ed s the duly thorized gent o f lintiff in the sale of the roperty nd, cting s such, received considertion, in the form of the rchase rice, from defendant. [6] WHEREFORE , Defendant respectf lly rys that j dgment be rendered in his fvor b y 1. dismissing the Complaint, and 2. granting defendants count erclaim b y awarding defendant a. One Million Pesos (Php.1,000,000) as Moral Damages, and b. Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php.50,000) as Attorneys Fees. 3. In the event that defendant is made liable t o pla intiff on the Comp laint, he further prays that co-defendant MANGGA ANTSO be made liab le to indemnify defendant in the same amount under the Crossclaim. [7] Quezon City; __________________. [8] (Sgd.) MITCH MCDEERE Counsel for Defendant [Address] PLUS: 1. [9 & 10] Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping 2. Jurat (IF document is deni ed) 3. [11] Proof of Service (personal service or service b y registered mail)

Defenses 5. Cross-claim 6. Prayer/Relief 7. Date/Place of Execution 8. Signature of Counsel 9. Verification 10. Certification against Forum Shopping 11. Proof of Service

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REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 90, Quezon City LAKISA LAYAW, Plaintiff, Civil Case No. 97-31312 - versus LAKISA HIRAP, Defendant. x -------------------------------------x

4. Proposed stipulation of facts and issues 5. Documents to be presented 6. Names of witnesses and substance of their testimony 7. Resort to discovery 8. Available trial dates

PRE-TRIAL BR IEF DEFENDANT, by counsel, respectfully submits her Pre-Trial Brief, as follow s: I. WILLINGNESS TO ENTER INTO AN AM ICABLE SETTLEMENT AND POSSIBLE TERMS OF ANY SUCH SETTLEMENT 1.1. Subject to a concret e proposal that is fair and reasonabl e and a reciprocal manifestation of openness from plaintiff, defendant is open to the possibility of amicably settling this dispute. [1 & 2] 1.2. Pursuant to Rule 18 of the 1997 Rules of Civil P rocedure , defendan t respectfully submits that the desired t erms of an y amicabl e settlement would involve, first, a clarific ation of the act ual extent of an y obligation due and ow ing to plaintiff inasmuch as there is nothing to indicat e defendants obligations to plaintiff and, second, a schedule of payments. II. BR IEF STATEMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEFENSES 2.1. Plaintiff seeks principally to recover the amount of Twenty Two Million E ight Hundred E ighteen Thousand Nine Hundred Forty E ight Peso s and Thirty Centavos (PHP22,818,948.30) with interest at twelve percent (12%) arising allegedly from unpaid orders delivered to defendant variously in 1989. 2.2. Defendant resists plaintiffs claims based on a failure to stat e a cause of action because of : 2.2.1. Plaintiffs lack of personality to sue and, therefore, not being the real party in interest under Rule 3, section 2 of the 1997 Rules of Civil P rocedure ; 2.2.2. Furniture. E xtinguishment of the alleged claim made by the entity Regency

Comment [G34]: NOTE: There is no need to attach a Notice of Hearing for a Pre -Trial Brief. Also, pre-trial is now mandatory in criminal cases under Rule 118, 2000 Rules on Criminal Procedure as well as under RA 8493 (The Speedy Trial Act), although neither the law nor the Rules require the submission of a Pre-Trial Brief in criminal cases (in practice, courts also do not require the submission of a pre-trial brief in criminal cases). Consequently, the requirement of a pre-trial brief and the consequences for failure to submit one (e.g., non-suit or dismissal) appear to pertain exclusively to civil cases. Comment [G35]: This is a new requirement imposed by the 1997 Rules on Civil Procedure.

2 .3 . Defendant also interposed a compulsory counterclaim for Two Million Pesos (PHP2,000,000.00) for moral damages and Two Million Pesos (PHP2,000,000.00) for exemplary damages and One Hundred Thousand Pesos (PHP100,000.00) as attorneys fees. III. FACTS AND OTHER MATTERS ADMITTED BY THE PARTIES [3] 3.1. Defendant admits only those facts stated in her Answer, i.e., her personal circumstances, receipt of the demand lett er dat ed January 5, 1997 and her reply to the demand l etter. 3.2. Subject to a concrete proposal for stipulation of additional facts from plaintiff during pre -tri al or even t hereafter, defendant admits no other facts stated in the Complaint. IV. ISSUES TO BE TRIED [4] 4.1. proof: 4.1.1. Plaintiffs personality to seek l egal relief; 4.1.2. Plaintiffs entitlement to the amount claimed; 4.2. Defendant submits that the following issues she put forward are subject to proof: 4.2.1. Plaintiffs bad faith in filing this suit; Defendant submits that the following issues put forward by plaintiff are subject to

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[6] 5.1. Defendant int ends to present the follow ing witnesses: 5.1.1. Defendant herself, who w ill testify on the true circumstances leading to the filing of this suit against her; 5.1.2. An employee of Topless Enterprises w ith personal know ledge as to the true circumst ances behind the alleged obligations due and ow ing in favor of plaintiff. [5] 5.2. Defendant reserves the right to present an y and all document ary evidence which shall become rel evant to rebut plaintiffs claims in the course of trial as well as any other w itnesses whose testimony w ill become relevant to belie pl aintiffs witnesses, if necessary. VI. RESORT TO DISCOVERY [7] 6.1. Considering the rel atively simple issues presented, defendant does not intend to avail of discovery at this time. 6.2. Subject, however, to a concrete and reasonable request for discovery from plaintiff, defendant reserves the right to resort to discovery befo re trial. RESPECTFU LLY SUBMITTED. Quezon City; 13 April 2007. (Sgd.) MITCH MCDEERE Counsel for Defendant [Address] Copy furnished: Atty. MA BOLA Counsel for Plaintiff

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National Capit al Judicial Region METROPOLITAN TR IAL COURT Branch 39, Quezon City LAKI ASSET COMPANY, Plaintiff, - versus DAMI UTANG CORPORATION, Defendant. x ---------------------------------------x MOTION TO DISMISS DEFENDANT, by counsel, respectfully moves to dismiss the Complaint on the ground that the Complaint fails to state a cause of action as [1] THE OBLIGATION SOUGHT TO BE ENFORCED BY PLAINTIFF IS NOT YET DUE AND DEMANDABLE , as shown by the follow ing: [2] 1. Allegedly, plaintiff has failed to reach the quotas agreed upon under the Marketing Agreement dat ed 1 January 2006; defendant now seeks to collect the sum of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P200,000.00), representing the balance of the proceeds due plaintiff under the said Marketing Agreement. 2. The contract is for one (1) year and defendant is given that same period to reach the quota specified therein; the period of one (1) year has not expired. Consequently, plaintiffs claim is premature as there is yet no breach of the Marketing Agreement until the period expires and t he quota is not att ained. For this reason, plaintiffs Complaint states no cause of action and must be dismissed. [3] WHEREFORE , defendant respectfully prays that t he Complaint be DISMISSED for failure to state a cause of action. Other just and equit able reliefs are also prayed for. Quezon City; 13 April 2007. (Sgd.) MITCH MCDEERE Counsel for Defendant [Address] [4] REQUEST FOR & NOTICE OF HEARING THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 39, Quezon City Please submit the foregoing Motion to the Court for its consideration and appro val immedi at ely upon receipt hereof and kindly include the same in the courts calendar for hearing on Friday, 27 April 2007 at 8:30 in the morning. ATTICUS FINCH 1 MockingBird Street Timog Avenue, Quezon City Please take notice t hat counsel has request ed to be heard on Friday, 27 April 2007 at 8:30 in the morning. (Sgd.) MITCH MCDEERE Counsel for Defendant 2 The Firm Laguna Street, Quezon City PLUS: [5] Proof of Service Civil Case No. 3333 For: Sum of Money

3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Prayer/Relief Notice of Hearing Proof of Service Attachments (if any) Verification (in certain cases)

Comment [G37]: 1988 and 2002 Bar Question

Comment [G38]: Rule 15, section 5; Cf. Rule 15, section 4 (on period of service)

Comment [G39]: Rule 15, section 6 in relation to Rule 13, section 13

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SUPREME COURT Manila LAKI UTANG, Petitioner, G.R. No. ________ - versus DAMI LUPA, Respondent. x ------------------------- x MOTION FOR LEAVE OF COURT TO FILE REPLY WITH MOTION TO ADM IT ATTACHED REPLY PETITIONER, by counsel, respectfully stat es that: [1] 1. Petitioner received a copy of respondents Comment to his petition on 3 January 2006. The Comment cont ains several allegations of fact and misinterpretations of the record that may mislead the court and need to be correct ed. For this reason, petitioner intends to file a Reply. [2] 2. Under existing rules, a Reply can no longer be file d as a matter of course. Consequently, petitioner seeks leave of this Court to file the said Reply, a copy of which, pursuant to the 1997 Rules on Civil Procedure, is att ached to this motion. [3] WHEREFORE , petitioner respectfully prays that he be grant ed l eave of court to file a Reply and for the Court to admit the attached Reply. Quezon City for Manila; 5 January 2007. (Sgd.) ATTICUS FINCH Counsel for the Petitioner [Address] PLUS: 1. [4] Request for and Notice of Hearing 2. [5] E xplanation for service b y registered mail

3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Prayer/Relief Notice of Hearing Proof of Service Attachments (if any) Verification (in certain cases)

Comment [G41]: In motions filed before the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals, a Notice of Hearing is not required.

Comment [G42]: Under Rule 15, section 9, 1997 Rules on Civil Procedure, a motion for leave to file a pleading or motion shall be accompanied by the pleading or motion sought to be admitted.

Comment [G43]: The requirement is for a written explanation if service is done by registered mail instead of by personal service; the explanation need not be verified, it being required only that it is signed. However, in the Supreme Court, where an Affidavit of Service is required, it may be practical to combine the Explanation and the Affidavit of Service. Cf. Rule 13, sections 11 and 13.

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REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 39, Quezon City LAKISA LAYAW, Plaintiff, - versus LAKISA HIRAP, Defendant. x ------------------------- x MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS Plaintiiff, by counsel, respectfully stat es that: 1. On 6 July 2005, plaintiff sued defendant for a sum of money in the amount of Nine Hundred Thousand Pesos (P900,000.00). [1 & 2] 2. In his Answer, defendant admitt ed the obligation and merely stat ed that he was asking to be given an ext ension of time to pay his obligation but that plaintiff instead filed this Complaint. The Answer admits the mat erial allegations of the Complaint and has not tendered any issue; consequently, a judgment on the pleadings may be rendered. [3] WHEREFORE , plaintiff respectfully prays a judgment on the pleadings be rendered in his favor. Quezon City; 13 April 2007. (Sgd.) ATTICUS FINCH Counsel for the Plaintiff [Address] PLUS: 1. [4] Request for and Notice of Hearing 2. [5] Proof of Service Civil Case No. 97-31312 For: Sum of Money

4. 5. 6. 7.

Notice of Hearing Proof of Service Attachments (if any) Verification (in certain cases)

Comment [G46]: NOTE: This is a litigious motion, i.e., it must be set for hearing. Thus, a specific hearing date must be requested and notice thereof given to adverse party through counsel.

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REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 39, Quezon City LAKISA LAYAW, Plaintiff, Civil Case No. 97-31312 - versus LAKISA HIRAP, Defendant. x ------------------------ x EX PARTE MOTION TO SET CASE FOR PRE-TRIAL PLAINTIFF, b y counsel, respectfully stat es that: [1] 1. On 1 June 2006, defendant submitted her Answer to the Complaint, thereb y causing the issues to be joined. [2] 2. This case is, thus, ripe for pre-trial. Complying with Rule 18, Section 1 of the 1997 Rules on Civil Procedure, plaintiff respectfully asks that this case be set for pre-trial. [3] WHEREFORE , plaintiff respectfully prays that t his case be set for pre -trial on a dat e convenient to this Honorable Court. Quezon City; 13 April 2007. (Sgd.) ATTICUS FINCH Counsel for the Plaintiff [Address] [4] REQUEST AND NOTICE THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT Regional Trial Court Branch 39, Quezon City Please submit the foregoing to the Court for its approval immediat ely upon receipt hereof. Copy furnished: MITCH MCDEERE, ESQ. 2 The Firm Laguna Street, Quezon City Please ta ke notice that counsel has requested for the appro val of the foregoing motion immediat ely upon receipt. (Sgd.) ATTICUS FINCH Counsel for the Plaintiff PLUS: [5] Proof of Service

denominated as ex parte, i.e., no need for hearing.

Comment [G48]: Checklist: 1. Ground(s) 2. Argument(s) 3. Prayer/Relief 4. Notice of Hearing 5. Proof of Service 6. Attachments (if any) 7. Verification (in certain cases)

Comment [G49]: Note the difference between this Request and Notice and that contained in Form II-D1; this does not contain a date of hearing because under Rule 15, section 4, it is a motion which the Court may act upon without prejudicing the rights of the adverse party and moreover because Rule 18, section 1 expressly defines this to be an ex parte motion.

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REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 39, Quezon City DILA TORY, Plaintiff, Civil Case No. 008877 - versus PASEN SYOSO, Defendant. x ------------------------- x MOTION FOR POSTPONEMENT PLAINTIFF, b y counsel, respectfully stat es that: 1. This case is set for trial on 5 May 2007 at 8:30 in the morning.
[1] 2. On said dat e and time, the undersigned counsel w ill be unable to appear before this Honorable Court as he has also been direct ed to appear on this date and time before the Regional Trial Court of Makati City, Bran ch 139 for People of the Philippines v. Bil Moko, Criminal Case No. 009988, where he is schedul ed to terminate cross-examination of the prosecutions expert w itness who will be availabl e only on said dat e and time.

4. 5. 6. 7.

Notice of Hearing Proof of Service Attachments (if any) Verification (in certain cases)

[2] 3. Without impugning the importance of these proceedings, plaintiff respectfully submits that his att endan ce in the Makati case becomes indispensable; otherw ise, the accused in said case would be deprived of the opportunity to confront and cross-examine a vital w itness against her. 4. This motion is prompted only by the foregoing reason and not for delay. [3] WHEREFORE , plaintiff respectfully prays that t he trial scheduled on 5 May 2007 be POSTPONED to another dat e con venient to this Honorable Court . Quezon City; 13 April 2007. (Sgd.) MITCH MCDEERE Counsel for the Plaintiff [Address] PLUS: 1. [4] Request for and Notice of Hearing 2. [5] Proof of Service
Comment [G52]: In some instances, this motion is considered a non-litigious motion; thus, the request and notice need not specify a date of hearing and simply state that it is being submitted for approval immediately upon receipt. Although, the better practice would be to file such a motion early so as to be able to set it for hearing and approval by the court.

