MODULE 1

JURISDICTION
(Three Hours)

Lesson outline:

1) What are the distinctions between: (1) original jurisdiction

and appellate jurisdiction; (2) general jurisdiction and special or
limited jurisdiction; (3) exclusive jurisdiction and concurrent
jurisdiction?

2) What determines jurisdiction of courts?

3) What is meant by doctrine of hierarchy of courts; continuity

of jurisdiction (also known as adherence to jurisdiction); primary
jurisdiction?

4) Over what civil actions does the municipal trial court have
jurisdiction?

5) Over what civil actions does the regional trial court have
jurisdiction?

6) How may the trial court acquire jurisdiction over the parties;
over the subject matter; and, over the res or the property in litigation?

7) What cases are considered small claims cases?

Readings:

a) Tijam v. Sibonghanoy, 23 SCRA 29

b) Mercado v. Ubay, 187 SCRA 719

c) Thornton v. Thornton, G.R. No. 154598, Aug. 16, 2004

d) Singson v. Isabela Sawmill, G.R. No. L-27343, Feb. 28, 1979

e) Padlan v. Dinglasan, G.R. No. 180321, March 20, 2013

f) Huguete v. Embudo, G.R. No. 149554, July 1, 2003

g) Quinagoran v. CA, G.R. No. 155179, Aug. 24, 2007