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Ateneo 2011 Remedial Law (Civil Procedure)
Ateneo 2011 Remedial Law (Civil Procedure)
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
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CIVIL PROCEDURE
a. POST-JUDGMENT REMEDIES
b. PROVISIONAL REMEDIES
c. SPECIAL CIVIL ACTIONS
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
EVIDENCE
SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS
ENVIRONMENTAL CASES
Jurisdiction
Stuff to take note of in jurisdiction:
Definition the same, as conferred by law, except you have to add that
venue is jurisdictional. Territory is intertwined with jurisdiction, unlike in
civil cases, where parties can agree on venue or it can be subject to
waiver.
Ouano case?
Foreclosure of mortgage?
No.
The rules on summary procedure
explicitly exclude probate proceedings.
NO. Only limit the amount to the demand or the claim. The
totality rule only covers purely money claims, and does not
include incidental claims.
o But remember that there can be a principal action for
damages, in which the amount of damages claimed
determines the amount. This is not covered by RA 7691, this
is covered by 95-9-94.
Small claims
o What is the amount?
No.
o What should be included in the 100K?
Exclusive of damages
Contract of lease
Contract of loan
Contract of sale
Contract of mortgage
B. Damages from:
Fault or negligence
Quasi-contract
Contract
2. CNFS
Is joinder allowed?
It is barred.
o How will you address the problem where the claim is for
sum of money not exceeding 100K, and it is outside MM?
There is an overlap here between summary procedure and
small claims procedure. Which is preferred?
Rule 14
Filing fees:
o Rule #1: payment of filing fees is jurisdictional in civil cases
o Rule #2: how does the court determine filing fees?
Sun Insurance
Rule #4:
Herrera v. Bollas
o Ejectment case (1 year period). Filed within the proper
period, but the complaint was amended to add additional
defendants beyond the 1 year period. Does the court still
have jurisdiction?
Lack of notice
Lack of jurisdiction
Collusion
Fraud
o What is the rule on Arbitral awards?
6. Curative law
What is the principle of exercise of equity jurisdiction?
When the court is called upon to decide a particular situation
and release the parties from correlative obligations, but if it
would result in adverse consequences to the parties and the
public, the court would go beyond its powers to avoid negative
consequences in the release of the parties
CHR:
o
No.
What is the jurisdiction of Family Courts?
o 1. Criminal cases where one or more of the accused is below
18 or one or more of the victims was a minor
o 2. Petition for guardianship, custody of children, habeas corpus
for custody of children
o 3. Adoption of children and revocation
o 4. Annulment, nullity, and actions on status and property
relations of married people
o 5. Support and/or acknowledgement
o 6. Summary judicial proceedings other the FC
o 7. Declaration of status of children (abandoned, dependent,
neglected, etc.) and actions on parental authority
o 8. Constitution of family home
o 9. Cases against minors under the DDA
o 10. Violation of Child Abuse Act (RA 7610)
o 11. VAWC cases
What are the provisional remedies the Family Court can issue?
o Restraining order against accused or defendant if there is
finding of abuse
o Temporary custody over children
o Support pendente lite
What is the Katarungang Pambarangay Law?
o There must be settlement of disputes between individual
residents of the same city or municipality, through mediation,
arbitration, or conciliation, before the Katarungang
Pambarangay. Compliance with this is a condition precedent
to filing a complaint or information before the fiscal or court.
What are the cases over which the lupon can take cognizance of?
o ALL cases between parties residing in the same municipality or
city.
o What is determinative, residence or postal address?
Actions
Two types?
Ordinary
Special
o Criminal
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C) judgment on merits
Parties
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Abandonment
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Yes.
What if there is a solidary obligation, not joint? Ex. X and Y
solidarily owe Z PHP 100,000. Z sues.
o Neither necessary nor indispensable.
o Can you sue X only?
Yes.
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Give examples.
N.B.
The law provides for legal heirs,
because there is procedure to be done
before appointment of administrator or
executor (ex. probate of the will for the
latter).
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Yes.
o Can the court order that C be impleaded?
Venue
Residence of plaintiff
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established that it covers all areas. But the actual sale will only
be done in the place where the properties are located.
What about judicial foreclosure?
o Rule 68 does not provide for venue for this SCA. But it is filed
where the property is located.
o But if it is for collection of a sum of money, file it as a personal
action.
