outline 2011-2012

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE OF LAW

CIVIL PROCEDURESY 2011-2012

ATTY. ETHEL R. ANDICO-MALABANANProfessor

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The jurisdiction of Philippine Courts and the rules of judiciary procedure in civil actions, both ordinary and special including provisional remedies and prescription of actions based on the Rules of Court and other laws.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Come to class prepared. You are already in your Third Year in law school. Much is expected from you.

2. Use of cellular phone is absolutely prohibited.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

Books on the subject by Justice Herrera, Justice Vitug (and Noche), Justice Regalado and Justice Francisco.

GRADING SYSTEM:

The final grade will be determined as follows:

Quizzes 10 %Recitation 15 %Midterm Exams 30 %Final Exams 35 %Case Digests 10%

100 %

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Recitation –

a. Every meeting or class day, students will be called randomly to recite on the provisions assigned for the day. In case the student is called, but he is absent then he will be given a grade of “5” for that day.

CIVIL PROCEDURE SY 2011-2012

b. Study the provisions in the Rules of Court carefully. In addition to the cases assigned for each provision, you must read the annotation/comments for the same.

c. Bar exams questions are usually based on codal provisions. Thus, as much as possible, memorize the codal provisions.

2. Quizzes – Quizzes may be given on topics or cases assigned for the day or for topics discussed in previous sessions. Generally, quizzes, surprise or otherwise, will be given at the start of the class.

3. Mid-term exam – The Mid-term exam is a two (2) hour exam to be given on the date assigned by the College for the class exam. It is a comprehensive exam testing the ability of the student to apply the knowledge of the law in practical situations. It will also include objective type of questions.

4. Final Exam – The final exam is a two (2) hour exam to be given on the date assigned by the College for the class exam.

5. Case Digests –

a. Each student shall submit each meeting handwritten digests written on a log book of all the cases assigned for the day. Late submission will not be given any credit.

b. Begin digesting cases listed under Rule 1.

BONUS: A student with perfect attendance for the entire semester (beginning November 18, 2011) shall be entitled to an additional three (3) percentile points on his grade such that if a student has a computed grade of 85% based on the breakdown abovementioned, he/she will have a final grade of 88%.

COURSE OUTLINE 1

Jurisdiction Subject matter jurisdiction

Allegations of complaint determine jurisdiction Hasegawa et al v. Kitamura GR 149177 Nov 23, 2007

Jurisdiction by estoppel –Figueroa v. People, GR 147407, Jul 14, 2008 Payment of filing fees -Ruby Shelter v. Hon. Formaran GR 174914 Feb 10, 2009

1 Unless stated otherwise, the provisions stated herein refer to the Rules of Court.

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Distinguished from venue –Chavez v. CA GR 125813 Feb 6, 2007Doctrine of non-interference –Springfield v. RTC Judge GR 142626 Feb 6, 2007Primary jurisdiction –Sta. Ana v. Carpo GR 164340 Nov 28, 2008

Supreme CourtPhilippine Constitution, Article VIIIPower of judicial review –Garcillano v. House GR 170338 Dec 23, 2008Doctrine of stare decisis –Lazatin v. Desierto GR 147097 June 5, 2009

Hierarchy of courts –Ferdinand Cruz v. Priscilla Mijares et al GR 154404 Sep 11, 2008; First United v. Poro Point GR 178799 Jan 19, 2009

Appellate jurisdiction –First Lepanto Ceramics, Inc. v. CA, GR 110571, Mar 10, 1994SC Power of administrative supervision –Sarah Ampong v. CSC GR 167916 Aug 26, 2008

Court of AppealsBP 129, as amended by RA 7902, Sec. 9 and RA 8246Question of law, fact or both –CGP Transport v. PU Leasing GR 164547 Mar 28, 2007

Court of Tax AppealsRA 9282

SandiganbayanRA 8249

Regional Trial CourtsBP 129, as amended by RA 7691, Sec. 5

Incapable of pecuniary estimation Bokingco v. CA, GR No. 161739, May 4, 2006; RCP v. CA GR 136109 Aug 1, 2002

Recovery of possessionHonorio Bernardo v. Heirs of Eusebio Villegas GR 183357 Mar 15, 2010Encarnacion v. Amigo, GR No. 169793 Sep 15, 2006

Issue of constitutionality Planters Products v. Fertiphil GR 166006 Mar 14, 2008

Quasi judicial agency –Badillo v. CA GR 131903 June 26, 2008CIAC –Fort Bonifacio v Domingo GR 180768 Feb 27, 2009RTC acting as Special Agrarian Court –Land Bank v. Ralla Balista GR 164631 Jun 26, 2009Default jurisdiction –Mun of Pateros v. CA GR 157714 Jun 16, 2009HLURB –Tricorp v. CA GR 165742 Jun 30, 2009; Ma. Luisa Dazon v. Kenneth Yap and People Jan 15, 2010 Department of Agrarian Reform – Del Monte Phils., Inc Employees Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative v. Jesus Sangunay et.al. January 31, 2011 G.R. No. 180013

Family CourtsSec 5, RA 8369 Family Courts Act of 1997A.M. No. 02-11-10-SC Rules on Declaration of Absolute Nullity of Void Marriages and Annulment of Voidable Marriages

