2013 syllabi remedial law

8/13/2019 2013 Syllabi Remedial Law

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REMEDIALLAW2013 BAREXAMINATIONS

1. General Principle

1.1. Concept of remedial law

1.2. Substantive law vis-a-visremedial law

1.3. Rule-making power of the Supreme Court

1.3.1 Limitations on the rule-making power of the Supreme Court1.3.2. Power of the Supreme Court to amend and suspend procedural

rules

1.4. Nature of Philippine courts

1.4.1. Meaning of a court

1.4.2. Court as distinguished from a judge

1.4.3. Classification of Philippine courts1.4.4. Courts of original and appellate jurisdiction

1.4.5. Courts of general and special jurisdiction

1.4.6. Constitutional and statutor courts1.4.7. Courts of law and e!uit1.4.8. Principle of judicial hierarch

1.4.9. "octrine of non-interference or doctrine of judicial stabilit

2.!"ri#ic$i%n

2.1 #ver the parties

2.1.1. $ow jurisdiction over the plaintiff is ac!uired2.1.2. $ow jurisdiction over the defendant is ac!uired

2.2 #ver the subject matter%&% '& Meaning of jurisdiction over the subject matter%&% %& (urisdiction versus the e)ercise of jurisdiction%&% *& +rror of jurisdiction as distinguished from error of

judgment %&% ,& $ow jurisdiction is conferred and

determined%&% & "octrine of primar jurisdiction%&% .& "octrine of adherence of jurisdiction%&% /& #bjections to jurisdiction over the subject matter

2.2 0& +ffect of estoppel on objections to jurisdiction

2.3. #ver the issues

2.4 #ver the resor propert in litigation

2.5. (urisdiction of courts

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2.5.1. Supreme Court

2.5.2. Court of 3ppeals

2.5.3. Court of 4a) 3ppeals

2.5.4. Sandiganbayan2.5.5. Regional 4rial Courts

2.5.6. 5amil Courts2.5.7. Metropolitan 4rial Courts6Municipal 4rial Courts

2.5.8. Shariah Courts

2.6. #ver small claims7 cases covered b the Rules on SummarProcedure and Barangay conciliation

2.7 4otalit rule

3. Ci&il Pr%ce#"re

3.1. 3ctions3.1.1. Meaning of ordinar civil actions3.1.2. Meaning of special civil actions3.1.3. Meaning of criminal actions

3.1.4. Civil actions versus special proceedings

3.1.5. Personal actions and real actions3.1.6. Local and transitor actions

3.1.7. 3ctions in rem8 in personamand quasi in rem3.1.8. 9ndependent Civil 3ctions

3.2. Cause of action

3.2.1. Meaning of cause of action3.2.2. Right of action versus cause of action3.2.3. 5ailure to state a cause of action3.2.4.4est of the sufficienc of a cause of action

3.2.5. Splitting a single cause of action and its effects3.2.6.(oinder and mis-joinder of causes of action

3.3. Parties to civil actions

3.3.1. Real parties in interest7 indispensable parties7 representativesas parties7 necessar parties7 indigent parties7 alternativedefendants

3.3.2. Compulsor and permissive joinder of parties

3.3.3. Misjoinder and non-joinder of parties3.3.4. Class suit

3.3.5. Suits against entities without juridical personalit

3.3.6. +ffect of death of part litigant

3.4. :enue

3.4.1. :enue versus jurisdiction

3.4.2. :enue of real actions3.4.3. :enue of personal actions

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3.4.4. :enue of actions against non-residents

3.4.5. ;hen the rules on venue do not appl

3.4.6. +ffects of stipulations on venue

3.5. Pleadings

3.5.1. part complaints

6)Complaint-in-intervention7) Repl

3.5.2. Pleadings allowed in small claim cases and cases covered b theRules on Summar Procedure

3.5.3. Parts of a pleading1) Caption

2) Signature and address

3) :erification and certification against forum shopping

1. Re!uirements of a corporation

e)ecuting the verification6certification ofnon-forum shopping

4) +ffect of the signature of counsel in a pleading3.5.4. 3llegations in a pleading

1) Manner of making allegations

1.Condition precedent

2.5raud8 mistake8 malice8 intent8 knowledge and othercondition of the mind8 judgments8 official documentsor acts

2) Pleading an actionable document

3) Specific denials1.+ffect of failure to make specific denials

2. ;hen a specific denial re!uires an oath3.5.5. +ffect of failure to plead

1) 5ailure to plead defenses and objections2) 5ailure to plead a compulsor counterclaim and cross-claim

