Professional Documents
Culture Documents
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Objectives of, and power to promulgate, rules of pleading, practice and procedure.
Rule 1
2012
II. JURISDICTION
A. General Concepts
1. Republic v. Bantigue Point Development Corp., G.R. No. 162322, March 14, 2012
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Determined by the allegations of the complaint or other initiatory pleadings
1. Biaco v. Philippine Country side Rural Bank, G.R. No. 161417, February 8, 2007
2008
1. Pacific Ace Finance v. EijiYanagisawa, G.R. No. 175303, April 11, 2012
2. Barranda vda de Ballesteris v. Rural Bank of Canaman, G.R. No. 176260, November
24, 2010
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2010
1. Union Bank of the Philippines v. Concepcion, G.R. No. 160727, June 26, 2007
1. Land Bank v. Spouses Placido, G.R. No. 194168, February 13, 2013
2. Padre v. Badillo, G.R. No. 165423, January 19, 2011
3. Tijam v. Sibonghanoy, 23 SCRA 29 (1968)
Suspended jurisdiction
Hierarchy of Courts
b. Court of Appeals
B.P. Blg. 129 (1980), as amended by Rep. Act No. 7902, Sec 9
B.P. Blg, 129 (1980), as amended by Rep. Act No. 7902, Secs 18-23
d. Metopolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts
B.P. Blg. 129 (1980) as amended by Rep. Act No. 7691, Secs 32-36
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REV. RULE ON SUMMARY PROCEDURE (1991)
RULE OF PROCEDURE FOR SMALL CLAIMS (2008) (A.M. 08-0-7-SC), as amended by
A.M. No. 08-8-7-SC, , February 10, 2010
SC Administrative Order No. 09-94
Rule 5
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2.Gonzales v. CA, 151 SCRA 289 (1987)
3.Agbayani v. Belen, 145 SCRA 635 (1986)
4.Blardony v. Coscolluela, 182 SCRA 825 (1990)
5.Wee v. De Castro, 562 SCRA 695 (2008)
6.Aquino v. Aure, 546 SCRA 71 (2008)
g. Shari’a Courts
1.Villagracia v. Fifth Sharia’s District Court, G.R. No 188832, April 23, 2014
III. VENUE
CONST., Art VII, Sec 5 (4)
B.P. Blg. 129 (1980), Sec 18
Rule 4
1. Latorre v. Latorre, 617 SCRA 88 (2010)
2. Uniwide Holdings, Inc. v. Cruz, 529 SCRA 664 (2007)
3. Infante v. Aran Builders. 531 SCRA 123 (2007)
4. Marcos-Araneta v. CA, 563 SCRA 41 (2008)
5. Ang. represented by Eldrige Marvin Aceron v. Sps. Ang, G.R. No. 186993, August 22,
2012
6. Universal Robina Corp. v. Lim, G.R. No. 154338, October 5, 2007
7. Go. v. United Coconut Planters Bank, 442 SCRA 264 (2004)
8. Hoechdt Philippines, Inc. v. Torres, 83 SCRA 413, (1978)
9. Phil. Banking Corp. v. Tensuan, 230 SCRA 413 (1994)
10. Phil Bank of Communications v. Lim, G.R. No. 158135, April 12, 2005
11. Young Auto Supply v. CA, 223 SCRA 670 (1993)
12. Saludo v. American Express, G.R. No. 159507, April 19, 2006
13. San Luis v. San Luis, G.R. No. 133743, Feb 6, 2007
14. United Overseas Bank v. Rosemoor Mining & Dev’t, G.R. No. 159699, March 12, 2007
