REMEDIAL LAW REVIEW I

PART I

THE 1997 RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

Rules 1 -71

INTRODUCTION/ ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS OF RULES OF COURT

De Guia vs. De Guia, G.R. No. 135384, April 4, 2001

Public Estates Authority vs. Yuyuico, G.R. No. 140486, February 6, 2001

Bermejo vs. Barrios, 31 SCRA 764, 776 [1971].

Unity Fishing Development Corp. vs, CA, G.R. No. 145415, February 2, 2001.

Smith Bell Co., vs. CA, 267 SCRA 530 (1997)

Echegaray vs. Secretary of Justice, G.R. No, 132601, January 19, 1999

GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Ateneo v. De La Rosa, G.R. No. L-286, March 28, 1946)

Bustos v. Lucero, G.R. No. L-2086, March 8, 1949 Motion for Reconsideration
Resolution

Priscilla Alma Jose, Vs. Ramon C. Javellana, Et Al., G.R. No. 158239, January 25, 2012

Panay Railways Inc., Vs. Heva Management And Development Corporation, Pamplona
Agro-lndustrial Corporation, And Spouses Candelaria Dayot And Edmundo Dayot, G. R.
No. 154061, January 25, 2012

Building Care Corporation/Leopard Security & investigation Agency And/Or Ruperto

Protacio, Vs. Myrna Macaraeg, G.R. No. 198357, 10 December 2012

Mca-Mbf Countdown Cards Philippines Inc., Amable R. Guiluz V, Amable C. Aguiluz lx,
Cielo C. Aguiluz, Alberto L. Buenviaje, Vicente Acsay And Mco Holdings And
Management Corporation, Vs. Mbf Card International Limited And Mbf Discount Card
Limited, G.R. Na. 173586, March 14, 2012

Douglas F. Anama Vs. Philippine Savings Bank, G.R. No. 187021, January 25, 2012
Felix Martos, Jimmy Eclama, Rodel Pilones, et al. Vs. New San Jose Builders, Inc.,
G.R. No. 192650, October 24, 2012

Maria Consolacion Rivera-Pascual, Vs. Spouses Marilyn Lim And George Lim And The
Registry Of Deeds Of Valenzuela City, G.R. No. 191837, September 19, 2012

Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Migrant Pagbilao Corporation, G.R. No. 159593.

October 12, 2006
SM Land, Inc. (Formerly Shoemart, Inc.) and Watsons Personal Care Store, Phi's., Inc.
Vs. City of Manila, Liberty Toledo, in her official capacity as the City Treasurer of
Manila, et al. G.R. No. 197151. October 22, 2012

Pinga v. Heirs of Santiago, G.R No. 170354, June 30, 2006

Minerva A. Gomez-Castillo vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 187231, June 22, 2011

In the Matter fo the Petition for the Issuance of a Writ of Amparo in Favor of Carlos
Isagani T. Zarate Vs. Major General Reynaldo Mapagu, Commanding General of the
Philippine Army's 10th Infantry Division, et al., G.R. No. 189689/G.R. No. 189690/G.R.
No. 189691. November 13, 2012

U.S.v. Tomparong, G.R.No.9527,August 23,1915

People v. Mariano,G.R. L -40527,June 30,1976

Audi AG v. Mejia, G.R.No. 167533,July 27,2007;

De los Reyes v. People, G.R. No.138297, January 27,2006

United Claimants Assoclot ion of NEA (Unican) Vs. National Electrification

Administration (NEA),G.R. No. 187107,January 31,2012

Phividec Industrial Authority v. Cagayon Electric Power and Light Co., Inc., G.R. No.
127371,25 Aprll 2002

RULE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Manalo vs. CA, G.R.No. 129242,January 16,2001.

Manchester Development Corp. vs. CA, 149 SCRA 562 (1987)

Sun Insurance Office Ltd. Vs. Asuncion, 170 SCRA 274 (1989).

Ballatan vs.CA, 304 SCRA 34 (1997).

Ayala Land, Inc. vs. Carpo, G.R.No. 140162,November 22,2000.