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A.M. No. 02-11-11 Rule on Legal SeparationA.M. No. 02-11-12 Rule on Provisional OrdersA.M. No. 03-04-04-SC Rule on Custody of Minors and Writ of Habeas Corpus in Relation to Custody of MinorsA.M. No. 03-02-05-SC Rule on Guardianship of MinorsA.M. No. 02-6-02-SC Rule on AdoptionSummary Proceedings under the Family Code, Title XI, Chapters 1 to 3 on separation in fact between husband and wife or abandonment by one of the other and incidents involving parental authority; Chapter 4 on Art. 41 (declaration of a spouse as presumptively dead), Art. 51(action of a child for presumptive legitime), Art. 69 (judicial declaration of family domicile in case of disagreement of the spouses), Art. 73 (spouse’s objection to the profession of the other spouse), Arts. 96 and 124 (annulment of husband’s decision in the administration and enjoyment of community or conjugal property; appointment of spouse as sole administrator except cases of “incompetent” other spouse which shall be under Rules 93 and 95) and Art. 217 (entrusting children to homes and orphanages).

Madrinan v. Madrinan GR 159374 Jul 12, 2007Yu v Yu GR 164915 Mar 10, 2006

Commercial CourtsSec. 5.2, RA 8799A.M. No. 01-2-04-SC Interim Rules of Procedure Governing Intra-corporate ControversiesA.M. 00-8-10-SC Interim Rules of Procedure on Corporate Rehabilitation (note FRIA)Oscar Reyes v. RTC Makati GR 165744 Aug 11, 2008

Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts/Circuit Trial CourtsBP 129, as amended by RA 7691, Secs. 2 to 4Amended Rules on Small Claims

Unlawful detainer v. agrarian dispute –Sps Fajardo v. Anita Flores GR 167891 Jan 15, 2010Recovery of possession Vda De Barrera et al v. Heirs of Vicente Legaspi GR 174346 Sept 12, 2008Ouano v. PGTT Gr No. 134230 July 7, 2002;Heirs of Generoso Sebe v. Heirs of Veronico Sevilla GR No. 174497 Oct 12, 2009

Barangay Lupon

RA 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) Secs 399-422Substantial compliance Leo Wee v. George de Castro et al GR 1764095 Aug 20, 2008Aquino v. Aure, GR 153567 Feb 18, 2008

Ordinary Civil Actions Rules 1 to 39

Rule 1 General Provisions of the Rules of Court

Liberal application

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Makati Ins. V. Reyes et al GR 167403 Aug 6, 2008Rural Bank of Seven Lakes v. Dan GR 174109 Dec 24, 2008

Rule 2 Cause of Action

Elements of a cause of action Ceroferr v. CA 376 SCRA 144Camarines Sur Electric v. Aquino GR 167691 Sep 23, 2008

Sufficiency of allegations Vinzons-Chato v. Fortune GR 141309 Dec 23, 2008

Splitting a cause of action BPI Family v. De Coscuella, GR No. 167724, Jun 27, 2006

Joinder of causes of action UCPB v. Sps. Beluso GR 159912 Aug 17, 2007

Rule 3 Parties to Civil Actions

Real party in interest Carlos v. Sandoval GR 179922 Dec 16, 2008Estreller v. Ysmael GR 170264 Mar 13, 2009Sarsaba v. Palanog GR NO. 143365 Dec 4, 2008

Indispensable parties Robert De Galicia v. Mercado, GR No. 146744, Mar 6, 2006Lagunilla v. Velasco GR 169276 Jun 16, 2009Josephine Marmo v Moises Anacay GR 182585 Nov 27 2009Leonis Navigation v Catalina Villamater GR 179169 Mar 3, 2010

Necessary parties Relucio v. Lopez 373 SCRA 578AutoCorp v. Intra Strata GR 166662 Jun 27, 2008

Capacity to sue and be sued Van ZuiDen v. GTVL Manufacturing 523 SCRA 233Deutsche v CA GR 152318 Apr 16, 2009

Misjoinder/non-joinder of parties Chua v. Torres GR 151900 Aug 30, 2005Anicia Valdez Tallorin v Heirs of Juanito Tarona GR 177429 Nov 24, 2009Littie Sarah Agdeppa v Heirs of Ignacio Bonete GR 164436 Jan 15 2010

Successors in interest Sui Man Hui Chan v. CA, GR 147999, Feb 27, 2004

Substitute parties Carandang vs. Heirs of De Guzman GR 160347 Nov. 29, 2006Judge Sumaljag v. Literato GR 149787 Jun 18, 2008Domingo v Landicho GR 170015 Aug 29, 2007

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Napere v. Barbarona GR 160426 Jan 31, 2008

Indigent parties Sps Algura v. LGU GR 150135 Oct 30, 2006

Rule 4 Venue of Actions

Personal action Uniwide v. Cruz GR 171456 Aug 9, 2007

Real Action Infante v. Aran Builders, GR 156594 Aug 24, 2007HiYield v. CA GR 168863 Jun 23, 2009

Principal party - when to object Irene Marcos-Araneta v. CA GR 154096 Aug 22, 2008

Stipulated venue not exclusive Philbanking v. Tensuan, 230 SCRA 413Spouses Lantin v. Judge Lantion, GR No. 160053, Aug 28, 2006

Rule 5 Uniform Procedure in Trial Courts

Revised Rules on Summary ProcedureSummary procedure Estate of Macadangdang v Gaviola GR 156809 Mar 4, 2009Angelina Soriente v Estate pf Arsenio Concepcion GR 160239 Nov 25, 2009Caluvian v. Ocampo GR No. 183270 February 13, 2009 Sps Edillo v Sps Dulpina GR 188360 Jan 21 2010

