RULE 3 Parties to Civil Actions Section 1. Who may be parties; plaintiff and defendant . — Only natural or juridical persons, or entities authori…
Read moreMotion for Reconsideration Motion for New Trial The case is not reopened for further proceeding. The court is merely asked t…
Read moreMR in Criminal Cases MR in Civil Cases Either on motion of accused, or the court motu proprio with consent of the accused …
Read moreRULE 2 Cause of Action Section 1. Ordinary civil actions, basis of. — Every ordinary civil action must be based on a cause of action. (n) Se…
Read moreRULE 1 General Provisions Section 1. Title of the Rules . - These Rules shall be known and cited as the Rules of Court. (1) Section 2. In what cour…
Read moreRULE 5 Uniform Procedure In Trial Courts Section 1. Uniform procedure. — The procedure in the Municipal Trial Courts shall be the same as in the …
Read moreRULE 4 Venue of Actions Section 1. Venue of real actions . — Actions affecting title to or possession of real property, or interest therein, shal…
Read moreRULE 6 Kinds Of Pleadings (as amended by A.M. 19-10-20-SC or the 2019 Proposed Amendments to the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure) Section 1. Plead…
Read moreRULE 7 Parts of a Pleading Section 1. Caption. — The caption sets forth the name of the court, the title of the action, and the docket number if …
Read moreRULE 8 Manner of Making Allegations in Pleadings Section 1. In general. — Every pleading shall contain in a methodical and logical form, a plain,…
Read moreRULE 9 Effect of Failure to Plead Section 1. Defenses and objections not pleaded. — Defenses and objections not pleaded either in a motion to dis…
Read moreRULE 10 Amended and Supplemental Pleadings Section 1. Amendments in general . — Pleadings may be amended by adding or striking out an allegation …
Read moreRULE 11 When to File Responsive Pleadings Section 1. Answer to the complaint. — The defendant shall file his answer to the complaint within fifte…
Read moreRULE 12 Bill of Particulars Section 1. When applied for; purpose. — Before responding to a pleading, a party may move for a definite statement or…
Read moreRULE 13 Filing and Service of Pleadings, Judgments and Other Papers Section 1. Coverage. — This Rule shall govern the filing of all pleadings and…
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