3.5.6. "efault

1) ;hen a declaration of default is proper2) +ffect of an order of default3) Relief from an order of default

4) +ffect of a partial default

5) +)tent of relief6)3ctions where default is not allowed


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3.5.7. 5iling and service of pleadings

1) Pament of docket fees

2) 5iling versus service of pleadings

3) Periods of filing of pleadings4) Manner of filing

5) Modes of service1.Personal service

2. Service b mail3. Substituted service

4. Service of judgments8 final orders or resolutions

5. Priorities in modes of service and filing6. ;hen service is deemed complete7. Proof of filing and service

3.5.8. 3mendment1) 3mendment as a matter of right2) 3mendments b leave of court

3) 5ormal amendment4) 3mendments to conform to or authori?e presentation of

evidence

5) "ifferent from supplemental pleadings6)+ffect of amended pleading

3.6. Summons

3.6.1. Nature and purpose of summons in relation to actions inpersonam8 in remand quasi in rem

3.6.2. :oluntar appearance3.6.3. Personal service

3.6.4. Substituted service3.6.5. Constructive service =b publication>1) Service upon a defendant where his identit is

unknown or his whereabouts are unknown

2) Service upon residents temporaril outside the Philippines

3.6.6. +)tra-territorial service8 when allowed3.6.7. Service upon prisoners and minors

3.6.8. Proof of service

3.7. Motions

3.7.1. Motions in general1) "efinition of a motion

2) Motions versus pleadings3) Contents and form of motions

4) Notice of hearing and hearing of motions

5) #mnibus motion rule6)Litigated and ex partemotions7) Pro-forma motions

3.7.2. Motions for bill of particulars

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3) Compliance with the order and effect of noncompliance

4) +ffect on the period to file a responsive pleading

3.7.3. Motion to dismiss

1) @rounds2) Resolution of motion

3) Remedies of plaintiff when the complaint is dismissed4) Remedies of the defendant when the motion is denied

5) +ffect of dismissal of complaint on certain grounds6);hen grounds pleaded as affirmative defenses

7) 2ar b dismissal

8) "istinguished from demurrer to evidence under Rule **

3.8. "ismissal of actions

3.8.1. "ismissal upon notice b plaintiff7 two-dismissal rule

3.8.2. "ismissal upon motion b plaintiff7 effect on e)isting counterclaim3.8.3. "ismissal due to the fault of plaintiff

3.8.4. "ismissal of counterclaim8 cross-claim or third-part complaint

3.9. Pre-trial

3.9.1. Concept of pre-trial

3.9.2. Nature and purpose

3.9.3. Notice of pre-trial3.9.4. 3ppearance of parties7 effect of failure to appear

3.9.5. Pre-trial brief7 effect of failure to file

3.9.6. "istinction between pre-trial in civil case and pre-trial in criminalcase

3.9.7. 3lternative "ispute Resolution =3"R>

1) Special Rules of Court on 3"R =3&M& No& 1/-''-10-SC>

3.10. 9ntervention

3.10.1. Re!uisites for intervention

3.10.2.4ime to intervene3.10.3. Remed for the denial of motion to intervene

3.11. Subpoena

3.11.1. Subpoena duces tecum3.11.2. Subpoena ad testificandum3.11.3. Service of subpoena

3.11.4. Compelling attendance of witnesses7 contempt3.11.5. Auashing of subpoena

3.12. Modes of discover

3.12.1. "epositions pending action7 depositions before action or pendingappeal

1) Meaning of deposition2) Bses7 scope of e)amination

3) ;hen ma objections to admissibilit be made

4) ;hen ma taking of deposition be terminated or its scopelimited

3.12.2. ;ritten interrogatories to adverse parties


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1) Conse!uences of refusal to answer

2) +ffect of failure to serve written interrogatories

3.12.3. Re!uest for admission

1) 9mplied admission b adverse part2) Conse!uences of failure to answer re!uest for admission

3) +ffect of admission4) +ffect of failure to file and serve re!uest for admission

3.12.4. Production or inspection of documents or things3.12.5. Phsical and mental e)amination of persons

3.12.6. Conse!uences of refusal to compl with modes of discover

3.13. 4rial

3.13.1. 3djournments and postponements

3.13.2. Re!uisites of motion to postpone trial

1) 5or absence of evidence2) 5or illness of part or counsel

3.13.3. 3greed statement of facts3.13.4. #rder of trial7 reversal of order3.13.5. Consolidation or severance of hearing or trial3.13.6. "elegation of reception of evidence