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REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 39, Quezon City DILA TORY, Plaintiff, Civil Case No. 008877 - versus PASEN SYOSO, Defendant. x ------------------------------------x MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME PLAINTIFF, b y counsel, respectfully stat es that: 1. He has been direct ed to file a Reply to defendants Answer by 10 May 2007. [1 & 2] 2. The undersigned counsel, however, anticipates his inability to file the Reply on or before the said due date because of the tremendous pressure of other equally urgent professional work requiring the preparation of pleadings and almost daily trial appearances before the various courts within and outside Metro Manila. For this reason, the undersigned is constrained to ask for an additional fifteen (15) days from 10 May 2007, or until 25 May 2007, w ithin which to submit plaintiffs Reply. 3. This motion is not intended for delay but is motivat ed only b y the foregoing reason. [3] WHEREFORE , plaintiff respectfully prays that he be grant ed an additional fifteen (15) days from 10 May 2007, or until 25 May 2007, w ithin which to submit plaintiffs Reply. Quezon City; 13 April 2007. (Sgd.) MITCH MCDEERE Counsel for Plaintiff [Address] PLUS: 1. [4] Request for and Notice of Hearing 2. [5] Proof of Service

5. Proof of Service 6. Attachments (if any) 7. Verification (in certain cases)

Comment [G54]: It is always preferable to not only state the number of additional days sought, but also the new deadline, so that it can be used as a personal reminder of the new deadline.

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REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 39, Quezon City ANAKIN SKYWALKER, Plaintiff, Civil Case No. 000909 - versus PADME AMIDALA, Defendant. x --------------------------------- x MOTION TO DECLARE DEFENDANT IN DEFAU LT PLAINTIFF, b y counsel, respectfully stat es that: 1. Plaintiff filed this Complaint against defendant on 1 March 2007; summons were served on defendant on 20 March 2007, as indicat ed b y the Sheriffs Return of even dat e, a copy of which is att ached as ANNEX A. [1 & 2] 2. Defendants regl ement ary period to file Answer ended on 5 April 2007; no motion for extension of such period was filed nor was an y grant ed motu proprio by this Honorable Court. Despite the lapse of time, defendant has failed to answer the Complaint against her; plaintiff is entitled to a decl aration of default and the right to present evidence ex part e against defendant. [3] WHEREFORE , plaintiff respectfully prays that defendant be declared in default and that plaintiff be allowed to present evidence ex parte before the Cl erk of Court acting as Commissioner. Quezon City; 7 April 2007. (Sgd.) DARTH SIDIOUS Counsel for Plaintiff [Address] PLUS: 1. [4] Request for and Notice of Hearing 2. [5] Proof of Service

5. Proof of Service 6. Attachments (if any) 7. Verification (in certain cases)

Comment [G56]: NOTE: The defendant is entitled to be notified of this motion and the order declaring him/her in default; thereafter, defendant loses the right to receive any other notices except for judgment in default.

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REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 39, Quezon City ANAKIN SKYWALKER, Plaintiff, Civil Case No. 000909 - versus PADME AMIDALA, Defendant. x ----------------------------------x MOTION TO LIFT ORDER OF DEFAU LT DEFENDANT, by counsel, respectfully stat es that: 1. Five (5) days aft er service of summons and receipt of Complaint, she filed a Motion to Dismiss on the ground that plaintiffs claim is outside the jurisdictional amount of this Honorable Court under the new E xpanded Jurisdiction Act and that the Complai nt should properly be filed and tried before the Metropolitan Trial Court. The Motion to Dismiss, which was receiv ed b y plaintiffs counsel on 25 March 2007, was set for hearing on 10 April 2007, as indicated on the Request for and Notice of Hearing. 2. Without waiting for the hearing on the Motion to Dismiss, this Honorable Court declared defendant in default on 7 April 2007 based solely on plaintiffs Motion, filed two (2) days aft er the supposed lapse of the regl ement ary period, which, however, was tolled by the filing of a Motion to Dismiss. [1 & 2] 3. Under the circumstances, the order of default is prema t ure and w ithout legal and factual basis as: (a) defendant has not failed to file an Answer w ithin the regl ement ary period, (b) the reglementary period has not lapsed because of the filing of the Motion to Dismiss within the period, and (c) the pendency of the Motion to Dismiss is prejudicial to the issue of defendants default. Consequently, the order of default should be lifted. [3] WHEREFORE , defendant respectfully prays that the Order of Default against her be LIFTED and that this Honorable Court resolve her Motion to Dismiss. Quezon City; 8 April 2007. (Sgd.) OBI WAN KENOBI Counsel for Defendant [Address] PLUS: 1. [4] Request for and Notice of Hearing 2. [5] Proof of Service

4. 5. 6. 7.

Notice of Hearing Proof of Service Attachments (if any) Verification (in certain cases)

Comment [G59]: While it is not required, it may, depending on the type of motion, be advisable to give a short summary of the material antecedents so that the arguments and the basis for relief is clear and placed in context.

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(Caption and Title) PETITION PETITIONER, by counsel, respectfully stat es that: [2] 1. (tate capacity of petitioner and respondent/s, citizenship, statu s and residen ce.) 2. (tate the date on hich copy of Reconsideration, if filed, denied.)

ecision as received and/or Resolution on

otion for

order (cf. Rule 65, sec. 4) 2. Names of petitioner and respondent 3. Grounds relied upon 4. Prayer/Relief 5. Combined Verification, Certification against Forum Shopping, and Statement of Material Dates 6. Attachments a. Certified true copies of the judgment/order subject of petition b. All material portions of the record as would support the petition*

[3] 3. (tate briefly the facts and circumstance s under hich the respondent/s exercising judicia l function s a cted ithout, or in excess of, jurisdiction or ith rave abuse of dis cretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisd iction.) 4. (tate entitlement to Injun ction and/or TRO, i.e., [a] petitioner has a clear, legal riht, [b] hich is threatened by an act or omission of respondents, [c] and that, unle ss restrained, ill cause rave and irreparable injury to petitioner. llege also that petitioner is ready to post a bond in an amoun t to be fixed by the Court cond itioned upon the pay ent to respondents of any damages suffered arising from the rit shou ld petitioner be found not t o be entitled to the rit.) 5. There is no appeal from such decision or any plain or adequat e speed y remed y in the ordinary course of law , except this petition.

NNEX .

6. certified true copy (or duplicat e oriinal copy) of the

ecision under review is attached as

[4] WHEREFORE , it is respectfully prayed t hat a rit of certiorari be issued NNU LLING the (act, decision or finding) for being in rave abuse of discretion; in the int eri , that a preli inary injun ction and/or t emporary restraining order issue to ENJOIN an y further proceedings by respondents. Quezon City; [1] 7 July 2007. (d.) TTICUS FINCH Counsel for the Petitioner [ddress] PLUS: [5] Combined Verification, Certification against Forum hopping, and tat ement of

at erial

at es

* Rule 65, section 6, par. 2 expressly akes Rul e 56, section 2 applicable to petitions for certiorari, andamus and prohibition. Rule 56, section 2 provides that Rul es 46, 48, 49, 51, 52 and 56 apply. Rule
46, section 3 provides that the petition must be accompanied not only by a certified true copy of the judgment or order questioned but also by such material portions of the record as are referred to therein, and other documents, relevant or pertinent thereto .

Comment [G61]: To the standard Verification and Certification Against Forum Shopping, ADD the date when the Decision or Judgment was received pursuant to the requirements under the Rules of Court. (See Form I-G)

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PETITION PETITIONER, by counsel, respectfully stat es that: [2] 1. (tate capacity of petitioner and respondent/s, citizenship, statu s and residen ce.)

2. (If applicable, state the date on hich copy of otion for Reconsideration, if filed, denied.)

ecision as received and/or Resolution on

3. Grounds relied upon 4. Prayer/Relief 5. Combined Verification, Certification against Forum Shopping, and Statement of Material Dates 6. Attachments a. Certified true copies of the judgment/order subject of petition b. All material portions of the record as would support the petition*

[3] 3. (tate briefly the facts and circumstances under hich t he respondent/s hether exercising jud icia l or in isterial functions acted ithou t, or in exce ss of, jurisdiction or ith rave abuse of discretion amounting t o lack or excess of jurisd iction .) 4. (tate entitlement to Injun ction and/or TRO, i.e., [a] petitioner has a clear, legal ri ht, [b] hich is threatened by an act or omission of respondents, [c] and that, unle ss restrained, ill cause rave and irreparable injury to petitioner. llege a lso that petitioner is ready to post a bond in an amount to be fixed by the Court conditioned upon the payent to respondents of any damages suffered arising from the rit should petitioner be found not t o be entitled t o the rit.) 5. There is no appeal from such decision or any plain or adequat e speed y remed y in the ordinary course of law , except this petition.

NNEX .

6.

certified true copy (or duplicat e ori inal copy) of the

ecision under review is attached as

[4] WHEREFORE , it is respectfully prayed that an injunction or TRO be issued directing respondent/s to desist and refrain from furt her proceedings in the premises, and t hat after due notice and hearing, a rit of prohibition issue directing res pondent/s to desist absolute and perpetually from further proceedings (in the said action or atter). Quezon City; [1] 7 July 2007. ( d.) TTICUS FINCH Counsel f or the Petitioner [ ddress] PLUS: [5] Combined Verification, Certification against Forum hopping, and tat ement of

at erial

at es

Comment [G64]: To the standard Verification and Certification Against Forum Shopping, ADD the date when the Decision or Judgment was received pursuant to the requirements under the Rules of Court. (See Form I-G)

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PETITION PETITIONER, by counsel, respectfully stat es that: [2] 1. ( tate the capacity of petitioner and respondent/s and their addresses.) [3] 2. ( tate the facts and circumstances hereby respondent/s unlawfully neglected the perforance of an act hich the law specifica lly enjoin s a s a duty resulting from an office, trust or station, or un lawfully excluded the petitioner from the enjoyent of a riht or office to hich the petitioner is entitled.) 3. Petitioner has no appeal from such decision or any plain or adequate speedy remed y in the ordinary course of law , except this petition. [4] WHEREFORE , it is respectfully prayed that, aft er due notice and hearing, a rit of andamus issue commanding respondent/s forthw ith to: (state the act required to be done), ith costs against them. Quezon City; [1] 7 July 2007. ( d.) ATTICUS FINCH Counsel for the Petitioner [Address] PLUS: [5] Combined Verification, Certification against Forum hopping, and tat ement of Mat erial Dat es

4. Prayer/Relief 5. Combined Verification, Certification against Forum Shopping, and Statement of Material Dates 6. Attachments a. Certified true copies of the judgment/order subject of petition b. All material portions of the record as would support the petition*

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Plaintiff, SCA No. ____________ - versus UMA AGAW and INA AGAWAN, Defendants. x ---------------------------------------x COMPLAINT PLAINTIFF, b y counsel, respectfully stat es that: [1] 1. Plaintiff and defendants are all of legal age; pl aintiff resides at ________ ________ while defendants reside at _______________ and _______________, respectively, where they may be served with pertinent notices. [2] 2. On 1 June 2007, plaintiff found a Gold Rolex Oyster watch, w ithout knowing who its true owner is. The watch is now in plaintiffs possession. On or about 5 June 1999, defe ndants made similar representations to plaintiff as to ownership of the watch. 3. Plaintiff, who claims no interest in the watch, cannot det ermine the conflicting claims of defendants and thus seeks to compel defendants to interpl ead and litigate their several cl aims between themselves. [3] WHEREFORE , it is respectfully prayed that this Honorable Court issue an order directing defendants to interplead w ith one another to determine their respective rights and claims and to allow plaintiff to reco ver his expenses for safekeeping and t he costs of this suit, as first lien upon the subject matter of this action. [4] Quezon City; 7 July 2007.
[5] (Sgd.) ATTICUS FINCH

claimants; and claimants over the same subject matter 2. Material Allegations of Ultimate Facts facts showing conflicting claims made on the same subject matter over which petitioner claims no interest or an interest that is not disputed by claimants 3. Prayer/Relief 4. Date/Place of Execution 5. Signature of Counsel 6. Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping

Comment [G67]: 1995 Bar Question

Counsel for Plaintiff [Address] PLUS: [6] Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping

Comment [G68]: It is important to allege this because otherwise plaintiff would be required to pay the docket fees involved in filing the Complaint in Interpleader which would be determined by the value of the property. In this way, plaintiff will not be unduly prejudiced by the costs of the suit.

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SCA No. 1357 NALI LITO, as Special Administrator of the E state of the deceased DAM I LUPA, Petitioner, UMA AGAW, Respondent. x ------------------------------------------------x PETITION PETITIONER, by counsel, respectfully stat es that: [1] 1. He is the special administrator of the estat e of t he deceased DAM I LUPA. [2] 2. The deceased, during his lifetime, execut ed a Deed of Sale of real est ate in favor of the respondent dat ed _____________, and particularly described, as follow s: (Describe property) covered b y TCT No. 12345 in the Register of Deeds of Makati. The same is annot at ed on the title as the only en cumbrance thereon. 3. The sale is fictitious and the Deed of Sal e is forged, as shown by a judgment in Civil Case No. 2468, a copy of which is attached. 4. The existence of the alleged Deed of Sal e is prejud icial and injurious to the title of the law ful heirs of the deceased upon the said property. Equity demands that the said Deed of Sale be surrendered and can celled, as it is a cloud upon the title of the deceased and his law ful heirs. [3] WHEREFORE , petitioner respectfully prays that this Honorable Court render judgment in the E states favor by ordering the Deed of Sale surrendered and cancelled and the cloud on Title No. 12345 removed. [4] Quezon City; 7 July 2007. [5] (Sgd.) MITCH MCDEERE Counsel for Petitioner [Address] PLUS: [6] Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping

injury by operation of the said deed, will, contract or other writing 2. Material Allegations of Ultimate Facts facts showing interest under a deed, will, contract or other written instrument and injury arising from operation of said deed, will, contract or other writing and facts showing that no violation or breach has occurred; may also show facts showing need to reform instrument , quiet title (arising from conflicting claims or cloud thereon) or to consolidate ownership (as when property under pacto de retro not redeemed) 3. Prayer/Relief 4. Date/Place of Execution 5. Signature of Counsel 6. Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping

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- versus THE CITY COUNCIL OF QUEZON CITY, Defendant. x --------------------------- x COMPLAINT PLAINTIFF, b y counsel, respectfully stat es that:

Civil Case No. 2468

[1] 1. Plaintiff is a Filipino citizen of legal age and resident of Quezon City; defendant is the City Council of Quezon City, the duly-constituted legislative body for Quezon City, its members may be served with notices at Quezon City Hall. [2] 2. On 1 August 1999, defendant City Council passed Ordinance No. 2345 making it unl aw ful to operate cellular phone units while inside a moving vehicle and penalizing any violations with a fine of P1,000.00 for each offense in addition to impounding of the cellular phone unit. The rel evant portions of the Ordinance are, as follow s: (Quote the rel evant portions) 3. The abo ve-quot ed portion is ambiguous because it leaves unfett ered discretion to the authorities to stop even urgent and important calls which may be made only while the person is in transit. It fails to consider that, due to the worsening traffic conditions in Metro Manila, majority of business is conducted in transit and over cellular phones. Plaintiff is a law yer who frequently has to dictate important pl eadings over the phone while in transit due to the worsening traffic condition. The Ordinan ce appears to bar his doing so but plaintiff is unaware of the limits of permissible action under the Ordinan ce. 4. Unless declaratory relief is grant ed, plaintiff w ill suffer grave and irreparabl e in jury because he is unsure of the instances when he may law fully use his cellular phone while in a moving vehicl e and when such use may lead to confiscation and a fine. [3] WHEREFORE , plaintiff respectfully prays that this Honorable Court grant declaratory relief and decl are plaintiffs rights and duties under the Ordinance. [4] Quezon City; 7 July 2007. [5] (Sgd.) ATTICUS FINCH Counsel for Plaintiff [Address] PLUS: [6] Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping

injury by operation of the said deed, will, contract or other writing 2. Material Allegations of Ultimate Facts facts showing interest under a deed, will, contract or other written instrument and injury arising from operation of said deed, will, contract or other writing and facts showing that no violation or breach has occurred; may also show facts showing need to reform instrument , quiet title (arising from conflicting claims or cloud thereon) or to consolidate ownership (as when property under pacto de retro not redeemed) 3. Prayer/Relief 4. Date/Place of Execution 5. Signature of Counsel 6. Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping

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COMPLAINT PLAINTIFF, b y counsel, respectfully stat es that: [1] 1. (tate the capacity and address of both p laintiff and defendant.) [2] 2. (tate fu lly and clearly the facts and circumstances showing that defendant is unlawfu lly occupying a pub lic office and that p laintiff is entitled to hold t he same office. ) 3. (tate that plaintiff has demanded that defendant vacate said office and deliver it to plaintiff but that defendant has unlawfully refused to do so.) [3] WHEREFORE , plaintiff respectfully prays that a rit of quo arranto issue ousting and excluding defendant from occupying t he office of ____________ and decl are that pl aintiff is entitled to the said office and that he be pl aced forthw ith in possession thereof. [4] Quezon City; 7 July 2007. [5] ( d.) ATTICUS FINCH Counsel for the Plaintiff [Address] PLUS: [6] Verification and Certification against Forum hopping

b. Person claiming to be entitled to public office or position usurped or unlawfully held or exercised by another against the alleged usurping public officer; 2. Material Allegations of Ultimate Facts facts showing usurpation of office and facts showing entitlement of petitioner to the office 3. Prayer/Relief 4. Date/Place of Execution 5. Signature of Counsel 6. Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping

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Republic of the Philippines City of Makati

) ) s.s. COMPLAIT-AFFIDAVIT

[1] I, MA SELAN, of legal age, Filipino, ith assistan ce of counse l, and [2] resident of 4 Privet Drive, Triple X Village, Makati, do hereb y stat e under oath that: 1. I am a member of the Triple X Village Homeowners Association (Association) and as formerly a Director and Corporate Secretary of the Association. [3] 2. I accuse and hereby charge MR. MA ING AY, residing at 5 Privet Drive, Triple X Village, Makati, of violating Article 358 of the Revised Penal Code (Sl ander and Oral Defamation), committed marks against me during against me hen he publicly, maliciously and deliberat ely utt ered defamatory re the Board Meeting of the Association on 27 January 2007. This is attested to by the follow ing exchange that transpired bet een Mr. Ingay and the other members of the Board in att endance: (Quote E xchange) Attached as ANNEX A is a copy of the official transcrip t of the meeting. 3. Prior resort to the Barangay conciliation system proved fruitless as Mr. Ingay did not retract his remarks. Consequently, a Certific ation to File Action as issued by the Barangay Chairperson, a copy of hich is attached as ANNEX . 4. There is no other person named Ma Sel an residing at Triple X Village nor is there an y other person named Ma Selan ho has act ed as Board Member of the Association. Consequently, Mr. Ingays public and defamatory utt erance as clearly a referen ce to me and to no other. 5. Mr. Ma Ingays remarks, calling me a s indler t ice over, uttered in a public meeting are clearly insulting and defamatory as they malign me and attribut e to me a criminal act, nature and predisposition. There is, moreover, no doubt that Mr. Ingays use of the ord s indled as deliberat e as his explanation and clarification a few utterances thereaft er ould show. Mr. Ingays remarks are also very serious as they cast aspersions on my reputation , charact er and very person before m y peers and fellow homeowners. 6. Mr. Ingays remarks have in jured m y name, repu tation and charact er before my neighbors and peers. While my name, reputation and charact er are incapabl e of pecuni ary estimation as these are the result of a lifetimes effort to build a name, reputation and character that m y children and their children can be proud to bear, Mr. Ingay cannot be allowed to simply go scot-free ithout bearing the consequences of his acts. For this reason, I am also holding Mr. Ma Ingay liable civilly for defaming me in the amount of One Million Pesos (P 1,000,000.00) in nominal damages, Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P 500,000.00) in moral damages and Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P 500,000.00) in exemplary damages. TO THE TRUTH OF THE FOREGOING, I have signed this Complaint -Affidavit on 13 April 2007. [4] (Sgd.) MA SELAN Complainant-Affiant [5] SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME this 13th day of April 2007. (Sgd.) Investigating Prosecutor

3. Factual allegations to show violation or defense 4. Signature of affiant 5. Verification 6. Certification as to Personal Examination of Affiant 7. Supporting Documents/Affidavits

Comment [FG73]: Because an affidavit must be based on personal knowledge of the affiant, many times, legal answers cannot be included for fear that affiant does NOT have personal knowledge. Stating that affiant was assisted by counsel may remove that problem as all that affiant has to do is say I was advised by counsel that

[6] CERTIFICATION I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE PERSONALLY EXAMINED THE AFFIANT AND AM SATISFIED THAT HE VOLUNTARILY EXECUTED AND UNDERSTOOD HIS AFFIDAVIT. (Sgd.) Investigating Prosecutor

Comment [FG74]: Rule 112, sec. 3(a), 2000 Rules on Criminal Procedure. Note that this may be done before a prosecutor, or any government official authorized to administer an oath, or in their absence or unavailability, a Notary Public.

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COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT Re: I.S. No. 1613 [1] I, MA LABO, of legal age, ith assistance of coun sel, do hereb y stat e under oath that: 1. I am the Chi ef of St aff of the Mayor of Quezon City, and have been occup ying said post since his election to the post in 1998. In said capacity, I am in charge of coordinating the day-to-day affairs and activities of his Office. [2] 2. I recently l earned that I have been made a respondent in I.S. No. 1613, a charge for estafa, filed b y a cert ain MA G ULANG on 19 January 2007 before the Office of the City Prosecutor for Quezon City. 3. The charge is based on a supposedly unpaid account for the purchase of seven (7) Next el phone units by a Mr. MANGGA GANTSO of the Quezon City Rescue and Environmental Distress Unit, hich made the Mayor their Honorary Chairman ith no direct functions; he has been supporting their activities financi ally ith voluntary contributions. [3] 4. There is no truth to the allegations in MA GU LANGs complaint. There is no fact ual nor legal basis to charge me ith estafa. The Complaint must be dismissed. To rebut and contradict MA GU LANGs malicious lies, I set forth the true circumst an ces leading to the transaction below : 4.1. Sometime last year, Ms. Gulang called the office of the Mayor, looking for him; I informed her that he as not around. I took a message from her saying that she as a friend of the Mayor and that she as selling Nextel units and if e anted to buy units from her. I informed her that both the Mayor and I had our units alread y ; she t hen told me if the Mayor could refer her to prospective clients. When the Mayor arrived, I relayed the message to him. 4.2. Quite coincidentally, Mr. Gantso had called the Mayor asking if he could assist in securing Nextel units. The Mayor asked me t o call Ms. Gulang. Mr. Gantso and Ms. Gulang ere able to meet, as a result.

defense 4. Signature of affiant 5. Verification 6. Certification as to Personal Examination of Affiant 7. Supporting Documents/Affidavits

Comment [FG76]: Because an affidavit must be based on personal knowledge of the affiant, many times, legal answers cannot be included for fear that affiant does NOT have personal knowledge. Stating that affiant was assisted by counsel may remove that problem as all that affiant has to do is say I was advised by counsel that

ith Mr. Gantso inside the Mayors office. They transact ed business inside the Mayors Office and only passed b y my office on their ay out.
4.4. Some time after that, Ms. Gulang phoned me and told me that Mr. Gantso had not paid her the amount of P11,000.00 for the units. Somewhat embarrassed b y this, I called Mr. Gantso and told him to pay Ms. Gulang; he assured me that he ould pay her but that he just needed to collect money from the rest of the group. 4.5. After persistent calls from Ms. Gulang telling me that Mr. Gantso had not yet paid, I gave her the t elephone number of Gantso so that she could just call him directly. But even t hen, I ould still get calls from Ms. Gulang; and hen she start ed to get angry over the t elephone, I set up an appointmen t for Mr. Gantso to meet ith her at the Office. 4.6. Thereaft er, I ould still receive phone calls telling me that Mr. Gantso had yet to pay; I ould follow up ith Mr. Gantso but he simply gave me this promise that he ould pay. 5. It is utterly inexplicable t hat Ms. Gulang ould hold me liable for estafa hen all that I did as to refer Ms. Gulang to Mr. Gantso; to a cert ain ext ent, I even exert ed my best efforts to see that Ms. Gulang as paid due simply to my great embarrassment at the prospect of being accused of referring a person ho does not know how to pay for an obligation. 6. For this reason, it is certainly incomprehensible that I should stand accused of estafa by Ms. Gulang. I perfor med no act of deceit or fraud against her in ordering the units. I performed NO ACT that even remotely resembles ANY of the acts punished unde r Article 315 . If at all, an y cause of action is PURE LY CIVIL in nature and that liability does not pertain to m y personal account in the absen ce of a show ing that I benefit ed from the Next el units ( hich Ms. Gulang does not even allege and cannot prove); an y civil liability should pertain to the Office of the Mayor, not to me.

4.3. On that day, Ms. Gulang brought the units to the Mayors Office; she met

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TO THE TRUTH OF THE FOREGOING, I have signed this Statement on 3 February 200 7. [4] (Sgd.) MA LABO Affiant

PLUS: 1. [5] Verification 2. [6] Certification

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(Caption) PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff, - versus PI KUTIN, Accused. x ----------------------------------------x INFORMATION The Undersigned accuses PI KUTIN of the crime of Bigam y, committed as follow s: That on or about 3 July 2006, in the City of Quezon and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the said accused, being then l egally marri ed to BIL MOKO, and without such marriage having been legally dissolved and thus valid and existing, did wilfully, unlaw fully and felicitously contract a second marriage w ith ASA WA in the City of Quezon. CONTRARY TO LAW. Criminal Case No. 00567 For: Bigam y

b. Name of accused 2. Designation of offense by statute 3. Acts or omissions complained of as constituting the offense including a statement of the qualifying or aggravating circumstances 4. Approximate time of the commission of the offense 5. Place of commission 6. Signature of Prosecutor (for Information) 7. Signature of Offended Party, Peace officer or Public officer charged with enforcement of the law (for Complaint) 8. NOTE: if Information is filed after inquest (and not preliminary investigation), ADD: a. Place where accused is actually detained b. Full name and address of evidence custodian c. Detailed description of recovered items, if any 9. Verification 10. Certification of Preliminary Investigation or Inquest

Comment [FG78]: 1989 Bar Question Comment [FG79]: NOTE: The allegation of any aggravating circumstances should be made here.

E LLIOT NESS Assistant City Prosecutor

CERTIFICATE OF PRE LIMINARY INVESTIGATION I hereb y certify that a preliminary investigation in this case was conducted by me in accordance with law ; that I examined the Complainant and her w itnesses; that there is reasonable ground to believe that the offense charged had been committed and that the accused is probably guilty thereof; that the accused was informed of the Complaint and of the eviden ce submitted against him and was given the opportunity to submit controverting evidence; and that the filing of this Information is with the prior authority and appro val of the City Prosecutor. E LLIOT NESS Assistant City Prosecutor

Comment [FG80]: See Rule 112, section 4, 2000 Rules on Criminal Procedure. This Certification is appended to an Information filed after a full blown preliminary investigation is conducted; if the accused was arrested without a warrant and refused/failed to execute a written waiver of the provisions of Article 125, Revised Penal Code, the ACP should have conducted an INQUEST and not a preliminary investigation. Any Information filed would thus have a different Certification, i.e., a Certification on Conduct of Inquest.

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME this 9th day of August 2006 in Quezon City. AL CAPONE City Prosecutor Bail Recommended: P10,000.00

Comment [FG81]: See Rule 110, sections 3, 4, 2000 Rules on Criminal Procedure. Please note that the oath is administered by a public officer authorized to administer an oath; thus, the JURAT does not contain any reference to the CTC details. Contrast this with the Jurat in Form I-C, which applies when a Notary Public administers the oath.

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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff, - versus KLEPTO MANIAC, Accused. x ---------------------------------------------x INFORMATION The Undersigned accuses KLEPTO MANIAC of the crime of Theft, committed as follow s: That on or about 3 July 2006, in the City of Quezon and w ithin the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the said accused, then 11 years old and w ithout an y known address, w illfully, unlaw fully and feloniously, with intent to gain, w ithout force upon things or violence upon persons and w ithout the know ledge and consent of MA ALAHAS, the owner, took a gold neckl ace studded w ith diamonds valued at One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) to the prejudice of said owner. CONTRARY TO LAW. ELLIOT NESS Assistant City Prosecutor CERTIFICATION AS TO CONDUCT OF INQUEST I hereb y certify that t he accused was law fully arrested w ithout a warrant and that, upon being informed of his rights, refused to waive the pro visions of Article 125 of the Revised Penal Code and, for this reason, an Inquest was conducted; that based on the complaint and the evidence presented before me w ithout any count ervailing evidence submitted b y t he accused, despite opportunity to do so, there is reasonabl e ground to believe that the accused has committed the crime of theft and should, thus, be held for said crime; that this Information was w ith the prior authority of the City Prosecutor. E LLIOT NESS Assistant City Prosecutor SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME this 9th of August 2006 in Quezon City. AL CAPONE City Prosecutor Criminal Case No. 00567 For: Theft

3. Acts or omissions complained of as constituting the offense including a statement of the qualifying or aggravating circumstances 4. Approximate time of the commission of the offense 5. Place of commission 6. Signature of Prosecutor (for Information) 7. Signature of Offended Party, Peace officer or Public officer charged with enforcement of the law (for Complaint) 8. NOTE: if Information is filed after inquest (and not preliminary investigation), ADD: a. Place where accused is actually detained b. Full name and address of evidence custodian c. Detailed description of recovered items, if any 9. Verification 10. Certification of Preliminary Investigation or Inquest

Comment [FG83]: 1988 Bar Question

Comment [FG84]: See DOJ Circular No. 61 (September 21, 1993; New Rules on Inquest), section 14. As noted above, this Certification accompanies an Information filed after an inquest and not a preliminary investigation is conducted. An inquest is conducted only if the respondent was arrested without a warrant and does not waive the provisions of Article 125 of the RPC and does not wish to avail of a fullblown preliminary investigation.

