Civil Procedure

(Patterned after the 2024 Remedial Law Syllabus)

I. General Principles
certiorari
1. (Maritime Company of the Philippines v. Paredes, G.R. No. L-24811, March 3, 1967)

can be use against any whimsical decision of the court so long

all remedies have been exhausted
2. (Jose v. Javellana, G.R. No. 158239, January 25, 2012) fresh period rule
3. (Bustos v. Lucero, G.R. No. L-2068, October 20, 1948) preliminary investigation

does not have any right to cross examine a witness

A. Substantive Law vs. Remedial Law
1. (People vs. Moner, G.R. No. 202206. March 05, 2018)
2. (Tan vs. CA, G.R. No. 136368, January 16, 2002) procedural law shall not be given retroactive effect
is there is a statute expressly providing that the rules of procedure shall not be applicable to pending
actions and if it would impair vested rights. Also rules of court has not retroactive effect if it is not
feasible or will result to injustice. There is no retroactive effect if if it would affect due process and
impair the indepence of the court.
3. (Spouses Tirona vs. Alejo, G.R. No. 129313, October 10, 2001) substantive law operates
prospectively r.a. 7811 should be given a prospectively application.
4. (Go vs. Sunbanun, G.R. No. 168240, February 9, 2011)
5. (Primicias vs. Ocampo, G.R. No. L-6120, June 30, 1953)

B. Rule-Making Power of the Supreme Court

1. (Neypes vs. CA, G.R. No. 141524, September 14, 2005)
2. (Pinga vs. Heirs of Santiago, G.R. No. 170354, June 30, 2006)
3. (Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Mirant Pagbilao Corporation, G.R. No. 159593, October 16,
2006)
4. (Labao v. Flores, G.R. No. 187984, 2010)
5. (De Guzman vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 103276, April 11, 1996)

C. Principle of Judicial Hierarchy

1. (Unduran v. Aberasturi, G.R. No. 181284, April 18, 2017)
2. (Osmeria III v. Abaya, G.R. No. 214756, January 13, 2016)
3. (Lanao del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. v. Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte, G.R. No.
185420, August 29, 2017)
4. (Gios-Samar, Inc. vs. DoTC, G.R. No. 217158, March 12, 2019)
5. (Intramuros Admin. vs. Offshore Construction Development Company, G.R. No. 196795, March 7,
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2018)
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 1. (Metro Rail Transit Development Corp. v. Trackworks Rail Transit Advertising, Vending and
Promotions, Inc., G.R. No. 204452, June 28, 2021)
2. (Lapu-Lapu Development and Housing Corporation vs. Group Management Corporation, G.R. No.
141407, September 9, 2002)
3. (Villamor vs. Salas, G.R. No. 101041, November 13, 1991)
4. (Manliguez vs. CA, G.R. No. 92598, May 20, 1994)
5. (Sps. Crisologo v. Omelio, A.M. No. RTJ-12-2321, 03 Oct. 2012, citing Sec. 16, Rule 39, ROC, as
amended, and quoting Naguit v. CA, G.R. No. 137675, 05 Dec. 2000)
6. (Mañalac vs. Hon. Gellada, A.M. No. RTJ-18-2535)
7. (Suico Industrial Corporation vs. CA, G.R. No. 123050, January 20, 1999)
8. (Metro Rail Transit Development Corp. v. Trackworks Rail Transit Advertising, Vending and
Promotions, Inc., G.R. No. 204452, June 28, 2021)
(Philippines Sinter Corporation vs. Cagayan Electric Power and Light Co., Inc., G.R. No. 127371, April 25,
2002)

II. Jurisdiction
(Cruz v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 238640, July 1, 2020)
(Echegaray vs. Secretary of Justice, 301 SCRA 96)
(Herrera vs. Barretto, G.R. No. 8692, September 10, 1913)
(Sec. 1, Art. VIII, 1987 Constitution)
(Bacalso vs. Ramolete, G.R. No. L-22488, October 26, 1967)
(Maloles II vs. Phillips, G.R. No. 129505, 2000 Jan 31, 2nd Division)
(Narra Nickel Mining v. Redmont, G.R. No. 195580, 2014)
(Batong Buhay Gold Mines, Inc. v. Dela Serna, G.R. No. 86963 (Resolution), August 6, 1999)
(Republic v. Miller, G.R. No. 125932, April 21, 1999)
(Heirs of Dragon v. The Manila Banking Corp., G.R. No. 205068, March 6, 2019)

A. Classification of Jurisdiction
1. Original vs. Appellate
(Garcia vs. De Jesus, G.R. No. 88158, March 4, 1992)

2. General vs. Special

(Unduran v. Aberasturi, G.R. No. 181284, April 18, 2017)
(Durisol Philippines, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 121106, February 20, 2002)
(Agtarap v. Agtarap, G.R. Nos. 177099 & 177192, June 8, 2011)

3. Exclusive vs. Concurrent

(Pat-og, Sr. vs. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 198755, June 5, 2013)
(Land Bank of the Phils. v. Honeycomb Farms Corp., G.R. No. 166259, November 12, 2012)
(Republic v. Sereno, G.R. No. 237428, May 11, 2018)
(Office of the Ombudsman v. Mislang, G.R. No. 207926, October 15, 2018)

Cla B. Doctrines of Hierarchy of Courts, Primary Jurisdiction, Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies and
Adherence of Jurisdiction, Equity Jurisdiction, Epistolary Jurisdiction, Split Jurisdiction, Expanded
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Jurisdiction, Ancillary Jurisdiction and Residual Jurisdiction
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(Patdu, Jr. v. Carpio-Morales, G.R. No. 230171, September 27, 2021)
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(Pimentel v. Senate Committee as a Whole, G.R. No. 187714, March 8, 2011)
(Rosito Bagunu vs. Spouses Francisco Aggabao)
Rosenda Acerit, G.R. No. 186487, August 15, 2011)
(Cabungcal v. Lorenzo, G.R. No. 160367, December 18, 2009)
(Pio Delos Reyes [Deceased], Represented by Heirs Fidel Delos Reyes, et al. vs. Honorable Waldo Q.
Flores, G.R. No. 168726, March 5, 2010)
(Ramos v. Central Bank of the Philippines, G.R. No. L-29352, October 4, 1971)
(Republic v. Sereno, G.R. No. 237428, May 11, 2018)
(Office of the Ombudsman v. Mislang, G.R. No. 207926, October 15, 2018)
(Regulus Development, Inc. v. Dela Cruz, G.R. No. 198172, January 25, 2016)
(Development Bank of the Philippines v. Carpio, G.R. No. 195450, February 1, 2017)
(Agustus Gonzales and Spouses Nestor Victor and Maria Lourdes Rodriguez vs. Quirico Pe, G.R. No.
167398, August 9, 2011)
(Katon v. Palanca, Jr., G.R. No. 151149, Sep. 7, 2004)
(Development Bank of the Philippines v. Carpio, G.R. No. 195450, February 1, 2017)
(City of Manila v. Grecia-Cuerdo, G.R. No. 175723, February 4, 2014)
(Gios-Samar, Inc. v. Department of Transportation and Communications, G.R. No. 217158, March 12,
2019)
(Malaloan v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 104879, May 6, 1994)