3.13.7.4rial b commissioners

1) Reference b consent or ordered on motion2) Powers of the commissioner

3) Commissioners report7 notice to parties and hearing on thereport

3.14. "emurrer to evidence

3.14.1. @round3.14.2. +ffect of denial3.14.3. +ffect of grant3.14.4. ;aiver of right to present evidence3.14.5."emurrer to evidence in a civil case versus demurrer to

evidence in a criminal case

3.15. (udgments and final orders

3.15.1.(udgment without trial3.15.2. Contents of a judgment3.15.3.(udgment on the pleadings

3.15.4. Summar judgments

1) 5or the claimant2) 5or the defendant

3) ;hen the case not full adjudicated

4) 3ffidavits and attachments3.15.5.(udgment on the pleadings versus summar judgments

3.15.6. Rendition of judgments and final orders

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3.16. Post-judgment remedies

3.16.1. Motion for new trial or reconsideration

1) @rounds

2) ;hen to file3) "enial of the motion7 effect

4) @rant of the motion7 effect5) Remed when motion is denied8 fresh '-da period rule

3.16.2. 3ppeals in general1) (udgments and final orders subject to appeal

2) Matters not appealable

3) Remed against judgments and orders which are notappealable

4) Modes of appeal1. #rdinar appeal

2. Petition for review3. Petition for review on certiorari

5) 9ssues to be raised on appeal6) Period of appeal7) Perfection of appeal8) 3ppeal from judgments or final orders of the M4C9) 3ppeal from judgments or final orders of the R4C

10) 3ppeal from judgments or final orders of the C3

11) 3ppeal from judgments or final orders of the C4312) Review of final judgments or final orders of the Comelec

13) Review of final judgments or final orders of the #mbudsman14) Review of final judgments or final orders of the NLRC15) Review of final judgments or final orders of !uasi-judicial

agencies3.16.3. Relief from judgments8 orders and other proceedings

1) @rounds for availing of the remed2) 4ime to file petition3) Contents of petition

3.16.4. 3nnulment of judgments or final orders and resolutions

1) @rounds for annulment2) Period to file action

3) +ffects of judgment of annulment

3.16.5. Collateral attack of judgments

3.17. +)ecution8 satisfaction and effect of judgments

3.17.1. "ifference between finalit of judgment for purposes ofappeal7 for purposes of e)ecution

3.17.2. ;hen e)ecution shall issue

1) +)ecution as a matter of right

2) "iscretionar e)ecution3.17.3. $ow a judgment is e)ecuted

1) +)ecution b motion or b independent action

2) 9ssuance and contents of a writ of e)ecution

3) +)ecution of judgments for mone4) +)ecution of judgments for specific acts


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5) +)ecution of special judgments

6)+ffect of lev on third persons

3.17.4. Properties e)empt from e)ecution

3.17.5. Proceedings where propert is claimed b third persons1) 9n relation to third part claim in attachment and replevin

3.17.6. Rules on redemption3.17.7. +)amination of judgment obligor when judgment is unsatisfied

3.17.8. +)amination of obligor of judgment obligor3.17.9. +ffect of judgment or final orders

3.17.10. +nforcement and effect of foreign judgments or final orders

3.18. Provisional remedies

3.18.1. Nature of provisional remedies

3.18.2.(urisdiction over provisional remedies

3.18.3. Preliminar attachment1) @rounds for issuance of writ of attachment

2) Re!uisites3) 9ssuance and contents of order of attachment7 affidavit and

bond

4) Rule on prior or contemporaneous service of summons5) Manner of attaching real and personal propert7 when

propert attached is claimed b third person

6)"ischarge of attachment and the counter-bond7) Satisfaction of judgment out of propert attached

3.18.4. Preliminar injunction

1) "efinitions and differencesD preliminar injunction andtemporar restraining order7 status quo anteorder

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3) 3ffidavit and bond7 redeliver bond

4) Sheriffs dut in the implementation of the writ7 whenpropert is claimed b third part

3.19. Special civil actions

3.19.1. Nature of special civil actions3.19.2. #rdinar civil actions versus special civil actions

3.19.3.(urisdiction and venue3.19.4. 9nterpleader

1) Re!uisites for interpleader

2) ;hen to file3.19.5. "eclarator reliefs and similar remedies

1) ;ho ma file the action

2) Re!uisites of action for declarator relief

3) ;hen court ma refuse to make judicial declaration4) Conversion to ordinar action

5) Proceedings considered as similar remedies1. Reformation of an instrument2. Consolidation of ownership3. Auieting of title to real propert

3.19.6. Review of judgments and final orders or resolution of theComelec and C#3

1) 3pplication of Rule . under Rule .,

2) "istinction in the application of Rule . to judgments of theComelec and C#3 and the application of Rule . to othertribunals8 persons and officers