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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff, - versus MAE L SIA, Accused. x -------------------------------------------- x INFORMATION The undersigned accuses MAE L S IA of attempt ed rape committed as follow s: That on or about 6 June 2005, in Quezon City, the accused did then and there wilfully, unlaw fully and feloniously enter the house of SEK SEE, a married woman, and finding that her husband was away, w ith lewd designs and by means of force and intimidation, commenced directly b y o vert acts to commit the crime of att empted rape upon her person, to w it: while SEK SEE was cooking lunch, the accused seized herfrom behind, threw her to the floor, raised her skirt, pulled down her underwear and att empted to penetrat e her w ith his sexual organ and would have succeeded in doing so had not her loud protests and vigorous resistance brought her neighbors to her assistance, causing the accused to flee from the premises without completing all the acts of execution. CONTRARY TO LAW w ith the aggravating circumstance of dwelling. E LLIOT NESS Assistant City Prosecutor PLUS: Certification of Preliminary In vestigation or Inquest Criminal Case No. 00567 For: Attempt ed Rape

2. Designation of offense by statute 3. Acts or omissions complained of as constituting the offense including a statement of the qualifying or aggravating circumstances 4. Approximate time of the commission of the offense 5. Place of commission 6. Signature of Prosecutor (for Information) 7. Signature of Offended Party, Peace officer or Public officer charged with enforcement of the law (for Complaint) 8. NOTE: if Information is filed after inquest (and not preliminary investigation), ADD: a. Place where accused is actually detained b. Full name and address of evidence custodian c. Detailed description of recovered items, if any 9. Verification 10. Certification of Preliminary Investigation or Inquest

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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff, - versus MAMA MATAY, Accused. x ---------------------------------------------x INFORMATION The undersigned accuses MAMA MATAY of frustrat ed murder committed as follow s: That on or about 21 August 2006, in Quezon City, t he accused did then and there t ake a loaded .44 Caliber Magnum pistol, directly aim the same firearm at the person of VIC TIMA, an in valid septuagenari an, and, at point blank range, w ith intent to kill, discharge the firearm tw ice against the person of said Vic Tima, inflicting on said Vic Tima two (2) wounds on his chest and stomach, which wounds would have been fat al had not timely medical assistance been rendered to the said Vic Tima. CONTRARY TO LAW w ith the aggravating Premeditation, use of firearm and disregard of age. (Sgd.) E LLIOT NESS Assistant City Prosecutor PLUS: Certification of Preliminary In vestigation or Inquest circumstances of E vident Criminal Case No. 00567 For: Frustrat ed Murder

3. Acts or omissions complained of as constituting the offense including a statement of the qualifying or aggravating circumstances 4. Approximate time of the commission of the offense 5. Place of commission 6. Signature of Prosecutor (for Information) 7. Signature of Offended Party, Peace officer or Public officer charged with enforcement of the law (for Complaint) 8. NOTE: if Information is filed after inquest (and not preliminary investigation), ADD: a. Place where accused is actually detained b. Full name and address of evidence custodian c. Detailed description of recovered items, if any 9. Verification 10. Certification of Preliminary Investigation or Inquest

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National Capit al Judicial Region REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 90, Quezon City PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff, - versus KLEPTO MANIAC, Accused. x ------------------------------------------x MOTION TO QUASH [2] THE ACCUSED, by counsel, respectfully moves to quash the In formation for the crime of theft on the following: [3] GROUNDS 1. IT CONTAINS AVERMENTS WHICH, IF TRUE , WOU LD CONSTITUTE A LEGAL JUSTIFICATION; 2. THIS COURT IS WITHOUT JURISDICTION. In support, the accused respectfully stat es that: ARGUMENT The Information alleges that the accused KLEPTO MANIAC is el even (11) years old and w ithout an y known address. Under Article 12, paragraph 3 of t he Revised Penal Code, a person over nine years of age and under fifteen, unless he act ed w ith discernment, is exempt from criminal liability. There is no allegation that the accused act ed w ith discernment. E ven granting said discernment, the accused cannot be tried but instead proceeded against under Article 80 of the Revised Penal Code, which provides that a minor, unless sixteen years of age at the time of the commission of a grave or less grave felon y, cannot be tried but instead shall have the benefit of a suspension of all proceedings against him. The duty of the court would be to commit the minor to the custody or care of a public or privat e benevolent or charit able institution for the care and education of homeless and delinquent children or to the custody of the Department of Soci al Work and Development. [4] WHEREFORE , it is respectfully prayed that the Info rmation against the accused be QUASHED and that the accused be rel eased immedi at ely from det ention. [5] Quezon City; 7 July 2007. [6] (Sgd.) MITCH MCDEERE Counsel for the Accused [Address] PLUS: 1. [7] Request for and Notice of Hearing 2. [8] Proof of Service Criminal Case No. 00567 For: Theft

3. Distinct specification of factual and legal grounds for quashal 4. Relief 5. Date/Place 6. Signature of counsel 7. Notice of Hearing 8. Affidavit of service

Comment [FG89]: 1976, 1986, 1988 and 1990 Bar Question

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Plaintiff, - versus VIG CHAN, Accused. x ----------------------------------------------x MOTION TO QUASH SEARCH WARRANT The ACCUSED, by counsel, respectfully moves for the quashal of Search Warrant No. 1122 issue d by this Honorable Court on and dat ed 12 July 2006 based on the follow ing considerations: [2] 1. Rule 126, Sec. 10 or the Revised Rules of Court provides expressly that a search warran t shall be valid for ten (10) days from its dat e and that t hereaft er, it shall be void. 2. Search Warrant No. 1122 is dated 12 July 2006. It was served on t he accused on 23 July 2006, the 11th day from its dat e; this is certified to by the Sworn Inventory and Return execut ed b y Major Alang Alam, the leader of the searching t eam (a copy of which is alread y part of the records). A search was made on the same day, 23 July 2006; pursuant to said search, certain ob jects were seized and delivered to the court. Under t he l aw , the Search Warrant is void and must, thus, be quashed. [3] WHEREFORE , it is respectfully prayed that Search Warrant No. 1122 be QUASHED and all objects seized under its purported authority be decl ared INADM ISS IBLE under the exclusionary rule in Article III, Section 3(2) in relation to section 2 of the 1987 Constitution. [4] Quezon City; 25 July 2006. [5] (Sgd.) MA TAPANG Counsel for Accused [Address] PLUS: 1. [6] Request for and Notice of Hearing 2. [7] Proof of Service Criminal Case No. 00022 For: Libel

acknowledged by the Supreme Court in case law. Please take note that this may be filed in and acted upon only by the court where the action is filed but if no action has yet been filed, it may be filed with the court that issued the search warrant. If no resolution has yet been made by the Search Warrant Court by the time an Information is filed, then the trial court shall resolve the Motion to Quash.

Comment [FG91]: Checklist: 1. Caption and Title 2. Distinct Specification of Factual and Legal Grounds for Quashal a. Failure to comply with form prescribed by law b. Served beyond period c. More than one offense d. No personal determination of probable cause by Judge e. No probable cause 3. Relief 4. Place/Date 5. Signature of Counsel 6. Notice of Hearing 7. Proof of Service

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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff, - versus VIG CHAN, Accused. x ----------------------------------------------x MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE UNLAWFU LLY SE IZED The ACCUSED, by counsel, respectfully moves for the suppression of object s seized on 23 July 2006, pursuant to Search Warrant No. 1122 issued by this Honorable Court dated 12 July 200 6, based on the following considerations: [2] 1. Search Warrant No. 1122 was served on the 11t h day and is, thus, void. 2. The motor vehicle seized does not fall within the property that may law fully be seized. Discussion [1] Search Warrant No. 1122 was served on the 11t h day and is, thus, void. 1. Rule 126, Sec. 10 of the Revised Rules of Court provides expressly that a search warrant shall be valid for ten (10) days from its date and that thereafter, it shall be void. 2. Search Warrant No. 1122 is dated 12 July 2006. It was served on the accused on 23 July 2006, the 11th day from its dat e; this is certified to by the Sworn Inventory and Return execut ed b y Major Alang Alam, the leader of the searching t eam (a copy of which is alread y part of the records). A search was made on the same day, 23 July 2006; pursuant to said search, certain ob jects were seized and delivered to the court. Under t he l aw , the Search Warrant is void. 3. No valid seizure may be made under a void warrant. For this reason, the following objects must be suppressed: [list items] [2] The motor vehicle seized does not fall within the property that may law fully be s eized. 4. On the occasion of the search, the searching party also seized accuseds green Jaguar XJE with license plat e, No. 1", allegedly for being sub ject of the offense. Thereaft er, it was impounded and kept at t he PNP Motor Pool. 5. The motor vehicl e cannot be sub ject of the offense as accused is charged w ith libel. There is no relation between t he motor vehicl e and libel. 6. Moreover, the motor vehicl e is not mal a prohibita t hat would justify a seizure thereof; neither could there be a seizure of eviden ce in pl ain vi ew . [3] WHEREFORE , it is respectfully prayed t hat all objects seized under the void Search Warrant No. 1122 be declared INADM ISS IBLE under the exclusionary rule in Article III, section 3(2) in relation to Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution. Furthermore, it is prayed that the Green Jaguar XJE w ith license plat e No. 1" be immediat ely returned to the accused. [4] Quezon City; 25 July 2006. [5] (Sgd.) MA TAPANG Counsel for Accused [Address] PLUS: 1. [6] Request for and Notice of Hearing 2. [7] Proof of Service Criminal Case No. 00022 For: Libel

acknowledged by the Supreme Court in case law. Please take note that this may be filed in and acted upon only by the court where the action is filed but if no action has yet been filed, it may be filed with the court that issued the search warrant. If no resolution has yet been made by the Search Warrant Court by the time an Information is filed, then the trial court shall resolve the Motion to Quash.

Comment [FG93]: Checklist: 1. Caption and Title 2. Distinct Specification of Factual and Legal Grounds for Suppression a. Search without witnesses b. Served beyond period c. More than 1 offense d. No receipt e. No inventory f. Property not subject of seizure g. Not evidence in plain view 3. Prayer/Relief 4. Place/Date 5. Signature of Counsel 6. Notice of Hearing 7. Proof of Service

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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff, - versus NAKA PIIT, Accused. x ------------------------------------------x MOTION FOR BAIL [2] THE ACCUSED, by counsel, respectfully mo ves to be allowed bail on the ground that t he[3] prosecutions evidence of his guilt is not strong. In support, he respectfully submits the following: 1. The Information alleges that he raped the privat e complainant on 25 December 2005 at his residence in Quezon City. The prosecutions own evidence, however, belies this allegation as: (a) the medical certificat e (attached as ANNEX A to the Information) states that privat e complainant is in a virgin state w ith no physical and outward signs of trauma; (b) the medical certificat e issued b y t he NBI doctor (att ached as ANNEX B to the Information) aft er a physical examination of the accused, two (2) days after the alleged rape, show s that he is suffering from erectile dysfunction and has been so afflicted for close to five (5) years now and (c) the sworn statements of the private complainant conflict w ith and contradict each other such that her credibility must be placed in doubt. 2. For these reasons, there is no basis to conclude that the accused raped the privat e complainant as t here is less than circumst antial evidence of this fact. He is, thus, entitled to bail as a matt er of right. WHEREFORE , it is respectfully prayed that the accused be grant ed: (1) a bail hearing, during which the prosecution should be direct ed to present its eviden ce to show the strength of its eviden ce of the accuseds guilt, and (2) thereaft er, grant the accused reasonabl e bail. Other just and equit able reliefs are also prayed for. Quezon City; 7 July 2007. (Sgd.) MITCH MCDEERE Counsel for the Accused [Address] PLUS: Request for and Notice of Hearing Criminal Case No. 00567 For: Murder

4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Prayer/Relief Place/Date Signature of Counsel Notice of Hearing Proof of Service

Comment [FG95]: See Rule 114, as amended; however, as bail is generally a matter of right and is only limited and made discretionary in capital cases, the allegation in this regard would invariably be to the effect that the evidence of guilt is not strong and the relief prayed for would be a bail hearing and the subsequent admission to bail.

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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff, - versus RECY DIVIST, Accused. x ----------------------------------------------x APPLICATION FOR PROBATION THE ACCUSED, by counsel, respectfully applies for probation pursuant to the pro visions of Presidential Decree No. 968, as amended. In support of this application, the accused respectfully submits the following: 1. Accused-applicant is of legal age and currently gainfully employed at ASN Broadcasting Corporation located at Timog Avenue, Quezon City. On 23 February 2007, she pleaded guilty to the offense charged herein; consequently, this Honorable Court in its Order dat ed 8 March 2007 sentenced accused-applicant to an indet erminate penalty ranging from three (3) years to five (5) years of prision correccional. [2] 2. Accused-applicant humbly submits that she possesses all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications enumerat ed under section 2 of Presidential Decree No. 968, specifically: 2.1. She has not been con victed of an y crime against national security or public order; 2.2. She has not been previously convict ed b y final judgment of an offense punishable b y imprisonment of not less than one (1) month and one (1) day and/or a fine of not less than Two Hundred Pesos (P200.00); 2.3. She has not previously applied for nor had been previously pl aced under probation under Presidential Decree No. 968. 2.4. She has not start ed to serve her sent ence and, to date, has not filed an y Notice of Appeal from the Order of conviction. 3 Finally, granting this application will not in any way depreciat e the seriousness of the offense charged nor cause any undue risk t hat during the period of probation, accused-applicant w ill commit another crime. Moreo ver, accused-applicant does not need any correctional treatment requiring commitment to an institution. [3] WHEREFORE , accused-applicant respectfully prays that her application for probation be GRANTED and t hat she be placed under probation under such t erms and conditions necessary to att ain and ensure the objectives of the law and which, under the circumstances, are fair, just and reasonable in the sound discretion of this Honorable Court. Quezon City for Pasig City; 12 March 2007. (Sgd.) ATTICUS FINCH Counsel for Accused [Address] PLUS: 1. [4] Verification 2. [5] Request for and Notice of Hearing Criminal Case No. 114878

3. Prayer/Relief 4. Verification by Applicant 5. Notice of Hearing

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Republic of the Philippines National Capit al Judicial Region REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 90, Quezon City PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff, Criminal Case No. 000011 - versus RECY DIVIST, Accused. x ------------------------------------------x FORMAL OFFER OF EVIDENCE THE PROSECUTION, by t he undersigned public and p rivat e prosecutors, resp ectfully offer their document ary exhibits in support of their case-in-chief: 1. E xhibit A, the sworn statement of Al ang Kaso, the private complainant, and E xhibit A-1, his signatureto prove that on the dat e and time stat ed in the affidavit, the accused issued a post-dat ed check in the amount of One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00) which, on presentment for payment, was dishonored for lack of insuffici ent funds; to prove authorship and the authenticity of the sworn statement; and as part of the t estimony of the privat e complainant. 2. E xhibit B, the post-dat ed check dat ed 30 June 2004, issued by t he accused in the amount of One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00); E xhibit B-1, the dorsal side of the check w ith notation DAIF; E xhibit B-2, the signature of accused on face of the check to prove the issuance of the check, the amount stated, the reason for dishonor and the identity of the issuer. The marked copies of E xhibits A and B are alread y part of the record. WHEREFORE , the prosecution respectfully prays that the foregoing E xhibits be ADM ITTED as proof of the facts therein stat ed and in support of its case -in-chief and for all other rel evant purposes. Quezon City; 7 July 2007. E LLIOT NESS Public Prosecutor Copy furnished: MITCH MCDEERE Counsel for Accused ATTICUS FINCH Privat e Prosecutor
Comment [FG97]: Variably and acceptably denominated by others as Formal Offer of Documentary Exhibits; please note that this applies to criminal and civil cases. In criminal cases, the private prosecutor has no personality to formally offer the evidence, thus, the offer is made in the name of the prosecution. Comment [FG98]: If the question calls for an Offer of Evidence by the Accused/Defense, then the proper 1st par. should read: The Accused (Defendant), by counsel, respectfully offers his/her documentary exhibits in support of his/her defenses, as follows:. Invariably, the Offer of Evidence is made in table or column form such that it would be easier for the Court to see the Exhibit No., Description and Purpose but, for purposes of the Bar, this would not be practicable nor practical. All that is important is that the Offer contain the Exhibit Number, a description of the Exhibit and the Purpose of Offer.

