COMMON FORMS
A. Caption and Title
____________________,
Plaintiff,
______________________,
Defendant.
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B. Prayer
PRAYER
WHEREFORE it is respectfully prayed, after notice and hearing, that the defendant be ordered to
pay the plaintiff the amount of One Million Pesos (Php.1,000,000) for actual and compensatory damages,
Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php.50,000) for moral damages, Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php.50,000) for exemplary
damages, and Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php.50,000) for attorney’s fees.
C. Jurat
(Sgd.) N. O. TARIO
Notary Public
Until __________________
PTR No. _______________
Issued at ______________
On ___________________
Doc. No.
Page No.
Book No.
Series of 2007.
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D. Verification
VERIFICATION
C.K. Hilfiger, after having been duly sworn in accordance with law, deposes and states that:
1. He is the plaintiff in the pleading/document entitled (pleading/document being verified)
2. He has caused its preparation
3. He has read it and the allegations therein are true and correct of his own knowledge or
based on authentic records.
PLUS: Jurat
C.K. Hilfiger, after having been duly sworn in accordance with law deposes and states that:
1. He is the plaintiff in the case entitled (title of the case);
2. He certifies that he has not commenced any action or filed any claim involving the same
issues before any other court, tribunal or quasi-judicial agency;
3. To the best of his knowledge, there is no such pending action or claim;
4. If he should learn that a similar action or claim has been filed or is pending he shall report
such fact within five (5) days from the discovery to this Honorable Court.
PLUS: Jurat
I, C.K. Hilfiger, of legal age, do hereby state that: I am the Chief Executive Office of Alis Di-yan
Company and in such capacity, caused this Complaint to be prepared; I have read its contents and affirm
that they are true and correct to the best of my own personal knowledge; I hereby certify that there is no
other case commenced or pending before any court involving the same parties and the same issue and
that, should I learn of such a case, I shall notify the court within five (5) days from my notice.
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G. Combined Verification, Certification against Forum Shopping, and Statement of
Material Dates
I, C.K. Hilfiger, of legal age, do hereby state that: I am the Chief Executive Office of Alis Di-yan
Company and in such capacity, caused this Complaint to be prepared; I have received a copy of the
[Order/Resolution/Decision] of the Court on 13 April 2007; I have read its contents and affirm that they
are true and correct to the best of my own personal knowledge; I hereby certify that there is no other
case commenced or pending before any court involving the same parties and the same issue and that,
should I learn of such a case, I shall notify the court within five (5) days from my notice.
Please submit the foregoing Motion to the Court for its consideration and approval immediately
upon receipt hereof and kindly include the same in the court’s calendar for hearing on Friday, 13 April
2007 at 8:30 in the morning.
ATTICUS FINCH
1 MockingBird Street
Timog Avenue, Quezon City
Please take notice that counsel has requested to be heard on Friday, 13 April 2007 at 8:30 in the
morning.
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J. Proof of service by registered mail (with Explanation for failure to serve
personally)
EXPLANATION
The foregoing (designation of pleading, motion, etc.) and its attachment were served on Atty.
Mitch McDeere by registered mail instead of personal service as counsel for petitioner only has one
messenger and personal service would have resulted in the motion not being filed on time to the
detriment of petitioner.
AFFIDAVIT
I, HARPER LEE, a messenger of Atty. Atticus Finch, with office address at __________________,
after being duly sworn, deposes and states:
Nature of Pleading/Paper
________________________
________________________
in Case No. _________________ entitled ____________________ by depositing a copy in the post office
in a sealed envelope, plainly addressed to (name of party or his/her attorney) at _______________ with
postage fully paid, as evidenced by Registry Receipt No. _____________________ attached and with
instructions to the post master to return the mail to sender after ten (10) days if undelivered.
TO THE TRUTH OF THE FOREGOING, I have signed this Affidavit on 13 April 2007, in the City of
Manila, Philippines.
PLUS: Jurat
K. Place, date, signature, address, Roll number, IBP receipt number, PTR number,
MCLE Compliance or Exemption Number, Contact Details
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L. Acknowledgment
BEFORE ME, this 13th day of April, 2007 in the City of Manila, Philippines, personally appeared
ATTICUS FINCH, with [Valid Identification Document] (Driver’s License No. N25-07-007777) issued by the
[official agency] (Land Transportation Office) on 10 January 2007, known to me to be the same person
who executed the foregoing instrument, and who acknowledged to me that the same is his free act and
deed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and affixed my Notarial seal on the day, year and
place written.
(Sgd.) N. O. TARIO
Notary Public
Until __________________
PTR No. _______________
Issued at ______________
On ___________________
Doc. No.
Page No.
Book No.
Series of 2007
NOTE: If the instrument consists of 2 or more pages, include the following after the 1st paragraph:
This instrument, consisting of ___ pages, including the page on which this acknowledgment is
written, has been signed on the left margin of each and every page thereof by ___________ and his
witnesses (if any), and sealed with my Notarial seal.
NOTE: If the instrument conveys 2 or more parcels of land, include the following after the 1st paragraph:
This instrument relates to the sale (or mortgage) of ___ parcels of land, and consists of ___
pages including the page on which this acknowledgment is written, each and every page of which, on the
left margin, having been signed by ______________ and his witnesses (if any), and sealed with my
Notarial seal.
M. Notice of Appeal
NOTICE OF APPEAL
Defendant, ABC, by counsel, respectfully appeals to this Honorable Court the Decision of the
lower court dated 13 April 2007, a copy of which he received on 26 April 2007.
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II. PLEADINGS AND OTHER LEGAL DOCUMENTS IN CIVIL PROCEDURE
A. Complaint (and other initiatory pleadings)
1. Complaint for ejectment with damages
YOKO NGA,
Defendant.
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COMPLAINT
[2] 1. Plaintiff is a foreign corporation organized and existing under the laws of France with
business address at 111 Ocean Drive, Tuna Compound, Quezon City; Defendant is a Filipino, of legal age,
single and currently resident of 112 Ocean Drive, Tuna Compound, Quezon City, where he may be served
with summons and other pertinent processes.
[3] 2. Plaintiff owns that property located at 112 Ocean Drive, Tuna Compound, Quezon City
which it leased to defendant under the terms and conditions stated in the Contract of Lease dated 1
January 2005, which contract expires on 31 December 2006. A copy of the contract is attached as ANNEX
A.
3. Upon expiration of the contract, plaintiff informed defendant of its intention not to renew the
lease as it would use the property for its business expansion; plaintiff then asked defendant to vacate the
premises. A copy of plaintiff’s letter to defendant is attached as ANNEX B.
[4] 4. Despite demand duly made and received, defendant has refused to vacate the premises
and continues to occupy the property without plaintiff’s consent. Resort to the Barangay conciliation
system proved useless as defendant refused to appear before the Lupong Tagapamayapa. A Certification
to File Action is attached as ANNEX C.
5. Defendant’s act of dispossession has caused plaintiff to suffer material injury because
plaintiff’s business expansion plans could not be implemented despite the arrival of machineries
specifically leased for this purpose at the rental rate of US$500 per month. Defendant’s continued
occupation of the premises has also forced plaintiff to sue and to incur legal expenses amounting to Fifty
Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00).
[5] WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully prays for judgment in its favor by ordering defendant to
vacate the property and peacefully turn over possession to plaintiff and for defendant to pay plaintiff the
amount of US$3,500 representing rentals on the machineries for seven (7) months and Fifty Thousand
Pesos (P50,000.00) for Attorney’s fees.
PLUS:
1. [8] Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping
2. Jurat
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2. Complaint for sum of money
MANGGA GANTSO,
Defendant.
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COMPLAINT
[2] 1. Plaintiff is a Filipino, of legal age, and resident of 6750 Forbes Park, Makati City;
defendant is also a Filipino, of legal age and resident of 6752, Forbes Park, Makati City, where he may be
served with summons and other processes.
[3] 2. Sometime in January 2005 and over a period of six (6) months, defendant borrowed
certain amounts from plaintiff. Defendant promised to pay these amounts on an installment basis
monthly. These amounts now total Nine Hundred Thousand Pesos (P900,000.00).
[4] 3. Despite repeated demands, both oral and written, defendant failed or has refused to pay
any amount to plaintiff as no installment payment has even been made. A copy each of plaintiff’s two (2)
demand letters is attached as ANNEX A and B.
4. Resort to the Barangay Conciliation process proved fruitless as defendant failed to appear,
despite notice on him to appear. Thus, a Certification to File Action, a copy of which is attached as
ANNEX C, was issued by the Barangay Chairman.
5. Defendant’s obligation is due and demandable and plaintiff is entitled to the payment of the
entire amount of Nine Hundred Thousand Pesos (P900,000.00) plus legal interest.
6. By reason of defendant’s unreasonable failure or refusal to pay his due and demandable
obligation, plaintiff was forced to engage the services of counsel to vindicate his rights thereby
committing himself to pay legal expenses amounting to Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00).
[5] WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully prays for judgment in his favor through a Decision
directing defendant to pay him NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P900,000.00), with legal interest, as
ACTUAL DAMAGES and FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) as Attorney’s Fees.
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3. Complaint for Replevin
HURTS RENT-A-CAR,
represented by AKIN NAYAN,
Plaintiff,
Civil Case No. 000088
- versus -
YOKO NGA,
Defendant.
