CIVIL PROCEDURE

SECOND SEMESTER
AY 2016-2017
DEAN S.D. MAWIS
----------------------Reference Book: Regalado, F. Remedial Law Compendium, vol. 1
I.

General Principles of Remedial Law

A. Difference between Substantive Law and Procedural Law
Bernabe v. Alejo, 374 SCRA 180

Republic vs. CA, G.R. No. 141530, March 18, 2003

B. Objective of Procedural laws

Sps. Bergonia v. CA, G.R. No. 189151, January 25, 2012
C. Application of procedural laws
BPI v. CA, G.R. No. 168313, October 6, 2010
CMTC International Marketing Corp v. Bhagis International Trading Corp., G.R.
No. 170488, December 10, 2012
II.

Jurisdiction
A. Laws:
1 Art. 8, Sec. 1, 1987 Constitution
2 Batas Pambansa Bldg. 129 (An Act Reorganizing the Judiciary,
Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for other Purposes)
3 RA No. 7902 (An Act Expanding the Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals,
Amending for the Purpose Section 9 of B.P. 129)
4 RA 7691 (An Act Expanding the Jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Trial
Courts, Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts,
Amending for the Purpose B.P. 129)
Sebastian vs. Ng, G.R. No. 164594, April 22, 2015
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5 SC Administrative No. 09-94 (Guidelines in the Implementation of RA

7691)
6 RA 8369 (An Act Establishing Family Courts, Granting them Exclusive
Original Jurisdiction over Child and Family Cases).
Madrian vs. Madrian, G.R. No. 159374, July 17, 2007
7 Sec. 5.2, Chapter II of R.A. 8799 (The Securities Code)
8 S.C. A.M. No. 01-2-04-SC (Interim Rules of Procedure for Intra-Corporate
Controversies)
Gonzales vs. GJH Land, Inc. G.R. No. 202664, Nov. 10, 2015
9 A.M. 08-0-7 Rules of Procedure for Small Claims (Oct.1, 2008), as
amended by A.M. No. 08-8-7-SC (THE RULE OF PROCEDURE FOR
SMALL CLAIMS CASES amending Sections 11, 12, 14, 16, 21, and 22 of
the Rule of Procedure for Small Claims Cases, including the attached
Forms; and as further amended in February 2016)
A.L. Ang Network, Inc. v. Mondejar, G.R. No. 200804, January 22, 2014
10 Sharia courts
Villagracia v. Fifth Sharia District Court, G.R. No. 188832, April 23, 2014
B. Basic Principles
Jurisdiction conferred by law not by agreement of the parties
Republic v. Bantigue Point Development Corp., G. R. No. 162322, March 14,
2012
Determined by the law in force at the time of commencement
Dela Cruz v. Moya, 160 SCRA 838
People of the Philippines vs. CA, G.R. No. 154557, February 13, 2008
Determined by the allegations of the complaint or other initiatory pleading
Boleyley v. Villanueva, G.R. No. 128734 September 14, 1999
Mendoza v. Germino, G.R. No. 165676, November 22, 2010
Irene Sante and Reynaldo v. Hon. Edilberto T. Claravall, etc., et al., G.R. No.
173915, February 22, 2010.
Indophil Textile Mills vs. Adviento, G.R. No. 171212, August 14, 2014
Julao v. Spouses De Jesus, G.R. No. 176020, September 29, 2014
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Tumpag v. Tumpag, G.R. No. 199133, September 29, 2014

Jurisdiction over the parties
Planters Development Bank v. Chandumal, G.R. No. 195619, September 5,
2012
Boston Equity Resources, Inc. v. CA, G.R. No. 173946, June 19, 2013
Cabrera v. Francisco, G.R. No. 172293, August 28, 2013
Macasaet vs. Co, G.R. No. 156759, June 5, 2013

Difference between Jurisdiction and Exercise of Jurisdiction

Platinum Tours v. Panlilio, G.R. No. 133365. Sept. 16, 2003.
Difference between Jurisdiction and Venue
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. v. Court of Appeals, 363 SCRA 396
Nocum v. Tan, G. R. No. 145022, Sept. 23, 2005
Payment of Docket Fees
Manchester Devt Corp. v. CA, 149 SCRA 562 (May 7, 1987)
Sun Insurance v. Asuncion, 170 SCRA 274 (1989)
Metropolitan Bank v. Perez, G. R. No. 181842, February 2, 2010
Baranggay Piapi vs. Talip, G.R. No. 138248, September 7, 2005
Proton Pilipinas Corp. v. Banque Nationale de Paris, G. R. No. 151242, June
15, 2005
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corp. vs. Hon. Legasto, G.R. No. 169108, April
18, 2006
Spouses de Leon v. CA, 287 SCRA 94

Tokio Marine Malaya Insurance Co, Inc. v. Jorge Valdez, G.R. No. 150108,
January 28, 2008

Lu v. Lu, G.R. No. 153690/G.R. No. 157381/G.R. No. 170889, August 4, 2009
Staggered Docket Fee
Sps. Gregorio Go & Juana Tan Go v. Tong, GR. 151942, November 27, 2003
AM No. 04-2-04-SC, RE: Amendment of Section 21(i), Rule 141 of The Rules
of Court [A.M. No. 04-2-04-SC, August 16, 2004] by Clarifying the Manner of
Payment of the Increased Fees for Corporate Rehabilitation Petitions, Taking
Into Account the Courts Issuance in Amendment on the Clarification on the
Legal Fees to be Collected in Cases of Corporate Rehabiliation [A.M. No. 008-10-SC, December 10, 2002], September 19, 2006
Adherence to jurisdiction; Jurisdiction cannot be ousted
Pacific Ace Finance LTD v. Eiji Yanagisawa, G.R. No. 175303, April 11, 2012
Barrameda vda de Ballesteros v. Rural bank of Canaman, G.R. No. 176260,
November 24, 2010
Union Bank of the Phils. v. Concepcion, G.R. No. 160727, June 26, 2007
Apo Cement Corp. v. Mingson Mining Industries Corp., G.R. No. 206728,
November 12, 2014
Effect of lack of Jurisdiction
Land Bank v. Spouses Placido, G.R. No. 194168, February 13, 2013
Padre v. Badillo, G.R. No. 165423, January 19, 2011
Tijam v. Sibonghanoy, et al., 23 SCRA 29 (1968)
Suspended jurisdiction
PAL v. Kurangking, 389 SCRA 588
Hierarchy of courts
Mendoza v. Villas, G.R. No. 187256, FEB. 23, 2011
Republic of the Philippines v. Hon. Ramon S. Caguioa, etc., et al.; G.R. No.
174385. February 20, 2013
A.L. Ang Network, Inc. v. Mondejar, G.R. No. 200804, January 22, 2014
III.

RULE 1, Sections 1 to 6, ROC

Redea v. CA, G.R. No. 146611, February 6, 2007
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Vda de Victoria v. CA, G.R. No. 147550, January 6, 2007

Hernandez v. Rural Bank, 81 SCRA 75
Muoz v. Atty. Yabut, G.R. No. 142676, June 6, 2011
Go vs. UCPB, G.R. No. 156187. November 11, 2004
IV.