Comment [FG99]: This is a common mistake for any legal document submitted by a private prosecutor. It is important to remember that the private prosecutor has no personality to do anything in a criminal case as everything is under the control and direction of the public prosecutor. Thus, every legal document must be signed by both the public prosecutor and the private prosecutor. Note that it would also be acceptable to have the Offer that is prepared by a private prosecutor signed by the public prosecutor to show his conformity thereto.

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Criminal Case No. 000011 - versus RECY DIVIST, Accused. x ------------------------------------------x COMMENT ON THE PROSECUTIONS FORMAL OFFER OF EVIDENCE THE ACCUSED, by counsel, respectfully oppose the Prosecutions Offer of E vidence for the following reasons: 1. E xhibit A, the sworn statement of Al ang Kaso, the private complainant, and E xhibit A-1, his signature are INADM ISS IBLE because the private complainant was never present ed to authenticat e the document or subjected to cross-examination, thus, the document is hearsay and inadmissible. 2. E xhibit B, the post-dat ed check dat ed 30 June 2004, issued by t he accused in the amount of One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00); E xhibit B-1, the dorsal side of the check w ith notation DAIF; E xhibit B-2, the signature of accused on face of the check are INADM ISS IBLE for violation of the Best E vidence Rule as the original check was never present ed; and no basis for the presentation of secondary evidence laid. ACCORDINGLY, the ACCUSED respectfully submits that the Prosecutions E xhibits are INADMISSIBLE and must, thus, be EXCLUDED. Quezon City; 7 July 2007. (Sgd.) MITCH MCDEERE Counsel for the Accused [Address] Copy furnished: E LLIOT NESS Public Prosecutor ATTICUS FINCH Privat e Prosecutor

Comment [FG100]: NOTE: The purpose of the offer is never objected to; rather it is the admissibility of the document that is objected to. The purpose of offer goes to weight of the document (unless of course, the objection is relevance, then purpose may properly be objected to as relevance also determines admissibility). Any objections to purpose should be made in the Memorandum and an appropriate reservation to do so may be stated in the Comment.

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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff, - versus ANAKIN SKYWALKER, Accused. x ----------------------------------------x DEMURRER TO THE PROSECUTIONS EVIDENCE THE ACCUSED , by counsel, it lea rt pr eviou sly obtained ve of cou , respectfully submits t is Demurrer tot e Prosecutions E viden ce on t e ground t at t e prosec ution as failed to adduce suffici ent eviden ce of is guilt to overcome t e presumption of innocence and s ift t e burden of proof: 1. Under t e Con ccused is presumed to be inno t un ct stitution, t e a cen til proven guilty. The effe of t is presumption is t at it entitles t e accusedto not say an yt ing in is defen se and places t e burden d irectly on t e prosecution to prove everyt ing rel ative to is guilt. Thus, t e prosecution mu st rely ont e strengt of its eviden ce and not aitfor t e accused to offer an y defense. Itis on ly in t e secution, after resting its case, as adduced sufficient evidence of guilt t at t e burden event t at t e pro of proof s ifts to t e accused.
Comment [FG101]: A Demurrer may also be called a Motion to Acquit as the relief sought is acquittal. Comment [FG102]: There is a different rule in criminal procedure as regards a Motion for Leave to File A Demurrer. The Motion for Leave must be filed prior to the Demurrer. It is only when the Motion for Leave is granted that the Demurrer may be filed.

Criminal Case No. 007 For: Violation of PD 1866

2. The prosecution burden of proof.

as failed to addu ce sufficient eviden ce of guilt suc

as ould s ift t e

2.1. Theaccused is c arged it violation of PD 1866; t e gravamen of t e cret ely, t is means t at t e offense is unaut orized poss ession of a firearm. Con prosecution must prove t at t e accused ad no l egal aut ority to possess any firearm. 2.2. The prosec ution as failed to s ow t at t e accused ad no license to carry indispensable to proof of a violation of PD a firearm. The proof of t e negative element is 1866. Wit out proof of t is negative el ement, t e crime is not proven. 3. Absent proof of t e nega tive element, i.e., absence of a license, t e offense is not proven. The accused is innocent; e must, t us, be acquitted.

t at e be ACQU ITTED of t e crime c arged. Quezon City; 13 April 2007.

ccused res pectfully prays t at t e Information against im be DISM ISSED and WHEREFORE, t e a

DARTH S IDIOUS Counsel for t e Accused [Address] PLUS: Request for and Notice of Hearing
Comment [FG103]: -NOTE: A Demurrer is essentially a Motion to Acquit. It is thus a litigious motion and should be set for hearing.

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ANAKIN SKYWALKER, Plaintiff, Civil Case No. 000909 - versus PADME AMIDALA, Defendant. x ----------------------------------x DEMURRER TO THE EVIDENCE DEFENDANT, by counsel, it leave of court previously sought and ranted, respectfully submits tis Demurrer to te E viden ce because plaintiff as failed to prove entitlement to is claims by a preponderance of eviden ce: 1. This action seeks to collect a sum of money arising from a contract. 2. Plaintiff, after resting is case, as failed to: (a) pro ve t e aut enticity of t e contract, (b) t e extent of t e obliation under t e contract, (c) t e demandability of t e obliation under t e contract and (d) defendants liability for te obliation and damages. 3. Consequently, plaintiff as failed to prove is claims by a preponderance of eviden ce and defendant is entitled to a dismissal of te Complaint against er. WHEREFORE , defendant respectfully prays t at t e Complaint against er be DISM ISSED. Quezon City; 13 April 2007. (Sgd.) OBI WAN KENOBI Counsel for Defendant [Address] PLUS: Request for and Notice of Hearing
Comment [FG104]: Note the difference in the rule between a civil demurrer and a demurrer in criminal cases insofar as effects of leave of court is concerned. A civil demurrer may be filed with or without leave of court but if the demurrer is granted and later reversed on appeal, the defendant loses the right to adduce evidence.

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REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 71, Antipolo DAMI LUPA, Plaintiff, - versus ALANG LUPA, Defendant. x ----------------------- x NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS THE REGISTER OF DEEDS Antipolo City, Rizal Province Please take notice that a parcel of land covered b y TCT No 1234 located in Antipolo, Rizal; registered in the name of defendant is the subject matter of an action for recon veyan ce of an undivided one-sixth portion thereof filed b y DAM I LUPA, above-named pl aintiff. Accordingly, please record this notice on the title. RESPECTFU LLY SUBMITTED. Quezon City; 13 April 2007. (Sgd.) ATTICUS FINCH Counsel for Plaintiff [Address] Copy furnished: MITCH MCDEERE, Esq. Counsel for Defendant Civil Case No. 007 For: Recon veyan ce

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National Capit al Judicial Region Branch 101, Quezon City ANAKIN SKYWALKER, Plaintiff, - versus PADME AMIDALA, Defendant. x --------------------------------x ENTRY OF APPEARANCE THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT Regional Trial Court Branch 101, Quezon City Please ent er the appearance of the undersigned as counsel for defendant Padme Amidal a, with her express conformity as indicat ed below , in this case. Henceforth kindly address all pertinent notices to the undersigned at the address given below . RESPECTFU LLY SUBMITTED. Quezon City; 13 April 2007. (Sgd.) OBI WAN KENOBI No. 1, Imzadi Place Tatooine, Pasig City WITH MY CONFORM ITY: (Sgd.) PADME AMIDALA
Comment [FG107]: This is frequently overlooked but is actually the most important part of the Entry of Appearance as it indicates to the Court the authority given and the source of such authority.

Civil Case No. 1357 For: Legal Separation

Copy furnished: DARTH SIDIOUS

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ANAKIN SKYWALKER, Plaintiff, - versus PADME AMIDALA, Defendant. x --------------------------------x WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT Regional Trial Court Branch 101, Quezon City Please make of record the WITHDRAWAL of the undersigned as counsel for plaintiff ANAKIN SKYWALKER, w ith his express conformity as indicated below, in this case. Henceforth kindly address all pertinent notices to plaintiff at his address given in the Complaint. RESPECTFU LLY SUBMITTED. Quezon City; 7 July 2007. (Sgd.) MACE WINDU 1 Imperi al Palace, Cloud City, Pasig City WITH MY CONFORM ITY: (Sgd.) ANAKIN SKYWALKER Civil Case No. 1357 For: Legal Separation

2. Withdrawal as Counsel WITHOUT conformity of client (Caption) ANAKIN SKYWALKER, Plaintiff, - versus PADME AMIDALA, Defendant. x --------------------------------x WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT Regional Trial Court Branch 101, Quezon City Please make of record the WITHDRAWAL of the undersigned as counsel for plaintiff ANAKIN SKYWALKER due to irreconcilble professional differences ith plintiff, for ich reason the express formity f plintiff t be btaine d . Henceforth kindly address all pertinent notices to plaintiff at his address given in the Complaint. RESPECTFU LLY SUBMITTED. Quezon City; 7 July 2007. (Sgd.) MACE WINDU 1 Imperi al Palace, Cloud City, Pasig City Civil Case No. 1357 For: Legal Separation

Comment [FG108]: NOTE: If the client gives express conformity, no reason for withdrawal needs to be given. However, if withdrawal is without conformity, the court may ask counsel to secure conformity. If withdrawal is due to fundamental and irreconcilable professional differences, then it must be stated so that the absence of conformity of the erstwhile client is justified.

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ANAKIN SKYWALKER, Plaintiff, - versus PADME AMIDALA, Defendant. x --------------------------------x SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSE L THE UNDERSIGNED respectfully ent ers his appearance as counsel for defendant Padme Amidala in substitution of former counsel Darth Maul, as shown by her express conformity below. Henceforth, kindly address all pertinent notices to the undersigned at the address given below . RESPECTFU LLY SUBMITTED. Quezon City; 7 July 2007. OBI WAN KENOBI Counsel for Defendant 2 Corruscant Place Tatooine Road, Pasig City WITH MY CONFORM ITY: (Sgd.) PADME AMIDALA Civil Case No. 1357 For: Legal Separation

G. Notice of Appeal Republic of the Philippines National Capit al Judicial Region REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 1, Manila TALO NAN, Plaintiff, Civil Case No. 00222 - versus PANA LO, Defendant. x------------------------- x NOTICE OF APPEAL PLAINTIFF, by counsel, respectfully appeals to the Court of Appeals the Decision of this Honorable Court dat ed 6 July 2006, a cop y of which he received on 16 July 2006, for being contrary to law and the evidence present ed. Quezon City for Manila; 17 July 2006. (Sgd.) ATTICUS FINCH Counsel for Plaintiff [Address] Copy furnished: MITCH MCDEERE Counsel for Defendant

Comment [FG109]: 1975 Bar Question

Comment [FG110]: NOTE: The Notice of Appeal is filed with the trial court, not the appellate court.

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Republic of the Philippines National Capit al Judicial Region REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 191, Makati IN RE : PETITION FOR HABEAS CORPUS OF THE MINORS LUKE AND LE IA SKYWALKER SP No. 111334 PADME AMIDALA, Petitioner. ANAKIN SKYWALKER, Respondent. x ------------------------------------------x PETITION PETITIONER, by counsel, respectfully stat es that: 1. Petitioner is the mother of the minors Lu ke and Leia S kywalker, who were born out of the valid marriage between petitioner and respondent Anakin Skywalker. 2. The marri age failed and petitioner has been living separat ely from respondent since 2004. Sometime in February 2007, respondent, unknown to petitioner, abduct ed the minor children and has kept them incommunicado and out of petitioners reach . 3. Being below seven (7) years of age, custody of the minors is naturally presumed to belong to petitioner, as their mother. Consequently, respondents refusal to allow petitioner to regain custody o ver the minors is unlaw ful and unjustified. WHEREFORE , petitioner respectfully prays that a w rit of habeas corpus issue directing respondent to make a return showing his legal authority to detain the minor children, subject of this petition, and thereaft er, present the minor children personally before the Court on a dat e and time it chooses. Quezon City; 7 July 2007. OBI WAN KENOBI Counsel for Petitioner [Address] PLUS: Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping

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SP No. 111334 DARTH VADER and PADME AMIDALA, Petitioners. x ------------------------------------------x PETITION PETITIONERS, by counsel, respectfully stat e that: 1. Petitioners are husband and w ife, both of legal age, and residents of __________. 2. They have no legitimate children of their own and desire to jointly adopt a minor named ANAKIN SKYWALKER, 10 years old, the legitimat e child of _________________. 3. The parents of the minor are not insane, intemperat e and are in full possession of civil capacity; they have not abandoned the minor child. With full know ledge of petitioners intention, they have expressly given their w ritten consent to the adoption, as shown by their stat ement, a co p y of which is attached as ANNEX A. 4. Petitioners are qualified to adopt the minor and are financially capable of supporting the minor; they are also morally qualified to bring up and educat e the said minor. WHEREFORE , it is respectfully prayed that judgment be rendered in petitioners favor adjudging the minor child ANAKIN SKYWALKER freed from all legal obligations of obedience and maint enance w ith respect to his/her natural parents and that he/she be decl ared to all legal intents and purposes, the c hild of herein petitioners and that his/her surname be changed to that of petitioners. Quezon City; 7 July 2007. (Sgd.) MASTER YODA [Address] PLUS: Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping

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PETITIONER, by counsel, respectfully stat es that: 1. Petitioner is a Filipino citizen, of legal age and married to respondent. For purposes of this petition, she may be served w ith notices and other pertinent processes through counsel at [address of counsel]. 2. Respondent is a Filipino citizen, of legal age, currently employed at [st ate employer] and married to petitioner. He may be served w ith summons and other pertinent orders and proc esses of this Court at [stat e address] 3. Petitioner and respondent were married on [dat e] and out of this marriage, they have [stat e number of children, respective ages]. A cop y of t he Marri age Contract execut ed by petitioner and respondent is att ached as ANNEX A ; a copy each of the birth certificat es of the minor children is att ached as ANNEX B, C and D, respectively. 4. Petitioner and respondent are currently separat ed in fact and have been so since May 2001. The reason for the continuing separation in fact is the breakdown of the marri age due to both petitioners and respondents mutual psychological incapacity t o fulfill and discharge their respective marit al obligations to each other, which existed at the time of t he marri age in 19 98 but manifested itself well into the marriage 5. The mutual psychological incapacity of the parties to remain married to each other appears to be incurable; prior to this resort, the parties had att empt ed formal and informal counseling sessions all of which proved unproductive as respondent pro ved resistant and, at times, even hostile to these efforts. 6. In compliance w ith jurisdictional requirements, petitioner submitted herself to a psychological and clinical assessment b y a trained professional, Clinical Psychologist [state name]. Despite several att empts, respondent refuses to agree to an y sober and productive discussion w ith petitioner and is always highly emotional and angry, it was, thus, impracticable to secure a psychological report and profile of respondent; should this become mat erial, petitioner reserves the right to request respondent to submit to a psychological examination for purposes of confirming the mutual psychological incapacity to remain marri ed to each other. 7. Petitioners psychological incapacity is described in clinical terms as being consistent with a V61.1 Partner Relational Problem and is said to have Masochistic Personality Disorder or 301.9 Personality Disorder Not Otherw ise Specified; on the other hand, the assessment given by the psychologist of respondents psychological make - up is that he has a 301.20 Schizoid Personality Disorder with narcissistic features which is described as grave, incurabl e and has ant ecedents. The psychological make-up of petitioner and respondent is explained in great er detail in the Clinical Assessment Report (Report) dated 28 December 2006, a copy of which is attached as ANNEX E. 8. Their minor children are in petitioners custody and are being supported b y her financi ally and emotionally. 9. Petitioner submits that, despite the parties mutual psychological incapacity to remain marri ed to each other, the interests of the children are best served b y having them remain in her custody, w ith visitation rights ext ended to respondent. All of the children are minors and, under the law , children under seven (7) years of age shall not be separated from the mother, save for exceptional circumstan ces which do not exist in this case. 10. Petitioner cannot, however, provide for all the financi al needs of the children as she is only earning a limited amount of money from her work whereas respondent is gainfully employed and earns more than enough for his own personal needs. Petitioner earns only (stat e amount) from her work as shown by her payslip attached as ANNEX F whereas respondent earns (state amount) from his work as shown by his payslip attached as ANNEX G . The common property of petitioner and respondent is insufficient for the support of the children. Respondent must, thus, be dir ect ed to give support to his children in the amount of (state amount). WHEREFORE , petitioner respectfully prays that PROVIS IONAL ORDERS for child custody and child support be issued giving to petitioner custody pendente lite over their minor children and directing respondent to give monthly support in the amount of (state amount), subject to any ad justments that may be made based on changing earning capacity as well as needs.

2003, the ff. provisional orders may be applied for upon filing of a petition for declaration of nullity of marriage: a) spousal support [ 2] b) child support [ 3] c) child custody [ 4] d) visitation rights [ 5] e) hold departure orders [ 6] f) order of protection [ 7] g) admin of common property [ 8]

Comment [FG113]: NOTE: It may be psychological incapacity only on the part of one party so the allegations may be tailored to address that situation.

Comment [FG114]: Under the Rule on Provisional Orders , child custody may be sought in a petition for declaration of nullity where the court considers the best interests of the child as paramount; provisional custody may be awarded to the following based on the order of preference: 1) to both parents jointly 2) to either parent taking into account all relevant considerations, esp. the choice of the child 3) to the surviving grandparent, or if there are several of them, to the grandparent chosen by the child above 7 years of age unless the grandparent chosen is unfit or disqualified 4) to the eldest brother or sister over 21 years of age unless unfit or disqualified 5) to the actual custodian over 21 years of age unless unfit or disqualified, or 6) to any other person deemed by the court suitable to provide proper care and guidance. 4. Comment [FG115]: Under the Rule on Provisional Orders , child support may also be sought. It must first be taken from the properties of the absolute community or the conjugal partnership. In the discretion of the court, either parent or both may be ordered to give an amount necessary for support, maintenance and education of the child in proportion to the resources or means of the giver and to the needs of the recipient. Thus, the earning capacity of the parent and the amount needed for support must be alleged.

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[1] Decl aring the marriage between petitioner and respondent a nullity and, by this token, ordering the dissolution of the conjugal part nership of gains; and [2] Awarding permanent custody of the children to petitioner, w ith express acknow ledgement of respondents visitation rights; [3] Awarding support in the amount of (stat e amount) subject to ad justments to be made depending on changes in earning capacity and needs of the children. All other just and equitable reliefs are also prayed for. Quezon City; 7 July 2007. (Sgd.) ATTICUS FINCH Counsel for the Petitioner [Address] PLUS: Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping

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REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 30, San Juan RE : PROBATE OF THE HOLOGRAPHIC WILL OF PABLING SIA., SP PROC. No. 0023 PALING KERA, Petitioner, x ------------------------------------x PETITION PETITIONER, by counsel, respectfully stat es that: 1. Petitioner is a Filipino citizen and the w idow of the deceased. 2. On 16 August 2006, PABLING SIA died, having previously execut ed a holographic w ill in his own handw riting and in a language known to him. A copy of the w ill is attached as ANNEX A. The handw riting may be att ested to as his by his secret ary of long standing, TOM CRUZ. 2. The deceased left a house and lot loc ated at No. 555, Tuna Road, Marinara Subdivision, Quezon City and cash amounting to Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000); he had no debts. 3. The deceaseds only heirs are herein petitioner and their son, PABLING S IA JR., both of whom are residing at No. 555, Tuna Road, Marinara Subdivision, Quezon City. WHEREFORE , it is respectfully prayed that after due notice and publication this Honorable Court fix the dat e for the probate of the holographic w ill and that lett ers of administration be issued in favor of the herein petitioner and thereafter ad judicate the properties of the deceased in accordan ce w ith the said holographic will. Quezon City; 7 July 2007. (Sgd.) MITCH MCDEERE Counsel for the Petitioner [Address] PLUS: Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping

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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: I, OBI WAN KENOBI, of legal age, and resident of Tatooine, do hereb y name, constitute and appoint PADME AMIDALA, of legal age, and resident of Naboo, to be m y true and l aw ful Attorney -in-Fact and in m y name, place and stead, do perform the following specific act(s): (Specify the particular act/s to be performed) Giving and granting unto said attorney-in-fact power and authority to do every act necessary and required in connection with these presents, and hereb y ratifying and confirming all that she may do by virtue of these presents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this Speci al Power of Attorney this 7 July 2007 at Tatooine. (Sgd.) OBI WAN KENOBI Principal SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF: (Sgd.) R2D2 (Sgd.) C3PO Acknow ledgment

B. G eneral Power of Attorney GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: I, OBI WAN KENOBI, of legal age, and resident of Tatooine, do hereb y name, constitute and appoint PADME AMIDALA to be my true and law ful attorney-in-fact, for me and in my name, place and stead, to do and perform the following acts, to w it: (Specify general acts that Attorney-in-Fact may do) Giving and granting unto my said Attorney-in- Fact full power and authority necessary and required to carry out the acts as fully to all intents and purposes as I might do or law fully do if personally present, w ith power of substitution and revocation, and hereb y ratifying and confirming all that m y said attorney-in-fact or his substitute shall law fully do or cause to be done under and by virtue of these presents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this instrument this 7 July 2007 at Tatooine. (Sgd.) OBI WAN KENOBI Principal SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF: (Sgd.) R2D2 (Sgd.) C3PO Acknow ledgment

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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This Agreement made and entered into at Makati this 7th day of July 2007 by and between DAM I BAHAY, of legal age, married to ASA WA, (LESSOR) and resident of Makati City, and ALANG BAHAY, of legal age, single and resident of Quezon City (LESSEE ), WITNESSETH that: 1. In consideration of a monthly rent al of FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (P5,000.00) and the covenants made below, the LESSOR hereby LEASES to the LESSEE an apartment located at 199 San Antonio Village, Makati City covered b y Tax Decl aration No. 001 (Makati City Assessors Office) for a period of TWE LVE (12) MONTHS from signing of this contract. 2. The LESSEE covenants, as follow s: 2.1. To pay the rent als on or before the fifth day of each month, w ithout need of demand at the residence of LESSOR; 2.2. To keep the premises in good and habitable condition, making the necessary repairs and painting inside and outside the house; 2.3. Not to make major alt erations and improvements w ithout the w ritten consent of the LESSOR and in the event of such unauthorized major alterations and improvements, surrendering ownership over such imp rovements and alt erations to the LESSOR upon expiration of this lease; IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parti es have signed this contract on the dat e and the pl ace first mentioned. DAMI BAHAY Lessor ANG BAHAY Lessee

With my consent: ASA WA Acknow ledgment BEFORE ME , a Notary Public for Makati City, personally appeared on the 7th of July 2007, the following persons, with their respective CTC det ails indicat ed below : DAMI BAHAY ALANG BAHAY CTC No. ____________ issued at/on CTC No. ____________ issued at/on

known to me to be the same persons who execut ed the foregoing instrument, denominated as a Contract of Lease consisting of __ pages, signed on each and every page by t he parti es and their instrument al witnesses, having acknow ledged the same before me as their own free and voluntary act and deed. TO THE TRUTH OF THE FOREGOING, w itness now my hand and seal on the date and plac e mentioned abo ve. N.O. TARIO Until December 31, 2007 PTR No. 0000111/1/05/99, Makati City Doc. No. Page No. Book No. Seri es of 2007.

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I hereb y execute this holographic will, in my handw riting and in the English language which I know how to read and w rite, bequeathing m y house and lot located at No. 555, Tuna Road, Mar inara Subdivision, Quezon City to my son, PABLING SIA JR., and cash amounting to Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000) to my spouse, PALING KERA. (Sgd.) PABLING SIA SR. E. Notarial Will LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of PABLING SIA, SR. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: I, PABLING S IA, SR., of legal age, married to PALING KERA, a native of Lipa City, Bat angas, now actually residing at San Juan, Metro Manila, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, and not acting under influen ce, violence, fraud or intimidation of whatever kind, decl are this to be my Last Will and Testament which I have caused to be w ritten in English, the language which is known to me. And I hereb y declare that: I. The follow ing are my children and their addresses; (Name of children and addresses) II. I give and bequeath to m y children __________, __________, and __________, in equal shares, the follow ing properties, real and personal, whatsoever and wheresoever locat ed: (Description of property) III. I designat e _______________ as the sole execut or of this Last Will and Test ament.
Comment [FG120]: 1979, 1983 and 2004 Bar Exams

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set m y hand t his 7th day of July 2007 in San Juan, Metro Manila. (Sgd.) PABLING SIA, SR.

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WE , the undersigned w itnesses, whose residen ces are stated opposite our respective names, do hereb y certify that: the t estator _________________ has published unto us the foregoing w ill consisting of ___ pages numbered correl atively in l ett ers on the upper part of each page, as his/her l ast w ill and testament and has signed the same and every page thereof, on the left margin, in our joint presence and we, in turn, at his/her request have w itnessed and signed the same and every page thereof, on the left margin, in the presence of the t estator and in the presence of each other. SAKSI 1 SAKSI 2 SAKSI 3 G. Acknowledgment of a Notarial Will JOINT ACKNOW LEDGMENT BEFORE ME , Notary Public for and I the City of San Juan, Philippines, this 7th day of July, 2007, personally appeared: PABLING SIA, SR. (Test ator), w ith Valid Identification Document _______ issued by (official agency), on 6 July 2006; SAKSI 1 (Witness), w ith Valid Identification Document _______ issued by (official agency), on 6 July 2006; SAKSI 2 (Witness), w ith Valid Identification Document _______ issued by (official agency), on 6 July 2006; SAKSI 1 (Witness), w ith Valid Identification Document _______ issued by (official agency), on 6 July 2006; all known to me to be t he same persons who signed t he foregoing Will, the first as testator and the l ast three as instrumental w itnesses, and they respectively acknow ledged to me that they signed the same as their own free act and deed. This Will consists of ___ pages, including the page in which this acknow ledgmentis w ritten, and has been signed on the left margin of each and every page thereof by the t estator and his witnesses and has been seal ed w ith my Notarial seal. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set m y hand t he day, year and place w ritten. (Sgd.) N. O. TARIO Notary Public Until __________________ PTR No. _______________ Issued at ______________ On ___________________ Doc. No. Page No. Book No. Seri es of 2007. Residence Residence Residence

Comment [FG122]: There must be at least 3 instrumental witnesses.

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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This Deed of Donation, made and executed b y LALIM BU LSA, of l egal age, single/married, and resident of _______________ (Donor) in favor of DAMI UTANG, of legal age, single/married and resident of _________________ (DONEE) WITNESSETH: That the DONOR is the owner of that cert ain real property w ith the buildings and improvements thereon, situated in _________________, and more particularly described in Original/Transfer Certificat e of Title No. ____ of the land registry of _____________, as follow s: (Copy description of property in title) That for and in consideration of the love and affection which the DONOR has for the DONEE , the said DONOR, by these presents, transfers and con veys, by way of donation, unto said DONEE , his/her heirs and assigns, the abo ve described real proper ty with all the buildings and improvements thereon, free from all liens and encumbrances; That the DONOR does hereb y stat e, for the purpose of giving full effect to this donation, that he/she has reserved for himself/herself in full ownership sufficient property to support him/her in a manner appropriat e to his/her needs; That the DONEE does hereb y accept this donation of the above-described property, and does hereb y express gratitude for the kindness and liberality of the DONOR. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the DONOR and the DONEE have signed this deed on 7 July 2007 and at Quezon City, Philippines. LALIM BU LSA Donor ACCEPTED: DAMI UTANG Donee SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF: (Sgd.) MIRON 1 (Sgd.)MIRON 2 PLUS: Acknow ledgment

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I, GEORDI LA FORGE , (Nominee), of legal age, and with office address at __________, hereb y acknow ledge m y status as nominee for WILLIAM RIKER (the Principal) for t he purpose of holding title to ___ shares of stock in the Enterprise Holdings Inc. (the Corporation). As nominee, I hereb y unequivocally confirm that the Principal is the exclu sive and absolute owner of the subject shares. Accordingly, the relationship between the principal and the nominee w ith respect to the subject shares is governed by the following terms and conditions: 1. All dividends, whether cash, stock or property, rights and other privileges, accruing on the subject share shall be for the account and benefit of the principal; accordingly, the nominee shall deliver the same to the principal and whoever the latter may designat e. 2. Directors fees and other amounts received b y way of compensation for services rendered b y the nominee shall be for the account and benefit of the nominee. 3. The principal shall save the nominee free and harmless from any liability, whether for unpaid subscriptions, taxes or otherw ise, that may arise as a result of the nominees holding title to the subject shares for and on behalf of t he principal. 4. The nominee hereb y assigns, transfers, and conveys the subject shares to the principal free from all liens and encumbrances and hereb y undert akes to execut e the necessary instruments to transfer title over the sub ject shares to the principal or to whoever t he l att er may designat e. 5. This acknow ledgment of nominee st atus shall bind the nominees heirs, executors, administrators and other successors-in-interest. Done this 7th day of July 2007 at Quezon City. GEORDI LA FORGE Nominee WITH MY CONFORM ITY: WILLIAM R IKER Principal WITNESSES: (Sgd.) UZI 1 (Sgd.) UZI 2 PLUS: Acknow ledgment

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I, DEANNA TROI, of legal age, w ith office address at __________________, on the basis of the corporate records, do hereb y certify that under oath that: 1. I am the Corporat e Secret ary of ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS INC. (corporation), a corporation duly organized and existing under Philippine law s, w ith the same office address given above. 2. At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the corporation held on ___________, at which meeting a quorum was present and obt ained t hroughout, the following resolution(s) was (were) unanimously approved and adopt ed: RESOLVED, that ................... 3. The foregoing resolution has not been revo ked, amended or in any manner modified and accordingly, the same may be relied upon until a w ritten notice to the contrary is issued by the corporation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set m y hand to this certification on ____ at ______________. DEANNA TROI Corporate Secret ary ATTESTED: JEAN-LUC PICARD President PLUS: Jurat K. Board Resolutions 1. Authority to Act Board Resolution No. ___ RESOLVED, that Mr. J ean-Luc Picard, as Chairperson and Chief E xecutive Officer of Enterprise Holdings be authorized, as he is hereb y authorized, to enter into any and all transactions w ith the represent atives of the Fereng i Trade Federation, as may prove to be beneficial to the corporation in his own opinion and det ermination. Approved and adopt ed this 7th day of July, 2007 at Makati City, Philippines. (Name of Directors) 2. Increase in number of directors and necessary amendment to the Articles of Incorporation Board Resolution No. ___ RESOLVED, by a vot e of stockholders representing more than 2/3 of the subscribed and paid up capital stock, to INCREASE the number of Directors of the Corporation from five (5) to seven (7) and to AMEND the Articles of Incorporation to refl ect this increase. Approved and adopt ed this 7th day of July, 2007 at Makati City, Philippines. (Name of Directors)
Comment [FG123]: Sometimes, it may be necessary to specify whether the meeting was a special or general meeting.