3.19.7. Certiorari8 prohibition andmandamus1) "efinitions and distinctions

1.Certiorari distinguished from appeal bcertiorari2. Prohibition and mandamusdistinguished from injunction

2) Re!uisites

3) ;hen petition for certiorari8 prohibition and mandamus isproper

4) 9njunctive relief

5) +)ceptions to filing of motion for reconsideration before filingpetition

6) Reliefs petitioner is entitled to7) 3ctions6omissions of M4C6R4C in election cases

8) ;hen and where to file petition

9) +ffects of filing of an unmeritorious petition3.19.8. Quo warranto

1) "istinguish from quo warrantoin the #mnibus +lection Code

2) ;hen government ma commence an action againstindividuals

3) ;hen individual ma commence an action4) (udgment in quo warrantoaction5) Rights of a person adjudged entitled to public office

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3) ;hen plaintiff can immediatel enter into possession ofthe real propert8 in relation to R&3& No& 0E/,

4) New sstem of immediate pament of initial just compensation

5) "efenses and objections6) #rder of e)propriation

7) 3scertainment of just compensation8) 3ppointment of commissioners7 commissioners report7

court action upon commissioners report

9) Rights of plaintiff upon judgment and pament10) +ffect of recording of judgment

3.19.10. 5oreclosure of real estate mortgage1)(udgment on foreclosure for pament or sale2) Sale of mortgaged propert7 effect

3) "isposition of proceeds of sale

4) "eficienc judgment1.9nstances when court cannot render deficienc judgment

5)(udicial foreclosure versus e)trajudicial foreclosure6)+!uit of redemption versus right of redemption

3.19.11. Partition1) ;ho ma file complaint7 who should be made defendants

2) Matters to allege in the complaint for partition

3)4wo stages in ever action for partition4) #rder of partition and partition b agreement

5) Partition b commissioners7 appointment ofcommissioners8 commissioners report7 court actionupon commissioners report

6) (udgment and its effects

7) Partition of personal propert8) Prescription of action3.19.12. 5orcible entr and unlawful detainer

1) "efinitions and distinction2) "istinguished from accion publiciana8 accion reivindicatoria

and accion interdictal

3) $ow to determine jurisdiction in accion publiciana, accionreivindicatoria andaccion interdictal

4) ;ho ma institute the action and when7 against whomthe action ma be maintained

5) Pleadings allowed

6) 3ction on the complaint

7) ;hen demand is necessar8) Preliminar injunction and preliminar mandator injunction

9) Resolving defense of ownership

10) $ow to sta the immediate e)ecution of judgment11) Summar procedure8 prohibited pleadings

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4) Remed against indirect contempt7 penalt

5) $ow contempt proceedings are commenced

6)3cts deemed punishable as indirect contempt

7) ;hen imprisonment shall be imposed8) Contempt against !uasi-judicial bodies

4. Special Pr%cee#in'

4.1. Settlement of estate of deceased persons8 venue and process,&'& '& ;hich court has jurisdiction

4.1. %& :enue in judicial settlement of estate

4.1. *& +)tent of jurisdiction of probate court4.1.4. Powers and duties of probate court

4.2. Summar settlement of estates

4.2.1. +)trajudicial settlement b agreement between heirs8 when

allowed4.2.2.4wo-ear prescriptive period4.2.3. 3ffidavit of self-adjudication b sole heir4.2.4. Summar settlement of estates of small value8 when allowed

4.2.5. Remedies of aggrieved parties after e)trajudicial settlement ofestate

4.3. Production and probate of will

4.3.1. Nature of probate proceeding

4.3.2. ;ho ma petition for probate7 persons entitled to notice

4.4. 3llowance or disallowance of will

4.4. '& Contents of petition for allowance of will,&,& %& @rounds for disallowing a will

4.4. *& Reprobate1) Re!uisites before a will proved abroad would be

allowed in the Philippines

4.4.4. +ffects of probate

4.5. Letters testamentar and of administration

4.5. '& ;hen and to whom letters of administration granted4.5. %& #rder of preference

4.5. *& #pposition to issuance of letters testamentar7

simultaneous filing of petition for administration4.5. ,& Powers and duties of e)ecutors and administrators7

restrictions on the powers

4.5. & 3ppointment of special administrator

4.5. .& @rounds for removal of administrator

4.6. Claims against the estate

4.6.1.4ime within which claims shall be filed7 e)ceptions

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4.6.4. Pament of debts

4.7. 3ctions b and against e)ecutors and administrators

4.7.1. 3ctions that ma be brought against e)ecutors and administrators4.7.2. Re!uisites before creditor ma bring an action for recover of

propert fraudulentl conveed b the deceased

4.8. "istribution and partition

4.8.1. Li!uidation

4.8.2. Project of partition4.8.3. Remed of an heir entitled to residue but not given his share4.8.4. 9nstances when probate court ma issue writ of e)ecution