RULE 2, Sections 1 to 6
China Banking Corp. v. CA, G.R. No.153267, June 23, 2005
BPI v. Coscolluela, G.R. No. 167724, June 27, 2006
Samson v. Spouses Gabor, G.R. No. 182970, July 23, 2014
Agustin v. Bacalan, 135 SCRA 340 (1985)
Flores v. Mallare-Philipps, 144 SCRA 377 (1986)
Pantranco v. Buncan, G.R. No. 1406, March 16, 2005
Sps. Decena v. Sps. Piquero, G.R. No. 155736, March 31, 2005
Uniwide Holdings v. Cruz, 529 SCRA 664 (2007)
Lourdes Suites v. Binaro, G.R. No. 204729, August 6, 2014

V.

Rule 3 Sections 1 to 3: Parties to a Civil Action

Iron and Steel Authority v. CA, 249 SCRA 538 (1995)
Ralla v. Ralla, 199 SCRA SCRA 495 (1991.)
Tampingco v. IAC, 207 SCRA 652
Oco v. Limbaring, G.R. No. 161298, January 31, 2006
Pascual v. Pascual, G.R. No. 157830, Nov 17, 2005
Golango v. Jone B. Fung, G.R. No. 157952, September 8, 2009
Equitable PCI Bank, Inc (now known as Banco De Oro-EPCI, Inc.) v. Heirs of
Antonio C. Tiu, et al., G.R. No. 178529, September 4, 2009
Africa vs. Insurance Saving and Investment Agency, G.R. No. 206540, April
20, 2015
V-Gent, Inc. vs. Morning Star Travel, G.R. No. 186305, July 22, 2015

VI.

Rule 3, Sections 4 to 6: Parties to a Civil Action

Cameron Granville Asset Mgt. vs. Chua, G.R. 191170, Sept., 2016
Dept of Health v. Phil Pharma Wealth, Inc., G.R. No. 182358, February 20,
2013
Air Transportation Office v. Sps.Ramos, G.R. No. 159402, February 23, 2011
American Express Co. vs. Santiago, 49 SCRA 75 (1973)

VII.

RULE 3, SECTIONS 7 TO 12 (Parties to a Civil Action)

Aron v. Realon, G.R. No. 159156, January 31, 2005
Lotte Phils v. dela Cruz, G.R. No. 1663302, July 28, 2005
Dael v. Teves, 136 SCRA 199 (1985)
Seno v. Mangubat, 156 SCRA 113 (1987)
Quiombing v. Court of Appeals, 189 SCRA 325 (1990)
Domingo v. Scheer, 421 SCRA 468
Chua v. Torres, G.R. No. 151900, Aug. 30, 2005
Republic v. Campos G.R. No. 84895 May 4, 1989
Malagarte v. CA, G.R. No. 166519, March 31, 2009
Office of the City Mayor of Paraaque City, et al. v. Mario D. Ebio and His
Children/Heirs namely, Arturo V. Ebio, Eduardo, et al., G.R. No. 178411, June
23, 2010
Carandang v. De Guzman, G.R. No. 160347 November 29, 2006
Divinagracia v. Parilla, G.R. No. 196750, March 11, 2015
NPC v. Vichuaco, G.R. No. 180654, April 21, 2014
Laus vs. Optimum Security Sevices, Inc., G.R. 208343, February 3, 2016

VIII.

RULE 3, SECTIONS 13 TO 19: Parties to a Civil Action

Chiang Kai Shek School v. CA, G.R. No. 58028. April 18, 1989
The Heirs of the Late Florentina Nuguid vda de Haberer v. CA, 104 SCRA
534 (1981)
Vda. De Salazar v. CA, G.R. NO. 121510, November 23, 1995
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Gochan v. Young, G.R. No. 131889, March 12, 2001

Judge Sumaljag v. Sps. Diosdidit, G.R. No. 149787, June 18, 2008
O. Ventanilla Enterprises Corporation v. Tan, G.R. No. 180325. February 20,
2013
Atty. Rogelio E. Sarsaba v. Fe vda De Te, represented by her Attorney-in-Fact
Faustino Castaeda, G.R. No. 175910, July 30, 2009.
Dagadag v. Tongnawa, G.R. 161166-67, Feb. 03, 2005
Carandang v. Heirs of Quirino de Guzman, G.R. No. 160347, November 29,
2006
Boston Equity Resources, Inc. vs. CA, G.R. No. 173946, June 19, 2013
IX.

RULE 3, SECTIONS 18 TO 22: Parties to a Civil Action

Torres v. Rodellas, G.R. No. 177836, September 4, 2009
Aguas v. Llemos, 5 SCRA 595
Re: Query of Mr. Roger C. Prioreschi re exemption from legal and filing fees
of the Good Shepherd Foundation, Inc., A.M. No. 09-6-9-SC, August 19, 2009

X.

RULE 4 VENUE
Marcos-Araneta v. CA, 563 SCRA 41 (2008)
Ang, represented by Eldridge Marvin Aceron vs. Sps. Ang, G.R. No. 186993,
August 22, 2012
Universal Robina Corp. v. Lim, G.R. No.154338, October 5, 2007
Go v. UCPB, et al., G.R. No. 156187. November 11, 2004
Hoechst Philippines, Inc. v. Torres, 83 SCRA 297 (1978)
Phil. Bank of Commerce v. Lim, G.R. No. 158135, April 12, 2005
Young Auto Supply v. CA, 223 SCRA 670
Saludo v. American Express, G.R. No. 159507, April 19, 2006
San Luis v. San Luis, G.R. No. 133743, FEB. 6, 2007
United Overseas Bank v. Rosemor Mining & Devt., G.R. No. 159669, March 12,
2007
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Briones vs. CA, G.R. No. 204444, January 14, 2015

Radiowealth Finance vs. Nolasco, GR 227146, November 14, 2016
XI.

RULE 5: Uniform Procedure in Trial Courts

Law: Rule on Summary Procedure (SC Resolution dated Oct. 15, 1991)
A.M. No. 02-11-09-SC

Sec. 1.A (2) of the Revised Rules on Summary Procedure is amended to read
as follows:
"(2) All other cases, except probate proceedings, where the total amount of
the plaintiff's claim does not exceed one hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) or,
two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00) in Metropolitan Manila, exclusive of
interest and cost."
The amendment took effect on Nov. 25, 2002.
Bayubay v. CA, 224 SCRA 557 (1993)
Lucas v. Fabros, A.M. No. MTJ-99-1226, Jan. 31, 2000
Bongato v. Malvar, G.R. No. 141614, Aug. 14, 2002
Pascual v. Jovellanos, 390 SCRA 333
Luna v. Mirafuente, A.M. No. MTJ 05-1610, Sept. 26, 2005
Go v. CA, G.R. No. 128954, October 8, 199
Sec. De Lima v. Gatdula, G.R. No. 204528. February 19, 2013
PRUDENTIAL BANK (now Bank of the Philippine Islands) vs. Magdamit, G.R.
No. 183795, November 12, 2014
Fairland Knitcraft Corp. vs. Po, G.R. No. 217694 , Jan 27, 2016
XII.

RULE 6: Kinds of Pleadings

Victorina v. Brewmaster International, G.R. No. 182779, August 23, 2010
Mongao v. Pryce Properties, G.R. No. 156474, August 16, 2005
Buncayao v. Fort Ilocandia Property, G.R. No. 170483, April 19, 2010
GSIS v. Heirs of Caballero, et al., G.R. No. 158090, October 4, 2010
Calo v. Ajax, 22 SCRA 996 (1968)
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ICTSI v. CA, 214 SCRA 456 (1992)

Cojuangco v. Villegas, 184 SCRA 374 (1990)
Philtranco Service Enterprises v. CA, G.R. No. 161909, April 25, 2012
Singapore Airlines v. CA, 243 SCRA 143 (1995)
Dio v. Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium, G.R. No. 189532, June 11, 2014
Padilla v. Globe Asiatique Realty Holdings Corp., G.R. No. 207376,
August 6, 2014
Zuniga-Santos v. Santos-Gran, G.R. No. 197380, October 8, 2014
Paramount Life Insurance vs. Castro, G.R. No. 195728, April 19,2016
XIII.