Where do you file an action for nullity of marriage?
o RTC where the plaintiff resides, where the defendant resides,
or where their conjugal home is located (special rule in Family
Courts issuance)
What should be your first consideration? What is the general rule?
o Rule 4 (rules of venue) applies in general, UNLESS a specific
law provides otherwise.
On specific venues, as provided by law
o Give an example.
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Yes.
Summary procedure
B) Issue summons
o What is the responsive pleading?
Answer.
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No hearing, no trial.
o Within how many days do you submit affidavits?
Case is dismissed
o What happens when the defendant does not appear?
Small claims
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Yes. (Aldura)
o Will there be presentation of evidence?
Yes, but it is not a strict and formal trial. You can only
present the evidence attached to the claims.
None mentioned.
o Do the parties have to appear?
Pleadings
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1. Sham or false
3. Scandalous
What is the period to file an answer?
o 15 days after service of summons
o Could it be 30 days after receipt of summons?
1) general denial
2) specific denial
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To contribute or indemnify
Subrogation
o
o
o
[Didnt answer]
If a lawyer changes his address, what is his duty?
o Inform the court. Failure to do so may lead to disciplinary
action.
What are the contents of the verification?
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Affidavit stating:
1. That the affiant has read the pleading
2. The allegations are true and correct based on personal
knowledge or authentic records
TAKE NOTE: The key when it comes to multiple parties, all of them
have to sign. However, if there is a common interest among the parties,
a signature of a number of them may be enough.
o BUT in practice, do not take chances.
When is a verified pleading/motion needed?
o 1. Rule 24 (depositions pending action/depositions pending
appeal)
o 2. Rule 38 (petition for relief from judgment)
o 3. Rule 42 (petition for review: RTC to CA)
o 4. Rule 43 (appeal from quasi-judicial agency to CA)
o
o
o
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CNFS:
When is a CNFS required?
o For a complaint or other initiatory pleading
o So a compulsory counterclaim does not require a CNFS
What about a juridical entity? Who can sign?
o [Anyone, as long as authorized by a board resolution]
What are the contents of the form?
o 1. Plaintiff/principal party shall certify under oath that he has
not filed a similar complaint involving the same issues in
another court, tribunal, QJ agency
o 2. If there is any other pending claim, provide status
o 3. If he learns about similar action, report fact within 5 days to
the court
Why does the law require that it is the party that signs?
o Because it is only the party, and not even the lawyer, that
knows whether there is another action.
For those with no separate juridical existence, who signs?
o All the parties, since there is no juridical personality.
What is the effect of absence of CNFS? (Note: non-compliance is
different from absence)
o It will be dismissed. It can be re-filed because it is without
prejudice.
Can it be amended to cure?
o No, the defect cannot be cured by an amendment. Just re-file.
What is the effect of non-compliance? (Note: this occurs when there
is a CNFS, but you did not respect your commitment under the CNFS)
o 1. Dismissal of the case
o 2. Indirect contempt (Failure to comply with order or process of
court)
dismissed the initial case. The second case was whether the
court approved the compromise agreement in the first place.
These are different.
Solar
o
Musa
o
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There is amendment for civil cases and there is amendment for criminal
cases.
For civil cases, amendment may either be:
o 1) As a matter of right
o 2) With leave of court
When is it a matter right?
o Before an answer or within 10 days of service of reply (if the
reply is the one being amended)
o What do you need to file?
NOTICE to amend
When do you need leave of court?
o After an answer has been made
o What do you need to file?
Motion to amend
For criminal cases, the reference point is not an answer. Instead, it is
plea.
o Before plea, can you amend?
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Yes
o Can there be a supplemental answer?
Yes
o Can there be a supplemental reply?
Yes
o Can there be a supplemental petition?
Yes
So what is the general rule?
o You can file a supplemental pleading as long as there are new
transactions, occurrences, or events that occur after the filing
of the first pleading.
o What is the exception?
Default
2. Res judicata
3. Litis pendentia
4. Prescription
o What is the fifth exception provided by jurisprudence?
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1. Fraud
2. Accident
3. Mistake
4. Excusable negligence
o 2) It has to be under oath
o 3) State that you have a meritorious defense, without
necessarily giving an answer
o What kind of fraud is needed?
Extrinsic fraud.
o Is the fraud needed here the same fraud needed for motion
for new trial, petition for relief from judgment, and motion
for annulment of judgment?
Yes.
o Will E be allowed to present evidence?