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COMPLAINT
[2] 1. Plaintiff is the general manager of Hurts Rent-A-Car with offices at Makati City; defendant
is a Tongan, temporarily residing at Bayview Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila.
[3] 2. Hurts Rent-A-Car is the registered owner of a Honda CRV with license plate number XLV-
675, which defendant, on 3 March 2005, rented from plaintiff for a period of one (1) week.
[4] 3. On 15 March 2005, plaintiff demanded from defendant the return of the car but
defendant failed and refused to do so.
4. The car has not been taken for a tax assessment or a fine pursuant to law nor has it been
seized on execution or attachment. Its present value is approximately Nine Hundred Thousand Pesos
(P900,000.00).
5. Plaintiff is ready, willing and able to give bond in defendant’s name in double the value of the
property for the return of the property to defendant should that be adjudged or for the payment of such
sum that defendant may recover from plaintiff in this action.
[5] WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully prays that the writ of replevin issue directing the Sheriff or
any other authorized officer to take possession of the car and dispose of it in accordance with the Rules
of Court and, after hearing, judgment be rendered declaring plaintiff to be lawfully entitled to the
possession of the car and sentencing defendant to pay its value.
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4. Complaint to set period of years for lease
NAGPA PAUPA,
Defendant.
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COMPLAINT
[2] 1. Plaintiff and Defendant are both Filipino citizens and of legal age; plaintiff resides at 1-A,
Cruz Street, Pasig City while defendant resides at 2 Frisco Street, Pasig City, where he may be served
with summons.
[3] 2. On 1 January 2003, defendant leased to plaintiff the premises at 1-A Cruz Street, Pasig
City for a monthly rental of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) to be paid within the first five (5) days of
each month.
3. There is no fixed period for the lease agreement except that rentals are to be paid by the
month.
[4] 4. Plaintiff has been paying the rentals as they fall due each month, without fail. However,
on 4 April 2006, defendant gave notice to plaintiff that he is terminating the lease agreement by the end
of August 2006.
5. Considering that the period of lease has not been fixed, this Honorable Court may fix a longer
period of time as the lessee has been occupying the place for a period of three (3) years. A period of two
(2) years is reasonable considering that the lessee has no place to transfer to immediately and that he
has introduced substantial improvements to the premises amounting to Fifty Thousand Pesos
(P50,000.00).
[5] WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that this Honorable Court fix a period of years for the
lease between plaintiff and defendant.
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B. Answer with affirmative defense and counterclaim
1. Answer with compulsory counterclaim
YOKO NGA,
Defendant.
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ANSWER
(With COUNTERCLAIM)
Admissions/Denials
[2] 1. He admits the contents of paragraph 1 only insofar as his personal circumstances but
specifically denies the contents insofar as plaintiff’s personal circumstances for the reason stated in the
Affirmative Defenses below.
2. He admits the contents of paragraph 2 only where it states that a Contract of Lease was
entered into but specifically denies that the Contract reflects the true intent of the parties as explained in
the Affirmative Defenses below.
3. He admits the contents of paragraph 3 only as to the fact that demand to vacate was made
but specifically denies its contents as to the truth of the reasons for the letter for lack of knowledge
sufficient to form a reasonable belief as to its truth or falseness..
4. He specifically denies the contents of paragraphs 4 to 6 for the reasons stated in the
Affirmative Defenses below.
Affirmative Defenses
[4] 5. Defendant reiterates, repleads and incorporates by reference all the foregoing insofar as
they are material and additionally submit that the Complaint should be dismissed because:
5.2. The Complaint fails to state a cause of action as the Contract of Lease
(ANNEX A) was, before its expiration, superceded by a Deed of Absolute Sale whereby
plaintiff sold to defendant the parcel of land in question, a copy of which is attached as
ANNEX 1.
Counterclaim
[5] 6. Defendant reiterates, repleads and incorporates by reference all the foregoing insofar as
they are material and additionally submit that he is entitled to relief arising from the filing of this
malicious and baseless suit, as follows:
[6] WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully prays that judgment be rendered in his favor by
dismissing the Complaint and granting defendant’s counterclaim by awarding defendant: (a) One Million
Pesos as Moral Damages, and (b) Fifty Thousand as Attorney’s Fees.
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[7] Quezon City; 13 April 2007.
I, YOKO NGA, of legal age, do hereby state that: I am the defendant in the case filed by Alis Di-
yan Company for ejectment; in response, I have caused the preparation of this Answer with
Counterclaim; I have read its contents and affirm that they are true and correct to the best of my own
personal knowledge; I specifically deny the genuineness and due execution as well as the
binding effect of the actionable documents pleaded by plaintiiff; I hereby certify that there is no
other case commenced or pending before any court involving the same parties and the same issue and
that, should I learn of such a case, I shall notify the court within five (5) days from my notice.
PLUS:
1. Jurat (IF any document is denied)
2. [11] Proof of Service (personal service or service by registered mail)
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2. Answer with counterclaim and cross-claim
[5] Crossclaim
7. Defendant reiterates, repleads and incorporates by reference all the foregoing insofar as they
are material and additionally submit that he is entitled to indemnity and/or contribution from co-
defendant MANGGA GANTSO in the event that he is made liable to plaintiff because co-defendant
MANGGA GANTSO acted as the duly authorized agent of plaintiff in the sale of the property and, acting as
such, received consideration, in the form of the purchase price, from defendant.
[6] WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully prays that judgment be rendered in his favor by
1. dismissing the Complaint, and
2. granting defendant’s counterclaim by awarding defendant
a. One Million Pesos (Php.1,000,000) as Moral Damages, and
b. Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php.50,000) as Attorney’s Fees.
3. In the event that defendant is made liable to plaintiff on the Complaint, he further prays that
co-defendant MANGGA GANTSO be made liable to indemnify defendant in the same amount
under the Crossclaim.
PLUS:
1. [9 & 10] Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping
2. Jurat (IF document is denied)
3. [11] Proof of Service (personal service or service by registered mail)
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C. Pre-trial Brief
LAKISA HIRAP,
Defendant.
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PRE-TRIAL BRIEF
1.1. Subject to a concrete proposal that is fair and reasonable and a reciprocal manifestation of
openness from plaintiff, defendant is open to the possibility of amicably settling this dispute.
[1 & 2] 1.2. Pursuant to Rule 18 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, defendant
respectfully submits that the desired terms of any amicable settlement would involve, first, a clarification
of the actual extent of any obligation due and owing to plaintiff inasmuch as there is nothing to indicate
defendant’s obligations to plaintiff and, second, a schedule of payments.
2.1. Plaintiff seeks principally to recover the amount of Twenty Two Million Eight Hundred
Eighteen Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Eight Pesos and Thirty Centavos (PHP22,818,948.30) with
interest at twelve percent (12%) arising allegedly from unpaid orders delivered to defendant variously in
1989.
2.2. Defendant resists plaintiff’s claims based on a failure to state a cause of action because of :
2.2.1. Plaintiff’s lack of personality to sue and, therefore, not being the real
party in interest under Rule 3, section 2 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure;
2.3. Defendant also interposed a compulsory counterclaim for Two Million Pesos
(PHP2,000,000.00) for moral damages and Two Million Pesos (PHP2,000,000.00) for exemplary damages
and One Hundred Thousand Pesos (PHP100,000.00) as attorney’s fees.
[3] 3.1. Defendant admits only those facts stated in her Answer, i.e., her personal
circumstances, receipt of the demand letter dated January 5, 1997 and her reply to the demand letter.
3.2. Subject to a concrete proposal for stipulation of additional facts from plaintiff during pre-
trial or even thereafter, defendant admits no other facts stated in the Complaint.
[4] 4.1. Defendant submits that the following issues put forward by plaintiff are subject to
proof:
4.2. Defendant submits that the following issues she put forward are subject to proof:
V. EVIDENCE
5.1.1. Defendant herself, who will testify on the true circumstances leading to
the filing of this suit against her;
[5] 5.2. Defendant reserves the right to present any and all documentary evidence which shall
become relevant to rebut plaintiff’s claims in the course of trial as well as any other witnesses whose
testimony will become relevant to belie plaintiff’s witnesses, if necessary.
[7] 6.1. Considering the relatively simple issues presented, defendant does not intend to avail of
discovery at this time.
6.2. Subject, however, to a concrete and reasonable request for discovery from plaintiff,
defendant reserves the right to resort to discovery before trial.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.
Copy furnished:
Atty. MA BOLA
Counsel for Plaintiff
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D. Motions
1. Motion to dismiss (with request for and notice of hearing)
MOTION TO DISMISS
DEFENDANT, by counsel, respectfully moves to dismiss the Complaint on the ground that the
Complaint fails to state a cause of action as [1] THE OBLIGATION SOUGHT TO BE ENFORCED BY
PLAINTIFF IS NOT YET DUE AND DEMANDABLE, as shown by the following:
[2] 1. Allegedly, plaintiff has failed to reach the quotas agreed upon under the Marketing
Agreement dated 1 January 2006; defendant now seeks to collect the sum of TWO HUNDRED
THOUSAND PESOS (P200,000.00), representing the balance of the proceeds due plaintiff under the said
Marketing Agreement.