RULE 7 PARTS OF A PLEADING

Quimpo v. Dela Victoria, 46 SCRA 139 (1972)
Sameer Overseas Placement Agency v. Santos, G.R. No. 152579, August
4, 2009.
Anderson v. Ho, G.R. No. 172590, January 7, 2013
Buan v. Lopez, G.R. No. 75349. October 13, 1986
Loquias v. Office of the Ombudsman, August 2000
Docena v. Lapesura, 355 SCRA 658
Fuentebella v. Castro, G.R. No. 150865, June 30, 2006
Sto. Tomas University v. Surla, 294 SCRA 382 (1998)
Cagayan Valley v. CIR, G.R. No. 151413, February 13, 2008
Chua v. Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company, G.R. No. 182311, August
19, 2009
Aboitiz Equity Ventures v. Chiongbian, G.R. No. 197530, July 9, 2014
Zarsona Medical Clinic v. Philippine Health Insurance Corp., G.R. No.
191225, October 13, 2014
Metrobank v. Santos, G.R. No. 157867, December 15, 2009

XIV.

RULE 8: MANNER OF MAKING ALLEGATIONS IN PLEADINGS

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Go Tong Electrical vs. BPI, G.R. No. 187487June 29, 2015

Respondent.Vda de Daffon v. CA, 387 SCRA 427
Toribio v. Bidin, 134 SCRA 162 (1985)
Bough and Bough v. Cantiveros, 40 Phil 209 (1919)
Hibberd v. Rhode, 32 Phil 476 (1915)
Jabalde v. PNB, 7 SCRA 791 (1963)
Mahilum vs. Ilano, G.R. No. 197923, June 22, 2015
Titan Construction v. David, G.R. No. 169548, March 15, 2010
Consolidated Bank v. Del Monte Motor Works, July 29, 2005, G.R. 143338
Luistro v. CA, G.R. No. 158819, April 16, 2009
Capitol Motors v. Yabut, 32 SCRA 1 (1970)
Antam Consolidated v. CA, 143 SCRA 34 (1986)
Steelcase Inc. vs. Design International Selections, G.R. No. 171995, April
18, 2012
XV.

RULE 9
Otero v. Tan, G.R. No. 200134, August 15, 2012
Dulos v. CA, 188 SCRA 413 (1990)
Gochangco v. CFI Negros Occidental, G.R. No. L-49396. January 15,
1988
Indiana Aerospace v. Commission on Higher Education, 356 SCRA 367
(2001)
Gajudo v. Traders Royal Bank, G.R. No. 151098, March 21, 2006
Monzon v. Sps. Relova, G.R. No. 171827, September 17, 2008
Heirs of Favis, Sr. v. Gonzales, G.R. No. 185922, January 15, 2014

XVI.

RULE 10 AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTAL PLEADINGS

Leobrera v. CA, G.R. No. 80001. February 27, 1989.

The Pasay City Government v. CFI, 132 SCRA 156 (1984)
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Torres v. CA, 131 SCRA 24 (1984)

Versoza v. CA, 299 SCRA 100
Magaspi v. Ramolete, 115 SCRA 193 (1982)
MWSS v. CA, 143 SCRA 623 (1986)
Northern Cement Corp. v. IACG.R. No. L-68636. February 29, 1988.
Sps. Lambino v. Hon. Presiding Judge, G.R. No. 169551, January 24, 2007
Philippine Ports Authority v. William Gothong, G.R. No. 158401, January 28,
2008
Wallem Philippines Shipping, Inc. v. S.R. Farms, Inc., G.R. No. 161849, July
9, 2010
Spouses Dionisio v. Linsangan, G.R. No. 178159, March 2, 2011
XVII. RULE 11- WHEN TO FILE RESPONSIVE PLEADINGS
Del Bros. v. IAC, 159 SCRA 533
Spouses Barraza v. Campos, 120 SCRA 881 (1983)
David v. Gutierrez-Fruelda, G.R. No. 170427, January 30, 2009
XVIII. RULE 12: BILL OF PARTICULARS
Salita v. Magtolis, 233 SCRA 100 (1994)
Agcanas v. Mercado, 7 SCRA 688 (1963)
Santos v. Liwag, 101 SCRA 327 (1980)
Guy v. Guy, G.R. No. 189486, September 5, 2012
XIX.

RULE 13: FILING

Miranda vs. Miranda, G.R. No. 179638, July 8, 2013

Garrucho v. CA, G.R. No. 143791, January 14, 2007
Republic v. Caguioa, etc., et al.; G.R. No. 174385. February 20, 2013
Barrameda v. Castillo, 78 SCRA 1 (1977)
PNB v. CFI of Rizal, 209 SCRA (1992)

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UP v. Sizon, G.R. No. 171182, August 23, 2012

Quelnan v. VHF, G.R. No. 138500, September 16, 2005
Amen v. CA, G.R. NO. 143424, August 89, 2001
Garvida v. Sales, Jr., G.R. No. 124893, April 18, 1997
Belen v. Chavez, G.R. No. 175334, March 26, 2008
Bracero v. Arcelo, G.R. No. 212496, March 18, 2015
Notice of Lis Pendens:
Peoso v. Dona, G.R. No. 154018, April 3, 2007
AFP Mutual Benefit Association, Inc. v. CA, G.R. No. 104769, March 3, 2000
Heirs of Lopez, Sr. v. Enriquez, G.R. No. 146262, January 21, 2005
XX.

Rule 14: Summons Secs. 1 to 14

Cathay Metal Corp. v. Laguna West Multi-Purpose Cooperative, G.R. No.

172204, July 10, 2014
A.M. No. 11-3-6-SC, New Rule on Service of Summons on Foreign Juridical
Entities. (Amending Section 12, Rule 14 of ROC)
Rapid Realty and Development Corp. v. Villa, G.R. No. 184197, February 11,
2010

Paramount Insurance Corp. v. Japzon, 211 SCRA 879 (1992)

Boticano v. Chu, 148 SCRA 541 (1987)
Pan Asiatic Travel Corp. v. CA, G.R. No. L-62781, August 19, 1988
Sandoval v. HRET, G.R. No. 149380, July 3, 2000
Oaminal v. Castillo, G.R. No. 152776, Oct. 8, 2003
Mason v. CA, G.R. No. 144662, October 13, 2003
Jose v. Boyon, G.R. No. 147369, October 23, 2003
Domagas v. Jensen, G.R. No. 158407, Jan. 17, 2005
Biaco v. Phil. Countryside Rural Bank, G.R. No. 161417, February 8, 2007
BPI v. Santiago, G.R. No. 169116, March 28, 2007
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The Phil. American Life & General Insurance Co. v. Breva, G.R. No. 147937,
November 11, 2004
Belen v. Chavez, G.R. No. 175334, March 26, 2008
Santos v. PNOC Exploration Corp., G.R. No. 170943, September 23, 2008
Wong v. Factor-Koyoma, G.R. No. 183802, September 17, 2009
Sansio Philippines, Inc. vs. Sps. Mogol, Jr., G.R. No. 177007, July 14, 2009
Manuel vs. Ong, G.R. No. 205249, October 15, 2014
BD Long Span Builders, Inc. v., R.S. Ameploquio Realty Dev.t, G.R. No. 169919,
September 11, 2009
Planters Development Bank v. Chandumal, G.R. No. 195619, September 5, 2012
Macasaet v. Co, G.R. No. 156759, June 5, 2013
HSBC vs. Catalan, G.R. No. 159590, October 18, 2004
Green Star Express, Inc. v. Nissin-Universal Robina Corp., G.R. No. 181517,
July 6, 2015
XXI.