Comment [FG124]: 1987 Bar Question

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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: I, DAMI SHARES, of legal age, Filipino and resident of ________________, for and in consideration of the sum of ____________________ Pesos (P_____), receipt of which is hereb y acknow ledged do hereb y assign, cede, transfer and convey unto DAMI LUPA, likew ise of l egal age, and resident of ______________, all his/her rights, title, ownership and interest over its subscription to One Hundred Thousand (100,000) shares of the capit al stock of _________ Corporation, including advances due from said corporation. It is, however, understood that the assignee shall assume an y and all unpaid subscription on the said shares. The assignor hereb y irrevocably constitute, name and appoint the assignee to be his/her true and law ful attorney-in-fact to make representations with the corporat e secret ary and to cause the annot ation of this assignment in the books of the corporation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the assignor has signed t his deed on 7t h day of July, 2007 at the City of Manila. DAMI SHARES Assignor SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF: (Sgd.) MIRON 1 (Sgd.) MIRON 2 PLUS: Acknow ledgment

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DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: I, MA YA MAN, Filipino, single, and resident of _________________________, for and in consideration of the amount of _______________________ , paid to me today b y MA GU LANG, Filipino, single and resident of ________________ do hereby SE LL, TRANSFER and CONVEY absolute and unconditionally unto said MA GU LANG that cert ain parcel(s) of land, together w ith the buildings and improvements thereon situat ed in the City of Makati, and more particularly described as follow s: (Technical Description of property/i es; specify metes and bounds of the property/i es w ith approximate area thereof, as indicat ed on the face of the title) of which I am the registered owner in fee simple, my title thereto being eviden ced b y Transfer (or Original) Certificat e of Title No. ______, issued by the Register of Deeds of Makati City. It is hereby mutually agreed that the vendee shall bear all expenses for the execution a nd registration of this deed of sale. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this deed t his 7th day of July, 2007 at Makati City. MA YA MAN Vendor [Note : if vendor is married, marital consent must be secured; thus, the Deed must also ind icate th is. If vendor is married, then add the following :] With my con sent: ASA WA Vendors Wife SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF: (Sgd.) MIRON 1 (Sgd.) MIRON 2 PLUS: Acknow ledgment

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DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: I, MA YA MAN, Filipino, single, and resident of _________________________, for and in consideration of the amount of __________, paid to me today b y MA GU LANG, Filipino, single and resident of _______________________ do hereb y SE LL, TRANSFER and CONVEY absolutely and unconditionally unto said MA GU LANG that cert ain parcel(s) of land, together w ith the buildings and improvements thereon situat ed in the City of Makati, and more particularly described as follow s: (Description: state the nature of each pi ece of land and its improvements, situations and boundari es, area in square meters, whether or not the boundari es are visible on the land by means of monuments or otherw ise; and if they are, what they consist of, the permanent improvements, if any, the page number of the assessment of each property for current year or years when registration is made, the assessed value of the property for the year) It is hereb y decl ared that the boundari es of the foregoing land are visible by means of _______________; that the permanent improvements existing thereon consist of _________ (if none, state so); that the l and is assessed for the current year at P______________ as per Tax Decl aration No. __________, and the buildings and/or improvements , at P____________ as per Tax Declaration No. _________, of the City Assessor of Makati. The above described real est ate, not having been registered under Act No. 496 nor under the Spanish Mortgage Law , the parties hereto have agreed to register this instrument under the provisions of Sec. 194 of the Revised Administrative Code, as amended. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this deed t his 7th day of July, 2007 at Makati City. MA YA MAN Vendor [Note : if vendor is married, marital consent must be secured; thus, the Deed must also ind icate th is. If vendor is married, then add the following :] With my con sent: ASA WA Vendors Wife SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF: (Sgd.) MIRON 1 (Sgd.) MIRON 2 PLUS: Acknow ledgment

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DEED OF SALE WITH PACTO DE RETRO This Deed of Sale w ith Pacto de Retro made and execu ted b y and between: MA YA MAN, Filipino, of legal age, marri ed to ASA WA, with residence at ___________________ (VENDOR), - and MA GU LANG, Filipino, of legal age, marri ed to BA TAPA, with residence at ____________ (VENDEE ); WITNESSETH: That The VENDOR is the absolute owner of a cert ain parcel of land w ith all the buildings and improvements thereon, situat ed in the City of Makati, and more particularly described, as follow s: (Copy technical description in TCT/OCT) his title thereto shown by Transfer (or Original) Certificat e of Title No. ______ issued by the Register of Deeds of Makati; The VENDOR, for and in consideration of the amount of _________________ Pesos (P_____), to him paid by VENDEE and receipt of which is acknow ledged, does hereb y SE LL, TRANSFER and CONVEY under pacto de retro unto the said VENDEE , his heirs and assigns, the property w ith all the buildings and improvements thereon, free from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever; The VENDOR, in executing this conveyan ce, hereb y reserves the right to REPURCHASE, and the VENDEE , in accepting the same, hereby obligates himself to RESE LL the property herein con veyed w ithin a period of ____ years from date of this deed for the same price of ______________ (P____); Provided, however, that if the VENDOR shall fail to exercise his right to repurchase as herein granted w ithin the period provided, then this conveyance shall become absolute and irrevocabl e, w ithout need of a new Deed of Absolute Sale, sub ject to the requirements of law regarding consolidation of ownership of real property. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this deed t his 7th day of July, 2007 at Makati City. MA YA MAN Vendor With my marital consent: ASA WA MA GU LANG Vendee With my marital consent: BA TAPA

SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF: (Sgd.) MIRON 1 (Sgd.) MIRON 2 PLUS: Acknow ledgment

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DEED OF RESALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: I, MA GU LANG, Filipino, married, of legal age, and resident of _______________, for and in consideration of _______________ Pesos (P____), to me paid b y MA YA MAN, Filipino, of legal age, married and resident of ___________________, do hereb y RESE LL, RETRANSFER and RECONVEY unto said MA YA MAN that cert ain parcel of land, w ith all the buildings and imp rovements thereon, situat ed at Makati City, and more particularly described, as follows: (Copy technical description in title) covered b y Transfer (or Original) Certificate of Title No. ____ of the Registry of Deeds of Makati, and which property was previously sold to under pacto de retro b y the said MA YA MAN on _____________, execut ed before Notary Public __________ and beari ng Notarial Registration No. ___, Page No. ____, Book No. ____ and Series of 20__ of his Notarial Register, a copy of which is attached as ANNEX A. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this deed t his 7th of July, 2007 at Makati City. MA GU LANG Vendor [Note : if vendor is married, marital consent mu st be secured; thus, the Deed must also indicate this. If vendor is married, then add the following :] With my con sent: BA TAPA Vendors Wife SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF: (Sgd.) MIRON 1 (Sgd.) MIRON 2 PLUS: Acknow ledgment

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DEED OF SALE WITH MORTGAGE This Deed of Sale w ith Pacto de Retro made and execu ted b y and between: MA YA MAN, Filipino, of legal age, marri ed to ASA WA, with residence at ___________________ (VENDOR-MORTGAGEE ), - and MA GU LANG, Filipino, of legal age, marri ed to BA TAPA, with resid ence at ____________ (VENDEE-MORTGAGOR); WITNESSETH: That The VENDOR-MORTGAGEE is the absolute owner of a cert ain parcel of land w ith all the buildings and improvements thereon, situated in the City of Makati, and more particularly described, as follows: (Copy technical description in TCT/OCT) his title thereto shown by Transfer (or Original) Certificat e of Title No. ______ issued by the Register of Deeds of Makati; The VENDOR, for and in consideration of the amount of _________________ Pesos (P____ _), to him paid by VENDEE and receipt of which is acknow ledged, does hereb y SE LL, TRANSFER and CONVEY unto the said VENDEE , his heirs and assigns, the p roperty w ith all the buildings and improvements thereon, free from all liens and en cumbrances whatsoever; It is hereb y agreed and stipulated that the UNPAID BALANCE OF ____________ Pesos (P____), of which amount _________________Pesos (P_____) shall be paid b y the VENDEE-MORTGAGOR to the VENDOR-MORTGAGEE at the latt ers residen ce, as follows: (Stat e manner of payment) In order to guarant ee the fulfillment of the above ob ligations, the VENDEE -MORTGAGOR does hereb y MORTGAGE unto the said VENDOR-MORTGAGEE, his heirs and assigns, the property described, together w ith all the buildings and improvements thereon, under the express stipulation that if the said VENDEE-MORTGAGOR shall pay or cause to be paid un to the VENDOR-MORTGAGEE the obligations, then this Mortgage shall be of no furt her force and effect; otherw ise, the same shall remain in full force and effect and shall be en forceabl e in the manner prescribed by law . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this deed t his 7th day of July, 2007 at Makati City. MA YA MAN Vendor With my con sent: ASA WA Vendors Wife MA GU LANG Vendee With my con sent: BA TAPA Vendees Wife

SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF: (Sgd.) MIRON 1 (Sgd.) MIRON 2 PLUS: Acknow ledgment

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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This Deed of Assignment, made and execut ed by and between DAMI UTANG, Filipino, of legal age, marri ed to ALANG MALAY, w ith residence at _____________ (ASSIGNOR) and DAMI LUPA, Filipino, of legal age, marri ed to BIL MOKO, w ith residence at _______________ (ASSIGNEE ), WITNESSETH: That the ASSIGNOR is indebt ed to the ASS IGNEE in the sum of ___________ Pesos (P______) and in full payment and complet e satisfaction thereof hereb y assign, transfer and convey unto the ASSIGNEE that cert ain real estat e w ith all the buildings and improvements thereon, situat ed in ___________, and more particul arly described as follows: (Description of property assigned) of which real estat e the ASS IGNOR is the registered owner, his title thereto being evidenced b y Transfer (or Original) Certificat e of Title No. ____________ of the Register of Deeds of _____________. That the ASSIGNEE does hereb y accept this assignment in full payment of the abo ve -mentioned debt of ______________ Pesos (P_________). IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parti es have signed this Deed on 7 July 2007 at Makati City. DAMI UTANG Assignor With my marital consent: ALANG MALAY Assignors Wife PLUS: Acknow ledgment BIL MOKO Assignees Wife DAMI LUPA Assignee

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CHATTE L MORTGAGE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That I, DAMI KOTSE , of legal age, married and residen t of Makati, for and in consideration of the loan of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00), granted to me b y YAMAN NYA, also of legal age, married and resident of Makati, to be paid one (1) year from dat e hereof, have transferred and conveyed b y way of chatt el mortgage unto said YAMAN NYA, his heirs, successors and assigns, free from all liens and en cumbrances that certain motor vehicle, at present in m y possession at m y address, more particularly described as: Model/Make No./Color Chassis No. Engine No. : BMW 738i (1998), racing green; : 00000001111; : 00000001111;

of which I am the true and absolute owner by title thereto, being eviden ce d by Registration Certificat e of Motor Vehicle No. ______ issued in my name by the Land Transportation Office on __________________. This chatt el mortgage has been execut ed in order to secure the full and faithful payment of m y obligation to YAMAN NYA in accordance w ith the terms and conditions of this instrument; Upon payment, this contract shall become null and void; otherw ise, it shall continue in full force and effect and may be foreclosed in accordan ce w ith law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this instrument on 7 July 2007 at Makati City. DAMI KOTSE Affidavit of Good Faith We severally swear that DAMI KOTSE , mortgagor, and YAMAN NYA, mortgagee, have execut ed the foregoing Chattel Mortgage in order to guarant ee as good and binding the obligations mentioned above and is not intended to defraud creditors. YAMAN NYA Signed in the presence of: UZI 1 PLUS: Acknow ledgment UZI 2 DAMI KOTSE
Comment [FG127]: Please attach this particularly to a chattel mortgage.

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a. from MTC (in original jurisdiction) to RTC (in appellate jurisdiction) Checklist: y 15 days from notice of judgment or final order y Notice of Appeal (Rule 40, Sec. 3) o Parties o Judgment or final order appeal ed from o Mat erial dates show ing timeliness of appeal y Proof of payment of appellat e court docket and other law ful fees (Rule 40, Sec. 4) y Memorandum for Appellant and Appellee (Rul e 40, Sec. 7) b. From RTC (in original jurisdiction) to CA Checklist: y 15 days from notice of judgment or final order y Notice of Appeal y Brief for Appellant o Subject Index of the matt er in brief o Assignment of E rrors o Stat ement of the Case o Stat ement of the Facts o Stat ement of the Issues o Argument o Relief o Copy of judgment or final order appealed from y Brief for Appellee (same as Bri ef for Appellant, except copy of judgment) y Appellants Reply Bri ef y Memorandum (in speci al cases) o Stat ement of the Case o Stat ement of the Facts o Stat ement of the Issues o Argument o Relief

Comment [FG129]: Rule 40

Comment [FG130]: Rule 41

2. in criminal cases a. From MTC (as trial court) to RTC (in appellate jurisdiction) Checklist: y 15 days from notice of judgment or final order y Notice of Appeal y Appellants Brief/Memorandum y Appellees Brief/Memorandum b. From RTC (as trial court) to CA Checklist: y 15 days from notice of judgment or final order y Notice of Appeal y Appellants Brief/Memorandum y Appellees Brief/Memorandum c. From RTC (as trial court) to SC Checklist: y 15 days from notice of judgment or final order y Notice of Appeal y Appellants Brief/Memorandum y Appellees Brief/Memorandum

Comment [FG131]: Rule 122, sec. 1(a)

Comment [FG132]: Rule 122, sec. 1(b), sec. 3(a)

Comment [FG133]: Rule 122, sec. 3(c); the ONLY instance when an ordinary appeal from the RTC is with the Supreme Court and where resort is made by simple notice of appeal; the only ground is where the penalty imposed is reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment or where a lesser penalty is imposed but involving offenses committed on the same occasion or arising out of the same occurrence that gave rise to the more serious offense for which the penalty of death or life imprisonment/reclusion perpetua is imposed.