No. He is in default.
o Can A to Ds evidence be used against E or in favor of E?
Yes. In fact, E can still win the case along with the
others.
Where can there be no order of default?
o 1. Nullification/annulment/legal separation
o 2. Summary Procedure
3. Rule 65 certiorari
If there is GADALEJ
Remington Steel:
o When there are multiple defendants, even if one has already
answered, you may amend the complaint as a matter of right
as to the other since there is no defense yet that would be
affected or altered by the amendment.
Philippine Export and Foreign Loans:
o When it is a dismissal without prejudice, appeal is not a
remedy. Your remedy is to re-file a case or file for a petition for
certiorari.
o Amendment to conform to evidence What if it was not
allowed, but the evidence was proven, can there be a valid
judgment based on that evidence?
Bill of particulars
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Service
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Yes.
Summons
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Just publish.
3. Property is attached
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None provided
Motions
What is a motion?
o It seeks relief, but not a pleading.
o It does not raise a claim, nor does it raise defenses in an
answer.
To parties.
Ex. you file it December 6. The last date you can set
the hearing for is December 16.
o Understand this along with the three day rule.
What is the Omnibus Motion rule?
o Include all grounds available; or else, it is deemed waived.
o What are these exceptions?
2. Res judicata
3. Litis pendentia
4. Statute of limitations
What is motion day?
o Friday afternoon.
o If it is a holiday, set it on the next working day
o Is this mandatory?
Motion to dismiss
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How
do
you
determine
subject
matter
jurisdiction?
Or voluntary appearance
o 3. Improper venue
1. Final judgment
3. Judgment on merits
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Is this waivable?
o YES.
Because it is not
jurisdictional.
1. Prescription
3. Res judicata
No, it cannot.
If the court mistakenly denies your MTD, what is your remedy?
o Petition for certiorari on Rule 65 based on GADALEJ.
o Does this petition for certiorari suspend the main
proceedings?
Dismissal of Actions
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Yes.
o What is the exception?
Yes.
o What is the option of the counterclaimant?
Pre-trial
30-60 days.
But in the same order, the court will say that if within
this period, there is no compromise, there will be
resumption of pre-trial on a later day.
What if there is inability to compromise?
o Records returned to court. The court will resume pre-trial.
o The Judge with all tact, patience, and impartiality, endeavor
to arrive at a settlement of the dispute
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It will be re-scheduled.
o What if the accused is absent?
Intervention
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1. Complaint-in-intervention if he asserts
against either or all of the original parties
Subpoena
Types of subpoena?
o 1. Ad testificandum: appear and testify
o 2. Duces tecum: appear and bring with him the documents or
things
Yes.
o Can the office of the prosecutor issue?
Yes.
Is the receipt of a subpoena by a respondent in a case filed before
the office of the prosecutor necessary for the office to acquire
jurisdiction over the respondent?
o No. It is totally irrelevant. Preliminary investigation before the
Office of the Prosecutor is a statutory right, not constitutional
right. You can altogether dispense with it, or waive it. It is not
essential for due process.
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4. Kilometrage/witness fees
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No.
o If you use a part of a deposition, can the rest be
presented?
Yes.
o If you fail to cross examine the witness in the deposition,
can you still cross-examine him in court?
o
o
WIDEST discretion.
A) Witness-deponent is dead
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E) Exceptional circumstances
1. Judge
2. Notary public
2. Any person
By commission
Letters rogatory
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Due process.
So the other party can make
objections, etc.
o Whose duty is it to give notice to the other party?
Actual notice.
Can the other party oppose the taking of a deposition?
o Yes.
o Under what grounds?
It is irrelevant
What is the process to take deposition?
o Rule 23, Sections 19-21.
o Who does the recording?
Yes.
o After the signature, what next?
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1. Parties
2. Prospective deponents
For which can it be used?
o It can be used in any action involving the same subject matter
What if it involves the same subject matter but different parties
but not impleaded?
o Cannot be used. Must be the same party, or one represented
during the deposition taking. The general rule should apply.
Interrogatories to parties
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Or judgment by default
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There are four ways to respond to respond the request for written
admission:
o 1. Specifically deny written admissions
o 2. Not do anything
o 3. Admit
o 4. State why he cannot truthfully admit or deny for lack of
knowledge
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The document cannot be left with the court for distraint, as one
party here wanted to leave them with the clerk of court.