RULE 14, SECS. 15 TO 20

NM Rothschild & Sons (Australia) Ltd. v. Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co., G.R.
No. 175799, November 28, 2011
Montefalcon v. Vasquez, G.R. No. 165016, June 17, 2008
Cariaga v. Malaya, 143 SCRA 441 (1986)
Licaros v. Licaros, G.R. No. 150656, April 29, 2003
Busuego v. CA, 151 SCRA 376 (1987)
Pinlac v. CA, January 19, 2001
Reicon Realty Builders Corp. v. Diamond Dragon Realty and Management, Inc.,
G.R. No. 204796, Feburary 4, 2015
XXII. RULE 15: MOTIONS
Dela Reyes v. Josephine Anne B. Ramnani, G.R. No. 169135, June 18, 2010
Preysler v. Manila Southcoast Dev. Corp., GR No. 171872, June 28, 2010
Dela Pena v. Dela Pena, 258 SCRA 298
Manacop v. CA, 215 SCRA 773 (1992)
Azajar v. CA, 145 SCRA 333
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Sarmiento s. Zaratan, G.R. No. 167471, February 5, 2007

Aneco Realty Devt. v. Landex, G.R. No. 165952, July 28, 2008
PNB v. Deang Marketing Corp., G.R. No. 177931, December 8, 2008
Areza v. Express Savings Bank, G.R. No. 176697, September 10, 2014
Microsoft Corp. v. Farajallah, G.R. No. 205800, September 10, 2014

XXIII. RULE 16: MOTION TO DISMISS

Related Principles
Barraza v. Campos, Jr., 120 SCRA 881 (1983)
BA Finance v. Pineda, 119 SCRA 493 (1982)
Conejos v. Bocanegra, G.R. No. 152496, July 30, 2009
Panganiban v. Pilipinas Shell Corp., 395 SCRA 624
Grounds
a) no jurisdiction over the person of the defending party
US v. Ruiz, G.R. No. L-35645, May 22, 1985
(b) no jurisdiction over the subject matter of the claim
Padlan v. Dinglasan, G.R. No. 180321, March 20, 2013
(c) That venue is improperly laid
Universal Robina Corp. v. Lim, GR. No. 154338, October 5, 2007
(d) That the plaintiff has no legal capacity to sue
Galindo v. Heirs of Roxas, G.R. No. 147969, January 17, 2005
(e) Litis pendentia
Ramos v. Peralta, 203 SCRA 412
(f) That the cause of action is barred by a prior judgment or by the statute of
limitations;
Chu v. Sps. Cunanan, G.R. No. 156185, September 12, 2011
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Manila Bankers Life Insurance Corp. v. Aban, G.R. No. 175666, July 29, 2013
(g) That the pleading asserting the claim states no cause of action;
Vitangcol v. New Vista Properties, Inc., G.R. No. 176014, September 17,
2009
Columbia Pictures, Inc. vs. CA, G.R. No. 110318, August 28, 1996
Guerrero v. RTC of Ilocos, 229 SCRA 274
Magellan Aerospace vs. Philippine Air Force, G.R. No. 216566, February 24,
2016
(h) claim or demand set forth in the plaintiff's pleading has been paid, waived,
abandoned, or otherwise extinguished;
Cua v. Wallem Phils. Shipping, Inc., G.R. No. 171337, July 11, 2012
Caltex vs. Aguirre, March 9, 2016, G.R. Nos. 170746-47
(i) Claim on which the action is founded is unenforceable under the provisions of the
statute of frauds
Swedish Match v. CA, G.R. No. 128120, October 20, 2004
(j) That a condition precedent for filing the claim has not been complied with.
Guerrero v. RTC of Ilocos, 229 SCRA 274 (1994)
As Affirmative Defenses
California and Hawaiian Sugar Co. v. C.F.Sharp & Co., G.R. No. 139273,
November 28, 2000
Sps. Rasdas s. Estenor, G.R. No. 157605 December 13, 2005
No motion to dismiss allowed
Tan v. Tan, G.R. No. 167139, February 25, 2010
Aldersgate College, Inc. v. Gauuan, G.R. No. 192951, November 14, 2012

XXIV RULE 17. DISMISSAL OF ACTIONS

Quintos v. Nicolas, G.R. No. 210252, June 16, 2014
Go vs. Cruz, 172 SCRA 247
Vallangca vs. CA, G.R. No. 55336, May 4, 1989.
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Executive Secretary vs. Gordon, G.R. No. 134171, Nov. 18, 1998
Samson vs. Fiel-Macaraig, G.R. No. 166356, February 2, 2010.
Eloisa Merchandising, Inc. vs. Trebel International, Inc.,G.R. No. 192716, June
13, 2012
Heirs of Favis, Sr. v. Gonzales, G.R. No. 185922, January 15, 2014
Ching v. Cheng, G.R. No. 175507, October 8, 2014
XXV

RULE 18 PRE-TRIAL
Paranaque Kings Enterprises v. Santos, G.R. No. 194638, July 2, 2014

A.M. No. 03-1-09-SC, Rule on Guidelines to be Observed By the Trial Court Judges
and Clerk of Court in the conduct of Pre-trial and Use of Deposition-discovery
measures
Philippine Ports Authority v. City of Iloilo, G.R. No. 109791, July 14, 2003
Alarcon v. CA, 323 SCRA 716 (200)
Tiu v. Middleton, 310 SCRA 581
Tropical Homes, Inc. v. Villaluz, R. No. L-40628, February 24, 1989.
Saguid v. CA, G.R. 150611, June 10, 2003
Tolentino v. Laurel, G.R. No. 181368, February 22, 2012
Son v. Son, G.R. No. 73077, December 29, 1995
Corpuz v. Corpuz, G.R. No. 175677, July 31, 2009.
Kent v. Micarez, G.R. No. 185758, March 9, 2011
Aguilar v. Lightbringers Credit Cooperative, G.R. No. 209605, 12 January
2015
Spouses Salvador v. Spouses Rabaja, G.R. No. 199990, February 4, 2015
XXVI RULE 19: Intervention
Pagtalunan v. Tamayo, G.R. No. 54281. March 19, 1990
Magsaysay-Labrador v. CA, G.R. No. 58168. December 19, 1989.
Ordonez v. Gustilo, 192 SCRA 469

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Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. v. Presiding Judge, RTC Manila, 189 SCRA
821
Mactan v. Cebu International Airport, G.R. No. 186045, February 2, 2011
Pulgar v. RTC of Mauban, Quezon, G.R. No. 157583, September 10, 2014
XXVII RULE 20: Calendar of cases
Ang Kek Chen v. Bello, G.R. Nos. L-76344-46, June 30, 1988
XXVIII RULE 21: Subpoena
Universal Rubber Products, Inc. v. CA, 130 SCRA 104 (1984)
People v. Montejo, 21 SCRA 722 (1967)
Genorga v. Quintain, 78 SCRA 94 (1977)