C. Jurisdiction of Various Philippine Courts and Tribunals

1. Supreme Court
(1987 Constitution; BP Blg. 129; R.A. 7691; R.A. 11576; R.A. 10660; P.D. 1606)
2. Court of Appeals
(1987 Constitution; BP Blg. 129; R.A. 7691; R.A. 11576)
3. Court of Tax Appeals
(1987 Constitution; BP Blg. 129; R.A. 7691; R.A. 11576; R.A. 10660; P.D. 1606)
4. Sandiganbayan
(R.A. 10660)
(Serana vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 162059, January 22, 2008)
(De Lima v. Guerrero, G.R. No. 229781 , October 10, 2017)
5. Regional Trial Courts
(1987 Constitution; BP Blg. 129; R.A. 7691; R.A. 11576; R.A. 10660; P.D. 1606)
6. Family Courts
(People v. Dela Torre-Yadao, G.R. No. 162144-54, November 13, 2012)
7. Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts in cities, and Municipal Circuit
Trial Courts (Republic Act No. (RA) 11576, An Act Further Expanding the Jurisdiction of First-Level Courts)
(1987 Constitution; BP Blg. 129; R.A. 7691; R.A. 11576)

D. Aspects of Jurisdiction
1. Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter
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(Boston Equity Resources, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 173946, June 19, 2013)
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(Boston Equity Resources, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 173946, June 19, 2013)
(Heirs of Josefina Gabriel v. Cebrero, G.R. No. 222737, November 12, 2018)
(St. Louis University vs. Cobarrubias, G.R. No. 187104, August 03, 2010)
(Unicapital, Inc. vs. Consing, Jr., G.R. Nos. 175277 & 175285, September 11, 2013)
(Jorgenetics Swine Improvement Corp. v. Thick & Thin Agri-Products, Inc., G.R. Nos. 201044 & 222691,
May 5, 2021)
(Sabado v. Sabado, G.R. No. 214270, May 12, 2021)
(Delos Santos vs. Montesa, G.R. No. 73531. April 6, 1993)

3. Jurisdiction Over the Issues

(Bernabe v. Vergara, G.R. No. L-48652, September 16, 1942)
(Radaza v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 201380, August 4, 2021
4. Jurisdiction Over the Res or the Property in Litigation
(Republic vs. Herbieto, G.R. No. 156117, May 26, 2005)
(Romualdez-Licaros vs. Licaros, G.R. No. 150656, April 29, 2003)
(De Joya v. Marquez, G.R. No. 162416, January 31, 2006)

E. Jurisdiction vs. Exercise of Jurisdiction

(Heirs of Borras v. Heirs of Borras, G.R. No. 213888, April 25, 2022)

F. Jurisdiction vs. Venue

(Salvador v. Patricia, Inc., G.R. No. 195834, November 9, 2016)
(Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. v. Royal Ferry Services, Inc., G.R. No. 188146, February 1, 2017)
(Nocum v. Tan, 470 SCRA 639, 645)
(City of Lapu-Lapu v. Philippine Economic Zone Authority, G.R. No. 184203, Nov. 26, 2014)
(Rudolf Lietz Holdings, Inc. v. Registry of Deeds of Parañaque City, G.R. No. G.R. No. 133240 (2000)
(Lao v. Republic, 479 SCRA 439)
G. Jurisdiction Over Cases Covered by Barangay Conciliation, and Cases Covered by the Rules on
Expedited Procedures in the First Level Courts (Administrative Matter (A.M.) No. 08-8-7-SC, as amended,
approved on March 1, 2022)
Secs. 410-413 of the Local Government Code of 1991
(Zamora vs. Heirs of Izquierdo, G.R. No. 146195, November 18, 2004)
(Candido vs. Macapagal, G.R. No. 101328, April 07, 1993)
(Sanchez vs. Topaz, 158 SCRA 459)
(Uy vs. Contreras, G.R. No. 111416, September 26, 1994)
(Ngo vs. Gabelo G.R. No. 207707, August 24, 2020)
(Spouses Santos v. Spouses Lumbao, 519 SCRA 408)

III. Civil Procedure (A.M. No. 19-10-20-SC)

A. General Provisions, including scope and application of the Rules of Court (Rule 1)
(Alvero vs. de la Rosa, G.R. No. L-286, March 29, 1946)
Cla (Lopez vs. Compania de Seguros, G.R. No. L-19613, April 30, 1966)
(Heirs of Bautista vs. Lindo (G.R. No. 208232, March 10, 2014)
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(Manila Railroad vs. Attorney-General, G.R. No. L-6287, December 1, 1911)
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(Asiatrust Development Bank vs. First Aikka Development, Inc. G.R. No. 179558, June 11, 2011)
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 B. Kinds of Action
1. In Rem
(Paderanga vs. Buissan, GR. No. 49475, September 28, 1993)
(Lucas vs. Lucas, G.R. No. 190710, June 6, 2011)
2. In Personam
(Paderanga vs. Buissan, GR. No. 49475, September 28, 1993)
(Frias vs. Alcayde, G.R. No. 194262, February 28, 2018)
3. Quasi In Rem
(Biaco vs. Philippine Countryside Rural Bank, G.R. No. 161417, February 8, 2007)
(De Pedro vs. Roashan Development Corp., G.R. No. 194751, November 26, 2014)
(Lucas vs. Lucas, G.R. No. 190710, June 6, 2011)
(De Pedro vs. Romasan Development Corporation, G.R. No. 194751, November 26, 2014)
(Republic vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 122269, September 30, 1999)
C. Cause of Action (Rule 2)
(Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company vs. Ley Construction and Development Corporation, G.R. No.
185590, December 3, 2014)
(Multi-Realty Dev’t Corp vs. The Makati Tuscany Condominium Corp., G.R. No. 146726, June 16, 2006)
C.1 As distinguished with right of action
(Turner vs. Lorenzo Shipping, G.R. No. 157479, November 24, 2010)
(Español vs. The Chairman and Members of the Board of Administrators, Philippine Veterans
Administration, G.R. No. L-44616, June 29, 1985)
(De Guzman vs. CA, G.R. Nos. 92029-30, December 20, 1990)
C.2 Failure to State a Cause of Action versus Lack of Cause of Action
(Zuñiga-Santos vs. Santos-Gran, G.R. No. 197380, October 8, 2014)
(Anchor Savings Bank vs. Furigay, G.R. No. 191178, March 13, 2013)
(Apostolic Vicar of Tabuk, Inc. vs. Spouses Sison, G.R. No. 191132, January 27, 2016)
(Domondon vs. Lopez, A.M. No. RTJ-02-1696, June 20, 2002)
(Macasalang vs. Zamora, G.R. No. 156375, May 30, 2011)
C.3 Test of Sufficiency of Cause of Action
(Heirs of Maramag vs. Maramag, G.R. No. 181132, June 5, 2009)
(Manaloto vs. Veloso III, G.R. No. 171635, October 6, 2010)
(Diaz vs. Diaz, G.R. No. 135885, April 28, 2000)
(Spouses Zepeda vs. China Banking Corp., G.R. No. 172175, October 9, 2006)
(Heirs of Maramag vs. Maramag, G.R. No. 181132, June 5, 2009)
C.4 Splitting a Cause of Action
(Mariscal v. CA, G.R. No. 123926, July 22, 1999)
(City of Bacolod vs. San Miguel Brewery, G.R. No. L-25134, October 30, 1969)
(Dynamic Builders & Construction Co Inc vs. Presbitero, Jr. G.R. No. 174202, April 7, 2015)
(Umale vs. Canoga Park Development Corp., G.R. No. 167246, July 20, 2011)
C.4.1 Divisible contracts: Rules in “splitting” of cause of action
(Quiogue v. Bautista, G.R. No. L-13159, February 28, 1962)
Cla (Blossoms & Co. v. Manila Gas Corporation, G.R. No. L-32958, November 8, 1930)
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D. Parties to Civil Actions (Rule 3)