Rule 6 Kinds of Pleadings

Answer Rosete v. Lim, GR No. 136051, Jun 8, 2006

Compulsory counterclaim Financial Builders. V. FPA 338 SCRA 346Reillo v. San Jose GR 166393 Jun 18, 2009

Permissive counterclaim Banco de Oro v. CA GR 160354 Aug 25, 2005; Dec 19, 2007

Third party complaint Asian Construction v. CA 458 SCRA 750Sy Tiong Shion v Sy Chin GR 174168/179438 Mar 30, 2009

Cross-claim Torres v. CA 49 SCRA 67

Rule 7 Parts of a Pleading

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Sufficient in form/substance Sps Munsalado v. NHA GR 167181 Dec 23, 2008

Signature of counsel Republic v. Kenrich Dev. Do., GR No. 149576, August 8, 2006

Verification/Certification Madara v. Porillo GR 172449 Aug 20, 2008Kaunlaran v. Uy GR 154974, Feb 4, 2008Sps Valmonte v. Alcala GR 168667 Jul 23, 2008

Who can sign w/o sec cert Mid-Pasig Land v Mario Tablante GR 162924 Feb 4, 2010

Rule 8 Manner of Making Allegations in Pleadings

Ultimate facts Far East Marble v. CA GR 94093 Aug 10, 1993

Specific denial under oath Filipinas Textile v. CA 415 SCRA 635

No knowledge Warner Barnes v. Reyes 103 Phil 602

Modes of specific denial Gaza et al v. Lim GR 126863 Jan 16, 2003

Actionable document Casent Realty v. Philbanking GR 150731 Sep 14, 2007Malayan v. Regis Brokerage GR 172156 Nov 23, 2007Eastern Shipping Lines Inc. v. Prudential Guarantee & Insurance Inc. GR No. 174116 Sept 11, 2009

Rule 9 Effect of Failure to Plead

No default motu proprio –Santos v PNOC GR 170943 Sep 23, 2008Failure to appear –Monzon v. Sps Relova GR 171827 Sep 17, 2008Remedies of party declared in default –Gomez v. Montalban GR 174414 Mar 14, 2008Default judgment –Gajudo v. Traders Royal GR 151098, Mar 21, 2006 ; Heirs of Mamerto Manguiat et al. v. CA GR No. 150766 Aug 20, 2008

Rule 10 Amended and Supplemental Pleadings

Substantial amendment -PPA v. Gothong and Aboitiz GR 158401 Jan 28, 2008

When amendments allowed Quirao v. Quirao 414 SCRA 430Bautista v. Maya-Maya Cottages, GR 148361, Nov 29, 2005Marcos-Araneta et al v. CA GR 154096 Aug 22, 2008Tiu et.al. v. Phil. Bank of Communications GR No. 151932 Aug 19, 2009

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Conform to evidence –Cagungun v. Planters Dev Bank GR 158674 Oct 17, 2005

Rule 11 When to File Responsive Pleading

Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday -Alarilla v. Ocampo 417 SCRA 601

Rule 12 Bill of Particulars

When a complaint is vague Bantillo v. IAC, GR No 75311, Oct. 18, 1988Republic v. SB and Marcos, GR 148154, Dec 17, 2007

Rule 13 Filing and Service of Pleadings, Judgments and Other Paper

Personal filing and service –Maceda, et al. v. Macatangay, GR 164947, Jan 31, 2006

Service by registered mail Andy Quelnan v. VHF Phil GR 138500, Sep16, 2005Marcelino Domingo v CA GR 169122 Feb 2 2010Sps Belen v. Hon. Chavez, GR 175334, Mar 26, 2008

Service upon counsel –GCP Many Transport v. Principe GR 141484, Nov 11, 2005Notice of lis pendens –Sps Vicente v. Avera GR 169970 Jun 20, 2009

Rule 14 Summons

Kinds of actions Gomez v. CA GR 127692 March 10, 2004San Pedro v. Ong GR 17758 Oct 17, 2008

Personal vs. substituted service of summons Guiguinto Credit Coop v. Torres, GR No. 170926, Sep 15, 2006Guanzon v Arrandoza Dec 6, 2006 GR 155392 Potenciano v. Barnes GR 159421 Aug 20, 2008

Substituted service –Clarita Garcia v SB and Republic GR 170122 Oct 12, 2009

Extraterritorial service Montefalcon et al v. Vasquez GR 165016 Jun 17, 2008Elmer v. Dakila Trading GR 172242 Aug 14, 2007 Temporarily out PCIB v Alejando GR 175587 Sep 21, 2007Sps Torres v. Amparo Medina GR166730 Maar 10 2010

Domestic juridical entity BPI v. Spouses Santiago Mar 28, 2007Paramount v. Ordonez GR 175109, Aug 6, 2008

Substantial compliance Mason v. CA 413 SCRA 303

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Millenium v. Tan GR 131724 Feb 28, 2000

Rule 15 Motions

Notice of hearing KKK Foundation Inc. v. Hon. Bargas, et al GR 163785 Dec 27, 2007Camarines Corp v. Aquino GR 167691 Sept 23, 2008Aneco Realty Dev. Corp. v. Landex Dev. Corp. GR No. 165952 July 28, 2008 Motion for extension –Sarmiento v. Zaratan Feb 5, 2007

