RULE 5

UNIFORM PROCEDURE IN TRIAL COURTS

Section 1. Uniform procedure. - The procedure in the Municipal Trial Courts shall be the same as in the
Regional Trial Courts, except (a) where a particular provision expressly or impliedly applies only to either
of said courts, or (b) in civil cases governed by the Rule on Summary Procedure. (1)

Section 2. Meaning of terms. - The term "Municipal Trial Courts" as used in these Rules shall include
Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts in Cities, Municipal Trial Courts, and Municipal Circuit
Trial Courts. (2)