4.9.4rustees

4.9.1. "istinguished from e)ecutor6administrator4.9.2. Conditions of the bond

4.9.3. Re!uisites for the removal and resignation of a trustee4.9.4. @rounds for removal and resignation of a trustee4.9.5. +)tent of authorit of trustee

4.10. +scheat

4.10.1. ;hen to file4.10.2. Re!uisites for filing of petition

4.10.3. Remed of respondent against petition7 period for filing a claim

4.11. @uardianship

4.11.1. @eneral powers and duties of guardians

4.11.2. Conditions of the bond of the guardian4.11.3. Rule on guardianship over minor

4.12. 3doption

4.12.1. "istinguish domestic adoption from inter-countr adoption4.12.2. "omestic 3doption 3ct

1) +ffects of adoption

2) 9nstances when adoption ma be rescinded3) +ffects of rescission of adoption

4.12.3. 9nter-countr adoption

1) ;hen allowed

2) 5unctions of the R4C3) F2est interest of the minorG standard

4.13. ;rit of habeas corpus

4.13.1. Contents of the petition4.13.2. Contents of the return4.13.3. "istinguish peremptor writ from preliminar citation

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4.13.6. "istinguish from writ of amparoand habeas data

4.13.7. Rules on Custod of Minors and ;rit of abeas Corpus inrelation to Custod of Minors =3&M& No& 1*-1,-1,-SC>

4.14. ;rit of!mparo=3&M& No& 1/-E-'%-SC>

4.14.1. Coverage4.14.2. "istinguish from habeas corpusand habeas data

4.14.3. "ifferences between amparoand search warrant4.14.4. ;ho ma file

4.14.5. Contents of return

4.14.6. +ffects of failure to file return4.14.7. #mnibus waiver rule4.14.8. Procedure for hearing

4.14.9. 9nstitution of separate action

4.14.10. +ffect of filing of a criminal action4.14.11. Consolidation

4.14.12. 9nterim reliefs available to petitioner and respondent4.14.13. Auantum of proof in application for issuance of writ of amparo

4.15. ;rit of abeas "ata=3&M& No& 10-'-'.-SC>

4.15.1. Scope of writ

4.15.2. 3vailabilit of writ4.15.3. "istinguished from habeas corpusand amparo

4.15.4. Contents of the petition

4.15.5. Contents of return4.15.6. 9nstances when petition ma be heard in chambers

4.15.7. Consolidation

4.15.8. +ffect of filing of a criminal action4.15.9. 9nstitution of separate action4.15.10. Auantum of proof in application for issuance of writ of amparo

4.16. Change of name

4.16.1. "ifferences under Rule '1*8 R&3& No& E1,0 and Rule '10

4.16.2. @rounds for change of name

4.17. 3bsentees

4.17.1. Purpose of the rule

4.17.2. ;ho ma file7 when to file

4.18. Cancellation or correction of entries in the Civil Registr

4.18.1. +ntries subject to cancellation or correction under Rule '108 inrelation to R&3& No& E1,0

4.19. 3ppeals in special proceedings

4.17.1.(udgments and orders for which appeal ma be taken

4.17.2. ;hen to appeal

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4.19.4. Rule on advance distribution

5. Cri(inal Pr%ce#"re

5.1. @eneral matters

5.1.1. "istinguish jurisdiction over subject matter from jurisdiction overperson of the accused

5.1.2. Re!uisites for e)ercise of criminal jurisdiction5.1.3.(urisdiction of criminal courts

5.1.4. ;hen injunction ma be issued to restrain criminal prosecution

5.2. Prosecution of offenses

5.2.1. Criminal actions8 how instituted

5.2.2. ;ho ma file them8 crimes that cannot be prosecuted de officio5.2.3. Criminal actions8 when enjoined5.2.4. Control of prosecution

5.2.5. Sufficienc of complaint or information5.2.6. "esignation of offense5.2.7. Cause of the accusation5.2.8. "uplicit of the offense7 e)ception

5.2.9. 3mendment or substitution of complaint or information

5.2.10. :enue of criminal actions5.2.11. 9ntervention of offended part

5.3. Prosecution of civil action

5.3.1. Rule on implied institution of civil action with criminal action

5.3.2. ;hen civil action ma proceed independentl

5.3.3. ;hen separate civil action is suspended5.3.4. +ffect of death of the accused or convict on civil action5.3.5. Prejudicial !uestion