D.1 Legal capacity to sue
(Alliance of Quezon City Home Owners' Association vs. Quezon City Government, G.R. No. 230651,
September 17, 2018)
D.2 Entities authorized by law
(Art. 251(e), Labor Code)
(Nazareno v. C.A., G.R. No. 138842, October 18, 2000)
(Limjoco v. Intestate Estate of Fragante, G.R. No. L-770 April 27, 1948)
(Barlin vs. Ramirez, G.R. No. 2832, November 24, 1906)
(Versoza vs. Fernandez, G.R. No. 32276, November 19, 1930)
(Barlin vs. Ramirez, G.R. No. 2832, November 24, 1906)
(Versoza vs. Fernandez, G.R. No. 32276, November 19, 1930)
D.3 Real Party-in-Interest
(Rayo v. Metrobank, G.R. No. 165142, December 10, 2007)
(Mayor Rhustom Dagadag v. Tongnawa, G.R. No. 161166-67, February 3, 2005)
(Oco v. Limbaring, G.R. No. 161298, January 31, 2006)
D.4 Lack of Legal Capacity to Sue versus Lack of Legal Personality
(Columbia Pictures, Inc. v. CA, G.R. No. 110318, August 28, 1996)
D.5 Indispensable Parties
(Benedicto-Munoz vs. Cacho-Olivares, G.R. No. 179121, November 9, 2015)
(China Banking Corp. vs Oliver G.R. No. 135796 October 3, 2002)
(Republic vs. Sandiganbayan. GR. No. 152154, July 15, 2003)
D.5.1 Co-owners as Indispensable Parties
(Divinagracia vs. Parilla et al., G.R. No. 196750, March 11, 2015)
(Navarro vs. Escobido G.R. No. 153788, November 27, 2009)
(Marmo vs. Dacanay, GR No. 182585, November 27, 2009)
(Catedrilla vs. Lauron, G.R. No. 179011, April 15, 2013)
D.5.2 Indispensable party in Solidary Obligations
(Cerezo vs. Tuazon, G.R. No. 141548, March 23, 2004)
D.6 Representative Parties
(V-GENT, Inc. vs. Morning Star Travel and Tours, Inc, GR No. 186305, July 22, 2015)
D.7 Pro-forma Parties , e.g., Spouses as Parties
(Villarama vs. Guno, GR No. 197514, August 6, 2018)
D.8 Indigent Litigants
(Rule 3, Sec. 21 in relation with Rule 141, Sec. 19)
(Sps. Algura v. City of Naga, G.R. No. 150135, October 30, 2006)
Please read in relation with PAO M.C. No. 18 series of 2002 (Merit test) and PAO MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR NO. 02 Series of 2010 (Indigency test)
D.9 Compulsory versus Permissive Joinder of Parties
(Divinagracia vs. Parilla et al., G.R. No. 196750, March 11, 2015)
Cla (Valdez-Tallorin vs. Heirs of Tarona, G.R. No. 177429, November 24, 2009)
(De Castro vs. CA, G.R. No. 141463, August 6, 2002)
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(Lotte Phils. Co. Inc. vs. De la Cruz, G.R. No. 166302, July 28, 2005)
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(Land Bank vs. Cacayuran, G.R. No. 191667, April 22, 2015)
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(Juana Complex Homeowners Asso. Vs. Fil-Estate, G.R. No. 152272, March, 5 2012)
(Lint vs. Lim-Yu, G.R. No. 138343, Feb. 19, 2001)
D.11 Effect of Death of a Party-litigant
(Carabeo vs. Dingco, G.R. No. 190823 April 4, 2011)
D.11.1 Substitution of Parties
(De la Cruz vs. Joaquin G.R. No. 162788, July 28, 2005)
(Ferreria v. Vda de Gonzales, G.R. No. L-11567, July 17, 1958)
(Hinog vs. Melicor, G.R. No. 140954, April 12, 2005
(The Heirs of Vda. De Haberer v. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. Nos. L-42699 to L-2709, May 26, 1981)

