Quiz 9

1. What is the threshold amount for cases to be filed under the Rules on Summary Procedure?

• 1. • Php 1,000,000

• 1. • Php 2,000,000

• 1. • Php 100,000

• 1. • Php 400,000

1. What is the effect of the failure of the defendant to file an answer in a summary procedure case?

• 1. • The case is automatically dismissed.

• 1. • The plaintiff may immediately proceed to execution.

• 1. • The court may render judgment based on the plaintiff's evidence.

• 1. • The case is referred to mediation.

1. Can a party be represented by a lawyer in a small claims case?

• • Yes, in all cases.

• • Yes, only with the court's permission.

• • No, parties must appear in person.

• • Yes, but only if the case involves complex legal issues.

1. What is the effect of failure to appear at the preliminary conference in a summary procedure case?

• 1. • The case is automatically dismissed, if the plaintiff is absent.

• 1. • The court may proceed with the trial ex parte.

• 1. • The case is rescheduled.

• The court may render judgment based on the plaintiff's complaint, if the defendant is absent.

1. What is the remedy against a decision rendered in a small claims case?

• 1. • Appeal to the Regional Trial Court

• 1. • Petition for Review on Certiorari to the Supreme Court

• 1. • Motion for Reconsideration to the trial court

• 1. • Petition for Certiorari to the Regional Trial Court

What is the primary purpose of a petition for relief from judgment, order, or proceeding?

• To correct clerical errors in a judgment.

• To appeal a final judgment.

• To seek relief from a judgment obtained by fraud, accident, mistake, or excusable neglect.

• To modify a judgment based on changed circumstances.

Where should a petition for relief from judgment be filed?

• Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals

• Court of origin

• Regional Trial Court

Can a person who was not a party to the original case file a petition for relief from judgment?

• Yes, if the person's rights are directly affected by the judgment.

• No, only parties to the original case can file such a petition.

• Yes, if the person can prove substantial interest in the case.

• No, unless the person is a successor-in-interest of a party.

What is the effect of granting a petition for relief from judgment?

• The original judgment is affirmed.

• The original judgment is reversed.

• The original judgment is set aside and the case is remanded for further proceedings.

• The original judgment is modified.

Is the remedy of relief from judgment available in cases before the Supreme Court?

• Yes, it is available for all court decisions.

• No, it is not available for Supreme Court decisions.

• Yes, but only for clerical errors or accidental omissions.

• Yes, but only in exceptional circumstances.