15. Union Bank of he Philippines v. Maunlad Homes, Inc., G.R. 190071, August 15, 2012
IV. PARTIES
A. General
1. Iron and Steel Authority v. CA, 249 SCRA 538 (1995)
2. PHHC v. Jeremias, 73 SCRA 239 (1976)
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C. Real Party in interest
Rule 3, Sec. 2
1. Pablo Ralla v. Pedro Ralla, 199 SCRA 495 (1991)
2. Tanpingco v. IAC, 207 SCRA 652 (1992)
3. Oco v. Limbaring, G.R. NO. 161298, January 31, 2006
4. Pascual v. Pascual, G.R. No. 157830, Nov. 17, 2005
5. Equitable PCI Bank, Inc. v. Heirs of Antonio C. Tiu, et al. G.R. No. 178529, September 4,
2009
6. Carlos v. Sandoval, 574 SCRA 116 (2008)
7. Ortiz c. San Migua; Corp., 560 SCRA 226 (2008)
8. Celestial Nickel Mining Exploration Corp. v. Macroasia Corp., 541 SCRA 166 (2007)
9. Go. v. Cordero, G.R. No. 164703, 620 SCRA 1 (2010)
D. Representative parties
Rule 3, Sec. 3
1. Gochan v. Young, 354 SCRA 207 (2001)
2. Samahang Magsasaka ng 53 Hektarya v. Mosquera, 518 SCRA 668 (2007)
E. Class Suit
Rule 3, Sec 12
1. Newsweek v. Intermediate Appellate Court, 142 SCRA 171 (1986)
2. MVRS Publications, Inc. v. Islamic Da’wah Council of the Philippines, 396 SCRA 210
(2003)
G. Substitution of parties
Rule 3, Secs 16-20
1. Brioso v. Rili-Mariano, 396 SCRA 549 (2003)
2. State Investment House, Inc. v. CA, 318 SCRA 47 (1999)
3. Rodriguez v. Jardin, 528 SCRA 516 (2007)
I. Indigent Party
Rule 3, Sec 21
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Rule 141, Sec 18
J. Solicitor General
Rule 3, Sec 22
K. New/Additional parties
1. Impleader (Third party complaint)
Rule 6, Secs. 11-13
Rule 11, Sec 5
1. Basbastro v. CA. 48 SCRA 231 (1972)
2. Seaoil Petroleum Corp. v. Autocorp Group, 569 SCRA 387 (2008)
3. Tayao v. Mendoza, 455 SCRA 725 (2005)
2. Intervention
Rule 19
1. GSIS v. Nocom, 543 SCRA 676 (2008)
2. Union Bank v. Concepcion, 525 SCRA 672 (2007)
3. Learning Child, Inc. v. Ayala Alabang Village Association, 624 SCRA 258
(2010)
4. Quinto v. COMELEC, 613 SCRA 385 (2010)
5. Mactan Cebu International Airport v. Heirs of Mioza, 641 SCRA 520
(2011)
6. Pulgar v. RTC Mauban, Quezon, G.R. No. 157583, September 10, 2014
3. Interpleader
Rule 62
1. Wack Wack Golf & Country Club, Inc. v. Won, 70 SCRA 165 (1976)
2. United Coconut Planters Bank v. IAC, 183 SCRA 368 (1990)
3. Pasricha v. Don Luis Dision Realty, 548 SCRA 673 (2008)
4. Mesina vs. IAC, 145 SCRA 497 (1986)
5. Ocampo v. Tirona, G.R. No. 147812, 455 SCRA 62 (2005)
6. Maglente v. Padilla, G.R. No. 148182, March 7, 2007
V. SUMMONS
Rule 14
A. Issuance and contents of summons
B. Service of summons
1. By whom issued
Rule 14, Secs 1 and 4
1. Wabe v. Bionson, 418 SCRA 479 (2003)
2. By whom served
Rule 14, Sec 3
1. Bello v. Ubo, 117 SCRA 91 (1982)
2. Talion c. Ayupan, 374 SCRA 243 (2002)
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3. Modes of service
Rule 14, Se.cs. 5-18, 23
A.M. No. 11-3-6SC, March 15, 2011
5. Return of service