E. Venue (Rule 4)
(Pacific Consultants International Asia vs. Schonfeld, G.R. No. 166920, February 19, 2007)
(Briones v. CA, G.R. No. 204444, January 14, 2015)
(Dolot vs. Paje, G.R. 199199, August 27, 2013)
E.1 Venue in civil actions vs. in criminal actions
(BPI Family Savings Bank, Inc., vs. Sps. Yujuico, G.R. No. 175796, July 22, 2015)
(Heirs of Lopez vs. De Castro, G.R. No. 112905, February 3, 2000)
E.2 Venue of Real Actions
(El Hogar Filipino vs. Seva, G.R. No. 36627, November 19, 1932)
E.3 Venue of Personal Actions
(Ang vs. Sps. Ang, G.R. No. 186993, August 22, 2012)
E.4 Definition of Residence
(Boleyley vs. Villanueva, G.R. No. 128734, September 14, 1999)
(Davao Light vs. CA, G.R. No. 111685, August 20, 2001)
E.5 Venue for Small Claims Cases
(Sec. 5, Rule IV, A.M. 08-8-7-SC, effective April 11, 2022)
E.6 Corporation as Party
(Hygienic Packaging Corp. vs. Nutri-Asia, Inc., G.R. No. 201302, January 23, 2019)
E.7 Limitations/Restrictions in Venue
(Polytrade Corp. vs. Blanco, G.R. No. L-27033, October 31, 1969)
(Pacific Consultants International Asia vs. Schonfeld, G.R. No. 166920, February 19, 2007)
(Union Bank of the Philippines vs. Maunlad Homes Inc., G.R. No. 190071, August 15, 2012)
(Hoechst Philippines vs. Torres, G.R. No. L- 44351, May 18, 1978)
(Briones vs. CA and Cash Asia, G.R. No. 204444, January 14, 2015) Ibid.
E.8 Improper Venue
(Ley Construction and Development Corporation vs. Sedano, G.R. No. 222711, August 23, 2017)
F. Pleadings
1. Kinds (Rule 6)
1.1 Complaint
(Tantuico, Jr. vs. Republic, G. R. No. 89114, December 2, 1991)
Cla (Zuniga-Santos vs. Santos-Gran, GR No. 197380, October 8, 2014)
1.1.1 Ultimate Facts Rule - No Longer True
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1.2 Answer
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(La Naval Drug Corporation vs. CA, G.R. No. 103200, August 31, 1994)
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(Valdez vs. Dabon, A.C. No. 7353, November 16, 2015)
1.2.2 Affirmative Defenses
1.2.3 Counterclaim
1.2.3.1 Compulsory Counterclaim
(Lafarge Cement, Inc. vs. Continental Cement Corp., G.R. No. 155173, November 23, 2004)
(Padilla vs. Globe Asiatique Realty Holdings Corporation, G.R. No. 207376, August 6, 2014)
(Agustin vs. Bacalan, G.R. No. L-46000, March 18, 1985)
(Financial Building Corp. vs. Forbes Park Association, G.R. No. 133119, August 17, 2000)
(Lim Teck Chuan vs. Leopolda Cecilio, G.R. No. 155701, March 11, 2015)
1.2.3.2 Permissive Counterclaim
(Alba vs. Malapajo, G.R. No. 198752, January 13, 2016)
(GSIS vs. Heirs of Caballero, G.R. No. 158090, October 4, 2010)
1.2.4 Cross-claim
(Torres vs. CA, G.R. No. L-25889, January 17, 1973)
(Londres vs. CA, G.R. No. 136427, December 17, 2002)
(Malinao vs. Luzon Surety, G.R. No. L-16082, February 29, 1964)
(Ruiz, Jr. vs. CA, G.R. No. 101566, August 17, 1992)
(Tan vs. Dimayuga, G.R. No. L-15241, July 31, 1962)
1.2.5 Third-party Complaint
(Philtranco Service Enterprises, Inc. vs. Paras, G.R. No. 161909, April 25, 2012)
(Asian Construction & Dev’t. Corp. vs. CA, G.R. No. 160242, May 17, 2005)
(Republic vs. Central Surety, G.R. No. L- 27802, October, 26, 1968)
1.2.6 Complaint-in-Intervention
(First Philippine Holdings Corporation vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 88345 February 1, 1996)
1.2.7 Rejoinder

2. Parts of a Pleading (Rule 7)

1. Caption
2. Body
2.1 Paragraphs
2.2 Headings
2.3 Relief
(Rizal vs. Naredo, G.R. No. 151898, March 14, 2012)
2.4 Date
3. Signature and Address
3.1 Effect of Failure to Indicate Correct MCLE Number
(People vs. Arrojado, G.R. No. 207041, November 9, 2015)
4. Verification
(Tanjuatco vs. Judge Gako, A.M. No. RTJ-06-2016, March 23, 2009)
(CIR vs. APO Cement Corporation, G.R. No. 193381, February 8, 2017)
(Sarmiento vs. Zaranta, G.R. No. 167471, February 5, 2007)
Cla (Republic vs. Coalbrine International Philippines, Inc., G.R. No. 161838, April 7, 2010)
5. Certificate of Non-Forum Shopping
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(CIR vs. Standard Insurance Co. Inc., G.R. No. 219340, April 28, 2021)
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(Uy vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 173186, September 16, 2015)
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on: (Huibonhoa vs. Concepcion, G.R. No. 153785, August 3, 2006)
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(CIR vs. Standard Insurance Co. Inc., G.R. No. 219340, April 28, 2021
(Grace Park Int’l Corp. vs. Eastwest Banking Corp., G.R. No. 210606, July 27, 2016)
(Robert Development Corporation vs. Quitain, 315 SCRA 150, 160)
(Heirs of Josefina Gabriel vs. Secundina Cebrero, G.R. No. 222737, November 12, 2018)
(Basan vs. Coca-Cola Bottlers, Phils., G.R. Nos. 174365-66, February 04, 2015)
(Gonzales vs. Climax Mining Ltd., G.R. No. 161957. February 28, 2005)
(Cosco Philippines Shipping, Inc. vs. Kemper Insurance Company, G.R. No. 179488, April 23, 2012)
(Asean Pacific Planners vs. City of Urdaneta, G.R. No. 162525, September 23, 2008)
(Board of Investments vs. Sr. Metals Inc, G.R. No. 219927, October 3, 2018)
(Fuji Television Network vs. Espiritu, G.R. No. 204944-45, 2014)
(Commission on Appointments vs. Paler, G.R. No. 172623, March 3, 2010)
(The Heirs of Inocentes Mampo and Raymundo A. Mampo vs. Morada G.R. No. 214526, November 03,
2020)
(Vda. De Formoso vs. Philippine National Bank, G.R. No. 154704, June 1, 2011)
(Eulogio vs. Bell Sr., G.R. No. 186322, July 8, 2015)