Sps.Go v. Tong, G.R. No. 151942,27 Nov 2003

Sheker v. Estate of Sheker, GR.No. 157912,13 Dec.2007)

Original Development and Construction Corp. vs. CA, 202 SCRA 753;

National Steel Corp.vs. CA, 302 SCRA 523

Ago Timber Corp. vs. Ruiz, L-23887,Dec. 26,1997

RULE 2 - CAUSE OF ACTION

Goodland Company, Inc., vs. Asia United Bank, Abraham Co, Atty. Joel T. Pelicano And
The Register Of Deeds Of Makoti City, G.R. No. 195561,March 14,2012

Relucio vs. Lopez, 373 SCRA 578,2002

Banayos vs.Susana Realty, Inc., 71SCRA 557

Juana Complex I Homeowners Association, Inc., et al. vs. Fil-Estate Land, Inc., G.R. No.
152272, March 5,2012

Asiavest Ltd. Vs. CA, 296 SCRA 539

Domagas vs.Jensen, G.R. No. 158407,January 17,2005)

Republic vs. CA, 315 SCRA 600

Valmonte vs. CA,252 SCRA 93,100

Tamano vs. Ortiz, 291SCRA 584

Siosoco vs. CA, 303 SCRA 186

National Steel Corporation vs. CA, 302 SCRA 522,530.

Emergency Loan Pawnshop, Inc. vs. CA,G.R. No. 129184,February 28,2001).

Multi-Realty Development Corp. v. Makoti Tuscany Condominium Corp., G.R. No.

146726, June 16, 2006

RULE 3 - PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS

Seno vs. Mangubat, G.R. No. L-44339, December 2, 1997, cited in Chua vs. Torres,G.R.
No. 151900,August 30,2005.

Riviera Filipinas vs. CA, G.R.No 117355,Apnl 5, 2002

Sy vs. Eufemio, 43 SCRA 177.1972

Mocadangdang vs. CA, 108 SCRA 314).

Theodore And Nancy Ang, Represented By Eldrige Marvin B. Ceron v. Sps. Alan and
EmAng, G.R. No. l86993, August 22, 2012

Fortich v. Corona, 289 SCRA 624

Samaniego v.Aguila, 334 SCRA 438

Pobico vs. Jaranilla, 60 Phil 247

Chittick vs. CA, October 4,1988).

Llantero vs. CA. 105 SCRA 609;

Florendo, et. al. vs Coloma, et. al. 129 SCRA 304.

Bautista vs. De Guzmon, 125 SCRA 682, 1983).

Oposa v. Factoran, G.R. No.101083, 1993

Tuason v.Bolanos, G.R.No.L-25894, Jan. 30, 1971

Simny G. Guy, Geraldine G.Guy. Gladys G. Yao, And The Heirs of the Late Gract G.
Cheu Vs. Gilbert G. Guy, G.R. No. 189486, September 5, 2012

Living @ Sense,Inc. Vs.Malayan lnsurance Company, Inc.G.R. No. 193753. September

26, 2012

Sepulveda, Sr.v.Pelaez, G.R. No. 152195, 31 January 2005

Algura v.LGU, G.R. No. 150135, October 30, 2006

Ibanez v. Roman Catholic Church, 12 Phil. 227

Chinese Flour lmporters Assoc.v.Price Stabilization Board, 9 Phil.461

RULE 4 - VENUE OF ACTIONS

Nocum and Philippine Daily Inquirer v. Tan, G.R. No. 145022, September 23, 2005

El Hogar Filipino v. Seva No. 36627, November 19, 1932

Mijares, et al.v.Piccio, et al., L-10458 April 22,1957; Regalado, 2010

Paglaum Management & Development Corp.And Health Marketing Technologits, Inc.,

Vs. Union Bank Of The Philippines, Notary Public John Doe, And Register Of Deeds Of
Cebu City And Cebu Province, SJ. King & Sons Co.• Inc. Intervenor, G.R. No. 179018,
June 18, 2012

Polytrade Corp.v.Blanco, G.R. No. L-27033, 1969

Sweet Lines v. Teves, G.R. No. 28324, May19, 1972

Eastern Assurance & Surety Corp. v. Cui, G.R. No. L-54452, July 20 1981
Republic vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 152154, July 15, 2003

Agustin v.Bacolon, L-16000 March 18, 1985

Calo v.Ajax, L-20865, March 13, 1968

Gojo v. Goyala, G.R. No.26768, Oct.30, 1970

Philtranco Service Enterprises.Inc., Vs.Felix Paras And Inland Trailways, Inc., And
Hon. Court Of Appeals, G.R. No. 161909, April 25, 2012

Heirs of Olivas v.Flor, L-78343 May 21. 1988

RULE 5 - UNIFORM PROCEDURE IN TRIAL COURTS

RULE 6 - KINDS OF PLEADINGS

Spouses Ponciano v. Parentela, G.R.No. 133284, 9 May 2000

Eastern Assurance & Surety Corp. v. Cui, G.R. L-54452, 20 Ju ly 1981).