Rule 14, Sec 20
1. Ang Ping v. CA, 310 SCRA 343 (1999)
6. Voluntary appearance
Rule 14, Sec 23
1. United Coconut Planters Bank v. Ongpin, 368 SCRA 464 (2001)
2. Orosa v. CA, 261 SCRA 376 (1996)
3. Lhuillier v. Britis Airways, 615 SCRA 380 (2010)
VI. PLEADINGS
A. Pleadings in general
Rule 6, Secs 1 and 2
Rule 8, Sec 1
B.P. Blg. 129 (1980), Sec 36
B. Complaint
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1. Generally
Rule 6, Sec 3
Rule 2, Secs 1 and 2
B.P. Blg. 129 (1980), Sec 33 (1)
1. Macaslang v. Zamora, G.R. No. 156375, May 30, 2011
2. Lourdes Suites v. Binaro, G.R. No. 204729, August 6, 2012
3. China Banking Corp. v. CA, G.R. No. 153267, June 23, 2005
4. Samson v. Spouses Gabor, G.R. No. 182970, July 23, 2014
C. Answer
Rule 6, Secs 4-5
Rule 8, Secs 10-12
Rule 9, Secs 1-2
Rule 11, Sec 11
1. Home Ins. Co. v. Eastern Shipping Lines. 123 SCRA 424 (1983)
2. Gaza v. Lim, 395 SCRA 261 (2003)
3. Balais-Mabanag v. Register of Deeds of Quezon City, 617 SCRA 1 (2010)
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8. Ligon v. CA, 294 SCRA 73 (1998)
E. Reply
Rule 6, Sec 10
Rule 11, Sec 6
1. Veluz v. CA, 345 SCRA 756 (2000)
G. Detail in pleading
Rule 8, Secs 1-9
Rule 12
1. Bacolod-Murcia Milling Co., Inc. v. First Farmers Milling Co., Inc., 103 SCRA 436
(1981)
2. Far East Marble v. CA, 225 SCRA 249 (1993)
3. Gonzales v. Climax Mining Ltd., 512 SCRA 148 (2007)
4. Cometa v. CA, 301 SCRA 459 (1999)
5. Luistro v. CA, G.R. No. 158819 April 16, 2009
6. Vda de daffon v. CA, 389 SCRA 427 (2002)
7. Filipinas Textile v. CA, 415 SCRA 635 (2003)
8. Titan Construction v. David, G.R. No. 169548, March 15, 2010
9. Toribio v. Bidin, 134 SCRA 162 (1985)
10. Consolidated Bank v. Del Monte Motor Works, G.R. 1433338, July 29 2005
11. Venzon v. Rural Bank of Buenavista, G.R. 178031, August 28, 2013
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H. Amended and supplemental pleadings
Rule 10
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11. Delos Santos v. Elizalde, 514 SCRA 14 (2007)
12. Bautista v. Bautista, G.R. No. 202088, March 2017
1. AFP Mutual Benefit Association INc. v. CA, G.R. No. 104769, March 3, 2000
2. Heirs of Lopez, Sr. v. Enriquez, G.R. No. 146262
VII. MOTIONS
Rule 15
Rule 133, Sec. 7
B.P. Blg 129 (1980), Sec 16
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5. Tan v. Tan, G.R. No. 167139, February 25, 2010
6. Aldersgate College, Inc. v. Gauuan, G.R. No. 192951, November 14 2012
B. Grounds
1. Want of Jurisdiction
Rule 6, Sec 5
Rule 8, Sec 12
Rule 15, Sec 12
1. US v. Ruiz, G.R. No. L-35645, May 22, 1985
2. Andaya v. Abadia, 228 SCRA 705 (1993)
3. DAR v. Abdulwahid, 547 SCRA 30 (2008)
4. Padlan v. Dinglasan, G.R. No. 180321, March 20 2013
2. Improper Venue
Rule 8, Sec 12
1. Republic v. Glasgow, 542 SCRA 95 (2008)
2. Universal Robina Corp. v. Lim, G.R. No. 154338, October 5, 20017 SUPRA