3. Manner of Making Allegations (Rule 8)

a) In General
a.1) Ultimate Facts (Removed under the New Rules, i.e., contents of pleadings no longer limited to
ultimate facts ) v. Evidentiary Facts
(Tantuico vs. Republic, G.R. No. 89114, December 2, 1991)
(Remitere vs. Yulo, G.R. No. L-19751, 28 Feb. 1966)
(Zuniga-Santos vs. Santos-Gran, GR No. 197380, October 8, 2014)
a.2) Condition Precedent
b) Action or Defense Based on Document
(Spouses Ramon Sy vs. Westmont Bank, G.R. No. 201074, October 19, 2016)
(Central Surety vs. Hodges, G.R. No. L-28633, March 30, 1971)
(Benguet Exploration vs. CA, G.R. No. 117434, February 9, 2001)
(Hibberd vs. Rohde and Mcmillian, G.R. No. 8418, December 9, 1915)
(Go Tong Electrical Supply vs. BPI Family, G.R. No. 187487, June 29, 2015)
(Go vs. BPI Savings Bank, GR No. 187487, June 29, 2015)
c) Specific Denial
(Republic vs, Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 152154, July 15, 2003)
(Aquintey vs. Tibong, G.R. No. 166704, December 20, 2006)
(Fernando Medical Enterprises, Inc. vs. Wesleyan University, G.R. No. 207970, January 20, 2016)
d) Affirmative Defenses
(Mongao v. Pryce Properties Coporation, G.R. No. 156474. August 16, 2005)
4. Effect of Failure to Plead (Rule 9)
(Lui Enterprises vs. Zuellig Pharma Corporation, G.R. No. 193494, March 12, 2014)
(Navarro vs. Bello, G.R. No. L-11647, January 31, 1958)
(Sarmiento v. Juan, G.R. No. L-56605 January 28, 1983)
Cla (Gojo v. Goyala, G.R. No. L-26768 October 30, 1970)
(Sablas vs. Sablas, G.R. No. 144568, July 3, 2007)
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(Spouses de los Santos vs. Carpio, G.R. No. 153696, September 11, 2006)
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(Vitarich vs. Dagmil G.R. No. 217138, August 27, 2020)
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(BDO vs. Tansipek, G.R. No. 181235, July 22, 2009)
(Velayo-Fong vs. Sps. Velayo, G.R. No. 155488, December 6, 2006)
(Crisologo vs. Globe Telecom Inc., G.R. No. 167631, December 16, 2005)
(Sitchon vs. Provincial Sheriff of Occidental Negros G.R. No. L-1853, February 27, 1948)
(Vitarich v. Dagmil G.R. No. 217138, August 27, 2020)
(Gajudo vs. Traders Royal Bank, G.R. No. 151098, March 21, 2006)

5. Amended and Supplemental Pleadings (Rule 10)

(Central bank Board of Liquidators vs. Banco Filipino Mortgage and Savings Bank, GR No. 173399,
February 21, 2017)
(Ada v. Baylon, G.R. No. 182435 August 13, 2012)
(Tiu v. Phil. Bank of Communication, G.R. No. 151932, August 19, 2009)
(Asset Privatization Trust vs. CA, G.R. No. 81024, February 3, 2000)
(Ricarze vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 160451, February 9, 2007)
(Remington Industrial Sales vs. CA, G.R. No. 133657, May 29, 2002)
6. When to File Responsive Pleadings (Rule 11)
G. Filing and Service (Rule 13)
1. Rules on Payment of Docket Fees; Effect of Non-Payment
(Proton Pilipinas vs. Banque Nationale de Paris, G.R. NO. 151242, June 15, 2005)
(Alday vs. FGU Insurance, G.R. No. 138822, January 23, 2001)
(St. Louis University vs. Cobarrubias, G.R. No. 187104, August 3, 2010)
(Gipa vs. Southern Luzon Institute, G.R. No.177425, June 18, 2014)
(Camaso vs. TSM Shipping Inc, G.R. No. 223290, November 07, 2016)
(Proton Pilipinas vs. Banque Nationale de Paris, G.R. NO. 151242, June 15, 2005)
(Rizal vs. Naredo, G.R. No. 151898, March 14, 2012)
(Sun Insurance vs. Asuncion, G.R. Nos. 79937-38, February 13, 1989)
(Manchester vs. CA, G.R. No. 75919 May 7, 1987)

1.1 Motion for Bill of Particulars

(Enrile vs. People, G.R. No. 213455, August 11, 2015)
(Salita vs. Magtolis, GR. No. 106429 June 13, 1994)
2. Efficient Use of Paper Rule; E-filing (A.M. No. 10-3-7-SC and A.M.
No. 11-9-4-SC, as revised, approved on February 22, 2022)
H. Summons (Rule 14)
1. Nature and Purpose of Summons in Relation to Actions In
Personam, In Rem, and Quasi In Rem
(Republic vs. Domingo, G.R. No. 175299, September 14, 2011)
(Borlongan vs. Banco De Oro, G.R. No. 217617, April 5, 2017)
(Macasaet vs. Co, Jr., G.R No. 156759, June 5, 2013)
(Sarol v. Spouses Gordon, G.R. No. 244129, December 09, 2020)
(Velayo-Fong vs. Velayo, G.R. No. 155488, December 6, 2006)
Cla (Frias vs. Alcayde, G.R. No. 194262, February 28, 2018
(Manotoc vs. CA, G.R. No. 130974, August 16, 2006)
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8. Proof of Service

I. Motions (Rule 15)

1. In General
(Mojar v. Agro Commercial Security Service Agency, Inc., G.R. No. 187188, June 27, 2012)
2. Non-litigious Motions
3. Litigious Motions
4. Prohibited Motions
5. Motion for Bill of Particulars (Rule 12)

J. Dismissal of Actions (Rule 17)

1. With Prejudice vs. Without Prejudice
(Lim Tek Chuan v. Uy, G.R. No. 155701, March 11, 2015)
(Ching v. Cheng, G.R. No. 175507, October 8, 2014)
(Allied Banking Corp. v. Spouses Madriaga, G.R. No. 196670, October 12, 2016)
(Philippine Commercial International Bank v. Laguna Navigation, Inc., G.R. No. 195236, February 8, 2021)
2. Dismissals Which Have an Effect of an Adjudication on the Merits

K. Pre-Trial (Rule 18)

(Zaldivar vs People, G.R. No. 197056, March 02, 2016)
1. Nature and Purpose
(Spouses Martinez v. De la Merced, G.R. No. 82039, June 20, 1989)
(Abubakar vs Abubakar, G.R. No. 134622, October 22, 1999)
(Permanent Concrete Products, Inc. v. Teodoro, G.R. No. L-29766, November 29, 1968)
2. Appearance of Parties; Effects of Failure to Appear
(Aguilar, et al. vs. Lightbringers Credit Cooperative, G.R. No. 209605, January 12, 2015)
(Permanent Concrete Products, Inc. v. Teodoro, G.R. No. L-29766, November 29, 1968)
(Avelino v. E. Cortes Diagem Realty and Development Corp., G.R. No. 238360 (Notice), June 6, 2018
citing Daaco v. Yu, 761 Phil. 161, 2015)
(Daaco vs. Yu, G.R. No. 183398, June 22, 2015)
(Gemina v. Heirs of Espejo, Jr., G.R. No. 232682, September 13, 2021
3. Pre-Trial Brief; Effect of Failure to File
(The Real Bank (A Thrift Bank), Inc. v. Maningas, G.R. No. 211837, March 16, 2022)
(Eubanas v. Chuanico, G.R. No. 218772 (Notice), March 29, 2022)
(Durban Apartments Corp. vs. Pioneer Insurance and Surety Corp., G.R. No. 179419, January 12, 2011)