Pascual v. Bautista, 33 SCRA 301, 1970;

Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. v. Tempongko, 27 SCRA 418, 1969).

Vda. De Dios v. Balagot, 20 SCRA 950;1967

RULE 7 - PARTS OF A PLEADING

Felix Martos, Jimmy Eclana, Rodel Pilones, et al. Vs. New San Jose Builders, Inc., G.R.
No. 192650.0ctober 24, 2012

Pascual and Santos, Inc. v. The Members of the Tramo Wakas Neighborhood Association,
Inc.. G.R.No. 144880,November 17,200

Elsa D. Medado vs. Heirs of the Late Antonio Consing, G.R. No. 186720, February 8,
2012

Atty. Fe Q. Palmiano-Salvodor Vs. Constantino Angeles. Substituted By Luz G. Angeles,

G.R. No. 171219,September 3 2012

Georgia T. Estel, vs. Recaredo P. Diego, Sr. and Recoredo R. Diego, Jr., G.R. No.
174082,January 16,2012

City of Cebu v. Del Rosario, G.R. No. 169341,22 November 2006

Barroso v.Ampig, Jr., 328 SCRA 530.536 (2000)

Marcopper Mining Corp. v. Solidbank Corp. 432 SCRA 360

Casupanan v. Laroya, G.R.No. 145391, 26 August 2002

Sps. Dar v. Alonzo ·Legasto, 30 Aug.2000

Santos v. CA, 5July 2001

BPI Leasing Corp. v. CA, 18 Nov. 2003).

Expertravel and Tours Inc. v. CA, 26 May 2005:

Sheker v. Estate of Sheker, G.R.No.157912, 13 December 2007

Vivian T. Ramirez Et. Al., vs. Mor Fishing Co., Inc., Miramar Fishing Co., Inc., Robert
Buehs And Jerome Spitz, G.R. No. 168208, June 13, 2012

RULE 8 - MANNER OF MAKING ALLEGATIONS IN PLEADINGS

Acabal vs. Acabal, 31 March 2005

Taribio v. Bidin, 134 SCRA 162

Tantuico, Jr. v. Republic, G.R.No. 89114,December 2, 1991

D.M. Ferrer & Associates Corporation vs. University Of Santo Tomas, G.R. No.
189496,February 1,2012

RULE 9 - EFFECT OF FAILURE TO PLEAD

Financial Building Corp. v. Forbes Park Association . G.R. No.133119,17 August 2000

Cavili v. Florendo, G.R. No.73039,9 October 1987

Tijam v. Sibonghanoy, G.R. No.L -21450,April 15, 1968

Natividad Lim Vs. National Power Corporation, Sps. Roberto LI. Arcinue and Arabela
Arcinue,G.R. No. 178789.November 14,2012

Magdiwang Realty Corporation, Renato P. Dragon And Esperanza Tolentino Vs. The
Manila Banking Corporation, Substituted By First Sovereign Asset Management
(SpvAmc), Inc., G .R. No. 195592,5 Sep 2012

Philippine Tourism Authority, Vs.Philippine Golf Development & Equipment, Inc.,

G.R.No. 176628,G.R.No.176628 March 19,2012

RULE 10 - AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTAL PLEADINGS

Siasoco v. CA, 303 SCRA 186

Phlilppine ports Authority v. William Gothong and Aboitiz, Inc., G.R. No. 158401, 28
January 2008

Ching v. CA, 331SCRA 16

Ong Peng v. Custodio, L·14911, March 25, 1961

Rosario v. Carangdong, G.R. No. L·-7076, Aprll 28, 1955

Surigao Mine Exploration Co. v. Harris, G.R. No. L-45543,May 17, 1939

Ma. Mercedes L. Barba Vs. Liceo de Cagayan University, G.R.No. 193857. November
28,2012

RULE 11 - WHEN TO FILE RESPONSIVE PLEADINGS

Sarmiento v. Juan, No. 56605 January 28, 1983

Gojo v. Goyala, G.R. No. L-·26768,30 October 1970

RULE 12 - BILL OF PARTICULARS

RULE 13 - FILING AND SERVICE OF PLEADINGS, JUDGMENTS AND
OTHER PAPERS

Prudential Bank v. Business Assistance Group, 16 December 2004

Lanada v. CA, G.R. No. 102390, 1 February 2002

Heirs of Eugenio Lopez Sr., v. Enriquez, G.R. No. 146262 , 21January 2005.