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1. Litton Mills, Inc. v. Galleon Trader, INc. 163 SCRA 489 (1998)
2. Ayala Corporation v. Rosa-Diana Realty & Development Corp, 346 SCRA 663 (2000)
Statute of Limitations
6. Insufficient Allegations
Rule 8, Sec 12
1. Flour Daniel, Inc. Philippines v. E.B. Villarosa & Partners Co., Ltd., 528 SCRA 321
(2007)
2. Domondon v. Lopez, 383 SCRA 376 (2002)
3. Vitangcol v. New Vista Properties, Inc. G.R. No 176014, September 17 2009
4. Unicapital, Inc. v. Consing, Jr. G.R. 175277, September 11 2013
5. Dabuco vs. CA 322 SCRA 853 (2000)
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1. Bantillo v Intermediate Appelate Court, 166 SCRA 508 (1988)
2. Virata v. Sandiganbayan 221 SCRA 52 (1993)
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B. Defaults
Rule 9, Sec 3
1. Co. v. Acosta, 134 SCRA 185 (1985)
2. Lina v. CA 135 SCRA 637 (1985)
3. Boticano v. Chu Jr. 148 SCRA 541 (1987)
4. Denso (Phils.) Inc. v IAC, 148 SCRA 280 (1987)
5. De Los Santos v. Carpio, 501 SCRA 390 (2006)
6. Crisologo v. Globe Telecom, 472 SCRA 433 (2005)
X. PROVISIONAL REMEDIES
A. Notice of lis pendens
Rule 13, Sec 19
P.D. No. 1529 (1978) as amended, Secs 76 and 77
CIVIL CODE, Art 1381 (4)
1. Po Lam v. Court of Appeals, 347 SCRA 86 (2000)
B. Preliminary attachment
Ru;e 57
Civil Code, Art 1387
1. Philippine British Assurance Co., Inc. v IAC, 150 SCRA 520 (1987)
2. International Container Terminal Services, Inc. v. CA, 214 SCRA 456 (1992) – SUPRA
3. Davao Light and Power Co., v. CA, 204 SCRA 343 (1991) – SUPRA
4. Mangila v. CA, 387 SCRA 15 (2002) – SUPRA
5. Mindanao Savings & Loan Association, Inc., v. CA, G.R. No 84481, April 18, 1989
6. Adlawan v. Torres, 233 SCRA 645 (1994)
7. Phil. Bank Communications v. CA, G.R. No. 115678, 352 SCRA 616 (2001)
8. Wee v Tankiansee, 345 SCRA 263 (2008)
9. Borja v. Lanzanas, 73 Phil 659 (1942)
10. BSP v. Lanzanas, 637 SCRA 475 (2010)
11. PCIB v. Alejandro, 533 SCRA 738 (2007) – SUPRA
12. Security Pacific Assurance v. Tria-Infante, 468 SCRA 526 (2005)
13. Carlos v. Sandoval, 471 SCRA 266 (2005)
14. China Banking Corp. v. Asian Construction and Dev’t Corp., 550 SCRA 585 (2008)
15. Ching v CA, 423 SCRA 356 (2004)
C. Preliminary Injunction
Rule 58
A.M. No. 07-7-12-SC (Amending Rules 41, 45, 58 and 65), December 4, 2007
R.A. No. 8975 (2000), Secs 3 and 4
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Administrative Circular No. 11-2000 re: Ban on the Insurance of TRO or Write of
Prohibitory or Mandatory Injunction in cases involving government infrastructure
projects (November 13, 2000)
R.A. No, 9136 (2001), Sec 78
1. Brocka v. Enrile, 192 SCRA 183 (1990)
2. SJS v. Atienza, 545 SCRA 92 (2008)
3. Philippine Ports Authority v. Pier 8 Arrastre, 475 SCRA 426 (2005)
4. City Gov’t of Butuan v. Consolidated Broadcasting System (CBS), Inc. 636 SCRA 320
(2010)
5. Manila International Airport Authority v. Powergen, Inc. 344 SCRA 521 (2008)
