This document is a motion to dismiss a civil case filed in the Regional Trial Court of Baybay, Leyte. The defendant's counsel argues that venue was improperly laid and asks the court to dismiss the complaint. Specifically, the complaint alleges the plaintiff resides in Biliran while the defendant resides in Maasin City, Cebu. However, under the rules of court, a complaint cognizable by the regional trial court should be filed in the location where either the plaintiff or defendant resides. Therefore, it is respectfully prayed that the complaint be dismissed. The defendant's counsel will submit this motion for the court's consideration on April 2, 2053 at 9:34 AM or as soon as the matter may be heard.
This document is a motion to dismiss a civil case filed in the Regional Trial Court of Baybay, Leyte. The defendant's counsel argues that venue was improperly laid and asks the court to dismiss the complaint. Specifically, the complaint alleges the plaintiff resides in Biliran while the defendant resides in Maasin City, Cebu. However, under the rules of court, a complaint cognizable by the regional trial court should be filed in the location where either the plaintiff or defendant resides. Therefore, it is respectfully prayed that the complaint be dismissed. The defendant's counsel will submit this motion for the court's consideration on April 2, 2053 at 9:34 AM or as soon as the matter may be heard.
This document is a motion to dismiss a civil case filed in the Regional Trial Court of Baybay, Leyte. The defendant's counsel argues that venue was improperly laid and asks the court to dismiss the complaint. Specifically, the complaint alleges the plaintiff resides in Biliran while the defendant resides in Maasin City, Cebu. However, under the rules of court, a complaint cognizable by the regional trial court should be filed in the location where either the plaintiff or defendant resides. Therefore, it is respectfully prayed that the complaint be dismissed. The defendant's counsel will submit this motion for the court's consideration on April 2, 2053 at 9:34 AM or as soon as the matter may be heard.