2. The contract is for one (1) year and defendant is given that same period to reach the quota
specified therein; the period of one (1) year has not expired. Consequently, plaintiff’s claim is premature
as there is yet no breach of the Marketing Agreement until the period expires and the quota is not
attained. For this reason, plaintiff’s Complaint states no cause of action and must be dismissed.
[3] WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully prays that the Complaint be DISMISSED for failure to
state a cause of action.
Please submit the foregoing Motion to the Court for its consideration and approval immediately
upon receipt hereof and kindly include the same in the court’s calendar for hearing on Friday, 27 April
2007 at 8:30 in the morning.
ATTICUS FINCH
1 MockingBird Street
Timog Avenue, Quezon City
Please take notice that counsel has requested to be heard on Friday, 27 April 2007 at 8:30 in the
morning.
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2. Motion for leave of court to file pleading (with explanation for service by
registered mail)
DAMI LUPA,
Respondent.
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[1] 1. Petitioner received a copy of respondent’s Comment to his petition on 3 January 2006.
The Comment contains several allegations of fact and misinterpretations of the record that may mislead
the court and need to be corrected. For this reason, petitioner intends to file a Reply.
[2] 2. Under existing rules, a Reply can no longer be filed as a matter of course. Consequently,
petitioner seeks leave of this Court to file the said Reply, a copy of which, pursuant to the 1997 Rules on
Civil Procedure, is attached to this motion.
[3] WHEREFORE, petitioner respectfully prays that he be granted leave of court to file a Reply
and for the Court to admit the attached Reply.
PLUS:
1. [4] Request for and Notice of Hearing
2. [5] Explanation for service by registered mail
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3. Motion for judgment on the pleadings
LAKISA LAYAW,
Plaintiff,
Civil Case No. 97-31312
- versus - For: Sum of Money
LAKISA HIRAP,
Defendant.
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1. On 6 July 2005, plaintiff sued defendant for a sum of money in the amount of Nine Hundred
Thousand Pesos (P900,000.00).
[1 & 2] 2. In his Answer, defendant admitted the obligation and merely stated that he was
asking to be given an extension of time to pay his obligation but that plaintiff instead filed this Complaint.
The Answer admits the material allegations of the Complaint and has not tendered any issue;
consequently, a judgment on the pleadings may be rendered.
[3] WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully prays a judgment on the pleadings be rendered in his
favor.
PLUS:
1. [4] Request for and Notice of Hearing
2. [5] Proof of Service
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4. Ex parte motion to set for pre-trial
LAKISA LAYAW,
Plaintiff,
Civil Case No. 97-31312
- versus -
LAKISA HIRAP,
Defendant.
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[1] 1. On 1 June 2006, defendant submitted her Answer to the Complaint, thereby causing the
issues to be joined.
[2] 2. This case is, thus, ripe for pre-trial. Complying with Rule 18, Section 1 of the 1997 Rules
on Civil Procedure, plaintiff respectfully asks that this case be set for pre-trial.
[3] WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully prays that this case be set for pre-trial on a date
convenient to this Honorable Court.
Please submit the foregoing to the Court for its approval immediately upon receipt hereof.
Copy furnished:
Please take notice that counsel has requested for the approval of the foregoing motion
immediately upon receipt.
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5. Motion for postponement
DILA TORY,
Plaintiff,
Civil Case No. 008877
- versus -
PASEN SYOSO,
Defendant.
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1. This case is set for trial on 5 May 2007 at 8:30 in the morning.
[1] 2. On said date and time, the undersigned counsel will be unable to appear before this
Honorable Court as he has also been directed to appear on this date and time before the Regional Trial
Court of Makati City, Branch 139 for “People of the Philippines v. Bil Moko”, Criminal Case No. 009988,
where he is scheduled to terminate cross-examination of the prosecution’s expert witness who will be
available only on said date and time.
[2] 3. Without impugning the importance of these proceedings, plaintiff respectfully submits
that his attendance in the Makati case becomes indispensable; otherwise, the accused in said case would
be deprived of the opportunity to confront and cross-examine a vital witness against her.
4. This motion is prompted only by the foregoing reason and not for delay.
[3] WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully prays that the trial scheduled on 5 May 2007 be
POSTPONED to another date convenient to this Honorable Court.
PLUS:
1. [4] Request for and Notice of Hearing
2. [5] Proof of Service
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6. Motion for extension of time
DILA TORY,
Plaintiff,
Civil Case No. 008877
- versus -
PASEN SYOSO,
Defendant.
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[1 & 2] 2. The undersigned counsel, however, anticipates his inability to file the Reply on or
before the said due date because of the tremendous pressure of other equally urgent professional work
requiring the preparation of pleadings and almost daily trial appearances before the various courts within
and outside Metro Manila. For this reason, the undersigned is constrained to ask for an additional fifteen
(15) days from 10 May 2007, or until 25 May 2007, within which to submit plaintiff’s Reply.
3. This motion is not intended for delay but is motivated only by the foregoing reason.
[3] WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully prays that he be granted an additional fifteen (15) days
from 10 May 2007, or until 25 May 2007, within which to submit plaintiff’s Reply.
PLUS:
1. [4] Request for and Notice of Hearing
2. [5] Proof of Service
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7. Motion to declare defendant in default
ANAKIN SKYWALKER,
Plaintiff,
Civil Case No. 000909
- versus -
PADME AMIDALA,
Defendant.
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1. Plaintiff filed this Complaint against defendant on 1 March 2007; summons were served on
defendant on 20 March 2007, as indicated by the Sheriff’s Return of even date, a copy of which is
attached as ANNEX A.
[1 & 2] 2. Defendant’s reglementary period to file Answer ended on 5 April 2007; no motion for
extension of such period was filed nor was any granted motu proprio by this Honorable Court. Despite
the lapse of time, defendant has failed to answer the Complaint against her; plaintiff is entitled to a
declaration of default and the right to present evidence ex parte against defendant.
[3] WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully prays that defendant be declared in default and that
plaintiff be allowed to present evidence ex parte before the Clerk of Court acting as Commissioner.
PLUS:
1. [4] Request for and Notice of Hearing
2. [5] Proof of Service
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8. Motion to lift order of default
ANAKIN SKYWALKER,
Plaintiff,
Civil Case No. 000909
- versus -
PADME AMIDALA,
Defendant.
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1. Five (5) days after service of summons and receipt of Complaint, she filed a Motion to Dismiss
on the ground that plaintiff’s claim is outside the jurisdictional amount of this Honorable Court under the
new Expanded Jurisdiction Act and that the Complaint should properly be filed and tried before the
Metropolitan Trial Court. The Motion to Dismiss, which was received by plaintiff’s counsel on 25 March
2007, was set for hearing on 10 April 2007, as indicated on the “Request for and Notice of Hearing”.
2. Without waiting for the hearing on the Motion to Dismiss, this Honorable Court declared
defendant in default on 7 April 2007 based solely on plaintiff’s Motion, filed two (2) days after the
supposed lapse of the reglementary period, which, however, was tolled by the filing of a Motion to
Dismiss.
[1 & 2] 3. Under the circumstances, the order of default is premature and without legal and
factual basis as: (a) defendant has not failed to file an Answer within the reglementary period, (b) the
reglementary period has not lapsed because of the filing of the Motion to Dismiss within the period, and
(c) the pendency of the Motion to Dismiss is prejudicial to the issue of defendant’s default. Consequently,
the order of default should be lifted.
[3] WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully prays that the Order of Default against her be LIFTED
and that this Honorable Court resolve her Motion to Dismiss.
PLUS:
1. [4] Request for and Notice of Hearing
2. [5] Proof of Service
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E. Special Civil Actions
1. Certiorari (with Injunction and/or TRO), Prohibition and Mandamus
a. Certiorari
PETITION
[2] 1. (State capacity of petitioner and respondent/s, citizenship, status and residence.)
2. (State the date on which copy of Decision was received and/or Resolution on Motion for
Reconsideration, if filed, denied.)
[3] 3. (State briefly the facts and circumstances under which the respondent/s exercising
judicial functions acted without, or in excess of, jurisdiction or with grave abuse of discretion amounting
to lack or excess of jurisdiction.)
4. (State entitlement to Injunction and/or TRO, i.e., [a] petitioner has a clear, legal right, [b]
which is threatened by an act or omission of respondents, [c] and that, unless restrained, will cause
grave and irreparable injury to petitioner. Allege also that petitioner is ready to post a bond in an amount
to be fixed by the Court conditioned upon the payment to respondents of any damages suffered arising
from the writ should petitioner be found not to be entitled to the writ.)
5. There is no appeal from such decision or any plain or adequate speedy remedy in the ordinary
course of law, except this petition.
6. A certified true copy (or duplicate original copy) of the Decision under review is attached as
ANNEX A.
[4] WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that a writ of certiorari be issued ANNULLING the (act,
decision or finding) for being in grave abuse of discretion; in the interim, that a preliminary injunction
and/or temporary restraining order issue to ENJOIN any further proceedings by respondents.