L. Intervention (Rule 19)

(Ongco vs. Dalisay, G.R. No. 190810, July 18, 2012)
(Gutierrez v. Villegas, G.R. No. L-11848 May 31, 1962)
(Republic vs. Sereno G. R. No. 237428, May 11, 2018)
Cla (Yau v. Manila Banking Corporation, G.R. No. 126731, 11 July 2002)
(Yao v. Perello, G.R. No. 153828, October 24, 2003)
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(Pinlac vs. CA, G.R. No. 91486, September 10, 2003)
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O. Modes of Discovery
1. Depositions (Rules 23 and 24, See People v. Sergio, G.R. No. 240053, October 9, 2019)
(Ayala Land Inc. vs. Tagle, et. al., G.R. No. 153667, August 11, 2005)
(Jonathan Landoil International Co., Inc. v. Spouses Mangudadatu, G.R. No. 155010, August 16, 2004)
2. Interrogatories to Parties (Rule 25)
3. Admission by Adverse Party (Rule 26)
4. Production or Inspection of Documents or Things (Rule 27)
5. Physical and Mental Examination of Persons (Rule 28)
6. Refusal to Comply With Modes of Discovery (Rule 29)

P. Trial (Rule 30)

(Acosta v. People, G.R. No. L-17427 July 31, 1962)
(Trocio v. Labayo, G.R. No. L-35701, September 19, 1973)
(Republic vs Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 152154, July 15, 2003)
(Catacutan v. People, G.R. No. 175991, August 31, 2011)
(People vs. Whipkey, 12590-CR, February 6, 1973)
(Star Two (SPV-AMC), Inc. vs Howard Ko, G.R. No. 1855454, March 23, 2011)
(Commissioner Internal Revenue vs. United Salvage and Towage [Phils.], Inc., G.R. No. 197515, July 2,
2014)
1. Schedule of Trial
2. Adjournments and Postponements
3. Requisites of Motion to Postpone Trial for Illness of Party or
Counsel

Q. Consolidation or Severance (Rule 31)

(Office of the Ombudsman vs Chipoco, G.R. No. 231345, Aug. 19, 2019)
(Republic v. Heirs of Oribello, G.R. No. 199501, March 06, 2013)
(Puncia vs. Toyota Shaw/Pasig, Inc., G.R. No. 24399, June 28, 2016)
Neri vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 202243, August 7, 2013
(Bank of Commerce vs. Hon. Estela Perlas-Bernabe, etc., et al., G.R. No. 172393, October 20, 2010)
(Republic vs. Heirs of Oribello, G.R. No. 199501, March 6, 2013)
(Sideco vs. Paredes, G.R. No. 48569, Oct. 23, 1942)
(Mun. of Binan vs. Garcia, G.R. No. 69260, Dec. 22, 1989)
(MBTC vs. Sandoval, G.R. No. 169677, Feb. 18, 2013)

R. Demurrer to Evidence (Rule 33)

(Republic vs. De Borja, G.R. No. 187448, January 9, 2017)
(Uy v. Chua, G.R. No. 183965, September 18, 2009)
(Republic vs. De Borja, G.R. No. 187448, January 9, 2017)
(Republic vs. Tuvera, G.R. No. 148246, Feb. 16, 2007)
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(Novina vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-21098, May 31, 1963)
(City of Taguig v. City of Makati, G.R. No. 208393, June 15, 2016)
(Cardoza vs. Singson, G.R. No. 59284, Jan. 12, 1990)

1. Judgments on the Pleadings (Rule 34)

a) Grounds
(Boongaling v. Banco San Juan, G.R. No. 214259, November 29, 2022)
(De Luna vs. Abrigo, G.R. No. L-60783, Jan. 18, 1990)
(Bringas vs. Hernando, G.R. No. L-55397, Feb. 29, 1988)
b) Action on Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings

2. Summary Judgments (Rule 35)

(Aljem's Credit Investors Corp. v. Spouses Bautista, G.R. No. 215175, April 25, 2022)
(Republic vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 152154, July 15, 2003)
(Adolfo vs. Adolfo, G.R. No. 201427, March 18, 2015)
(Alcantara vs. Boneo, G.R. No. 39828, Oct. 5, 1990)
(Estrada vs. Consolacion, G.R. No. L-40948, June 29, 1976)
(Go vs. CA, G.R. No. 120040, Jan. 29, 1996)
a) Effect of Order Denying a Motion for Summary Judgment

3. Rendition and Entry of Judgments and Final Orders (Rule 36)

Echaus vs. CA, G.R. No. 57343. July 23, 1990)

T. Post-Judgment Remedies
1. Motion for New Trial or Reconsideration (Rule 37)
(Duremdes v. Jorilla, G.R. No. 234491, February 26, 2020)
(City of Dagupan v. Maramba, G.R. No. 174411, July 2, 2014)
a) Remedy Against Denial
(Quelnan vs. VHF Philippines, G.R. No. 145911, July 7, 2004)
No. 145911, July 7, 2004; Mendiola vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 159746, July 18, 2012)
b) Fresh-Period Rule
(Neypes vs. CA, G.R. No. 141524 September 14, 2005)
(Yu v. Tatad, G.R. No. 170979, February 9, 2011)
2. Appeals
a) Nature of Right to Appeal
(Cortal v. Inaki A. Larrazabal Enterprises, G.R. No. 199107, August 30, 2017)
(Kumar v. People, G.R. No. 247661, June 15, 2020)
(Gabriel v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 149909, October 11, 2007)
b) Judgments and Final Orders Subject to Appeal
(Chipongian v. Benitez-Lirio, G.R. No. 162692, August 26, 2015)
c) Matters Not Appealable; Available Remedies
Cla (Revised Rules on Small Claims Cases, Rule IV, Sec. 24, A.M. No. 08-8-7-SC, as amended, effective April
11, 2022)
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(Revised Rules on Summary Procedure, Rule III, Sec. 2, A.M. No. 08-8-7-SC, as amended, effective April
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on: (Leviste Management System, Inc. v. Legaspi Towers 200, Inc., G.R. Nos. 199353 & 199389, April 4, 2018)
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d) Doctrine of Finality/Immutability of Judgment
(Gocolay v. Gocolay, G.R. No. 220606, January 11, 2021)
(Mercury Drug Corporation vs. Spouses Huang, G.R. No. 197654, August 30, 2017)
(Social Security System vs. Isip, G.R. No. 165417, April 4, 2007)
e) Modes of Appeal (Period, Perfection, Issues to be Raised)
(Sec 34, Judiciary Reorganization Act, as amended)
(1) Appeal from Municipal Trial Courts to Regional Trial
Courts (Rule 40)
(2) Appeal from the Regional Trial Courts (Rule 41)
(3) Petition for Review form the Regional Trial Court to
the Court of Appeals (Rule 42)
(4) Appeals from the Court of Tax Appeals, Civil ServiceCommission, and Quasi-Judicial Agencies (Rule
43)
(St. Martin Funeral Homes v. NLRC, G.R. No. 130866, September 16, 1998)
(5) Appeals by Certiorari to the Supreme Court (Rule 45)
(Kumar vs. People, G.R. No 247661, June 15, 2020)
(6) Review of Judgments or Final Orders of the Commission on Audit and Commission on Elections
(Rule 64)
(Sahali vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 201796, Jenuary 15, 2013)
(7) Dismissal, Reinstatement, and Withdrawal of Appeal
(Sacdalan v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 128967, May 20, 2004)