5.3.6. Rule on filing fees in civil action deemed instituted with the criminalaction

5.4. Preliminar investigation

5.4.1. Nature of right

5.4.2. Purposes of preliminar investigation5.4.3. ;ho ma conduct determination of e)istence of probable cause5.4.4. Resolution of investigation prosecutor

5.4.5. Review

5.4.6. ;hen warrant of arrest ma issue5.4.7. Cases not re!uiring a preliminar investigation

5.4.8. Remedies of accused if there was no preliminar investigation

5.4.9. 9n!uest

5.5. 3rrest

5.5.1. 3rrest8 how made

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1) 2 officer with warrant

2) 2 officer without warrant

3) 2 private person

5.5.4. Re!uisites of a valid warrant of arrest5.5.5. "etermination of probable cause for issuance of warrant of arrest

5.5.6. "istinguish probable cause of fiscal from that of a judge

5.6. 2ail

5.6. '& Nature&.& %& ;hen a matter of right7e)ceptions &.& *& ;hen a matter of

discretion

5.6. ,& $earing of application for bail in capital offenses5.6. & @uidelines in fi)ing amount of bail

5.6. .& 2ail when not re!uired

5.6. /& 9ncrease or reduction of bail

5.6. 0& 5orfeiture and cancellation of bail5.6. E& 3pplication not a bar to objections in illegal arrest8 lack of or

irregular preliminar investigation

5.6. '1& $old departure order H 2ureau of 9mmigration watch list

5.7. Rights of the accused

5.7.1. Rights of accused at the trial5.7.2. Rights of persons under custodial investigation

5.8. 3rraignment and plea

5.8.1. 3rraignment and plea8 how made

5.8.2. ;hen should plea of not guilt be entered

5.8.3. ;hen ma accused enter a plea of guilt to a lesser offense5.8.4. 3ccused pleads guilt to capital offense8 what the court should do5.8.5. Searching in!uir

5.8.6. 9mprovident plea

5.8.7. @rounds for suspension of arraignment

5.9. Motion to !uash

5.9.1. @rounds5.9.2. "istinguish from demurrer to evidence5.9.3. +ffects of sustaining the motion to !uash

5.9.4.+)ception to the rule that sustaining the motion is not a bar toanother prosecution

5.9.5. "ouble jeopard

5.9.6. Provisional dismissal

5.10. Pre-trial

5.10.1. Matters to be considered during pre-trial5.10.2. ;hat the court should do when prosecution and offended part

agree to the plea offered b the accused

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5.10.4. Non-appearance during pre-trial

5.10.5. Pre-trial order

5.10.6. Referral of some cases for court anne)ed mediation andjudicial dispute resolution

5.11.4rial5.11.1. 9nstances when presence of accused is re!uired b law

5.11.2. Re!uisite before trial can be suspended on account of absence ofwitness

5.11.3. 4rial in absentia

5.11.4. Remed when accused is not brought to trial within the prescribedperiod

5.11.5. Re!uisites for discharge of accused to become a state witness5.11.6. +ffects of discharge of accused as state witness5.11.7. "emurrer to evidence

5.12.(udgment5.12.1. Re!uisites of a judgment

5.12.2. Contents of judgment

5.12.3. Promulgation of judgment7 instances of promulgation of judgment inabsentia

5.12.4. ;hen does judgment become final =four instances>

5.13. New trial or reconsideration

5.13.1. @rounds for new trial5.13.2. @rounds for reconsideration

5.13.3. Re!uisites before a new trial ma be granted on ground of newldiscovered evidence

5.13.4. +ffects of granting a new trial or reconsideration

5.13.5. 3pplication of #eypesdoctrine in criminal cases

5.14. 3ppeal

5.14.1. +ffect of an appeal

5.14.2. ;here to appeal

5.14.3. $ow appeal taken5.14.4. +ffect of appeal b an of several accused

5.14.5. @rounds for dismissal of appeal

5.15. Search and sei?ure

5.15.1. Nature of search warrant5.15.2. "istinguish from warrant of arrest

5.15.3. 3pplication for search warrant8 where filed5.15.4. Probable cause

5.15.5. Personal e)amination b judge of the applicant and witnesses

5.15.6. Particularit of place to be searched and things to be sei?ed5.15.7. Personal propert to be sei?ed5.15.8. +)ceptions to search warrant re!uirement

1) Search incidental to lawful arrest

2) Consented search3) Search of moving vehicle


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4) Check points7 bod checks in airport