Is production required for presentation of secondary evidence?
o Yes, apart from a mode of discovery, it can be a preparatory
act to present secondary evidence. If you require production
and the other party refuses or says it is lost, then you can
produce secondary evidence.
o But there is need for request to produce
o So if you get a request to produce but it is targeted to a specific
document, most likely it is for secondary evidence
You applied for production of books/papers/documents, and you
are allowed to examine. Are you bound to present it as your
evidence?
o No, youre not required. It is a mode of discovery a way of
discovering evidence. If you like what you see, you still have
to go through the process of presenting it in court.
N.B. Under 2004 guidelines, it is the duty of the judge to issue an
order to the parties to avail of Modes of Discovery under Rules 23, 2527
Consequences of non-compliance
This is so limited in its use that even the 04 guidelines do not include it
When can you apply for this?
o Mental or physical condition is in controversy
N.B. This is the only mode of discovery which the court can motu propio
can issue. The other modes, you have to apply for.
What is required?
o 1. Also upon motion
o 2. And with good cause shown
When can it be done?
o When the physical or mental condition of a party is in
controversy
o Ex. Guardianship, Physical Injuries, etc.
What does in controversy mean?
o It has to be one of the main issues of the case, not just a side
matter.
What is the consequence if the copy of the examination is given to
the party examined, upon the latters request?
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Staying proceedings
Judgment by default
o 4. Arrest of the party/agent of the party
Exception?
Trial
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Both civil and criminal procedures will not provide for conduct in
examination of a witness. Where is it found?
o Rules on Evidence.
What is the order of presentation of evidence?
o 1. Plaintiff, to support complaint
o 2. Defendant, present defense
o 3. Third party, and so on
o 4. Parties faced with counter or cross claim, present defense
o 5. Rebutting evidence
Can it be reversed?
o Yes, it can, if there is an affirmative defense.
o Plaintiff in the usual and ordinary course of things presents
before the defendant.
o Can there be reverse order if it is a civil case?
[Check answer]
Can there be judgment without trial?
o When parties agree on facts involved in the action
o If the agreement of facts is partial, trial shall be held as to
others
What are the grounds for cancellation of hearing (actually,
postponement)?
o 1. His presence is indispensable and illness is excusable
2. Ex parte
Trial by commissioner
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Who is a commissioner?
o Person authorized by the court to receive evidence
o Ex. auditor, referee, examiner
Any matter can be referred to the commissioner, when?
o If the parties consent. ANY MATTER.
But if the parties do not agree, what can be referred to the
commissioner?
o 1. Requires examination of long account
o 2. Taking of account necessary for courts information for court
to render judgment/execute it
o 3. Question of fact arising from motion
Can a commissioner issue a subpoena?
o Yes.
o Can he issue a subpoena duces tecum?
o
o
o
Consolidation
Demurrer to evidence
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File certiorari
But in criminal demurrer, can you file for certiorari after denial of
the MR?
o You cannot appeal a denial or file for certiorari until final
disposition of the case.
Dayap: Criminal demurrer. What is the effect of dismissal in a
criminal case?
o It amounts to an acquittal. This is not a dismissal without
prejudice. You cannot re-file.
o But is it reviewable by appeal?
Despite the acquittal, the court can still hear the case
as to the civil aspect, unless there is a declaration that
the fact from which the civil liability would arise does
not exist.
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Summary judgment
Judgments
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1. Authority to expropriate
2. Just compensation
o Ex. Summary judgment (one case has several judgments
summary as to the one with no genuine issue, and trial over
the ones with genuine issue)
What is the difference between a separate judgment from a several
judgment?
o Several refers to parties, separate refers to claims
Can the court render a judgment to a non-juridical entity?
o Judgment will be against the members, not the entity itself
The judgment awards attorneys fees. What is required for it to be
valid?
o The court must state its factual, legal, and equitable
justification. They are not recoverable as a matter of right. If
there is no factual basis, then the award of attorneys fees is
void.
What is required for a memorandum decision?
o It must attach the findings of the lower court in an attached
annex which is made an indispensable part of the decision.
o Remote reference is not allowed.
What is a sin prejuicio judgment?
o It is not binding, because it makes reservation in favor of some
parties as to the right to do something in a separate and further
proceeding
What is a mittimus?
o Final process for carrying into effect the decision of the
appellate court and the transmittal to the court a quo. It is
predicated on the finality of judgment.
