CIP 1 Quiz 1

The Rules on Civil Procedure generally apply to:

• Criminal cases only

• Civil and criminal cases

• Civil actions and special proceedings

• Administrative cases only

Which of the following is NOT a civil action?

• Action for collection of sum of money

• Action for ejectment

• Criminal prosecution for theft

• Action for specific performance

The Rules of Court are NOT applicable to:

• Actions for annulment of marriage

• Election contests

• Actions for foreclosure of mortgage

• Actions for damages

What is the principle of uniform procedure in civil actions?

• All cases must be decided within the same timeframe.

• A single set of rules governs all civil actions, regardless of their nature.

• All courts follow the same procedures.

• All parties have the same procedural rights.

An exception to the uniform procedure in civil actions is:

• Actions involving large sums of money

• Small claims cases

• Actions involving corporations

• Actions involving government entities

Rules of Court, when duly promulgated, have the force and effect of:

• Presidential decrees

• Law

• Executive orders

• Administrative regulations

Substantive law:

• Prescribes the method of enforcing rights and obtaining redress for their violation.

• Creates, defines, and regulates rights and duties.

• Governs the procedure in courts.

• Focuses on the technical aspects of court proceedings.

Procedural law:

• Creates, defines, and regulates rights and duties.

• Defines the rights and obligations that govern people's conduct in society.

• Prescribes the method of enforcing rights and obtaining redress for their violation.

• Deals with the actual content of the law, determining what conduct is right or wrong.

Can the Rules of Court be given retroactive application?

• No, procedural laws are always prospective.

• Yes, generally, unless it would prejudice vested rights.

• Yes, absolutely in all cases.

• Only when expressly stated by the Supreme Court.

What is the general rule in the construction and application of the Rules of Court?

• They should be strictly construed.

• They should be liberally construed to promote their objective of securing a just, speedy, and inexpensive disposition of every action and proceeding.

• They should be interpreted based on their literal meaning. d) They should be interpreted in favor of the government.  

• They should be interpreted in favor of the government.