Tongohan v. CA. G.R. No. 123582, 21 December 2004)

Benguet Electric Cooperative, Inc. v. NLRC, G.R. No. 89070 May 18,1992

RULE 14 - SUMMONS

Minucher v. CA G.R. No.142963, Feb. 11, 2003

Planters Development Bank, Vs.Julie Chandumal, G.R. No. 1956190, 5 September 2012

Oaminal v. Castillo, G.R. No. 152776,Oct. 8,2003

Optima Realty Corporation Vs. Hertz Phil., Exclusive, Inc. G.R. No. 183035 .January
9,2013
Pagalaran v. Bal-atan, 13 Phil . 135

Ong v. Custodio, L-14911, 25 March 1961;

Viason Enterprises v. CA, 310 SCRA 26)

Fetalino v. Sanz, 44 Phil.691

Laus v. CA, 219 SCRA 688,691

Umandap vs. Sabio, Jr.. 339 SCRA 243

Smantino vs. Raon, 383 SCRA 664,670,2002

Manitoc v. CA, G.R.No. 130974, 16 August 2006,

Miranda vs. CA, 326 SCRA 278

UCPB v. Ongpin, G.R. No. 146593,26 October 2001

Damagas vs. Jensen, G R. No.155847,17 January 2005

Ang Ping v CA, 310 SCRA 34

Robinson v. Miralles, G.R.No 163584,12 Dec 2006

Mason v. CA, G.R.No 144662.Octor 13,2003

Baltazar v. CA, G R.No 78728,8 December 1988

E. B. Villarosa & Partner Co , Ltd. V.Judge Benito, G R No 136426. 5 August 1999

BPI v. Spouses Sontlogo, G.R No. 169116,26 March 2007

Orosa v. CA, 261 SCRA 376

Tyson's Super Concrete Inc. v CA, 23 June 2005

H.B. Zachry Company International vs. CA, 232 SCRA 329

Paizat v. Morgan, 28 Phil. 597

Northwest Orient Airlines v. CA, 241SCRA 192 {1995}

Pantaleon v Asuncion, 105 Phil. 761 (1959)

Kawasaki Port Service Corp. v.Amores, 199 SCRA 230;

Banco Do Brasil vs. CA, 333 SCRA 545 (2000)

Romualdez -Licaros v Licaros, 401SCRA 762 (2003)

Gemperle v. Schenker, 19 5CRA 45 (1967),

Valmonte v. CA, 252 SCRA 93 (1996)

Montalban v. Maximo, 22 SCRA 1070,15 March 1968

Santos v. PNOC, G.R.No. 170943,September 23,2008

RULE 15 - MOTIONS

RULE 16 - MOTION TO DISMISS

RULE 17 - DISMISSAL OF ACTIONS

RULE 18 - PRE-TRIAL

RULE 19 - INTERVENTION

RULE 20 - CALENDAR OF CASES

RULE 21 - SUBPOENA

RULE 22 - COMPUTATION OF TIME

RULE 23 TO 29 - MODES OF DISCOVERY

RULE 30 - TRIAL

RULE 31 - CONSOLIDATION OR SERVICE

RULE 32 - TRIAL BY COMMISSIONER

RULE 33 - DEMURRER TO EVIDENCE

RULE 34 - JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS

RULE 35 - SUMMARY JUDGMENTS

RULE 36 - JUDGMENTS, FINAL ORDERS AND ENTRY THEREOF

RULE 37 - NEW TRIAL OR RECONSIDERATION

RULE 38 - RELIEF FROM JUDGMENTS, ORDERS, OR OTHER

PROCEEDINGS

RULE 39 - EXECUTION, SATISFACTION AND EFFECT OF JUDGMENTS