XXIX RULE 22: Computation of time

Luz v. National Amnesty Commission, G.R. No. 159708, September 24,
2004
Reiner Pacific Intl. vs. Guevara, G.R. No. 157020, June 19, 2013
Neypes v. CA, G.R. No. 141524, September 14, 2005
XXX

Rule 23: Deposition Pending Action

A.M. No. 03-1-09-SC, Rule on Guidelines to be Observed By the Trial Court Judges
and Clerk of Court in the conduct of Pre-trial and Use of Deposition-discovery
measures
Koh v. IAC, 144 SCRA 259 (1986)
Republic v. Sandiganbayan, 204 SCRA 212 (1991)
Caguiat v. Torres, 30 SCRA 106 (1969)
Santiago Land Devt Corp. v. CA, G.R. No. 103922, July 9, 1996
Vda. de Manguerra v. Risos, G.R. No. 152643, August 28, 2008
XXXI RULES 24-28 (Other modes of discovery)
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Laada v. CA, G.R. No. 102390, Feb. 1, 2002

Security Bank Corp. v. del Alcazar, G.R. No. 151310, Mar. 11, 2002
Rosete v. Lim, G.R. No. 136051, June8, 2006.
Solidbank v. Gateway Electronics Corp., G.R. No. 164805, April 30, 2008
Eagle Ridge Development Corp. v. Cameron Granville 3 Asset Management,
G.R. No. 204700, November 24, 2014
XXXII RULE 29: Refusal to comply with modes of discovery
Lopez v. Maceren, 95 SCRA 753
Fortune Corp. v. CA, 355 SCRA

XXXIII RULE 30: Trial

Laluan v. Malpaya, 65 SCRA 494 (1975)
Yu v. Mapayo 44 SCRA 163
Lee v. Ramillo, 161 SCRA 589 (1988)
Continental Bank vs. Tiangco, 94 SCRA 715 (1979)
XXXIV RULE 31: Consolidation or severance
Actions; separate trials; exception to the general rule; rationale. The rule on
separate trials in civil actions is found in Section 2, Rule 31 of the Rules of
Court
Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company v. Sandoval, G.R. No. 169677,
February 18, 2013

XXXV RULE 32: Trial by commissioner

Wassmer v. Velez, 12 SCRA 618
XXXVI RULE 33: Demurrer to Evidence
Radiowealth Finance Co v. Del Rosario, G.R. No. 138739, July 6, 2000
Choa v. Choa, 392 SCRA 641
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Nepomuceno v. Comelec, 126 SCRA 472 (1983)

Casent Realty Development Corp. v. Philbanking Corp., G.R. No. 150731,
September 14, 2007
Uy v. Chua, G.R. No. 183965, Sept. 18, 2009
XXXVII RULE 34: Judgment on the pleadings
Wood Technology Corp v. Equitable Bank, G.R. No. 153867, February 17,
2005
Municipality of Tiwi v. Betito, G.R. No. 171873, July 9, 2010
Tan v. Dela Vega, G.R. No. 168809, March 10, 2006
Oliver vs Castillo, G.R. No. 196251, July 9, 2014
Adolfo v. Adolfo, G.R. No. 201427, March 18, 2015
Fernando Medical Enterprises vs. Wesleyan University, G.R. NO. 207970,
Jan. 20, 2016
XXXVIII

RULE 35: Summary judgment

Calubaquib v. Republic, G.R. No. 170658, June 22, 2011

Auman v. Estenzo, 69 SCRA 524 (1976)
Estrada v. Consolacion, 71 SCRA 523 (1976)
Grand Farms, Inc. v. CA, 193 SCRA 748 (1991)
Kalilid Wood Industries Corp. v. IAC, 155 SCRA 594 (1987)
Bitanga v. Pyramid Construction, G.R. No. 173526, August 28, 2008
YKR Corp. v. Philippine Agri-Business Center Corp., G.R. No. 191838,
October 20, 2014
XXXVIII. RULE 36: Judgments, Final Orders and Entry
Lacurom v. Judge Tienzo, A.M. No. RTJ-07-2075, October 9, 2007
Barrazona v. RTC Br. 61, G.R. No. 154282, April 7, 2006
Sumbilla v. Matrix Finance Corp., G.R. No. 197582, June 29, 2015
Delfino v. Anasao, G.R. No. 197486, September 10, 2014
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Club Filipino, Inc. v. Bautista, G.R. No. 168406, January 14, 2015
NTC v. Alphaomega Integrated Corp., G.R. No. 184295, July 30, 2014
DBP v. Guarina Agricultural and Realty Development Corp., G.R. No. 160758,
January 15, 2014
XXXIX. RULE 37: New trial or reconsideration
Abe Industries, Inc. v. CA, 162 SCRA 48 (1998)
Mendoza v. Bautista, 121 SCRA 760 (1983)
Llantero v. CA, 105 SCRA 609 (1981)
PCIB v. Ortiz, 150 SCRA 380 (1987)
Republic v. Asuncion, G.R. No. 159695, September 15, 2006
Tadeja v. People, G.R. No. 145336. February 20, 2013
SJS Officers v. Lim, G.R. No.187836, March 10, 2015
XL. RULE 38: Relief from judgments, orders, or other proceedings
Demetriou v. CA, 238 SCRA 158
Arcilla v. Arcilla, 138 SCRA 560
Ibabao v. CA, 180 SCRA 70
Quelman v. VHF, G.R. No. 138500, September 16, 2005
Sps. dela Cruz v. Sps. Andres, G.R. No. 161864, April 27, 2007
Purcon v. MRM Philippines, G.R. No. 182718, September 26, 2008
Afdal v. Carlos, G.R. No. 173379, December 1, 2010
City of Dagupan v. Maramba, G.R. No.174411, July 2, 2014

XLI. RULE 39, SECS. 1 TO 14

Vasquez vs. CA, G.R. No. 144882, February 04, 2005

Topacio v. Banco Filipino Savings, G.R. No.157644, November 17, 2010
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Dy v. CA, G.R. No. 93756, March 22, 1991

Tuballa Heirs v. Cabrera, G.R. 173104, February 29, 2008
Heirs of the Late Justice Reyes v. CA, G.R. Nos. 135180-181, August 16,
2000
Ventanilla Enterprises Corporation v. Tan, G.R. No. 180325. February 20,
2013
Carpio v. CA, G.R. No. 183102. February 27, 2013
Katon v. Palanca, G.R. No. 151149, September 7, 2004
Miranda vs. Miranda, G.R. No. 179638, July 8, 2013
Infante vs. Aran Builders, G.R. NO. 156596, August 24, 2007
Gan v. Reyes, G.R. No. 145527. May 28, 2002
Jalandoni v. PNB, G.R. No. L-47579, October 9, 1981
Pelejo v. CA, 116 SCRA 406
City of Manila v. CA, 204 SCRA 362 (1991)
Enriquez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 137391, December 14, 2001
Cordero v. Go, G.R. No. 149754, September 17, 2002
Luzon Surety Co. v. IAC, 151 SCRA 652 (1987)
Republic v. CA, 137 SCRA 220 (1985)
Moslem v. Soriano, 124 SCRA 195 (1995)
Fiestan v. CA, 185 SCRA 751 (1990)
PCIB v. CA, 193 SCRA 453
Nudo v. Caguia, G.R. No. 176906, August 4, 2009
Perla Compania v. Ramolete, 203 SCRA 487 (1991)
Solco v. Provido, G.R. No. 176533, February 11, 2008
Jacinto v. Gumaru, G.R. No. 191906, June 2, 2014
Villasenor v. Ombudsman, G.R. No. 202303, June 4, 2014
Holasca v. Calibuso, Jr., A.M. No. P-14-3198, July 23, 2014
Spouses Tabino v. Tabino, G.R. No. 196219, July 30, 2014
Campit v. Gripa, G.R. No. 195443, September 17, 2014
Quicho v. Reyes, Jr., A.M. No. P-14-3246, October 15, 2014
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Nicart, Jr. v. Titong, G.R. No. 207682, December 10, 2014