Execution
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1. Perishable goods
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YES.
This is the flat prescriptive period for
judgments.
Death after judgment:
o If the judgment obligee dies, then the executor/administrator
applies for execution
o If the judgment obligor dies, and judgment is for recovery of
real/personal property there is a lien over his property
o What if levy has already been effected?
In cash.
o Payment must be made to whom?
To his representative
To the sheriff
o Can payment be effected not by cash (Ex. check or PN)?
Go to
Levy on real or personal property
o What will be disposed first?
Go to
Garnishment
o Custodian of the funds/deposit/royalty has to make a report.
o How many days to report?
No.
Specific acts
o If the court requires the obligor to do something, but he
refuses, what happens?
Give an example.
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No.
No.
o [Among others]
When can you apply for a motion for execution?
o Section 14. This also tells you the life of the writ.
o What is the life of the writ?
Requirements of sale
Certificates of sale
Redemption
Redemption period
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No, it is not.
Who else?
o
o
Obligor.
Who is entitled to fruits and profits?
Obligor.
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The receiver
In sum:
o 1. Examine obligor
o 2. Examine obligors obligor
o 3. Amortize
o 4. Receivership
o 5. Sale of obligors interest
o 6. Obligee action against obligors adverse claimant
What are the 3 scenarios to show full satisfaction?
o 1. The writ of execution has been returned to court
POST-JUDGMENT REMEDIES
Motion for reconsideration
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Is an MR a prerequisite to appeal?
o No.
In a case involving summary procedure, is MR allowed?
o No, it is a prohibited pleading
How many days to file?
o 15 days
o Can it be extended?
Cannot be extended
Extrinsic fraud.
What is mistake?
1. It must be material
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2. Excessive damages
o
o
The sixty days can only move around the six months.
If you found out the day before six months expire, you
are left with one day, not 60 days.
Can you file a petition for relief from judgment when there is still
an available remedy of MR, MNT, or appeal?
o No. As long as there are still available reliefs, you cannot
resort to petition for relief from judgment. Take note, that there
must be entry of judgment, which means if there is no final
judgment yet, you can still do an MR/MNT/appeal.
Appeals
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Cross-examination
Remaining silent
A question of jurisdiction is something that you can question
anytime. (A dragon that may be slain each time it rears its ugly
head.):
o It doesnt matter if you raise it on appeal or through SCA; the
point is you can raise it to a higher court.
What is the exception?
o Estoppel. For instance, X failed to object to jurisdiction of the
tribunal and actively participated in the trial.
If a party to a case got a smaller amount than prayed for, but he
won the case, can he appeal?
o Yes, he was not satisfied with the award. It does not follow
that just because a person won the case, he is not allowed to
appeal.
In a criminal case, the accused is convicted. May he appeal?
o Yes.
May the State appeal on the ground that the penalty imposed is not
what the prosecution wanted?
o Yes.
Appeal is a remedy. A remedy to what?
o An appeal may be taken from a judgment or final order that
completely disposes of the case,
o Or of a particular matter therein when declared by these Rules
to be appealable. (Rule 41, Sec. 1)
Dismissing an appeal
o
o
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It is immediately executory.
1. Statute of limitations
2. Statute of frauds
3. Res judicata
Plaintiff-appellant v. Defendant-appellant
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Period to appeal?
o 15 days for notice of appeal, from receipt of notice of the
judgment
o Receipt by whom?
Not extendable
No
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No.
Particular rules:
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o
o
Parties
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Perfection of appeals + expiration of time for others
When can the RTC issue orders under its residual
powers?
2. Approve compromises
o
o
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It goes automatically to the SC, because it is a coequal court with the CA. So the CA cannot review its
decisions
Take note of this amendment: AM 07-7-12-SC:
o
o
o
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Rules 44-56 CA
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Dismissed.
Rule 51 provision on judgment.
o For trial courts, it is Rule 36.
Can you file an MR in the appellate court?
o Yes. Rule 52.
o Same period (15 days)
o Same three grounds except that the period to resolve in the
CA (90 days) is longer than the TC (30 days)
Can you file a MNT in the CA?
o Yes.
o In the TC, grounds are FAME and newly discovered evidence
o In the CA, the only ground is newly discovered evidence
o Periods?