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y y y y y y y y

extension of 15 days only Full names of petitioner and respondent Stat ement of Mat erial Dates Stat ement of Mat erial Averments Stat ement of Issues, E rrors of Fact or Law Argument Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping Attachments o Certified true cop y or duplicat e original copy of judgment/final order questioned o Clear and legible cop y of all pleadings and other mat erial portions of the record y Proof of Service and E xplanation for Service b y Registered Mail (if applicable)

Comment [FG136]: Rule 42, sec. 1; Rule 43, sec. 4

Comment [FG137]: Rule 13, section 13

2. From RTC (on pure questions of law) or CA (in appellate jurisdiction) to SC Checklist: y 15 days from notice of judgment or final order y extension of 30 days y Names of petitioner and respondent ( itout impleading te lower court/judge/justice) y Stat ement of Mat erial Dates y Mat erial Allegations, Reasons or Arguments for allowance of petition y Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping y Attachments o Certified true cop y or duplicat e original copy of judgment/final order questioned o Clear and legible cop y of all pleadings and other mat erial portions of the record y Proof of Service and E xplanation for Service b y Registered Mail (if applicable)

Comment [FG138]: See also Rule 122, sec. 1(b); Rule 45, sec. 4 Comment [FG139]: Rule 45, sec. 2

Comment [FG140]: Rule 13, section 13

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[A] CAPTION AND TITLE Republic of the Philippines (COURT) (Location) Name of Aggrieved Party or Relator, Petitioner, (Case No. _____________) - versus -

entity ( ec. 1, mparo). It is T I or or violations or threatened violations o the right to property per se, except here the right to property is connected to the right to liberty such that the latter right cannot be vindicated ithout addressing the threat to or violation o the right to property.

Commen t [LR may be iled ith: 142]: mparothe threat or 1. ny T o the place here violations happened or any o its elements 2. 3. or ith any o the Justices o the , or 4. ( ec. 3, mparo)

Name of Public Official/Employee Or Private Individual or Entity, Respondent/s. X ----------------------------------------X

PETITION

Comment [LR143]: The petition may be iled by: T , or 1. The I 2. ny Q I I or TIT in the . (elators): a. Immediate amily member, namely: (1) pouse (2) hildren or (3) arents b. scendant, descendant, or collateral relative o ithin the 4th civil degree o consanguinity the or a inity, in de ault o (a) c. In de ault o (a) and (b), any o the : (1) concerned citizen (2) concerned organization or association (3) concerned institution ( ec. 2, mparo) * iling by precludes the iling by any o the other entities or the iling by an authorized persons; suspends the right o all party on behal o the others (Id.)

PETITIONER, by counsel, respectfully stat es that: [B] PARTIES 1. Petitioner/Relator is . . . 1 .1 . relator to victim) 1 .2 . Security of Person or 1 .3 . 1 .4 . Personal/Professional Circumstances Rel evant (if by Relator, state rel ationship of Factual Stat ements Rel evant to Grounds (Violation of Right to Life, Liberty and Threat thereof) Contact Details Other Rel evant Det ails

While not provided expressly, i the etition is *iled the relators, a statement must be by any o made that the did not, or could not ile the etition. Comment [LR144]: The etition must allege the : 1. ersonal circumstances o petitioner and

2. Respondent/s is/are . . . 2.1. Personal/Professional Circumstances Rel evant 2.2. Contact Details 2.3. Other Rel evant Det ails [C] BODY 3. Statement of Facts 3.1. Chronology of E vents Relevant to the right violat ed (e.g., enforced disappearance or extrajudici al killing) 3.2. Statement as to Judicial Affidavits (if any) of w itnesses 3.3. Statement as to efforts exerted to vindicat e the ri ght/s and results of such efforts 4. Statement of Mat erial Facts Relevant to Int erim Reliefs (if any) a. b. c. d. Temporary Protection Order Inspection Order Production Order Witness Protection Order

respondent/s 2.The right sub ect o the etition and the act/s allegedly violative o said right/s names, 3. ny investigation conducted speci ying personal circumstances and addresses o the ell as the investigating authority or individuals as manner and conduct o the investigation, together ith any report ... [1]

mparo provides t [LR145]: Commen Sec. 14, ied or our interim relie s that may be iled by veri motion or given motu propio. These are T , I , and W . Comment [LR146]: acts that must be stated here must pertain to the need to protect petitioner, i or immediate amily s/he is the members, in an

accredited private institution or government agency. (Sec. 14a, mparo)

Comment [LR147]: ourt may order any person in possession or control o a designated land or other property to permit entry or the purpose o inspection, measurement, or photographing o the property or any relevant ob ect or operation thereon. The application o I must state in detail the place/s to be inspected and must be supported by a idavits or testimonies o itnesses having personal ... [2] Comment[LR148]: PO may require any person o accounts in custody o documents, papers, books or ob ects in digitized or electronic orm hich constitute evidence relevant to the petition or return to produce and permit the inspection, copying or photographing by or on behal o the movant. (Sec. 14c, mparo) S imilar to an I O , the PO may also be availed o by the respondent (Sec. 15, mparo) Comment [LR149]: WPO may re er itnesses to the WPP or to other government agencies or to accredited persons or private institutions. (Sec. 14d, mparo) Comment [LR150]: ote that the ule does not expressly say hat inal relie the ourt may grant.

5. Statement of Mat erial Facts Relevant to Final Relief/s [D] RE LIEF WHEREFORE , . . . (a) Interim Reliefs be granted immediat ely (b) Final Reliefs be granted after hearing

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[F] Name and Signature + All Mat erial Information of Counsel [G] VCFS [H] Affidavit of Service and E xplanation of Service
Commen t [LR151]: The Petition must be signed and veri ied by the petitioner, hether the P or relator (Sec. 5, mparo) The ule does not expressly require a erti ication  against orum Shopping and a Petition or mparo  OT be dismissed or lack o such a   certi ication ; note that a T  on any ground is a prohibited pleading under the ule. (Sec. 11,   mparo) o ever, ule 7, sec. 5, hich is the general rule on all initiatory pleadings, may already ormat. (See sec. 11 be incorporated in the standard or Prohibited Pleadings under mparo).
 

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[A] CAPTION AND TITLE Republic of the Philippines (COURT) (Location) Name of Aggrieved Party or Relator, Petitioner, (Case No. _____________) - versus -

individual or entity (Sec. 1,

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or violations or threatened It is OT % I violations o the right to property per se, except & here the right to property is connected to the right to liberty such that the latter right cannot be & vindicated % ithout addressing the threat to or violation o the right to property. Commen t [LR153]: may be iled & ith: ' ( % 1. ny T o the place & here the threat or % violations happened or any o its elements 2. ( SB 3. % % 4. SC or & ith any o the Justices o the SB, CA or ) SC, wh ere th e actio) co) cer12 s p0 blic data files of gover) me) t offices (Sec. 3, ) * There is no de inition o is open to interpretation.
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Name of Public Official/Employee Or Private Individual or Entity, Respondent/s. X ----------------------------------------X

PETITION

PETITIONER, by counsel, respectfully stat es that: [B] PARTIES 1. Petitioner/Relator is . . . 1 .1 . relator to victim) 1 .2 . or Security or Threat 1 .3 . 1 .4 . Personal/Professional Circumstances Rel evant (if by Relator, state rel ationship of Factual Stat ements Rel evant to Grounds (Violation of Right to Privacy in Life, Liberty thereof) Contact Details Other Rel evant Det ails

Comment [LR154]: The petition may be iled by: 6768 9 1. The AGGR IA 68 PART , or 55 @ 9 2. Any QB ALI I PERSON or ENTIT in the . ORDER ( Relators): 5 a. Immediate amily member, namely: (1) Spouse (2) Children or (3) Parents 5 b. Ascendant, descendant, or collateral relative o 5 the 4th civil degree o consanguinity or the AP C ithin 55 5 5 a inity, in de ault o (a) 5 5 5 55 c. In de ault o (a) and (b), any o the : (1) concerned citizen (2) concerned organization or association (3) concerned institution (Sec. 2, Amparo) * iling by AP precludes the 5 iling by any o the other entities or persons; the iling by an authorized 5 5 5 party on behal o the AP suspends the right o all others (Id.)
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* While not provided expressly, i the Petition is 5 iled by any o the relators, a statement must be 5 made that the AP did not, or could not ile the Petition.

2. Respondent/s is/are . . . 2.1. Personal/Professional Circumstances Rel evant 2.2. Contact Details 2.3. Other Rel evant Det ails

Comment [LR155]: Private individuals/entities 5 in the may be impleaded i these are engaged 5 gathering, collecting or storing o data or 5 that media may also be in ormation. Note 5 considered part o the private entities or individuals C ho may be impleaded as respondents. Comment [LR156]: The Petition must allege the : 5 1. Personal circumstances o petitioner and respondent/s D 5 2.The right sub ect o5 the Petition and the act/s allegedly violative o said right/s 5 names, 3. Any investigation conducted speci ying 5 personal circumstances and addresses o the C investigating authority or individuals as ell as the 5 manner and conduct o the investigation, together C ith any report 4. Actions and recourses taken by petitioner to 5 5 determine the ate and C hereabouts o the AP and 5 5 the identity o persons responsible or the threat or violation
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[C] BODY 3. Statement of Facts 3.1. Chronology of E vents Relevant to the right violat ed (e.g., enforced disappearance or extrajudici al killing) 3.2. Statement as to Judicial Affidavits (if any) of w itnesses 3.3. Statement as to efforts exerted to vindicat e the ri ght/s and results of such efforts 4. Statement of Mat erial Facts Relevant to an y Int erim Reliefs (if an y) 5. Statement of Mat erial Facts Relevant to Final Relief/s [D] RE LIEF WHEREFORE , . . . (a) (b) (c) (d) Interim Reliefs be granted immediat ely Final Reliefs be granted after hearing Int erim Reliefs be made permanent Other Reliefs be grant ed

Comment [LR157]: Note that a PRIOR 5 DEMAND LETTER on the respondents or the 5 5 5 in ormation is required be ore the petition is iled. 5 This must be alleged and attached as part o the Petition. Comment5[LR158]: nlike Amparo, no speci ic E interim relie5 s are provided D in D. Suppletorily, the 5 interim relie s o T RO or In unction may be availed 5 o.
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Commen t [LR5 159]: The Court D may order, by 55 ay 5o inal relie that the act be en oined or the data 5 or in ormation deleted, destroyed or recti ied. The 5 Court may also order that all other relevant relie s be granted.

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[G] VCFS [H] Affidavit of Service and E xplanation of Service

Commen t [LR160]: The Petition must be signed F and veri ied by the petitioner, G hether the AP or relator. Although the Rule does not expressly F H require a C erti ication against orum Shopping andF F F I D CANNOT be dismissed or lack o a Petition or F any ground such a certi ication because a MTD onI is a prohibited pleading under the Rule. oG ever, Rule 7, sec. 5, G hich is the general rule on all initiatory pleadings, may already be incorporated in F the standard ormat.

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[A] CAPTION AND TITLE [B] PARTIES [C] BODY 1. Supporting Affidavits of respondents and their w itness/es 2. Statement as to: 2.1. law ful defenses to show that respondent/s did not violate or threat en w ith violation the rights subject of the Petition; 2.2. the steps or actions taken to determine the fat e o r whereabouts of the AP and the persons responsible for the threat, act or omission 2.3. all relevant information in the possession of the respondent pertaining to the threat, act or omission against the AP; 2.4. [if the respondent is a public official/employee], add : actions taken or to be t aken: a. to verify the identity of the AP; b. to recover and preserve evidence rel ated to the death or disappearance of the person identified in the petition which may aid in the prosecution of the person/s responsible; c. to identify w itnesses and obtain stat ements from them concerning the death or disappearance; d. to determine the cause or manner, location and time of death, or disappearance as well as an y pattern or practice that may have brought about the death or disappearance; e. to identify and apprehend the person/s responsible; f. to bring the suspect ed offenders before a compet ent court. 3. Opposition to Interim Reliefs applied for [D] Reliefs [E ] Date and Pl ace [F] Name and Signature + All Mat erial Information of Counsel [G] VCFS [H] Affidavit of Service and E xplanation of Service

Comment [LR161]: Note that under sec. 10, a general denial is not alloP ed/

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[C] BODY 1. Supporting Affidavits of respondents and their w itness/es 2. Statement as to: 2.1. Law ful defenses to show that respondent/s did not violate or threaten w ith violation the rights subject of the Petition; 2.2. Disclosure of the dat a or information about the petitioner, the nat ure of such data or information and the purpose for its collection; 2.3. The Steps or actions taken b y the respondent/s to ensure the security and confidentiality of the dat a or information; and 2.4. The currency and accuracy of the dat a or information held; 2.5. Other allegations relevant to the resolution of the proceeding; 3. Opposition to Interim Reliefs applied for [D] Reliefs [E ] Date and Pl ace [F] Name and Signature + All Mat erial Information of Counsel [G] VCFS [H] Affidavit of Service and E xplanation of Service

Comment [LR162]: Note that a Rgeneral denial is R not alloQ ed; see hoQ ever laQ ul de enses that may be invoked.

Comment [LR163]: National security, state R R secrets, privileged communication, con identiality o R R R the source o in ormation o media and others may be invoked. See also Neri case on Executive Privilege.

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The Petition must allege the ff: 1. Personal circumstances of petitioner and respondent/s 2.The right subject of the Petition and the act/s allegedly violative of said right/s 3. Any investigation conducted specifying names, personal circumstances and addresses of the investigating authority or individuals as well as the manner and conduct of the investigation, together with any report 4. Actions and recourses taken by petitioner to determine the fate and whereabouts of the AP and the identity of persons responsible for the threat or violation (sec. 5, Amparo)
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Court may order any person in possession or control of a designated land or other property to permit entry for the purpose of inspection, measurement, or photographing of the property or any relevant object or operation thereon. The application of IO must state in detail the place/s to be inspected and must be supported by affidavits or testimonies of witnesses having personal knowledge of the enforced disappearance or whereabouts of the AP. The IO shall specify the person/s authorized to inspect and the date, time and manner of inspection and other conditions to protect the constitutional rights of all parties. The IO is good only for 5 days, unless extended by the court for justifiable reasons. (Sec. 14b, Amparo) Note that the IO may also be availed of by the respondent (Sec, 15, Amparo) * Compare requirements for IO with Search Warrant requirements under R126. Note that an IO is not a SW and does not require PC.