Sia v. Arcenas, G.R. Nos. 209672-74, January 14, 2015

XLIII. RULE 39, SECS. 15 TO 30

Ong v. Tating, 149 SCRA 265 (1987)
Naguiat v. CA, 347 SCRA 60 (2000)
Palicte v. Ramolete, 154 SCRA 132 (1987)
Fortunato v. CA, 196 SCRA 269(1991)
Tolentino v. CA, 106 SCRA 513 (1981)
Bacos v. Arcega, G.R. No. 152343, January 18, 2008
Buado v. CA, G.R. No. 145222, April 24, 2009
Villasi v. Garcia, G.R. No. 190106, January 15, 2014

XLIV. RULE 39, SECS. 31 to 50

Dilag vs. IAC, 152 SCRA 459 (1987)
Campillo vs. CA, 129 SCRA 573 (1984)
Pacheco v. CA, 153 SCRA 382 (1987)
NPC v. Gonong, 177 SCRA 366 (1989)
Northwest Airlines v. CA, 241 SCRA 192 (1995)
Asiavest Merchant Bankers Berhad v. CA, G.R. No. 110263 July 20, 2001
Garcia v. Recio, October 2, 2001
Roehr v. Rodriguez, G.R. No. 142820, June 2, 20002
Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas, G.R. No. 186571, August 11, 2010
Tadeja v. People, G.R. No. 145336, February 20, 2013
Oropeza Marketing Corp. v. Allied Banking, G.R. No. 129788, December 3,
2002
St. Aviation Services Co. v. Grand International Airways, G.R. No. 140288,
October 23, 2006

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Philippine Health Providers, Inc. v. CIR, G.R. No. 167330, September 18,
2009.
Mijares v. Granada, G.R. No. 139325, April 12, 2005
BPI vs. Guevara, G.R. No. 167052, March 11 ,2015
Policarpio v. Active Bank, G.R. No. 157125, September 19, 2008
LZK Holdings and Development Corp. v. Planters Development Bank, G.R.
No. 187973, January 20, 2014
XLV. RULE 40: Appeal from inferior courts to the Regional Trial Courts (RTCs)
Silverio, Jr. v. CA, G.R. No., 178933
Mcburne v. Ganzon, G.R. No. 178034, September 18, 2009
Francisco v. Permskul, 173 SCRA 324
Casolita v. CA, 275 SCRA 257
Casalla v. People, October 29, 2002
Enriquez v. CA, G.R. No. 140473, January 28, 2003
Navarro v. Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company, G.R. No. 165697, August 4,
2009
BDO-EPCI, Inc. v. Tansipek, G.R. No. 181235, July 22, 2009
XLVI. RULE 41: Appeal from the RTCs
A.M. 07-7-12 SC (Amending Rules 41, 45, 58 and 65)
Makati Insurance Co. v. Reyes, G.R. No. 167403, August 6, 2008
PNB- Republic Bank v. Sps. Cordova, G.R. No. 169314, May 14, 2008
Panolino v. Tajala, G.R. No. 183616, June 29, 2010
Abedes v. CA, G.R. No. 174373, October 15, 2007
Lazaro vs. CA, G.R. NO. 137761, April 6, 2000
Republic v. CA, G.R. No. 163504, May 6, 2005
Elepante v. Madayag, G.R. No. 93559, April 26, 1991
Sesbreno v. CA, 240 SCRA 606
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Obando v. CA, 366 SCRA 673

Oro v. Diaz, 361 SCRA 108 (2001)
Hufana v. Genato, 365 SCRA 384
Cosmos Bottling Corp. v. Nagrama, G.R. No. 164403, March 4, 2008
Madrigal Transport v. Lapanday Holding, G.R. No. 156067, August 11, 2004
Parel v. Heirs of Prudencio, G.R. No. 192217, March 2, 2011
XLVII. RULE 42: Petition for review from the RTCs to the Court of Appeals (CA)
Canton v. City of Cebu, G.R. No. 152898, February 12, 2007
Yu v. Tatad, G.R. No. 170979, February 9, 2011

XLVIII. RULE 43: Appeals from the Court of Tax Appeals and quasi-judicial agencies
to the CA
A.M. No. 00-5-03-SC, October 15, 2004
A.M. No. 04-9-07 SC Re Mode of Appeal in Cases Formerly Cognizable by
the Securities and Exchange Commission
Santos v. Go, G.R. No. 156081, October 19, 2005
Gonzales v. CSC, 390 SCRA 124
Jaro v. CA, 377 SCRA 282
Zaragoza v. Nobleza, G.R. No. 144560, May 13, 2004
St. Martin Funeral Homes v. NLRC, G.R. No. 130866, Sept. 16, 1988
Santos v. Committee on Claims Settlement, G.R. No. 158071, April 2, 2009
Office of the Ombudsman v. Valencerina, G.R. No. 178343, July 14, 2014
Moran, Jr. v. Office of the President, G.R. No. 192957, September 29, 2014
Viva Shipping Lines, Inc. vs. Keppel Philippines Mining, Inc., G.R. No.
177382, Feb. 16, 2016
XLIX. RULE 44: Ordinary appealed cases
Mendoza v. UCPB, G.R. No. 165575, Feb. 2, 2011
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Mercado v. Spouses Espina; G.R. No. 173987, February 25, 2013

Del Rosario v. Bonga, G.R. No. 136308, January 23, 2001
Lianga Lumber Co. v. Lianga Timber Co., G.R. No. L-38685, March 31, 1977
Sy v. CA, G.R. No. 127263, April 12, 2000
Maricalum Mining Corp. v. Remington Industrial, G.R. No. 158332, February
11, 2008
L. RULE 45: Appeal by certiorari to the Supreme Court
A.M. 07-7-12 SC (Amending Rules 41, 45, 58 and 65)
Conejos v. CA, 387 SCRA 142
People v. CA, 389 SCRA 461
Oaminal v. Castillo, 413 SCRA 189
Republic v. CA, G.R. No. 119393, April 26, 2000
ICA v. Camilon, G.R. No. 188035, July 2, 2014
Heirs of Yabao vs. Paz Lentejas Van Der Kolk, G.R. No. 207266, June 25,
2014
K&G Mining Corp. v. Acoje Mining Company, G.R. No. 188364, February 11,
2015
L1. RULE 46: Original cases
Mendoza vs. CA, G.R. No. 148505, February 20, 2007
Vital-Gozon v. CA, 212 SCRA 235
Zapanta v. Co King Ki, G.R. No. 191694, December 3, 2014
Reicon Realty Builders Corp vs. Diamond Dragon Realty and Management,
G.R. No. 204796, February 4, 2015
LII. RULE 47: Annulment of judgments or final orders and resolutions
Anuran v. Aquino, 38 Phil 29
Demetriou v. CA, 238 SCRA 158
Arcelona v. CA, G.R. No. 102900, October 2, 1997
Ancheta v. Ancheta, G.R. No. 145370, March 4, 2004
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Ramos v. Combong, G.R. No. 144273, October 20, 2005