Proof of service –Romulo et al v. Peralta, GR 165665 Jan 31, 2007

Rule 16 Motion to Dismiss

Jurisdiction over subject matter –DAR v. Hon. Abdulwahid GR 163285 Feb 27, 2008

Jurisdiction over person –Republic v. Glasgow GR 170281, Jan 18, 2008

Failure to state a cause of action Equitable PCIB v. CA GR 143556 Mar 16, 2004Goodyear Phil v. Sy GR 154554 Nov 9, 2005Aldemita v. Heirs of Silva Nov 2, 2006PDI v. Alameda GR 160604 Mar 28, 2008Heirs of Maramag v. Maramag GR 181132 Jun 5, 2009

Lack of cause of action Rural Bank of Calinog v. CA GR 146519, Jul 8, 2005 Bayot v. CA GR 155635 Nov 7, 2008

Litis pendentia Mid Pasig Land Dev v. CA 413 SCRA 204Intramuros Administration v. Contacto 402 SCRA 581 Villarica Pawnshop Inc. vs. Sps. Gemale et.al GR No. 163344 March 20, 2009

Res judicata Francisco v. Roque GR 151339 Jan 31, 2006Cruz v. CA GR 164797 Feb 13, 2006

Prescription Heirs of Dolleton v. Fil-estate GR 170750 Apr 7, 2009Lasquite v Victory Hills GR 175375 Jun 23, 2009

Paid, waived, etc. –Doña Rosana Realty v. Molave Dev Corp GR 180523 Mar 26, 2010

Forum Non Conveniens –Raytheon Int‘l v. Rouzie GR 162894 Feb 26, 2008

Denial of, unappealable Malicdem v. Flores Sep 8, 2006PNB v Estate of De Guzman et al GR 182507 Jun 16, 2010

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Rule 17 Dismissal of Actions

Grounds –Pinga v. Santiago, GR No. 170354, Jun 30, 2006

Failure to prosecute Filinvest v. CA GR 142439 Dec 6, 2006RN Dev v. A.I.I GR 166104 Jun 26, 2008

Dismissal without prejudice Heirs of Gaudiane v. CA, GR 119879, March 11, 2004Cruz v. CA GR 164797 Feb 13, 2006

Notice of dismissal prevails over motion to dismiss Dael v. Sps Beltran GR 156470 Apr 30, 2008

Counterclaim - Mendoza v. Paule GR 175885 Feb 31, 2009

Effect –Benedicto v. Lacson GR 141508 May 5, 2010

Rule 18 Pre-Trial

AM No. 03-1-09-SC Rule on Guidelines to be Observed by Trial Court Judges and Clerks of Court in the Conduct of Pre-Trial and Use of Deposition-Discovery Measures

Effect of failure to appear Saguid v. CA 403 SCRA 678Jazmin Espiritu v. Vladimir Lazaro, GR 181020, Nov 25, 2009

Effect of failure to file pre-trial briefBPI v. Dando GR No. 177456 Sept 4, 2009

Admissions at pre-trial -Biesterbos v. CA 411 SCRA 396

Other pre-trial requirements Advance Textile Mills v. Tan GR 154040 Jul 28, 2005Anatalia Ramos v. Dominga Dizon, GR No. 137247, Aug. 7, 2006Polanco v. Cruz GR No. 182426 Feb 13, 2009

Rule 19 Intervention

Requirements -Nordic Asia v. CA 403 SCRA 390

When to intervene -Salandanan v Sps Mendoza GR 160280 (2009)

Who may intervene GSIS v Nocom GR 175989 Feb 4, 2008Asia‘s Emerging Dragon v DOTC GR 169914Rep v CA GR 174166 Mar 24, 2008Office of Ombudsman v. Maximo D. Sison GR 185954 Feb 16, 2010 Asia’s Emerging Dragon Corp. v. DOTC GR No. 169914; Rep. v. CA GR No. 174166 March 24, 2008

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Rule 20 Calendar of Cases

Rule 21 SubpoenaMacaspac v. Flores AM No. P-05-2072 Aug 13, 2008Re Subpoena of Dir Amante AM No. 10-1-13-SC Mar 2, 2010

Rule 22 Computation of Time Filing on the last day -De Las Alas v. CA 83 SCRA 200

Rule 23 Depositions Pending Action

DFA Guidelines in Taking Depositions before Philippine Consular Officers Abroad

Purpose of rules of discovery –Republic v. Sandiganbayan, 204 SCRA 212.

Manner of taking –Pfeger Dulay v Dulay, GR 158857 Nov 11, 2005

Admissibility –Jowel Sales v. Sabino GR 133154 Dec 9, 2005

Sec 4-San Luis v. Rojas GR 159127 Mar 3, 2008; Dasmarinas v. Reyes, 225 SCRA 622

Deposition (oral examination) in criminal cases –Rosete v. Lim GR 136051 June 8, 2006

Rule 24 Depositions Before Action or Pending Appeal

Availability of deponent as a witness -Hyatt Industrial v. Ley Construction, GR No. 147143, Mar 10, 2006

Rule 25 Interrogatories to Parties

Rule 26 Admissions by Adverse Party Purpose –DBP v. CA GR 153034 Sep 20, 2005Period to answer a request for admission-Po v. CA 164 SCRA 668 To whom served -Briboneria v. CA 216 SCRA 616 Effect of non-compliance –Limos et al v Sps Odones GR 186979 Aug 11, 2010