PLUS: [5] Combined Verification, Certification against Forum Shopping, and Statement of Material Dates
* Rule 65, section 6, par. 2 expressly makes Rule 56, section 2 applicable to petitions for certiorari,
mandamus and prohibition. Rule 56, section 2 provides that Rules 46, 48, 49, 51, 52 and 56 apply. Rule
46, section 3 provides that the petition must be accompanied not only by a certified true copy of
the judgment or order questioned but also by “such material portions of the record as are
referred to therein, and other documents, relevant or pertinent thereto.”
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b. Prohibition
PETITION
[2] 1. (State capacity of petitioner and respondent/s, citizenship, status and residence.)
2. (If applicable, state the date on which copy of Decision was received and/or Resolution on
Motion for Reconsideration, if filed, denied.)
[3] 3. (State briefly the facts and circumstances under which the respondent/s whether
exercising judicial or ministerial functions acted without, or in excess of, jurisdiction or with grave abuse
of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction.)
4. (State entitlement to Injunction and/or TRO, i.e., [a] petitioner has a clear, legal right, [b]
which is threatened by an act or omission of respondents, [c] and that, unless restrained, will cause
grave and irreparable injury to petitioner. Allege also that petitioner is ready to post a bond in an
amount to be fixed by the Court conditioned upon the payment to respondents of any damages suffered
arising from the writ should petitioner be found not to be entitled to the writ.)
5. There is no appeal from such decision or any plain or adequate speedy remedy in the ordinary
course of law, except this petition.
6. A certified true copy (or duplicate original copy) of the Decision under review is attached as
ANNEX A.
PLUS: [5] Combined Verification, Certification against Forum Shopping, and Statement of Material Dates
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c. Mandamus
PETITION
[2] 1. (State the capacity of petitioner and respondent/s and their addresses.)
[3] 2. (State the facts and circumstances whereby respondent/s unlawfully neglected the
performance of an act which the law specifically enjoins as a duty resulting from an office, trust or
station, or unlawfully excluded the petitioner from the enjoyment of a right or office to which the
petitioner is entitled.)
3. Petitioner has no appeal from such decision or any plain or adequate speedy remedy in the
ordinary course of law, except this petition.
[4] WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that, after due notice and hearing, a writ of mandamus
issue commanding respondent/s forthwith to: (state the act required to be done), with costs against
them.
PLUS: [5] Combined Verification, Certification against Forum Shopping, and Statement of Material Dates
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2. Quo warranto, Interpleader, Quieting of Title, and Declaratory Relief
a. Complaint in Interpleader
NALI LITO,
Plaintiff,
SCA No. ____________
- versus -
COMPLAINT
[1] 1. Plaintiff and defendants are all of legal age; plaintiff resides at ________________ while
defendants reside at _______________ and _______________, respectively, where they may be served
with pertinent notices.
[2] 2. On 1 June 2007, plaintiff found a Gold Rolex Oyster watch, without knowing who its true
owner is. The watch is now in plaintiff’s possession. On or about 5 June 1999, defendants made similar
representations to plaintiff as to ownership of the watch.
3. Plaintiff, who claims no interest in the watch, cannot determine the conflicting claims of
defendants and thus seeks to compel defendants to interplead and litigate their several claims between
themselves.
[3] WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that this Honorable Court issue an order directing
defendants to interplead with one another to determine their respective rights and claims and to allow
plaintiff to recover his expenses for safekeeping and the costs of this suit, as first lien upon the subject
matter of this action.
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b. Action to Quiet (or Remove Cloud on) Title
UMA AGAW,
Respondent.
x ------------------------------------------------ x
PETITION
[1] 1. He is the special administrator of the estate of the deceased DAMI LUPA.
[2] 2. The deceased, during his lifetime, executed a Deed of Sale of real estate in favor of the
respondent dated _____________, and particularly described, as follows:
(Describe property)
covered by TCT No. 12345 in the Register of Deeds of Makati. The same is annotated on the title as the
only encumbrance thereon.
3. The sale is fictitious and the Deed of Sale is forged, as shown by a judgment in Civil Case No.
2468, a copy of which is attached.
4. The existence of the alleged Deed of Sale is prejudicial and injurious to the title of the lawful
heirs of the deceased upon the said property. Equity demands that the said Deed of Sale be surrendered
and cancelled, as it is a cloud upon the title of the deceased and his lawful heirs.
[3] WHEREFORE, petitioner respectfully prays that this Honorable Court render judgment in the
Estate’s favor by ordering the Deed of Sale surrendered and cancelled and the cloud on Title No. 12345
removed.
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c. Action for Declaratory Relief
INA API,
Plaintiff,
COMPLAINT
[1] 1. Plaintiff is a Filipino citizen of legal age and resident of Quezon City; defendant is the City
Council of Quezon City, the duly-constituted legislative body for Quezon City, its members may be served
with notices at Quezon City Hall.
[2] 2. On 1 August 1999, defendant City Council passed Ordinance No. 2345 making it unlawful
to operate cellular phone units while inside a moving vehicle and penalizing any violations with a fine of
P1,000.00 for each offense in addition to impounding of the cellular phone unit. The relevant portions of
the Ordinance are, as follows:
4. Unless declaratory relief is granted, plaintiff will suffer grave and irreparable injury because he
is unsure of the instances when he may lawfully use his cellular phone while in a moving vehicle and
when such use may lead to confiscation and a fine.
[3] WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully prays that this Honorable Court grant declaratory relief
and declare plaintiff’s rights and duties under the Ordinance.
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d. Quo Warranto
COMPLAINT
[1] 1. (State the capacity and address of both plaintiff and defendant.)
[2] 2. (State fully and clearly the facts and circumstances showing that defendant is unlawfully
occupying a public office and that plaintiff is entitled to hold the same office.)
3. (State that plaintiff has demanded that defendant vacate said office and deliver it to plaintiff
but that defendant has unlawfully refused to do so.)
[3] WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully prays that a writ of quo warranto issue ousting and
excluding defendant from occupying the office of ____________ and declare that plaintiff is entitled to
the said office and that he be placed forthwith in possession thereof.
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III. PLEADINGS AND OTHER LEGAL FORMS IN CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
A. Complaint-Affidavit and Counter-Affidavit
1. Complaint-Affidavit
COMPLAINT-AFFIDAVIT
[1] I, MA SELAN, of legal age, Filipino, with assistance of counsel, and [2] resident of 4 Privet
Drive, Triple X Village, Makati, do hereby state under oath that:
[3] 2. I accuse and hereby charge MR. MA INGAY, residing at 5 Privet Drive, Triple X Village,
Makati, of violating Article 358 of the Revised Penal Code (Slander and Oral Defamation), committed
against me when he publicly, maliciously and deliberately uttered defamatory remarks against me during
the Board Meeting of the Association on 27 January 2007. This is attested to by the following exchange
that transpired between Mr. Ingay and the other members of the Board in attendance:
(Quote Exchange)
3. Prior resort to the Barangay conciliation system proved fruitless as Mr. Ingay did not retract
his remarks. Consequently, a “Certification to File Action” was issued by the Barangay Chairperson, a
copy of which is attached as ANNEX B.
4. There is no other person named “Ma Selan” residing at Triple X Village nor is there any other
person named “Ma Selan” who has acted as Board Member of the Association. Consequently, Mr. Ingay’s
public and defamatory utterance was clearly a reference to me and to no other.
5. Mr. Ma Ingay’s remarks, calling me a swindler twice over, uttered in a public meeting are
clearly insulting and defamatory as they malign me and attribute to me a criminal act, nature and
predisposition. There is, moreover, no doubt that Mr. Ingay’s use of the word “swindled” was deliberate
as his explanation and clarification a few utterances thereafter would show. Mr. Ingay’s remarks are also
very serious as they cast aspersions on my reputation, character and very person before my peers and
fellow homeowners.
6. Mr. Ingay’s remarks have injured my name, reputation and character before my neighbors
and peers. While my name, reputation and character are incapable of pecuniary estimation as these are
the result of a lifetime’s effort to build a name, reputation and character that my children and their
children can be proud to bear, Mr. Ingay cannot be allowed to simply go scot-free without bearing the
consequences of his acts. For this reason, I am also holding Mr. Ma Ingay liable civilly for
defaming me in the amount of One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00) in nominal damages, Five
Hundred Thousand Pesos (P500,000.00) in moral damages and Five Hundred Thousand
Pesos (P500,000.00) in exemplary damages.
TO THE TRUTH OF THE FOREGOING, I have signed this Complaint-Affidavit on 13 April 2007.
[5] SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME this 13th day of April 2007.
[6] CERTIFICATION
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE PERSONALLY EXAMINED THE AFFIANT AND AM SATISFIED
THAT HE VOLUNTARILY EXECUTED AND UNDERSTOOD HIS AFFIDAVIT.
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2. Counter-Affidavit
COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT
Re: I.S. No. 1613
[1] I, MA LABO, of legal age, with assistance of counsel, do hereby state under oath that:
1. I am the Chief of Staff of the Mayor of Quezon City, and have been occupying said post since
his election to the post in 1998. In said capacity, I am in charge of coordinating the day-to-day affairs
and activities of his Office.
[2] 2. I recently learned that I have been made a respondent in I.S. No. 1613, a charge for
estafa, filed by a certain MA GULANG on 19 January 2007 before the Office of the City Prosecutor for
Quezon City.