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File with the RTC and follow these same rules, and
treat it as an ordinary civil action
What are the grounds?
o 1. Extrinsic fraud
o Yes
What else is required?
o 1. Attach CTC of the judgment sought to be annulled
o 2. CNFS
What is the court action available?
o Either dismiss it or issue summons to respondent
What is the effect of a favorable judgment on the action?
o The judgment becomes null and void, without prejudice to
refilling
o Or if the ground is extrinsic fraud, the court can order a trial de
novo, as if an MNT was granted
o The court can grant damages
Remember Sec. 1 and 3. Memorize the cases that will be originally filed
in the SC.
What are the cases that can be originally filed in the SC?
o 1. Certiorari, prohibition, mandamus
o 2. Quo warranto
o 3. Disciplinary actions against members of the Bar/bench
Rule 51 (judgment),
Rule 52 (MR)
o Is there a MNT?
No.
For appealed cases to the Supreme court, what is the mode?
o Rule 45 the only way to go up to the Supreme Court
o PLUS:
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Rule 51 (judgment),
Rule 52 (MR)
o Is there oral argument?
No.
Grounds for dismissal of appeals in the Supreme Court?
o
[Failure to properly appeal]
o 1. Failure to appeal within proper period
The usual rule that you pay the docket and lawful fees
in the lower court, and it will merely transmit to the
higher court does not apply here
o 3. Error in the choice or mode of appeal
o 4. Fact that case is not appealable to SC
Not just to adverse party, but also the lower court who
rendered the judgment
o 2. Failure to comply with circular, directive, or order of SC
without just cause
2) remand to the CA
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
i. Nature of action
ii. Summary of proceedings
iii. Appealed rulings and orders, and nature of judgment
b. Easiest way to do it: chronological sequence
c. Dont bother mentioning the irrelevant motions like motion to
extend, unless there is a timing issue, etc.
Statement of Facts
a. Clear and concise statement in narrative form of the facts
b. E.g. The following facts are not disputed by both parties:
Statement of issue
a. Just a simple statement of what the court needs to resolve:
e.g. W/N the marriage between plaintiff and defendant should
be declared void on the ground of psychological incapacity.
Arguments
a. Must be with reference to the record
b. And cite authorities
Relief
Copy of the final order or judgment being appealed
a. In cases not brought up through record on appeal, appellants
brief must contain this as an appendix,
[Appellees brief]
1.
2.
3.
Contents of briefs
Subject index
Statement of facts
a. Or counter-statement
Arguments
[Appellants brief]
PROVISIONAL REMEDIES
1.
2.
3.
Subject index
a. Like a table of contents
b. For posteritys sake, put this even if its just short
Assignment of errors
a. How the lower court erred
b. Key word: specific errors. Not allowed to just make general
statements
Statement of the Case
a. Clear and concise statement of:
Rule 57 attachment
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First: If not for the fraud, the other party would not
have entered into the transaction
What is improper?
What is irregular?
Wrong process.
No.
What kind of damages can be recovered?
o Yu v. Ngo: Evidence required for wrongful attachment. When
there is wrongful attachment, defendant may recover actual
damages, without need of proof of bad faith. When there is
malicious attachment, defendant may recover actual, moral,
and exemplary damages.
o What is the scope of the award of actual damages from
attachment?
2. Amount thereof
o Can actual damages cover unrealized profits?
Yes.
But the amount must be supported by
independent evidence of mean income of the
business undertaken.
o How do you prove moral/exemplary damages?
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Rule 58 - Injunction
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B.
Notice
preceded
or
contemporaneously
accompanied by summons
o
o
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No more.
No
No
o N.B. Note the difference with preliminary attachment, where a
counterbond alone can dissolve the writ. In preliminary
injunction, it has to be statement + counterbond.
What is the prohibition under RA 8975?
o There can be no PI or TRO against acquisitions, bidding or
awarding of contracts, commencement or execution of such,
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The only provisional remedy that can be applied for post-judgment and
even if it is already final and executory.
Grounds:
o 1. There is interest in property which is in danger of being lost
o 2. In a foreclosure action, and the property is in danger of
being wasted/dissipated, and that its value will not be sufficient
to cover the value of the debt
Receive rents
o 2. Collect debts due on the property, estate, person, fund, etc.
Make transfers
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This is the only provisional remedy that does not require a bond. The
four others require a bond. The person applying for support obviously
needs money.
o N.B. For all these other provisional remedies, just follow Rule
57 Rule 23. The general rule is you can only recover damages
from a bond while the action is pending.
o So what is the rule if you are wrongfully compelled to give
support?