Rule 27 Production or Inspection of Documents or ThingsSolidbank v. Gateway GR 164805 Apr 30, 2008

Rule 28 Physical and Mental Examination of Persons See RA 8054 Sec 17 [a]

Rule 29 Refusal to Comply with Modes of Discovery

Rule 30 TrialWhen trial can be dispensed with -Republic v. Vda De Neri GR 139588 Mar 4, 2004Absence of a party –Spouses Calo v. Spouses Tan, GR 151266 Nov 29, 2005

Rule 31 Consolidation or Severance Requisites of consolidation -Republic v. CA 403 SCRA 403

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What actions can be consolidated Teston v. DBP GR 144374 Nov 11, 2005Gregorio Espinoza v. UOB, GR 175380, Mar 22, 2010

Rule 32 Trial by CommissionerWhen proper –Manotok Realty v. CLT Realty GR 123346 Nov 29, 2005

Rule 33 Demurrer to Evidence

Effects of filing a demurrer Radiowealth Finance Co v. Sps Del Rosario GR 138739 Jul 6, 2000Heirs of Santiago v. Heirs of Palma GR 160832 Oct 27, 2006Rep. v. Estate of Alfonso Lim Sr., et.al. GR No. 164800 July 22, 2009

What evidence –Casent Realty v. Philbanking GR 150731 Sep 14, 2007

Rule 34 Judgment on the PleadingsSham or specific denials Manufacturer‘s Bank v. Diversified 173 SCRA 357Tan v. De La Vega, GR No. 168809, Mar 10, 2006

Fails to tender an issue Pesane Animas Monzao v. Pryce Properties GR 156474 Aug 16, 2005 Sps Ong v. Roban Lending GR 172592 Jul 9, 2008Reillo v San Jose GR 166393 Jun 18, 2009

Who files –Doris Sunbanun v. Aurora Go GR 163280 Feb 2, 2010

Rule 35 Summary Judgments

Distinguish from Rule 34 –Nocom v. Camerino GR 182984 Feb 10, 2009

Genuine issues of fact Evangelista v. Mercator Finance 409 SCRA 410Bitanga v. Pyramid GR 173526 Aug 28, 2008Phil Countryside v Toring GR 157862 Apr 16, 2009BPI v. Sps. Yu GR 184122 Jan 20, 2010Eland Phil v Garcia GR 173289 Feb 17, 2010

Partial summary judgment Monterey Foods Corp v. Eserjose 410 SCRA 627Asian Construction v. PCI Bank, GR No. 153827, Aug 25, 2006Jose Feliciano Loy v. SMC GR 164886 Nov 24, 2009

Not applicable –Carlos v. Sandoval GR 179922 Dec 16, 2008

Rule 36 Judgments, Final Orders and Entry Thereof Form of judgment –Velarde v. SJS GR 159357 Apr 28, 2004

Several and separate judgments Miranda v. CA 71 SCRA 295

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De Leon v. CA GR 138884 June 6, 2002Republic v. Nolasco 457 SCRA 400

Dispositive portion –Obra v. Badua et al GR 149125 Aug 9, 2007

Rule 37 New Trial or Reconsideration

Second MR not allowed –Sps Balanoba v. Madriaga GR 160109 Nov 22, 2005

Requisites of MNT Bernaldez v. Francia, 398 SCRA 488Capuz v. CA 233 SCRA 471

Intrinsic fraud v. extrinsic fraud –Libudan v. Gil 45 SCRA 17Period to file –Delos Santos v. Elizalde Feb 2, 2007Sps. Padua v. CA et al GR No. 152150 December 10, 2008

Rule 38 Relief from Judgments, Orders, or Other Proceedings

Propriety of relief from judgment Spouses Que v. CA GR 150739 Aug 18, 2005Monzon v. Sps Relova GR 171827 Sep 17, 2008

Petition for relief before the MTC -Sps Mesina v. Meer GR 146845 Jul 2, 2002

Excusable negligence Land Bank v. Natividad 458 SCRA 441Gomez v. Montalban GR 174414 Mar 14, 2008

Who may file –De La Cruz v. Quiazon GR 171961 Nov 28, 2008

Rule 39 Execution, Satisfaction and Effect of Judgments

Immutability of final judgment Roman Catholic Archbishop v. Heir of Manuel Abella GR 143510 Nov 23, 2005Session Delights Ice Cream v. CA, GR 172149, Feb 8, 2010

Res Judicata Heirs of Igmedio Maglaque v. CA 524 SCRA 234PCGG et al v. SB and Officers GR 124772 Aug 14, 2007DBP v La Campana GR 137694 Jan 17, 2005

Conclusiveness of judgment Cayana v. CA GR 125607 18 Mar 2004Republic of the Phil v. Ramon Yu GR 157557 March 10, 2006

Execution pending appeal Stronghold Ins. V. Felix GR 148090 Nov 28, 2006JP Latex v. Hon. De Leon GR 177121 Mar 16, 2009Archinet Intl v Becco GR 183753 Jun 19, 2009Rosario T. Florendo vs. Paramount Ins. Co. GR 167976 Jan. 20, 2010