3. The charge is based on a supposedly unpaid account for the purchase of seven (7) Nextel
phone units by a Mr. MANGGA GANTSO of the Quezon City Rescue and Environmental Distress Unit,
which made the Mayor their Honorary Chairman with no direct functions; he has been supporting their
activities financially with voluntary contributions.
[3] 4. There is no truth to the allegations in MA GULANG’s complaint. There is no factual nor
legal basis to charge me with estafa. The Complaint must be dismissed. To rebut and contradict MA
GULANG’s malicious lies, I set forth the true circumstances leading to the transaction below:
4.1. Sometime last year, Ms. Gulang called the office of the Mayor, looking for
him; I informed her that he was not around. I took a message from her saying that she
was a friend of the Mayor and that she was selling Nextel units and if we wanted to buy
units from her. I informed her that both the Mayor and I had our units already; she then
told me if the Mayor could refer her to prospective clients. When the Mayor arrived, I
relayed the message to him.
4.2. Quite coincidentally, Mr. Gantso had called the Mayor asking if he could
assist in securing Nextel units. The Mayor asked me to call Ms. Gulang. Mr. Gantso and
Ms. Gulang were able to meet, as a result.
4.3. On that day, Ms. Gulang brought the units to the Mayor’s Office; she met
with Mr. Gantso inside the Mayor’s office. They transacted business inside the Mayor’s
Office and only passed by my office on their way out.
4.4. Some time after that, Ms. Gulang phoned me and told me that Mr. Gantso
had not paid her the amount of P11,000.00 for the units. Somewhat embarrassed by
this, I called Mr. Gantso and told him to pay Ms. Gulang; he assured me that he would
pay her but that he just needed to collect money from the rest of the group.
4.5. After persistent calls from Ms. Gulang telling me that Mr. Gantso had not
yet paid, I gave her the telephone number of Gantso so that she could just call him
directly. But even then, I would still get calls from Ms. Gulang; and when she started to
get angry over the telephone, I set up an appointment for Mr. Gantso to meet with her
at the Office.
4.6. Thereafter, I would still receive phone calls telling me that Mr. Gantso had
yet to pay; I would follow up with Mr. Gantso but he simply gave me this promise that he
would pay.
5. It is utterly inexplicable that Ms. Gulang would hold me liable for estafa when all that I did
was to refer Ms. Gulang to Mr. Gantso; to a certain extent, I even exerted my best efforts to see that Ms.
Gulang was paid due simply to my great embarrassment at the prospect of being accused of referring a
person who does not know how to pay for an obligation.
6. For this reason, it is certainly incomprehensible that I should stand accused of estafa by Ms.
Gulang. I performed no act of deceit or fraud against her in ordering the units. I performed
NO ACT that even remotely resembles ANY of the acts punished under Article 315. If at all,
any cause of action is PURELY CIVIL in nature and that liability does not pertain to my personal account
in the absence of a showing that I benefited from the Nextel units (which Ms. Gulang does not even
allege and cannot prove); any civil liability should pertain to the Office of the Mayor, not to me.
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7. Considering the foregoing, I respectfully submit that there is no prima facie basis to conclude
that the crime of Estafa or that any crime at all has been committed. The Complaint against me should,
thus, be dismissed.
TO THE TRUTH OF THE FOREGOING, I have signed this Statement on 3 February 2007.
PLUS:
1. [5] Verification
2. [6] Certification
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B. Information and Complaint
1. Information (with Certificate of Preliminary Investigation or Inquest)
a. Bigamy
(Caption)
PI KUTIN,
Accused.
x ---------------------------------------- x
INFORMATION
That on or about 3 July 2006, in the City of Quezon and within the jurisdiction of
this Honorable Court, the said accused, being then legally married to BIL MOKO, and
without such marriage having been legally dissolved and thus valid and existing, did
wilfully, unlawfully and felicitously contract a second marriage with ASA WA in the City of
Quezon.
CONTRARY TO LAW.
ELLIOT NESS
Assistant City Prosecutor
I hereby certify that a preliminary investigation in this case was conducted by me in accordance
with law; that I examined the Complainant and her witnesses; that there is reasonable ground to believe
that the offense charged had been committed and that the accused is probably guilty thereof; that the
accused was informed of the Complaint and of the evidence submitted against him and was given the
opportunity to submit controverting evidence; and that the filing of this Information is with the prior
authority and approval of the City Prosecutor.
ELLIOT NESS
Assistant City Prosecutor
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME this 9th day of August 2006 in Quezon City.
AL CAPONE
City Prosecutor
Bail Recommended: P10,000.00
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b. Theft
(Caption)
KLEPTO MANIAC,
Accused.
x --------------------------------------------- x
INFORMATION
The Undersigned accuses KLEPTO MANIAC of the crime of Theft, committed as follows:
CONTRARY TO LAW.
ELLIOT NESS
Assistant City Prosecutor
I hereby certify that the accused was lawfully arrested without a warrant and that, upon being
informed of his rights, refused to waive the provisions of Article 125 of the Revised Penal Code and, for
this reason, an Inquest was conducted; that based on the complaint and the evidence presented before
me without any countervailing evidence submitted by the accused, despite opportunity to do so, there is
reasonable ground to believe that the accused has committed the crime of theft and should, thus, be
held for said crime; that this Information was with the prior authority of the City Prosecutor.
ELLIOT NESS
Assistant City Prosecutor
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME this 9th of August 2006 in Quezon City.
AL CAPONE
City Prosecutor
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c. Attempted Rape
(Caption)
MAEL SIA,
Accused.
x --------------------------------------------- x
INFORMATION
That on or about 6 June 2005, in Quezon City, the accused did then and there
wilfully, unlawfully and feloniously enter the house of SEK SEE, a married woman, and
finding that her husband was away, with lewd designs and by means of force and
intimidation, commenced directly by overt acts to commit the crime of attempted rape
upon her person, to wit: while SEK SEE was cooking lunch, the accused seized her from
behind, threw her to the floor, raised her skirt, pulled down her underwear and
attempted to penetrate her with his sexual organ and would have succeeded in doing so
had not her loud protests and vigorous resistance brought her neighbors to her
assistance, causing the accused to flee from the premises without completing all the acts
of execution.
ELLIOT NESS
Assistant City Prosecutor
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d. Frustrated Murder
(Caption)
MAMA MATAY,
Accused.
x --------------------------------------------- x
INFORMATION
That on or about 21 August 2006, in Quezon City, the accused did then and
there take a loaded .44 Caliber Magnum pistol, directly aim the same firearm at the
person of VIC TIMA, an invalid septuagenarian, and, at point blank range, with intent to
kill, discharge the firearm twice against the person of said Vic Tima, inflicting on said Vic
Tima two (2) wounds on his chest and stomach, which wounds would have been fatal
had not timely medical assistance been rendered to the said Vic Tima.
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C. Motions
1. Motion to Quash Information
KLEPTO MANIAC,
Accused.
x ------------------------------------------ x
MOTION TO QUASH
[2] THE ACCUSED, by counsel, respectfully moves to quash the Information for the crime of
theft on the following:
[3] GROUNDS
ARGUMENT
The Information alleges that the accused KLEPTO MANIAC is eleven (11) years old and without
any known address. Under Article 12, paragraph 3 of the Revised Penal Code, a person over nine years of
age and under fifteen, unless he acted with discernment, is exempt from criminal liability.
There is no allegation that the accused acted with discernment. Even granting said discernment,
the accused cannot be tried but instead proceeded against under Article 80 of the Revised Penal Code,
which provides that a minor, unless sixteen years of age at the time of the commission of a grave or less
grave felony, cannot be tried but instead shall have the benefit of a suspension of all proceedings against
him. The duty of the court would be to commit the minor to the custody or care of a public or private
benevolent or charitable institution for the care and education of homeless and delinquent children or to
the custody of the Department of Social Work and Development.
[4] WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that the Information against the accused be QUASHED
and that the accused be released immediately from detention.
PLUS:
1. [7] Request for and Notice of Hearing
2. [8] Proof of Service
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2. Motion to Quash Search Warrant
[1] (Caption)
PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
Plaintiff,
The ACCUSED, by counsel, respectfully moves for the quashal of Search Warrant No. 1122 issued
by this Honorable Court on and dated 12 July 2006 based on the following considerations:
[2] 1. Rule 126, Sec. 10 or the Revised Rules of Court provides expressly that a search warrant
shall be valid for ten (10) days from its date and that thereafter, it shall be void.
2. Search Warrant No. 1122 is dated 12 July 2006. It was served on the accused on 23 July
2006, the 11th day from its date; this is certified to by the Sworn Inventory and Return executed by Major
Alang Alam, the leader of the searching team (a copy of which is already part of the records). A search
was made on the same day, 23 July 2006; pursuant to said search, certain objects were seized and
delivered to the court. Under the law, the Search Warrant is void and must, thus, be quashed.
[3] WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that Search Warrant No. 1122 be QUASHED and all
objects seized under its purported authority be declared INADMISSIBLE under the exclusionary rule in
Article III, Section 3(2) in relation to section 2 of the 1987 Constitution.
PLUS:
1. [6] Request for and Notice of Hearing
2. [7] Proof of Service
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3. Motion to Suppress Evidence
[1] (Caption)
The ACCUSED, by counsel, respectfully moves for the suppression of objects seized on 23 July
2006, pursuant to Search Warrant No. 1122 issued by this Honorable Court dated 12 July 2006, based on
the following considerations:
[2] 1. Search Warrant No. 1122 was served on the 11th day and is, thus, void.