5) Plain view situation

6)Stop and frisk situation

7) +nforcement of custom laws8) Remedies from unlawful search and sei?ure

5.16. Provisional remedies

5.16.1. Nature5.16.2.

1) Proof beond reasonable doubt

2) Preponderance of evidence3) Substantial evidence4) Clear and convincing evidence

6.2. (udicial notice and judicial admissions6.2.1. ;hat need not be proved

6.2.2. Matters of judicial notice

1) Mandator2) "iscretionar

6.2.3.(udicial admissions

1) +ffect of judicial admissions

2) $ow judicial admissions ma be contradicted6.2.4.(udicial notice of foreign laws8 law of nations and municipal ordinance



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6.3. #bject =real> evidence

6.3.1. Nature of object evidence

6.3.2. Re!uisites for admissibilit6.3.3. Categories of object evidence

6.3.4. "emonstrative evidence6.3.5. :iew of an object or scene

6.3.6. Chain of custod in relation to Section %' of the Comprehensive"angerous "rugs 3ct of %11%

6.3.7. Rule on "N3 +vidence =3&M& No& 1.-''--SC>1) Meaning of "N32) 3pplicable for "N3 testing order3) Post-conviction "N3 testing7 remed

4) 3ssessment of probative value of "N3 evidence and admissibilit

5) Rules on evaluation of reliabilit of the "N3 testing methodolog

6.4. "ocumentar evidence6.4.1. Meaning of documentar evidence6.4.2. Re!uisites for admissibilit

6.4.3. 2est +vidence Rule

1) Meaning of the rule

2) ;hen applicable3) Meaning of original

4) Re!uisites for introduction of secondar evidence

6.4.4. Rules on +lectronic +vidence =3&M& No& 1'-/-1'-SC>

1) Scope7 coverage7 meaning of electronic evidence7 electronic datamassage

2) Probative value of electronic documents or evidentiar weight7 methodof proof

3) 3uthentication of electronic documents and electronic signatures4) +lectronic documents vis-a-visthe hearsa rule5) 3udio8 photographic8 video and ephemeral evidence

6.4.5. %arol +vidence Rule

1) 3pplication of theparolevidence rule2) ;henparolevidence can be introduced

3) "istinctions between the best evidence rule andparolevidence rule

6.4.6. 3uthentication and proof of documents1) Meaning of authentication2) Public and private documents

3) ;hen a private writing re!uires authentication7 proof of a privatewriting

4) ;hen evidence of authenticit of a private writing is notre!uired =ancient documents>

5) $ow to prove genuineness of a handwriting6)Public documents as evidence7 proof of official record7) 3ttestation of a cop8) Public record of a public document

9)Proof of lack of record

10) $ow a judicial record is impeached11) Proof of notarial documents


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12) $ow to e)plain alterations in a document

13)"ocumentar evidence in an unofficial language

6.5. 4estimonial evidence

6.5.1. Aualifications of a witness

6.5.2. Competenc versus credibilit of a witness6.5.3. "is!ualifications of witnesses

1) 2 reason of mental capacit or immaturit2) 2 reason of marriage

3) 2 reason of death or insanit of adverse part

4) 2 reason of privileged communications6.5.4. +)amination of a witness

1) Rights and obligations of a witness

2) #rder in the e)amination of an individual witness

1. "irect e)amination

2. Cross e)amination

3. Re-direct e)amination4. Re-cross e)amination5. Recalling the witness

3) Leading and misleading !uestions

4) Methods of impeachment of adverse parts witness5) $ow the witness is impeached b evidence of inconsistent

statements =laing the predicate>

6)+vidence of the good character of a witness

7)(udicial 3ffidavit Rule =3&M& No& '%-0-0-SC>6.5.5. 3dmissions and confessions

1) Res inter alios acta rule

2) 3dmission b a part3) 3dmission b a third part4) 3dmission b a co-partner or agent

5) 3dmission b a conspirator

6) 3dmission b privies7) 3dmission b silence

8) Confessions

9) Similar acts as evidence6.5.6. $earsa Rule

1) Meaning of hearsa2) Reason for e)clusion of hearsa evidence

3) +)ceptions to the hearsa rule1. "ing declaration

2. "eclaration against interest

3. 3ct or declaration about pedigree4. 5amil reputation or tradition regarding pedigree5. Common reputation6. Part of the res gestae7. +ntries in the course of business8. +ntries in official records



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9. Commercial lists and the like