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By motion/independent action –Yau v. Silverio Feb 4, 2008 GR 158848/171994Money judgment–Jerome Solco v. Provido Feb 11, 2008 GR 176533 Redemption period -Hi Yield Realty Inc v. CA GR 138978 Sept 12, 2002 Exempt from execution –Honrado v. CA GR 166333 Nov 25, 2005Garnishment –Cardinal Building v. Asset GR 149696 July 14, 2006

Sheriff‘s dutiesBenjamin Sanga vs. Florencio Alcantara AMO-09-2657 Jan. 25, 2010Domingo Peña vs. Achilles Regalado AM P-10-2772 Feb. 16, 2010

Third party claimant –Fermin v. Hon Estevez GR 147977 Mar 26, 2008

Foreign judgment Republic v. Gingoyon GR 166429 Feb 1, 2006 Mijares, et al V. Hon. Judge GR 139325 , 455 SCRA 2008Quasha vs. CA GR 182013 Dec. 4, 2009

Supervening event –Republic v. Antonio et al GR 166866 Mar 27, 2008

AppealsIn GeneralPayment of docket fee –Camposagrado v. Camposagrado GR 143195 Sept 13, 2005 No appeal period -Republic v. Bermudez-Lorino, GR No. 160258, Jan 19, 2005Mode of appeal from special courts -Land Bank of the Philippines v. De Leon 399 SCRA 376 Appeal from ―amended‖ judgment –De Grano v. Lacaba GR 158877 Jun 16, 2009

Rule 40

Appeal from Municipal Trial Courts to the Regional Trial CourtsNon-payment of appeal fee -Badillo v. Tayag GR 143976 Apr 3, 2003AM No. 07-7-12-SC Amendments to Rules 41, 45, 58 and 65 Dec 27, 2007

Filing of appeal memo –Estate of Macadangdang v. Gaviola GR 156809 Mar 4, 2009Sec 7 (b) –Mejillano v. Lucillo GR 154717 Jun 19, 2009

Rule 41Appeal from RTCSec 1Simeon Valdez v. Financiera Manila, GR 183387, Sept 29, 2009Palma v Galvez GR 165273 Mar 10, 2010

Period of time to appeal Neypes v. CA GR 141524 Sep 14, 2005First Aqua Sugar v. BPI Feb 5, 2007

Appeal from dismissal Philexport v. Phil Infrastructures GR 120384 Jan 13, 2004Lullete S Ko v. PNB GR 169131-32 Jan 20, 2006

Period to appeal -Eda v. CA, GR No. 155251, Dec 8, 2004

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Presence of grave abuse –Benedicta Samson v. Hon. Judge Macaraig, GR 166356, Feb 2, 2010Record on appeal –Rovia v Heirs of Deleste, et al GR 160825 Mar 26, 2010

Rule 42Petition for Review from RTC to CAForm & contents Sps Lanaria v. Planta GR 172891 Nov 22, 2007Perez v. Falcatan, GR 139536 Sept 26, 2005Elsie Ang v. Dr. Grageda GR 166239 Jun 8, 2006

Period to appeal -Balgamiv. CA, GR 131287, Dec 9, 2004

Rule 43Appeals from the Court of Tax Appeals and Quasi-Judicial Agencies to the Court of Appeals

Formal requirements -Dalton-Reyes v. CA, et al, GR 149580, Mar 16, 2005

Quasi judicial bodies Jose Luis Angelo Orosa v. Alberto Roa, GR No. 140423, July 14, 2006Villorente et al v. Aplaya Laiya GR 145013 Mar 13, 2005Ruvivar v. Ombudsman GR 165012 Sept 16, 2008Phillips Seafood v BOI GR 175787 Feb 4, 2009

Impleading the lower court or agency -Basmayor v. Atencio GR 160573 Oct 19, 2005Attaching copy of judgment –CocaCola v. Cabalo, GR 144180 Jan 30, 2006Supporting papers –BE San Diego Inc. v. Alzul 524 SCRA 402Appeal from CSC –DECS v Cuanan GR 169013 Dec 16, 2008

Rule 44 Ordinary Appealed Cases

Revised Internal Rules of the Court of Appeals (RIRCA)Grounds for dismissal of appeal -De Leon v. CA 383 SCRA 217 Contents of appellant‘s brief -De Liano v. CA 370 SCRA 349Change of theory –Mon v CA GR 118292 Apr 14, 2004

Rule 45 Appeal by Certiorari to the Supreme Court

Question of law Agote v. Lorenzo, 464 SCRA 60, Jul 22, 2005BPI v. CA, GR 160890, Nov. 10, 2004CGP Transportation v. PCI Leasing Mar 28, 2007 GR No. 164547

Limited review Local Superior of the Servants of Charity v. Jody King Construction GR 141715 Oct 12, 2005 Perez –Rosario, et al. v. CA, GR No. 140796, June 30, 2006Republic v. Sta Ana-Burgos, 523 SCRA 309, GR 163254 , 1 June 2007

CA not impleaded –Selegna v. UCPB GR 165662 May 3, 2006Distinguished from Rule 65 Tagle v. Equitable PCI GR 172299 Apr 22, 2008International Corporate Bank v. CA & PNB, Sept 5, 2006

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San Miguel Bukid Homeowner v. City of Mandaluyong, GR 153653, Oct 2, 2009

Assignment of errors –Phil Hawk Corp v. Vivian Tan Lee, GR 166869, Feb 16, 2010

Rule 46 Original Cases Rule 65 supplements Rule 46 -Republic v. Carmel Dev 377 SCRA 459Sec. 3 –China Banking Corp v. Padilla Feb 2, 2007