2. The motor vehicle seized does not fall within the property that may lawfully be seized.
Discussion
[1] Search Warrant No. 1122 was
served on the 11th day and is, thus,
void.
1. Rule 126, Sec. 10 of the Revised Rules of Court provides expressly that a search warrant shall
be valid for ten (10) days from its date and that thereafter, it shall be void.
2. Search Warrant No. 1122 is dated 12 July 2006. It was served on the accused on 23 July
2006, the 11th day from its date; this is certified to by the Sworn Inventory and Return executed by Major
Alang Alam, the leader of the searching team (a copy of which is already part of the records). A search
was made on the same day, 23 July 2006; pursuant to said search, certain objects were seized and
delivered to the court. Under the law, the Search Warrant is void.
3. No valid seizure may be made under a void warrant. For this reason, the following objects
must be suppressed:
[list items]
4. On the occasion of the search, the searching party also “seized” accused’s green Jaguar XJE
with license plate, “No. 1", allegedly for being subject of the offense. Thereafter, it was impounded and
kept at the PNP Motor Pool.
5. The motor vehicle cannot be subject of the offense as accused is charged with libel. There is
no relation between the motor vehicle and libel.
6. Moreover, the motor vehicle is not mala prohibita that would justify a seizure thereof; neither
could there be a seizure of evidence in plain view.
[3] WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that all objects seized under the void Search Warrant
No. 1122 be declared INADMISSIBLE under the exclusionary rule in Article III, section 3(2) in relation to
Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution. Furthermore, it is prayed that the Green Jaguar XJE with license plate
“No. 1" be immediately returned to the accused.
PLUS:
1. [6] Request for and Notice of Hearing
2. [7] Proof of Service
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4. Motion for Bail
[1] (Caption)
NAKA PIIT,
Accused.
x ------------------------------------------ x
[2] THE ACCUSED, by counsel, respectfully moves to be allowed bail on the ground that the [3]
prosecution’s evidence of his guilt is not strong. In support, he respectfully submits the following:
1. The Information alleges that he raped the private complainant on 25 December 2005 at his
residence in Quezon City. The prosecution’s own evidence, however, belies this allegation as: (a) the
medical certificate (attached as ANNEX A to the Information) states that private complainant is in a virgin
state with no physical and outward signs of trauma; (b) the medical certificate issued by the NBI doctor
(attached as ANNEX B to the Information) after a physical examination of the accused, two (2) days after
the alleged rape, shows that he is suffering from erectile dysfunction and has been so afflicted for close
to five (5) years now and (c) the sworn statements of the private complainant conflict with and contradict
each other such that her credibility must be placed in doubt.
2. For these reasons, there is no basis to conclude that the accused raped the private
complainant as there is less than circumstantial evidence of this fact. He is, thus, entitled to bail as a
matter of right.
WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that the accused be granted: (1) a bail hearing, during
which the prosecution should be directed to present its evidence to show the strength of its evidence of
the accused’s guilt, and (2) thereafter, grant the accused reasonable bail.
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D. Application for Bail
[1] (Caption)
RECY DIVIST,
Accused.
x ---------------------------------------------- x
THE ACCUSED, by counsel, respectfully applies for probation pursuant to the provisions of
Presidential Decree No. 968, as amended.
[2] 2. Accused-applicant humbly submits that she possesses all the qualifications and none of
the disqualifications enumerated under section 2 of Presidential Decree No. 968, specifically:
2.1. She has not been convicted of any crime against national security or public
order;
2.2. She has not been previously convicted by final judgment of an offense
punishable by imprisonment of not less than one (1) month and one (1) day and/or a
fine of not less than Two Hundred Pesos (P200.00);
2.3. She has not previously applied for nor had been previously placed under
probation under Presidential Decree No. 968.
2.4. She has not started to serve her sentence and, to date, has not filed any
Notice of Appeal from the Order of conviction.
3 Finally, granting this application will not in any way depreciate the seriousness of the offense
charged nor cause any undue risk that during the period of probation, accused-applicant will commit
another crime. Moreover, accused-applicant does not need any correctional treatment requiring
commitment to an institution.
[3] WHEREFORE, accused-applicant respectfully prays that her application for probation be
GRANTED and that she be placed under probation under such terms and conditions necessary to attain
and ensure the objectives of the law and which, under the circumstances, are fair, just and reasonable in
the sound discretion of this Honorable Court.
PLUS:
1. [4] Verification
2. [5] Request for and Notice of Hearing
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IV. PLEADINGS AND OTHER LEGAL DOCUMENTS COMMON TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
PROCEDURE
A. Offer of Evidence and Opposition/Comment to Offer
1. Formal Offer of Evidence
RECY DIVIST,
Accused.
x ------------------------------------------ x
THE PROSECUTION, by the undersigned public and private prosecutors, respectfully offer their
documentary exhibits in support of their case-in-chief:
1. Exhibit A, the sworn statement of ‘Alang Kaso, the private complainant, and Exhibit A-1, his
signature–to prove that on the date and time stated in the affidavit, the accused issued a post-dated
check in the amount of One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00) which, on presentment for payment, was
dishonored for lack of insufficient funds; to prove authorship and the authenticity of the sworn
statement; and as part of the testimony of the private complainant.
2. Exhibit B, the post-dated check dated 30 June 2004, issued by the accused in the amount of
One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00); Exhibit B-1, the dorsal side of the check with notation “DAIF”; Exhibit
B-2, the signature of accused on face of the check–to prove the issuance of the check, the amount
stated, the reason for dishonor and the identity of the issuer. The marked copies of Exhibits A and B are
already part of the record.
WHEREFORE, the prosecution respectfully prays that the foregoing Exhibits be ADMITTED as
proof of the facts therein stated and in support of its case-in-chief and for all other relevant purposes.
Copy furnished:
MITCH MCDEERE
Counsel for Accused
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2. Comment/Opposition to Offer
RECY DIVIST,
Accused.
x ------------------------------------------ x
THE ACCUSED, by counsel, respectfully oppose the Prosecution’s Offer of Evidence for the
following reasons:
1. Exhibit A, the sworn statement of ‘Alang Kaso, the private complainant, and Exhibit A-1, his
signature are INADMISSIBLE because the private complainant was never presented to authenticate the
document or subjected to cross-examination, thus, the document is hearsay and inadmissible.
2. Exhibit B, the post-dated check dated 30 June 2004, issued by the accused in the amount of
One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00); Exhibit B-1, the dorsal side of the check with notation “DAIF”; Exhibit
B-2, the signature of accused on face of the check are INADMISSIBLE for violation of the Best Evidence
Rule as the original check was never presented; and no basis for the presentation of secondary evidence
laid.
ACCORDINGLY, the ACCUSED respectfully submits that the Prosecution’s Exhibits are
INADMISSIBLE and must, thus, be EXCLUDED.
Copy furnished:
ELLIOT NESS
Public Prosecutor
ATTICUS FINCH
Private Prosecutor
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B. Demurrer to the Evidence
1. Criminal cases
(Caption)
ANAKIN SKYWALKER,
Accused.
x ---------------------------------------- x
THE ACCUSED, by counsel, with leave of court previously obtained, respectfully submits this
Demurrer to the Prosecution’s Evidence on the ground that the prosecution has failed to adduce sufficient
evidence of his guilt to overcome the presumption of innocence and shift the burden of proof:
1. Under the Constitution, the accused is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. The effect
of this presumption is that it entitles the accused to not say anything in his defense and places the
burden directly on the prosecution to prove everything relative to his guilt. Thus, the prosecution must
rely on the strength of its evidence and not wait for the accused to offer any defense. It is only in the
event that the prosecution, after resting its case, has adduced sufficient evidence of guilt that the burden
of proof shifts to the accused.
2. The prosecution has failed to adduce sufficient evidence of guilt such as would shift the
burden of proof.
2.1. The accused is charged with violation of PD 1866; the gravamen of the
offense is unauthorized possession of a firearm. Concretely, this means that the
prosecution must prove that the accused had no legal authority to possess any firearm.
2.2. The prosecution has failed to show that the accused had no license to carry
a firearm. The proof of the negative element is indispensable to proof of a violation of PD
1866. Without proof of this negative element, the crime is not proven.
3. Absent proof of the negative element, i.e., absence of a license, the offense is not proven.
The accused is innocent; he must, thus, be acquitted.
WHEREFORE, the accused respectfully prays that the Information against him be DISMISSED and
that he be ACQUITTED of the crime charged.
DARTH SIDIOUS
Counsel for the Accused
[Address]
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2. Civil cases
(Caption)
ANAKIN SKYWALKER,
Plaintiff,
Civil Case No. 000909
- versus -
PADME AMIDALA,
Defendant.
x ---------------------------------- x
DEFENDANT, by counsel, with leave of court previously sought and granted, respectfully submits
this Demurrer to the Evidence because plaintiff has failed to prove entitlement to his claims by a
preponderance of evidence:
2. Plaintiff, after resting his case, has failed to: (a) prove the authenticity of the contract, (b) the
extent of the obligation under the contract, (c) the demandability of the obligation under the contract and
(d) defendant’s liability for the obligation and damages.