3. Petition for Relief from Judgment (Rule 38)

(Duremdes vs. Jorilla, G.R. No. 234491, February 26, 2020)
(Quelnan vs. VHF Phils., G.R. No. 138500 September 16, 2005)
(Fukuzumi vs. Sanritsu Great International Corp., G.R. No. 140630, August 12, 2004)
(AFP Mutual Benefit Association, Inc. vs. Regional Trial Court, Marikina City, Branch 193, G.R. No.
183906, February 14, 2011)

4. Annulment of Judgment (Rule 47)

(Spouses Hofer vs. Yu, G.R. No. 231452, July 1, 2020)
(Frias vs. Alcayde, G.R. No. 194262, February 28, 2018
(Calubad v. Aceron, G.R. No. 188029, September 2, 2020)
(Sps. Teaño vs. The Municipality of Navotas, G.R. No. 205814, February 15, 2016)
(Benatiro vs. Heirs of Cuyos, G.R. NO. 161220, July 30, 2008)
(Thomas vs. Trono, G.R. No. 241032 (Resolution), March 15, 2021)
(Cagayan Economic Zone Authority vs. Meridien Vista Gaming Corporation, G.R. No. 194962, January 27,
2016)
(Sibal vs. Buquel, G.R. No. 197825, January 11, 2016)
(Baclaran Marketing Corporation vs. Nieva and Sibulo, Jr., G.R. No. 189881, April 19, 2017)
(Republic vs. “G” Holdings, Inc., G.R. No. 141241, November 22, 2005)
Cla (Castro vs. Gregorio, G.R. No. 188801, October 15, 2014)
(Bobis vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 113796, December 14, 2000)
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U. Execution, Satisfaction, and Effect of Judgments (Rule 39)

(Confederation of Coconut Farmers Organizations of the Philippines, Inc. v. Aquino III, G.R. No. 217965,
August 8, 2017)
(Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila vs. IAC, G.R. No. L-65439, July 31, 1986)
(Globe Telecom, Inc. vs. Florendo-Flores, G.R. No. 150092, September 27, 2002)
(Calilung vs. Paramount Insurance Corporation, G.R. No. 195641, February 3, 2016)
(Denso vs. IAC Court, G.R. No. 75000, February 27, 1987)
(Carniyan vs. Home Guaranty, G.R. No. 228516, August 14, 2019)
(Remington Industrial Sales Corp. vs. Maricalum Mining Corp., G.R. No. 193945, June 22, 2015)
(Sps. Martir vs. Sps. Verano, G.R. No. 170395; July 28, 2006)
(NPC vs. Adiong, A.M No. RTJ-07-2060, July 27, 2011)
(Yasuda vs. CA, G.R. No. 112569, April 12, 2000)
(Bayani vs. Yu, G.R. No. 203076-77, July 10, 2019)
(Vda. De Medina vs. Cruz, G.R. No. L-39272, May 4, 1988)
(Jose vs. Blue, G.R. No. L-28646 November 29, 1971)
(Rodriguez vs. Alikpala, G.R. No. L-38314, June 25, 1974)
(Ex-Bataan Veterans Security Agency Inc vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 121428, November 29, 1995)
(Pineda v. Miranda, G.R. No. 204997, August 4, 2021)
(Anama vs. Citibank, G.R. No. 192048. December 13, 2017)
(Fiestan vs. CA, G.R. No. 81552, May 28, 1990)
(BPI vs. Lee, G.R. No. 190144, August 1, 2012)
(Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) vs. Maunlad Homes, Inc., G.R.
No. 215933, February 8, 2017)
(Sps. Ching vs. CA, G.R. No. 118830, February 24, 2003)
(Philippine Aluminum v. Fasgi Enterprises, G.R. No. 137378, October 12, 2000)

IV. Provisional Remedies

(Tan vs. Adre, A.M. No. RTJ-05-1898, January 31, 2005)

A. Nature, Purpose, and Jurisdiction Over Provisional Remedies

(Calo vs. Roldan, G.R. No. L-252, March 30, 1946)

B. Preliminary Attachment (Rule 57)

(Coca-Cola Femsa Philippines, Inc. v. Pacific Sugar Holdings Corp., G.R. No. 241333, June 27, 2022)
(Philippine Commercial International Bank v. Alejandro, G.R. No. 175587, 2008)
(La Compañia General De Tabacos De Filipinas v. Trinchera, G.R. No. 3368A, March 8, 1907)
(Watercraft Venture Corp. v. Wolfe, G.R. No. 181721, September 9, 2015)
(Chuidian v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 139941, January 19, 2001)

C. Preliminary Injunction (Rule 58)

Cla (Sumifru (Philippines) Corp. v. Spouses Cereño, G.R. No. 218236 (Resolution), February 7, 2018)
(Banco Filipino Savings and Mortgage Bank v. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, G.R. No. 200642, April 26,
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2021)
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(Republic v. Cortez, Sr., G.R. No. 197472, September 7, 2015)
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(City of Iloilo v. Honrado, G.R. No. 160399, December 9, 2015)
(Hernandez v. National Power Corp., G.R. 145328, March 23, 2006)
(Sarasola v. Trinidad, 40 Phil. 252, 257)
(Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) vs. Florendo, G.R. No. 48603, September 29, 1989)

D. Receivership (Rule 59)

(Chavez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 174356, January 20, 2010)
(Tantano v. Espina-Caboverde, G.R. No. 203585, July 29, 2013)
(Banco Filipino Savings and Mortgage Bank v. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, G.R. No. 200678, June 4, 2018)
(Philippine Trust Company vs. Santamaria, 53 Phil. 463[1929]
E. Replevin (Rule 60)
(Jorgenetics Swine Improvement Corp. v. Thick & Thin Agri-Products, Inc., G.R. Nos. 201044 & 222691,
May 5, 2021)
(Alim vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 93213, August 9, 1991)
(Yang vs. Valdez, G.R. No. 73317, August 31, 1989)
(Advent Capital and Finance Corporation vs. Young, G.R. No. 183018, August 3, 2011)
(Enriquez vs. The Mercantile Insurance Co., Inc., G.R. No. 210950, August 15, 2018)