Rule 47 Annulment of Judgments or Final Orders and Resolutions

Extrinsic fraud Alma Jose v. Intra Strata 464 SCRA 496, Jul 28, 2005De La Cruz v. Sison, GR 142464, Sept 26, 2005Ramos v. Combong, Jr. GR 144273 Oct 20, 2005; Alaban v. CA GR 156021 Sept 23, 2005

Lack of jurisdiction –Ancheta v. Ancheta GR 145370, Mar 4, 2004Republic thru APT v. ―G‖ Holdings GR 141241, Nov. 22, 2005Sps Benatiro et al v. Heirs of Evaristo Cuyo GR 161220 Jul 30, 2008GAUF v. RTC GR 139672 Mar 14, 2009DENR v. Technological Advocates, GR 165333, Feb 9, 2010

SC resolution –Grande v. UP, GR No. 148456, Sep 15, 2006

Rule 48 Preliminary Conference Rule 49 Oral Argument Rule 50 Dismissal of AppealDiscretionary -PNB v. Philippine Milling 26 SCRA 712Direct appeal to SC-Atlas Consolidated Mining 201 SCRA 51 Non-payment of fee –Cu-Unjieng v. CA, GR No. 139596, Jan 24, 2006

Non-filing of brief Gov‘t v. CA et al GR 164150 Apr 14, 2008Bachrach v. PPA GR 159915 Mar12, 2009

Rule 51 Judgment Multiple proceedings -Crystal vs. CA, 160 SCRA 79

Rule 52 Motion for ReconsiderationBadiola v. Ca GR 170691 Apr 23, 2008

Rule 53 New Trial Rule 54 Internal Business Rule 55 Publication of Judgments and Final Resolutions

Rule 56 Procedure in the Supreme Court Sec 5 –Ericsson v. City of Pasig GR 176667 Nov 22, 2007; Law of the case/conflicting decisions –Collantes v. CA 517 SCRA 561 (2007)Prospective effect –Land Bank v. De Leon GR 143275 Mar 20, 2003A.M. No. 99-8-09 SC Amended Rules on Who Shall Resolve MRs

Provisional Remedies

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Rule 57 Preliminary AttachmentGrounds PCL Industries v. CA GR 147970 March 31, 2006Magaling v. Peter Ong GR 173333 Aug 13, 2008Professional Video V Tesda GR 155504 Jun 26, 2009Metro Inc. et al v. Lara‘s Gifts, GR 171741, Nov 27, 2009Ex Parte issuance Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. vs. CA, 204 SCRA 343Onate v. Abrogar, 241 SCRA 659

Provisional/ancillary –Silangan Textile v. Judge Mar 12, 2007

Discharge of an attachment Security Pacific Assurance v. Hon. Judge Tria-Infante GR 144740 Aug 31, 2005 Insular Savings v. CA 460 SCRA 122Sofia Torres v. Nicanor Satsatin, GR 166759, Nov 25, 2009

Rule 58 Preliminary Injunction-

Clear legal right Filipino Metals v. Secretary of Trade and Industry GR 157498 Jul 15, 2005Levi Strauss v. Clinton Apparelle, GR No 138900 Sept 20, 2005Duvaz Corp v. Export & Industry Bank 523 SCRA 405, Jun 7, 2007Equitable PCIB v. Hon. Apurillo, GR 168746; Nov 5, 2009

Injunction should maintain status quo Rualo v. Pitargue GR 140284 Jan 21, 2005University v Ang Wong GR 150280 Apr 26, 2006

Injunction not proper -Tayag v. Lacson GR 134971 25 Mar 2004 Irreparable injury –G.G. Sportswear v. BDO, GR 184434, Feb 8, 2010

Summary hearing necessary/Procedure Borja v. Salcedo 412 SCRA 110National Electrification Adm v Val Villanueva GR 168203 Mar 9, 2010

RA 8975 act to ensure the expeditious implementation and completion of government infrastructure projects Phil Ports Authority v. Pier 8 Arrastre GR No. 147861, Nov. 18, 2005DFA v Falcon GR 176657 Sep 1, 2010

Grave abuse of discretion in grant Overseas Workers v. Chavez 524 SCRA 451Power Sites v United Neon GR 163406 Nov 24, 2009

Rule 59 Receivership

No receivership of property in custodia legis Dolar v. Sundiam 38 SCRA 616 Vivares v. Jose Reyes GR 155408 Feb 13, 2008

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Rule 60 Replevin--Applicant must be owner of property -Servicewide Specialists v. CA 318 SCRA 493 No replevin of property in custodia legis -Vda de Danao v. Ginete 395 SCRA 542 Distinguished from labor case –Smart v. Astorga GR 148132 Jan 28 2008 542 SCRA 434Improperly served –Rivera v. Vargas GR 165895 Jun 5, 2009

Rule 61 Support “Pendente Lite”--Judgment for support never final -Lam v. Chua GR 131286 18 Mar 2004 Future support cannot be subject of compromise -De Asis vs. CA, 303 SCRA 176 (1999)

Special Civil Actions

Rule 62 Interpleader--Lessee‘s recourse to interpleader -Ocampo v. Tirona GR 147812 Apr 6, 2005