3. Consequently, plaintiff has failed to prove his claims by a preponderance of evidence and
defendant is entitled to a dismissal of the Complaint against her.
WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully prays that the Complaint against her be DISMISSED.
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C. Notice of Lis Pendens
ALANG LUPA,
Defendant.
x ----------------------- x
Please take notice that a parcel of land covered by TCT No 1234 located in Antipolo, Rizal;
registered in the name of defendant is the subject matter of an action for reconveyance of an undivided
one-sixth portion thereof filed by DAMI LUPA, above-named plaintiff. Accordingly, please record this
notice on the title.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.
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D. Appearance as Counsel
PADME AMIDALA,
Defendant.
x -------------------------------- x
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Please enter the appearance of the undersigned as counsel for defendant Padme Amidala, with
her express conformity as indicated below, in this case. Henceforth kindly address all pertinent notices to
the undersigned at the address given below.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.
WITH MY CONFORMITY:
Copy furnished:
DARTH SIDIOUS
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E. Withdrawal as Counsel
1. Withdrawal as Counsel
(Caption)
ANAKIN SKYWALKER,
Plaintiff,
Civil Case No. 1357
- versus - For: Legal Separation
PADME AMIDALA,
Defendant.
x -------------------------------- x
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
Please make of record the WITHDRAWAL of the undersigned as counsel for plaintiff ANAKIN
SKYWALKER, with his express conformity as indicated below, in this case. Henceforth kindly address all
pertinent notices to plaintiff at his address given in the Complaint.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.
WITH MY CONFORMITY:
(Caption)
ANAKIN SKYWALKER,
Plaintiff,
Civil Case No. 1357
- versus - For: Legal Separation
PADME AMIDALA,
Defendant.
x -------------------------------- x
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
Please make of record the WITHDRAWAL of the undersigned as counsel for plaintiff ANAKIN
SKYWALKER due to irreconcilable professional differences with plaintiff, for which reason the
express conformity of plaintiff cannot be obtained. Henceforth kindly address all pertinent notices
to plaintiff at his address given in the Complaint.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.
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F. Substitution of Counsel
(Caption)
ANAKIN SKYWALKER,
Plaintiff,
Civil Case No. 1357
- versus - For: Legal Separation
PADME AMIDALA,
Defendant.
x -------------------------------- x
SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL
THE UNDERSIGNED respectfully enters his appearance as counsel for defendant Padme Amidala
in substitution of former counsel Darth Maul, as shown by her express conformity below. Henceforth,
kindly address all pertinent notices to the undersigned at the address given below.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.
WITH MY CONFORMITY:
G. Notice of Appeal
PANA LO,
Defendant.
x------------------------- x
NOTICE OF APPEAL
PLAINTIFF, by counsel, respectfully appeals to the Court of Appeals the Decision of this
Honorable Court dated 6 July 2006, a copy of which he received on 16 July 2006, for being contrary to
law and the evidence presented.
MITCH MCDEERE
Counsel for Defendant
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V. PLEADINGS AND LEGAL DOCUMENTS ON DOMESTIC CASES AND SPECIAL
PROCEEDINGS
A. Petition for Habeas Corpus
ANAKIN SKYWALKER,
Respondent.
x ------------------------------------------ x
PETITION
1. Petitioner is the mother of the minors Luke and Leia Skywalker, who were born out of the
valid marriage between petitioner and respondent Anakin Skywalker.
2. The marriage failed and petitioner has been living separately from respondent since 2004.
Sometime in February 2007, respondent, unknown to petitioner, abducted the minor children and has
kept them incommunicado and out of petitioner’s reach.
3. Being below seven (7) years of age, custody of the minors is naturally presumed to belong to
petitioner, as their mother. Consequently, respondent’s refusal to allow petitioner to regain custody over
the minors is unlawful and unjustified.
WHEREFORE, petitioner respectfully prays that a writ of habeas corpus issue directing
respondent to make a return showing his legal authority to detain the minor children, subject of this
petition, and thereafter, present the minor children personally before the Court on a date and time it
chooses.
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B. Petition for Adoption
PETITION
1. Petitioners are husband and wife, both of legal age, and residents of __________.
2. They have no legitimate children of their own and desire to jointly adopt a minor named
ANAKIN SKYWALKER, 10 years old, the legitimate child of _________________.
3. The parents of the minor are not insane, intemperate and are in full possession of civil
capacity; they have not abandoned the minor child. With full knowledge of petitioners’ intention, they
have expressly given their written consent to the adoption, as shown by their statement, a copy of which
is attached as ANNEX A.
4. Petitioners are qualified to adopt the minor and are financially capable of supporting the
minor; they are also morally qualified to bring up and educate the said minor.
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C. Petition for Declaration of Nullity of Marriage with Application for Provisional
Orders
1. Petitioner is a Filipino citizen, of legal age and married to respondent. For purposes of this
petition, she may be served with notices and other pertinent processes through counsel at [address of
counsel].
2. Respondent is a Filipino citizen, of legal age, currently employed at [state employer] and
married to petitioner. He may be served with summons and other pertinent orders and processes of this
Court at [state address]
3. Petitioner and respondent were married on [date] and out of this marriage, they have [state
number of children, respective ages]. A copy of the Marriage Contract executed by petitioner and
respondent is attached as ANNEX A; a copy each of the birth certificates of the minor children is
attached as ANNEX B, C and D, respectively.
4. Petitioner and respondent are currently separated in fact and have been so since May 2001.
The reason for the continuing separation in fact is the breakdown of the marriage due to both petitioner’s
and respondent’s mutual psychological incapacity to fulfill and discharge their respective marital
obligations to each other, which existed at the time of the marriage in 1998 but manifested itself well into
the marriage
5. The mutual psychological incapacity of the parties to remain married to each other appears
to be incurable; prior to this resort, the parties had attempted formal and informal counseling sessions all
of which proved unproductive as respondent proved resistant and, at times, even hostile to these efforts.
8. Their minor children are in petitioner’s custody and are being supported by her financially
and emotionally.
9. Petitioner submits that, despite the parties’ mutual psychological incapacity to remain married
to each other, the interests of the children are best served by having them remain in her custody, with
visitation rights extended to respondent. All of the children are minors and, under the law, children under
seven (7) years of age shall not be separated from the mother, save for exceptional circumstances which
do not exist in this case.
10. Petitioner cannot, however, provide for all the financial needs of the children as she is only
earning a limited amount of money from her work whereas respondent is gainfully employed and earns
more than enough for his own personal needs. Petitioner earns only (state amount) from her work as
shown by her payslip attached as ANNEX F whereas respondent earns (state amount) from his work as
shown by his payslip attached as ANNEX G. The common property of petitioner and respondent is
insufficient for the support of the children. Respondent must, thus, be directed to give support to his
children in the amount of (state amount).
WHEREFORE, petitioner respectfully prays that PROVISIONAL ORDERS for child custody and child
support be issued giving to petitioner custody pendente lite over their minor children and directing
respondent to give monthly support in the amount of (state amount), subject to any adjustments that
may be made based on changing earning capacity as well as needs.
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Petitioner also prays that, after trial, judgment be rendered in her favor by declaring petitioner to
be psychologically incapacitated to comply with the essential obligations of her marriage to respondent,
thus --
[1] Declaring the marriage between petitioner and respondent a nullity and, by this
token, ordering the dissolution of the conjugal partnership of gains; and
All other just and equitable reliefs are also prayed for.
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D. Petition for Probate of a Holographic Will
PETITION
2. On 16 August 2006, PABLING SIA died, having previously executed a holographic will in his
own handwriting and in a language known to him. A copy of the will is attached as ANNEX A. The
handwriting may be attested to as his by his secretary of long standing, TOM CRUZ.
2. The deceased left a house and lot located at No. 555, Tuna Road, Marinara Subdivision,
Quezon City and cash amounting to Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000); he had no debts.
3. The deceased’s only heirs are herein petitioner and their son, PABLING SIA JR., both of whom
are residing at No. 555, Tuna Road, Marinara Subdivision, Quezon City.
WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that after due notice and publication this Honorable Court
fix the date for the probate of the holographic will and that letters of administration be issued in favor of
the herein petitioner and thereafter adjudicate the properties of the deceased in accordance with the said
holographic will.
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VI. DEEDS, CONTRACTS AND OTHER CORPORATE LEGAL DOCUMENTS
A. Special Power of Attorney
I, OBI WAN KENOBI, of legal age, and resident of Tatooine, do hereby name, constitute and
appoint PADME AMIDALA, of legal age, and resident of Naboo, to be my true and lawful Attorney-in-Fact
and in my name, place and stead, do perform the following specific act(s):
Giving and granting unto said attorney-in-fact power and authority to do every act necessary and
required in connection with these presents, and hereby ratifying and confirming all that she may do by
virtue of these presents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this Special Power of Attorney this 7 July 2007 at
Tatooine.