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Answer
Can there be a counterclaim in an interpleader case?
o Yes.
Stuff to remember:
o In the interpleader case, the one filing the case was not
violated. There was no breach.
o The person filing the action can either have an interest which is
not in conflict with the claiming parties, or has no interest at all.
Are there filing fees for an interpleader action?
o Yes.
o However, the applicant, not being violated nor is he a Real
Party in Interest is entitled to a lien on the judgment award
What is the difference with intervention?
o In intervention, there is already a pending case. Here, you
initiate the action.
Malana:
Reiterates
that
declaratory
relief
presupposes no actual breach.
An action for
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First rule of Rule 65: you do not talk about Rule 65. Second rule of Rule
65: you do not talk about Rule 65. Third rule of Rule 65: You have to
fight on your first night.
Real first rule of Rule 65: this is not an appeal
Elements of certiorari?
o 1. GADALEJ
o 2. No plain, available, speedy ordinary remedy
What is prohibition? Should there be GADALEJ?
o Yes. The same is required GADALEJ. No plain, available,
speedy ordinary remedy.
o It is the same as certiorari.
o In prohibition, you cannot prohibit an act that has already been
performed. It is already moot.
Certiorari whose decision can you question?
o Judicial or QJA
Prohibition whose decision can you question?
o Judicial, QJA, or ministerial
How does mandamus differ from prohibition?
o Limited to ministerial functions.
o Here, you are requiring him to perform.
Can the OMB be compelled by mandamus to file an information?
o No. It is not ministerial.
If you entered into a contract with X to build a house for you, and X
received the advance of the contract price, and X did not build the
house, can you compel his performance by mandamus?
o No; it is not a ministerial function. It is a contractual obligation
specific performance is the proper remedy.
How can an OMB judgment be reviewed?
o Generally, under Rule 43.
o However, if the decision of the OMB in a criminal case is
tainted with GADALEJ, Rule 65 Certiorari can be filed with SC.
Must a petition under Rule 65 (C, P, or M) be verified?
o Yes.
What must be included too?
o 1. CNFS
RTC
CA only
o C. Election cases involving act or omission of MTC or RTC:
No.
What happens after comment is filed?
o 1. The court may hear the case or require submission of
memoranda
Quo Warranto
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1. His claim
Contempt of court
o B. Action for damages against usurper
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3. Just compensation
No.
o Can there be amendments to the answer filed?
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Rule 68 Foreclosure
Yes
Tender in court
Does appeal stay entry by the plaintiff?
o No.
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Governed by Rule 39
o 2. Judicial foreclosure sale
Rule 68
o 3. Extrajudicial foreclosure sale
Act 3135
What is the jurisdiction of courts in JF?
o Any right title or interest over real property depends on
assessed value. So decide whether its RTC or MTC.
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In the last five years, there were questions in the Bar exam, but they
involved EJ partition, not J partition.
Compare an EJP from a JP?
o JP covered by Rule 69
The provision of law does not provide for an answer. But in the
absence of rules, there is an answer. So file one.
o The pre-trial.
o Then parties can agree. If they do, there will be a judgment
based on the stipulation of the parties.
o If there is lack of agreement, refer to commissioners.
Needs publication
Do you need a bond?
o For JP, no.
o For EJP, yes, for personal property.
Requisites of EJP?
o 1. There is no will
o 2. There is no debt
o 3. If there are minors, there is appointment of guardians
Until what period can you contest the distribution of the estate
under EJP?
o Within a period of 2 years.
Can you contest a JP?
o Paramount rights cannot be prejudiced, even if there is
judgment already
Can JP cover both real and personal properties?
o Yes.
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Distinguish.
o Forcible entry possession by reason of force, intimidation,
strategy, threat, or stealth
o Unlawful detainer previous lawful possession but by violation
of K or expiration of the period, it became unlawful
What is the most important allegation in FE cases?
o Prior physical possession and when
o This must be proved because it is the way the 1 year period is
counted
What is the most important requirement in UD cases?
o A demand letter is a specific requirement
o 1. There is a demand to pay unpaid rentals or comply
o 2. AND vacate
Covers arrearages
o 3. Pay the monthly rentals before the trial court
o What if the defendants appeal is clearly frivolous or
dilatory or the plaintiffs appeal is prima facie meritorious?
Rule 71 Contempt
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