Rule 63 Declaratory Relief and Similar RemediesNature; Requisites for declaratory relief Jumamil v. Café et al, GR 144570, Sep 21, 2005Republic v Mangotara, GR 170375 July 7, 2010

Who may file –SJS v. Lina GR 160031 Dec 18, 2008

When to file Tambunting v. Spouses Sumabat GR 144101 Sept 16, 2005 Hon. Exec Secretary v. Southwing Heavy Industries, etc. GR 164171-72, 168741 Feb 20, 2006 Martelino et al v. NHMFC GR 160208 Jun 30, 2008

Rule 64 Review of Judgments and Final Orders and Resolutions of the Commission on Elections and the Commission on Audit –Benguet State University v. COA, 524 SCRA 437

Rule 65CertiorariGrave abuse of discretion Phil Rabbit Bus Lines v. Goimco GR 135507 Nov 29, 2005Ceferina Lopez v. Sps. Antazo Feb 23, 2011 GR 187208Preferred Home Specialties, Inc. v. CA, GR No. 163593, Dec 16, 2005, 478 SCRA 387

Plain speedy adequate remedyCervantes v. CA GR 166755 Nov 18, 2005Davao Merchant Marine v. CA GR 144075 April 19, 2006

Service of petition –New Ever Marketing v. CA GR 140555. July 14, 2005Who are the parties -Flores v. Joven 394 SCRA 339Where to file –Sps Colmenares v. Vda de Gonzales GR 155454 Dec 10, 2008Other requirements -Eagle Ridge Golf v. CA, GR 178989, Mar 18, 2010Constitutional commission –Comoporo v. COMELEC GR 178624 Jun 30, 2009

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Distinguished from Rule 45 Ang Biat Huan Sons v. CA Mar 22, 2007DOLE v. Ruben Maceda, GR 185112, Jan 18, 2010Sec 6 –Jimmy Areno v. Skycable, GR 180302, Feb 5, 2010

ProhibitionHoly Spirit Homeowners v. Defensor GR No. 163980, Aug. 3, 2006Tan v. CA 524 SCRA 306; Estandarte v. PP GR 156851 Feb 18, 2008

Mandamus Calim v. Guerrero Mar 5, 2007 Sec 7 –AM 07-7-12 SC Uy Kiao Eng v. Nixon Lee, GR 176831, Jan 15, 2010 (mandamus will not lie if no public interest)

Rule 66 Quo Warranto--Against public officers –Calleja v. Panday GR 168696 Feb 28, 2006

Clear legal right Garces vs. CA, 253 SCRA 99 (1996)Feliciano v. Villasin GR 174929 Jun 27, 2008Damages –Titus B. Villanueva v. Emma Rosquetta, GR 180764, Jan 19, 2010

Rule 67 ExpropriationMultiple appeals allowed -NPC v. Aguirre-Paderanga, 464 SCRA 481, Jul 28, 2005

Two stages in action for expropriation National Housing v. Heirs Guivelondo 404 SCRA 389Sps Curata v PPA GR 154251 Jun 22, 2009Public Use –Masikip v. City of Pasig GR 136349 Jan 23, 2006Reckoning date –City of Iloilo v Contreras-Besama GR 168967 Feb 12, 2010Commissioners –Napocor v. Purefoods GR 160725 Sep 12, 2008

Rule 68 Foreclosure of Real Estate MortgageBPI Family v. Coscuella GR 167724 Jun 27, 2006Teresita Monzon v. Sps Relova GR 171827 Sep 17, 2008

Rule 69 PartitionObject of partition Sepulveda v. Pelaez GR 152195 Jan 31, 2005Balo v. CA GR 129704 Sep 30, 2005Panganiban et al v. Oamil GR 149313 Jan 22, 2008

Two stages Marasigan v. Marasigan GR 156078 Mar 14, 2008Figuracion-Gerilla v. Vda de Figuracion GR 154322 Aug 22, 2006

Publication –Reillo v. San Jose GR 166393 Jun 18, 2009

Rule 70 Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer--

Distinction between forcible entry and unlawful detainer

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Acaylar v Naraya GR 176995 Jul 30, 2008Sales v. Barro GR 171678 Dec 10, 2008

Question of ownership Go Ke Cheng v Chan GR 153791 Aug 24, 2007Sps. Samonte v. Century Savings Bank, GR 176413, Nov 25, 2009

Jurisdictional requirements for unlawful detainer Ross-Rica v. Sps Ong GR 132197 Aug 16, 2005Abaya v. Merit GR 176324 Apr 16, 2008

Jurisdictional requirements for forcible entryLeonardo David v. Cordova GR 152992 July 27, 2005Domalsin v. Spouses Valenciano GR 158687 Jan 25, 2006Bunyi v Factor GR 172547 Jun 30, 2009

Stay of judgment Bugarin v. Palisoc GR 157985 Dec 2, 2005PNB v. DKS International GR 179161, Jan 22, 2010

Rule 71 ContemptDistinction between direct and indirect‖ contempt Heirs of Vda De Roxas v. CA GR 138660 5 Feb 2004 Nunez v Ibay AM RTJ 06-1984 Jun 30, 2009

Modes of filing (re indirect contempt) Regalado v. Go GR 167988 Feb 6, 2007

Contempt against quasi-judicial entities LBP v. Listana 408 SCRA 328Canada v. Suerte A.M. No. RTJ-04-1875, 9 November 2005, 474 SCRA 379.

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