Springfield Devt Corp. v. Hon. Presiding Judge, G.R. No. 142628, February
6, 2007
Intestate Estate of the Late Nimfa Sian v. PNB, G.R. No. 168882, January 31,
2007
Llamas v. CA, et al., G.R. No. 149588, September 29, 2009
Republic v. TAFPA, Inc., G.R. No. 165333, February 3, 2010
Spouses Arcenas v. Queen City Development Bank, G.R. No. 166819, June
16, 2010
Genato Investments, Inc. v. Barrientos, G.R. No. 207443, July 23, 2014
LIII. RULES 48, 49, 50
D.M. Wenceslao and Associates vs. City of Paraaque City Assessor, G.R.
No. 170728, August 31, 2011
LIV. RULE 51: Judgment
Limkaichong v. Comelec, G.R. Nos. 178831-32, July 30, 2009.
Aklan College Inc. v. Enero, G.R. No. 178309, January 27, 2009
Go v. CA, 100 SCRA 549
Natalia Realty v. CA, G.R. No. 126462, Feb. 5, 2003
People v. Cabalquinto, G.R. NO. 167693, September 19, 2006
Mercury Drug v. Home Development Fund, G.R. No. 171438, Dec. 19, 2007
Philippine Hawk Corp. v. Lee, G.R. No. 166869, February 16, 2010.
LV. RULES 52 and 53
Heirs of Montinola v. CA, 158 SCRA 247
Navarra v. CA, 204 SCRA 850
Cuenca v. CA, 250 SCRA 485
Gonzales III v. Office of the President, G.R. No. 196231-32, January 28,
2014
LVI. RULE 56: Original and appealed cases
A.M. No. 10-3-7-SC (Re: Proposed Rules on E-Filing)
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A.M. No. 11-9-4-SC (Re: Proposed Rule for the Efficient Use of Paper)
Firestone Ceramics, Inc. v. CA, 334 SCRA 465 (2000)
LVII. RULE 57: Preliminary attachment
Uy v. CA, 215 SCRA 859
Davao Light v. CA, 204 SCRA 343
Mangila v. CA, 387 SCRA 15
Magdalena Estate, Inc. v. Nieto, G.R. No. L-54242 November 25, 1983
Adlawan v. Torres, 233 SCRA 645
Phil. Bank Communications v. CA, G.R. No. 115678, February 23, 2001
Republic vs. Mega Pacific Solutions, G.R. No. 184666, June 27, 2016
Wee v. Tankiansee, G.R. No. 171124, February 13, 2008
Foundation Specialist, Inc. v. Betonval Ready Concrete, Inc., G.R. No.
170674, August 24, 2009
Excellent Quality Apparel vs Visayan Surety, G.R. No. 212025, July 1, 2015
Northern Islands Co., Inc. vs. Garcia, March 18, 2015
Oca v. Custodio, G.R. No. 174996, December 3, 2014
LVIII. RULE 58: Preliminary injunction
Administrative Circular No. 11-2000 Re ban on the Issuance of TRO or Writs
of Prohibitory or Mandatory Injuction in cases involving government
infrastructure projects (Nov. 13, 2000)
A.M. 07-7-12 SC (Amending Rules 41, 45, 58 and 65)
Paras v. Roura, 163 SCRA 1
Federation of Land Reform Farmers of the Phils. v. CA, 246 SCRA 175
Dela Paz v. Adiong, A.M. Nos. RTJ-04-1857, Nov. 23, 2004
Golden Gate Realty Corp. v. IAC, G.R. No. 74289. July 31, 1987.
Universal Motors v. Judge Rojas, A.M. No. RTJ-03-1814, May 26, 2005
Los Banos Rural Bank v. Africa (384 SCRA 385)
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First Global v. San Agustin, 377 SCRA 341

Borromeo v. CA, G.R. 169846, 28 March 2008
Sps. Yap v. International Exchange Bank, G.R. No. 175145, March 28, 2008
G.G. Sportswear v. BDO, G.R. No. 184434, February 8, 2010
Spouses Lago v. Judge Abul, A.M. No. RTJ-10-2255, January 17, 2011
Nerwin v. PNOC, G.R. No. 167057, April 11, 2012
Tua v. Mangrobang, G.R. No. 170701, January 22, 2014
Hontiveros-Baraquiel v. Toll Regulatory Board, February 23, 2015
LIX. RULE 59: Receivership
Normandy v. Duque, 29 SCRA 385
Vivares v. Reyes, G.R. No. 155408, February 13, 2008
Alcantara v. Abbas, 9 SCRA 54
Dolar v. Sundiam, 38 SCRA 616
Central Sawmill v. Alto Surety, 27 SCRA 997
Descaller v. CA, 224 SCRA 566
Ventosa v. Fernan, 10 SCRA 59
Pacific Corp. v. Surety Co., 73 SCRA 564
LX. RULE 60: Replevin
Bachrach Motor Company, Inc. v. Summers, 42 Phil 3 (1921)
Fernandez v. International Corp. Bank, G.R. No. 131283, October 7, 1999
Service Specialist v. CA, 251 SCRA 70 (1995)
Chua v. CA, 222 SCRA 85 (1993)
Stronghold Insurance v. CA, 208 SCRA 336 (1992)
Smart Communications v. Astorga, G.R. No. 148132, January 28, 2008
Sebastian v. Valino, A.M. No. P-91-549, July 5, 1993
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LXI. RULE 61: Support Pendente Lite

A.M. No. 02-11-12-SC, March 4, 2003
RE: PROPOSED RULE ON PROVISIONAL ORDERS
Calderon v. Roxas, G.R. 185595, January 9, 2013
Lua vs. Lua, G.R. Nos. 175279-80, June 5, 2013
LXII. RULE 62: Interpleader
Ocampo v. Tirona, G.R. No. 147812, April 6, 2005
Wack Wack Golf & Country Club v. Won, G.R. No. L-23851, March 26, 1976
Makati Development Corp. v. Tanjuatco, G.R. No. L-26443, March 25, 1969
Maglente v. Padilla, G.R. No. 148182, March 7, 2007
LXIII. RULE 63: Declaratory Relief
Ferrer vs. Roco, G.R. NO. 174129, July 5, 2010
Department of Budget and Management vs. Manilas Finest Retirees, G.R.
No. 169466, May 9, 2007
Almeda v. Bathala Marketing Ind., G.R. No. 105806, January 28. 2008
Monetary Board v. Philippine Veterans Bank, G.R. No. 189571, January 21,
2015
LXIV. RULE 64: Review of judgments and final orders or resolutions of the Comelec
and the COA
Chavez v. Comelec, G.R. No. 162731-32, April 13, 2004
Jumamil v. Comelec, G.R. Nos. 167989-93, March 6, 2007
Repol v. Comelec, G.R. No. 161418, April 28, 2004
Diocese of Bacolod v. Comelec, G.R. No. 205728, January 21, 2015