6. NEA v. Villanueva 614 SCRA 80 (2010)
7. Universal Motors v. Judge Rojas, A.M. No. RTJ-03-1814, May 26, 2005
8. Borromeo v. CA, G.R. No. 169846, March 28, 2008
9. Spouses Yap v. International Exchange Bank, G.R. No. 175145, March 28, 2008
10. G.G. Sportswear v. BDO, G.R. No. 184434, February 8, 2010
11. Spouses Lago v. Judge Abul, A.M. RTJ-10-2255, January 17, 2011
12. Nerwin v. PNOC, G.R. No. 167057, April 11 2012
13. Honteveros-Baraquel v. Toll Regulatory Board, G.R. No. 181293, February 23, 2015
14. Crisologo v. Omelio, A.M. No. RTJ-12-2321, October 3, 2012
15. Recto v. Escaler, 634 SCRA 180 (2010)
16. Ngo v. Allied Bank, 632 SCRA 391 (2010)
17. Australian Professional Realty v. Municipality of Padre Garcia, 668 SCRA 253 (2012)
18. Spouses Castro v. Spouses Dela Cruz, 639 SCRA 187 (2011)
D. Receivership
Rule 59
1. Vivares v. Reyes, 545 SCRA 80 (2008)
2. Chavez v. CA, 610 SCRA 399 (2010)
3. Descallar v. CA, 224 SCRA 566 (1993)
4. Pacific Merchandising Corp v. Consolacion Insurance & Surety Co., 73 SCRA 564 (1976)
5. Commodities Storage & Ice Plant Corp v. 274 SCRA 439 (1997)
E. Replevin
Rule 60
1. Vda De Danao v. Ginete, 395 SCRA 542 (2003)
2. Bautista v. Sula, 530 SCRA 406 (2007)
3. Fernandez v. International Corp. Bank, G.R. No. 148132, January 28, 2008
4. Sebastian v. Valino, A.M. No. P-91-549, July 5, 1993
5. Servicewide Specialists v. CA, 258 SCRA 102 (1996)
6. Sapugay v. CA, 183 SCRA 464 (1990)
7. Advent Capital Corp. v. Young 655 SCRA 118 (2011)
8. Asian Terminals v. Bautista, 5005 SCRA 748 (2006)
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Rule 61
A.M. No. 02-11-12-SC (Rules on Provisional Orders), March 4, 2003
1. Lam v. Chua, 426 SCRA 29 (2004)
2. Gan v. Reyes, G.R. No. 145527, May 28, 2002
3. San Juan v. Valenzuela, 117 SCRA 926 (1982)
4. Reyes v. Ines-Luciano, 88 SCRA 803 (1979)
5. Calderon v. Roxas, G.R. No. 185595, January 9 2013
XI. DISCOVERY
A. Generally
1. Republic v. Sandiganbayan, 204 SCRA 212 (1991)
B. Depositions
Rules 23-24
A.M. No. 03-1-09-SC (Guidelines in the Conduct of Pre-trial and Use of Deposition-
Discover Measures)
1. Fortune Corporation v. Court of Appeals, 229 SCRA 355 (1994)
2. Northwest Airlines, Inc. v. Cruz, 317 SCRA 761 (1999)
3. Koh v. IAC, 144 SCRA 259 (1986)
4. Rosete v. Lim, 490 SCRA 125 (2006)
5. Manguerra v. Risos, 563 SCRA 499 (2008) – SUPRA
C. Interrogations to parties
Rule 25
1. Santiago Land Development Corp. v. CA, G.R. No. 103922, July 9 1996
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3. Eagle Ridge Development Corp. v. Cameron Granville 3 Asset Management, G.R. No.
204700, November 24 2014
4. Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. San Miguel Corp, G.R. No. 205045, January 25,
2017
C. Pre-trial brief
Rule 18, Sec 6
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AM No. 03-1-09-SC, July 13 2004