V. Special Civil Actions

(Lim v. Lim, G.R. No. 214163, July 1, 2019)

A. Jurisdiction and Venue

B. Interpleader (Rule 62)

(Lui Enterprises, Inc. v. Zuellig Pharma Corporation and the Philippine Bank of Communications, G.R. No.
193494, March 12, 2014)
(Bureau of Internal Revenue v. TICO Insurance Co., Inc., G.R. No. 204226, April 18, 2022)
(Lui Enterprises, Inc. v. Zuellig Pharma Corp., G.R. No. 193494, March 12, 2014)

C. Declaratory Relief and Similar Remedies (Rule 63)

(Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Standard Insurance Co., Inc., G.R. No. 219340 (Resolution), April
28, 2021
(Commission on Audit v. Pampilo, Jr., G.R. Nos. 188760, 189060 & 189333, June 30, 2020
Bureau of Internal Revenue v. First E-Bank Tower Condominium Corp., G.R. Nos. 215801 & 218924,
January 15, 2020)
(Department of Trade and Industry v. Steelasia Manufacturing Corp., G.R. No. 238263, November 16,
2020)
(Malana v. Tappa, G.R. No. 181303, September 17, 2009)
(Viloria v. Heirs of Gaetos, G.R. No. 206240, May 12, 2021)
(Mananquil v. Moico, G.R. No. 180076, November 21, 2012)

Cla D. Certiorari, Prohibition, and Mandamus (Rule 65)

1. Definition and Distinctions
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(Tan v. Spouses Antazo, G.R. No. 187208, February 23, 2011)
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(Gacad, Jr. v. Corpuz, G.R. No. 216107, August 3, 2022)
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(Custodio v. Department of Public Works and Highways, G.R. No. 225373 (Notice), February 16, 2022)
(Anti-Trapo Movement of the Philippines v. Land Transportation Office, G.R. No. 231540, June 27, 2022)
(Padilla v. Congress of the Philippines, G.R. Nos. 231671 & 231694, July 25, 2017)

2. Requisites, When, and Where to File

(Tadeo-Matias v. Republic, G.R. No. 230751, April 25, 2018)
(A.L. Ang Network, Inc. v. Mondejar, G.R. No. 200804 (Resolution), January 22, 2014)
(Galang, Jr. v. Geronimo, G.R. No. 192793, February 22, 2011)
(Esico v. Alphaland Corp., G.R. No. 216716, November 17, 2021
3. Exceptions to Filing of Motion for Reconsideration Before Filing
(Gacad, Jr. v. Corpuz, G.R. No. 216107, August 3, 2022)
(Rapid Manpower Consultants, Inc. v. De Guzman, G.R. No. 187418 (Resolution), September 28, 2015)
(Aurillo, Jr. v. Rabi, G.R. No. 120014, November 26, 2002)
Rapid Manpower Consultants, Inc. v. De Guzman, G.R. No. 187418 (Resolution), September 28, 2015)

E. Quo Warranto (Rule 66)

(Arroyo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 202860, April 10, 2019)
(Republic v. Sereno, G.R. No. 237428, May 11, 2018)
(Palma-Fernandez vs. Dela Paz, G.R. No. L-78946, April 15, 1988)

F. Expropriation (Rule 67; See also Guidelines for Expropriation

Proceedings of National Government Infrastructure Projects, Sec. 4, RA
8974)
(National Power Corp. v. Posada, G.R. No. 191945, [March 11, 2015)
(City of Manila v. Chinese Community, G.R. No. L-14355, October 31, 1919)
(Republic v. Samson-Tatad, G.R. No. 187677, April 17, 2013)
(Republic v. Mupas, G.R. Nos. 181892, 209917, 209696 & 209731, September 8, 2015)
(Spouses Yusay v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 156684 (Resolution), April 6, 2011)
1. Two Stages in Every Action for Expropriation
(National Corporation vs. Posada, GR No. 191945, March 11, 2015).
2. Order of Expropriation
3. Ascertainment of Just Compensation
(Land Bank of the Phils. v. Yatco Agricultural Enterprises, G.R. No. 172551, January 15, 2014)
(Export Processing Zone Authority v. Dulay, G.R. No. L-59603, April 29, 1987)
(Visayan Refining Co. vs. Camus, G.R. no. No. 15870, December 03, 1919)
(Republic vs. Gingoyon, G.R. No. 166429, December 19, 2005)
(Export Processing Zone Authority v. Dulay, G.R. No. L-59603, April 29, 1987)
(Land Bank of the Philippines v. Del Moral, Inc., G.R. No. 187307, October 14, 2020)
4. Rights of Plaintiff Upon Judgment and Payment
G. Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage (Rule 68)
(Benedicto v. Yulo, G.R. No. 8106, November 26, 1913)
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(Tiglao vs. Botones, G.R. No. L-3619, October 29, 1951)
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(Villar vs. Paderanga, G.R. No. L-7687, September 28, 1955)
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(Spouses Torrecampo v. Wealth Development Bank Corp., G.R. No. 221845, March 21, 2022)
(Sps. Reyes vs. Sps. Chung, G.R. No. 228112, September 13, 2017)
3. The General Banking Law of 2000 (Sec. 47, RA 8791)
H. Partition (Rule 69)
(Gabila v. Perez, G.R. No. L-29541, January 27, 1989)
(Lacbayan v. Samoy, Jr., G.R. No. 165427, March 21, 2011)
(Silva v. Lo, G.R. No. 206667, [June 23, 2021)

I. Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer (Rule 70)

(Palajos v. Abad, G.R. No. 205832, March 7, 2022
(Puncia vs. Gerona, G.R. No. 107640, January 29, 1996)
(Golden Gate Realty Corp. vs. CA, G.R. No. 74289, July 31, 1987)
(Lanuza v. Muñoz, G.R. No. 147372, May 27, 2004)
(Cruz v. Spouses Christensen, G.R. No. 205539, October 4, 2017)

1. Differentiated from Accion Publiciana and Accion

Reivindicatoria
J. Contempt (Rule 71)
(Regalado vs. Go, GR No. 167988, February 6, 2007)
(Harbour Centre Port Terminal, Inc. v. La Filipina Uygongco Corp., G.R. Nos. 240984 & 241120,
September 27, 2021)
(Causing vs. Judge dela Rosa, OCA IPI No. 17-4663-RTJ, March 7, 2018)

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