LXV. RULE 65
A.M. 07-7-12 SC (Amending Rules 41, 45, 58 and 65)

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a. Certiorari
Tagle v. Equitable PCI Bank, G.R. No. 172299, April 22, 2008
Dacudao v. Sec. of Justice, G.R. No. 188056, January 8, 2013
Fortich v. Corona, 289 SCRA 624
Dauz v. Eliosida, 1 SCRA 990 (1961)
PNB v. The Intestate Estate of Francisco de Guzman, G.R. No. 182507, June
16, 2010
Santos v. CA, 360 SCRA 521
Gadnanan v. Tubungan, G.R. No. 182185, September 18, 2009
Bank of Commerce v. Radio Philippines Network, G.R. No. 195615, April 21,
2014
b. Prohibition
Yusay v. CA, G.R. No. 156684, April 6, 2011
Aurillo v. Rabi, G.R. No. 120014, November 26, 2002
Nacionalista Party v. Bautista, G.R. No. L-3452, December 7, 1949
Enriquez v. Macadaeg, G.R. No. L-2422, September 30, 1949

c. Mandamus
Calim v. Hon. Jesus Guerero, G.R. No. 156527, March 5, 2007
Endona v. Ombudsman, G.R. No. 174902-06, February 15, 2008
Uy Kiao Eng v. Nixon Lee, G.R. No. 176831 January 15, 2010
Henares, Jr. v. LTFRB, G.R. No. 158290, October 23, 2006
Kapisanan ng mga Manggagawa v. Manila Railroad Company, G.R. No. L25316, February 28, 1979
Star Special Watchman and Detective Agency v. Puerto Princesa City, G.R.
No. 181792, April 21, 2014
Andaya vs. Rural Bank of Cabadbaran, Inc., G.R. No. 188769, Aug. 3, 2016

d. Motion for reconsideration as a prerequisite; exceptions

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Causing v. Comelec, G.R. No. 199139, September 9, 2014

Republic v. Spouses Lazo, G.R. No. 195594, September 29, 2014

LXVI. RULE 66: Quo warranto

Campos v. Degamo, 6 SCRA 235 (1962)
Sison v. Pangrayumen, 84 SCRA 364 (1978)
Municipality of San Narciso v. Mendez, 239 SCRA 11 (1994)
LXVII. RULE 67: Expropriation
City of Manila v. Arellano Law Colleges, Inc., 85 SCRA 663 (1950)
Export Processing Zone Authority v. Dulay, G.R. No. L-59603, April 29, 1987
Robern Devt. Inc. v. Quitain, G.R. No. 135042, September 23, 1999
Lintag v. NPC, G.R. No. 158609, July 27, 2007
Republic v. Phil-Ville Devt and Housing Corp.., G.R. No. 172243, June 26, 2007
Republic v. Far East Enterprises, Inc., et al., G.R. No. 176487, August 25, 2009.
City of Iloilo v. Besana, G.R. No. 168967, February 12, 2010
Apo Fruits Corporation v. Land Bank of the Philippines. G.R. No. 164195,
October 12, 2010
Land Bank v. Heirs of Alsua, G.R. No. 211351, February 4, 2015
Republic v. Heirs of Borbon, G.R. No. 165354, January 12, 2015

LXVIII. RULE 68: Foreclosure of real estate mortgage

Rehabilitation Finance v. Alto Surety, Inc., G.R. No. L-14303, March 24, 1960
Tiglao v. Botones, G.R. No. L-3619, October 29, 1951
GSIS v. CFI of Iloilo, Branch III, G.R. No. 45322, July 5, 1989
Cruz v. IAC, G.R. No. 72806, January 9, 1989
Spouses Kho v. CA, G.R. No. L-83498, October 22, 1991
Roxas v. CA, G.R. No. 100480, May 11, 1993
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Monzon v. Spouses Relova, G.R. No. 171827, September 17, 2008

De Vera v. Agloro, 448 SCRA 203
Spouses Arquiza v. CA, G.R. No. 160479, June 8, 2005
Cabling v. Lumapas, G.R. No. 196950, June 18, 2014
Gopia v. Metropolitan Bank and Trust, G.R. No. 188931, July 28, 2014
Okabe v. Saturnino, G.R. No. 196040, August 26, 2014
BPI v. Spouses Castro, G.R. No. 195272, January 14, 2015

LXIX. RULE 69: Partition

Roque v. IAC, G.R. No. L-75886, August 30, 1988
Fabrica v. CA, G.R. No. L-47360, December 15, 1986
Austria v. Lichuaco, G.R. No. 170080, April 4, 2007
Vda. De Figuracion v. Figuracion-Gerilla, G.R. No. 151334. February 13, 2013
Divinagracia v. Parilla, G.R. No. 196750, March 11, 2015
LXX. RULE 70: Forcible entry and unlawful detainer
Balibago Faith Baptist vs. Faith in Christ, G.R. 191527, August 22, 2016
Calixtro v. Gonzales, G.R. No. 169047, November 3, 2008
Bejar v. Caluag, G.R. No. 171277, February 15, 2007
Del Rosario v. Sps. Manuel, G.R. No. 153652, January 16, 2004
Buenaventura v. Uy, 149 SCRA 22 (1987)
Javier v. Veridiano, 237 SCRA 565 (1994)
Baens v. CA, 125 SCRA 634 (1983)
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Azcuna, Jr. v. CA, 255 SCRA 215 (1996)

Penas, Jr. v. CA, 233 SCRA 744 (1994)
Lim Keih Tong v. CA, 195 SCRA 398 (1991)
Clutario vs. CA, 216 SCRA 341 (1992)
Cursino vs. BAUTISTA, 176 SCRA 65 (1989)
Acab v. CA, 241 SCRA 546 (1995)
Peran v. Presiding Judge, 125 SCRA 78 (1983)
Once v. Gonzales, 76 SCRA 258 (1977)
Racaza v. Susana Realty, 18 SCRA 1172 (1966)
San Miguel Wood Products v. Tupaz, 249 SCRA 466 (1995)
Vda. de Ampil v. Alvendia, 10 SCRA 828 (1964)
City of Manila v. CA, 149 SCRA 183 (1987)
San Pedro v. CA, 235 SCRA 145 (1994)
Sunflower Neighborhood Association v. CA, G.R. No. 136274, Sept. 3, 2003
Floyd v. Gonzales, G.R. No. 169047, November 3, 2008 (on trespassers.
Compare with sunflower)
Pagtalunan v. Dela Cruz, G.R. No. 147695, September 13, 2007
Ofilada v. Spouses Andal, G.R. No. 192270, January 26, 2015
Quito v. Stop & Save Corp., G.R. No. 186657, June 11, 2014
Spouses Manzanilla v. Waterfields Industries Corp., G.R. No. 177484, July 18,
2014
Manalang v. Bacani, G.R. No. 156995, January 12, 2015

LXXI. RULE 71: Contempt

Lorenzo Shipping Corp. vs. Distribution Management Assoc. of the Phils., G.R.
Noi. 155849, August 31, 2011
People v. Godoy, G.R. No. 115908-09, March 29, 1995
Ang v. Castro, G.R. No. L-66371, May 15, 1985
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People v. Torio, G.R. No. L-27152, November 2, 1982

Pascua v. Simeon, 161 SCRA 1
Tacardon v. Ang, G.R. 159286, April 5, 2005
Regalado v. Go, G.R. No. 167988, February 6, 2007
Espaol v. Formoso, G.R. No. 150949, June 21, 2007
Arriola v. Arriola, G.R. No. 177703, January 28, 2008
Rodriguez v. Blancaflor, G.R. No. 190171, March 14, 2011
Fortun v. Quinsayas, et al., G.R. No. 194578, February 13, 2013
Angeles v. CA, G.R. No. 178733, September 15, 2014

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