10. Learned treaties

11.4estimon or deposition at a former trial

6.5.7. #pinion rule1) #pinion of e)pert witness

2) #pinion of ordinar witness6.5.8. Character evidence

1) Criminal cases2) Civil cases

6.5.9. Rule on +)amination of a Child ;itness =3&M& No& 11,-1/-SC>

1) 3pplicabilit of the rule2) Meaning of Fchild witnessG3)Competenc of a child witness

4) +)amination of a child witness5) Live-link 4: testimon of a child witness6):ideotaped deposition of a child witness

7) $earsa e)ception in child abuse cases8) Se)ual abuse shield rule9)Protective orders

6.6. #ffer and objection

6.6.1. #ffer of evidence6.6.2. ;hen to make an offer6.6.3. #bjection

6.6.4. Repetition of an objection6.6.5. Ruling

6.6.6. Striking out of an answer

6.6.7.4ender of e)cluded evidence

7. Re&ie# R"le %n S"((ar) Pr%ce#"re

7.1. Cases covered b the rule

7.2. +ffect of failure to answer

7.3. Preliminar conference and appearances of parties

8. *a$ar"n'an' Pa(+aran'a) La, -P.D. N%. 1/0 R.A. 104 a a(en#e#5

8.1. Cases covered

8.2. Subject matter for amicable settlement8.3. :enue

8.4. ;hen parties ma directl go to court

8.5. +)ecution8.6. Repudiation

9. R"le %6 Pr%ce#"re 6%r S(all Clai( Cae -A.M. N%. 0777SC5

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9.2. Commencement of small claims action7 response

9.3. Prohibited pleadings and motions

9.4. 3ppearances

9.5. $earing7 dut of the judge9.6. 5inalit of judgment

10. R"le %6 Pr%ce#"re 6%r En&ir%n(en$al Cae -A.M. N%. 08777SC5

10.1. Scope and applicabilit of the rule

10.2. Civil procedure

10.2.1. Prohibition against temporar restraining order and preliminarinjunction

10.2.2. Pre-trial conference7 consent decree10.2.3. Prohibited pleadings and motions

10.2.4.4emporar +nvironmental Protection #rder =4+P#>10.2.5.(udgment and e)ecution7 reliefs in a citi?ens suit

10.2.6. Permanent +nvironmental Protection #rder7 writ of continuingmandamus

10.2.7. Strategic lawsuit against public participation10.3. Special proceedings

10.3.1. ;rit of &ali'asan10.3.2. Prohibited pleadings and motions

10.3.3. "iscover measures

10.3.4. ;rit of continuing mandamus10.4. Criminal procedure

10.4.1. ;ho ma file

10.4.2. 9nstitution of criminal and civil action

10.4.3. 3rrest without warrant8 when valid10.4.4. Procedure in the custod and disposition of sei?ed items

10.4.5. 2ail10.4.6. 3rraignment and plea10.4.7. Pre-trial

10.4.8. Subsidiar liabilities

10.5. +vidence10.5.1. Precautionar principle

10.5.2. "ocumentar evidence

11.!"#icial A66i#a&i$ R"le -A.M. N%. 12777SC5

''&'& Scope and where applicable

11.2 Contents and Procedure11.3 3pplication to criminal actions

11.4 +ffect of non-compliance

11.5 +ffect on other rules

12. E66icien$ 9e %6 Paper R"le -A.M. N%. 11787:7SC5



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IMPORTANT NOTES;

1. 4his listing of covered topics is not intended and should not be used b the lawschools as a course outline& 4his was drawn up for the limited purpose of ensuringthat 2ar candidates are guided on the coverage of the %1'* 2ar +)aminations&

Listings whose subject matters run across several 2ar Subjects shall be deemed toinclude onl the subject matters specific to the given 2ar Subject& 5or e)ample8F9mpeachmentG is generall a topic under Political Law but is listed also under Legaland (udicial +thics for the ethical components of this 2ar Subject& Note that therema be specific identification of the covering 2ar Subject where a topic ma becommon to several 2ar Subjects& 5or e)ample8 F9ndependent Civil 3ctionsGmentioned in the Civil Code shall be included as a topic in Remedial Law rather thanin Civil Law& Note also that man special laws8 rules or specific topics8 otherwisecovered b the different e)aminable 2ar Subjects8 have been omitted or aree)pressl e)cluded from the coverage of the %1'* 2ar +)aminations&

2. 4he appreciation of the fact situations in8 and the answers to8 some !uestions in

every2ar Subject ma re!uire the consideration of underling ethical rules andvalues&

3. 3ll Supreme Court decisions - pertinent to a given 2ar subject and its listedtopics8 and promulgated up to!an"ar) 314 2013 7are e)aminable materials withinthe coverage of the %1'* 2ar +)aminations&


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