1. De Agatep v. Rodriguez, 604 SCRA 634 (2009)
D. Appearance of parties
Rule 18, Secs 4 and 5
Rule 17, Sec 3
Rule 9, Sec 3
E. Procedure
Rule 18, Sec 1,3,6,7 and 10
Rule 9, Sec 3
1. Philippine Trasmarine Carrier, Inc. v. CA, 326 SCRA 18 (2000)
2. Citibank N.A. v. Chua, 220 SCRA 75 (1993)0
3. LCK Industries Inc. v. Planters Development Bank, 538 SCRA 634 (2007)
4. United Coconut Planters Bank v. Magpayo, 429 SCRA 669 (2004
G. May be waived?
Spouses Martinez v. Judge dela Merced, G.R. No. 82039, June 20 1989
Madrid v. Mapoy, G.R. No. 150889, August 14 2009
XIII. TRIAL
A. Calendar and assignment of cases
Rule 20
Rule 135, Sec 1
B.P. Blg. 129 (1980), Sec 16
1. Ang Kek Chen v. Bello, G.R. Nos. L-16344-46 June 30, 1988 (2 cases ata. please check)
B. Trial
Rule 30 and 31
Rule 135, Secs 2 and 7
Rule 136, Secs 6 and 17
Admin. Circular 3-39, January 15 1999
1. Laluan v. Malpaya, 65 SCRA 494 (1975)
2. Continental Bank v. Tiangco, 94 SCRA 715 (1979)
3. Republic v. Sandiganbayan, 662 SCRA 152 (2011)
4. Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company v. Sandoval, G.R. No 169677, February 18, 2013
5. Republic v. Heirs of Oribello, Jr. 692 SCRA 645 (2013)
C. Trial by commissioner
Rule 32
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1. Wassmer v. Velez, 12 SCRA 618 (1964)
D. Subpoena
Rule 21
Rule 135, Sec 5 (e)
Rule 141, Sec 14B.P. Blg. 129 (1980), Sec 38 (2)
1. Universal Rubber Products, Inc. v. CA, 130 SCRA 104 (1984)
2. People v. Montejo, 21 SCRA 722 (1967)
3. Genorga v. Quitain, 78 SCRA 94 (1977)
E. Demurer to evidence
Rule 33
1. Radiowealth Finance Co. v. Del Rosario, 335 SCRA 288 (2000)
2. Choa v. Choa 392 SCRA 641 (2002)
3. Nepomuceno v. Comelec, 126 SCRA 472 (1983)
4. Casent Realty Development v. Philbanking Corp., G.R. No. 150731, September 14, 2007
5. Uy v. Chua, G.R. No. 183965, September 18 2009
6. Domondon v. Lopez, 383 SCRA 376 (2002) – SUPRA
7. Republic v. Juan Tuvera, 516 SCRA 113 (2007)
XIV. JUDGMENTS
1. Lacurom v. Judge Tienzo, A.M. No. RTJ-07-2075, October 9, 2007
2. Mangelen v. CA 2015 SCRA 230 (1992)
3. Barrazona v. RTC Br. 61, 486 SCRA 555 (2006)
4. Barrera v. Militante, 114 SCRA 323 (1982)
5. Echaus v. CA, 187 SCRA 672 (1990)
6. Sumbilla v. Matrix Finance Corp., G.R. No. 197582, June 29 2015
7. Delfino v. Anasao, G.R. No. 197846, September 10 2014
8. Club Filipino, Inc. v. Bautista, G.R. No. 168406, January 2015
9. DBP v. Guarina Agricultural and Realty Development Corp., G.R. No. 160758, January 15
2014
10. Commercial Union Assurance Company v. Lepanto Consolidated Mining, 86 SCRA 79
(1978)
11. Filipinas Palmoil Processing v. Dejap, 641 SCRA 572 (2011)
12. Salting v. Velez, 639 SCRA 124 (2011)
13. Silverio v. Filipino Business Consultants, 466 SCRA 584 (2005)
14. Castro v. Malazo, 99 SCRA 324 (1989)
15. Francisco v. Permskul, 173 SCRA 324 (1989)
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B.P. Blg 129 (1980), Secs 38 (1) and 40
B. Judgment by compromise
1. California Manufacturing Compnay, Inc. v. City of Las Pinas, et al, G.R. No. 178461,
June 22 2009
2. Philippines National Bank v. Banatao, et al, G.R. No. 149221, April 7 2009
C. Judgment by confession
Family Code, Art 48
1. Philippine National Bank v. Manila Oil Refining & By-Products Company, Inc. 43 Phil 444
(1922)
F. Declaratory judgments
Rule 63
1. Baguio Citizens Action Inc. v. City Council, 121 SCRA 368 (1983)
2. Matalin Coconut Co., Inc. v. Mun. Council of Malabang, Lanao del Sur, 143 SCRA 404
(1986)
3. reyes v. Ortiz, 628 SCRA 1 (2010)
4. Gomez v. Palomar, 25 SCRA 827 (1968)
5. Almeda v. Bathala Marketing Ind., 542 SCRA 470 (2008)
6. Monetary Board v. Philippine Veterans Bank, G.R. No. 189571, January 21 2015
7. Kawasaki Port Service Corp. v Amores 199 SCRA 230 (1991)
8. DBM v. Manila’s Finest 523 SCRA 90 (2007)
9. Gamboa v. Secretary of Finance, 652 SCRA 690 (2011)
10. Phil-Ville Development v. Bonifacio v. Bonifacio 651 SCRA 327 (2011)
G. Foreign Judgments
Rule sec 48
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