(Sgd.) R2D2
(Sgd.) C3PO
Acknowledgment
I, OBI WAN KENOBI, of legal age, and resident of Tatooine, do hereby name, constitute and
appoint PADME AMIDALA to be my true and lawful attorney-in-fact, for me and in my name, place and
stead, to do and perform the following acts, to wit:
Giving and granting unto my said Attorney-in-Fact full power and authority necessary and
required to carry out the acts as fully to all intents and purposes as I might do or lawfully do if personally
present, with power of substitution and revocation, and hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said
attorney-in-fact or his substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done under and by virtue of these
presents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this instrument this 7 July 2007 at Tatooine.
(Sgd.) R2D2
(Sgd.) C3PO
Acknowledgment
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C. Contract of Lease
CONTRACT OF LEASE
This Agreement made and entered into at Makati this 7th day of July 2007 by and between DAMI
BAHAY, of legal age, married to ASA WA, (LESSOR) and resident of Makati City, and ALANG BAHAY, of
legal age, single and resident of Quezon City (LESSEE), WITNESSETH that:
2.1. To pay the rentals on or before the fifth day of each month, without need
of demand at the residence of LESSOR;
2.2. To keep the premises in good and habitable condition, making the
necessary repairs and painting inside and outside the house;
2.3. Not to make major alterations and improvements without the written
consent of the LESSOR and in the event of such unauthorized major alterations and
improvements, surrendering ownership over such improvements and alterations to the
LESSOR upon expiration of this lease;
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this contract on the date and the place first
mentioned.
With my consent:
ASA WA
Acknowledgment
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for Makati City, personally appeared on the 7th of July 2007, the
following persons, with their respective CTC details indicated below:
known to me to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument, denominated as a Contract
of Lease consisting of __ pages, signed on each and every page by the parties and their instrumental
witnesses, having acknowledged the same before me as their own free and voluntary act and deed.
TO THE TRUTH OF THE FOREGOING, witness now my hand and seal on the date and place
mentioned above.
N.O. TARIO
Until December 31, 2007
PTR No. 0000111/1/05/99, Makati City
Doc. No.
Page No.
Book No.
Series of 2007.
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D. Holographic Will
I hereby execute this holographic will, in my handwriting and in the English language which I
know how to read and write, bequeathing my house and lot located at No. 555, Tuna Road, Marinara
Subdivision, Quezon City to my son, PABLING SIA JR., and cash amounting to Fifty Thousand Pesos
(P50,000) to my spouse, PALING KERA.
E. Notarial Will
I, PABLING SIA, SR., of legal age, married to PALING KERA, a native of Lipa City, Batangas, now
actually residing at San Juan, Metro Manila, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, and not
acting under influence, violence, fraud or intimidation of whatever kind, declare this to be my Last Will
and Testament which I have caused to be written in English, the language which is known to me. And I
hereby declare that:
(Description of property)
III. I designate _______________ as the sole executor of this Last Will and
Testament.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand this 7th day of July 2007 in San Juan, Metro Manila.
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F. Attestation Clause for a Notarial Will
ATTESTATION CLAUSE
WE, the undersigned witnesses, whose residences are stated opposite our respective names, do
hereby certify that: the testator _________________ has published unto us the foregoing will consisting
of ___ pages numbered correlatively in letters on the upper part of each page, as his/her last will and
testament and has signed the same and every page thereof, on the left margin, in our joint presence and
we, in turn, at his/her request have witnessed and signed the same and every page thereof, on the left
margin, in the presence of the testator and in the presence of each other.
SAKSI 1 Residence
SAKSI 2 Residence
SAKSI 3 Residence
JOINT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BEFORE ME, Notary Public for and I the City of San Juan, Philippines, this 7th day of July, 2007,
personally appeared:
PABLING SIA, SR. (Testator), with Valid Identification Document _______ issued by
(official agency), on 6 July 2006;
all known to me to be the same persons who signed the foregoing Will, the first as testator and the last
three as instrumental witnesses, and they respectively acknowledged to me that they signed the same as
their own free act and deed.
This Will consists of ___ pages, including the page in which this acknowledgment is written, and
has been signed on the left margin of each and every page thereof by the testator and his witnesses and
has been sealed with my Notarial seal.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand the day, year and place written.
(Sgd.) N. O. TARIO
Notary Public
Until __________________
PTR No. _______________
Issued at ______________
On ___________________
Doc. No.
Page No.
Book No.
Series of 2007.
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H. Donation Inter Vivos
DEED OF DONATION
This Deed of Donation, made and executed by LALIM BULSA, of legal age, single/married, and
resident of _______________ (“Donor”) in favor of DAMI UTANG, of legal age, single/married and
resident of _________________ (“DONEE”) WITNESSETH:
That the DONOR is the owner of that certain real property with the buildings and improvements
thereon, situated in _________________, and more particularly described in Original/Transfer Certificate
of Title No. ____ of the land registry of _____________, as follows:
That for and in consideration of the love and affection which the DONOR has for the DONEE, the
said DONOR, by these presents, transfers and conveys, by way of donation, unto said DONEE, his/her
heirs and assigns, the above described real property with all the buildings and improvements thereon,
free from all liens and encumbrances;
That the DONOR does hereby state, for the purpose of giving full effect to this donation, that
he/she has reserved for himself/herself in full ownership sufficient property to support him/her in a
manner appropriate to his/her needs;
That the DONEE does hereby accept this donation of the above-described property, and does
hereby express gratitude for the kindness and liberality of the DONOR.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the DONOR and the DONEE have signed this deed on 7 July 2007 and at
Quezon City, Philippines.
LALIM BULSA
Donor
ACCEPTED:
DAMI UTANG
Donee
(Sgd.) MIRON 1
(Sgd.)MIRON 2
PLUS: Acknowledgment
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I. Acknowledgment of Nominee Status with Assignment of Shares
I, GEORDI LA FORGE, (“Nominee”), of legal age, and with office address at __________, hereby
acknowledge my status as nominee for WILLIAM RIKER (“the Principal”) for the purpose of holding title
to ___ shares of stock in the Enterprise Holdings Inc. (“the Corporation”). As nominee, I hereby
unequivocally confirm that the Principal is the exclusive and absolute owner of the subject shares.
Accordingly, the relationship between the principal and the nominee with respect to the subject shares is
governed by the following terms and conditions:
1. All dividends, whether cash, stock or property, rights and other privileges, accruing
on the subject share shall be for the account and benefit of the principal; accordingly,
the nominee shall deliver the same to the principal and whoever the latter may
designate.
2. Director’s fees and other amounts received by way of compensation for services
rendered by the nominee shall be for the account and benefit of the nominee.
3. The principal shall save the nominee free and harmless from any liability, whether for
unpaid subscriptions, taxes or otherwise, that may arise as a result of the nominee’s
holding title to the subject shares for and on behalf of the principal.
4. The nominee hereby assigns, transfers, and conveys the subject shares to the
principal free from all liens and encumbrances and hereby undertakes to execute the
necessary instruments to transfer title over the subject shares to the principal or to
whoever the latter may designate.
5. This acknowledgment of nominee status shall bind the nominee’s heirs, executors,
administrators and other successors-in-interest.
GEORDI LA FORGE
Nominee
WITH MY CONFORMITY:
WILLIAM RIKER
Principal
WITNESSES:
(Sgd.) UZI 1
(Sgd.) UZI 2
PLUS: Acknowledgment
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J. Secretary’s Certificate
SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATE
I, DEANNA TROI, of legal age, with office address at __________________, on the basis of the
corporate records, do hereby certify that under oath that:
3. The foregoing resolution has not been revoked, amended or in any manner modified and
accordingly, the same may be relied upon until a written notice to the contrary is issued by the
corporation.
DEANNA TROI
Corporate Secretary
ATTESTED:
JEAN-LUC PICARD
President
PLUS: Jurat
K. Board Resolutions
1. Authority to Act
RESOLVED, that Mr. Jean-Luc Picard, as Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer
of Enterprise Holdings be authorized, as he is hereby authorized, to enter into any and
all transactions with the representatives of the Ferengi Trade Federation, as may prove
to be beneficial to the corporation in his own opinion and determination.
Approved and adopted this 7th day of July, 2007 at Makati City, Philippines.
(Name of Directors)
Approved and adopted this 7th day of July, 2007 at Makati City, Philippines.
(Name of Directors)
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L. Deed of Assignment
DEED OF ASSIGNMENT
I, DAMI SHARES, of legal age, Filipino and resident of ________________, for and in
consideration of the sum of ____________________ Pesos (P_____), receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged do hereby assign, cede, transfer and convey unto DAMI LUPA, likewise of legal age, and
resident of ______________, all his/her rights, title, ownership and interest over its subscription to One
Hundred Thousand (100,000) shares of the capital stock of _________ Corporation, including advances
due from said corporation. It is, however, understood that the assignee shall assume any and all unpaid
subscription on the said shares.
The assignor hereby irrevocably constitute, name and appoint the assignee to be his/her true and
lawful attorney-in-fact to make representations with the corporate secretary and to cause the annotation
of this assignment in the books of the corporation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the assignor has signed this deed on 7th day of July, 2007 at the City of
Manila.
DAMI SHARES
Assignor
(Sgd.) MIRON 1
(Sgd.) MIRON 2
PLUS: Acknowledgment
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M. Deed of Sale of Registered Land (unilateral)
of which I am the registered owner in fee simple, my title thereto being evidenced by Transfer (or
Original) Certificate of Title No. ______, issued by the Register of Deeds of Makati City.
It is hereby mutually agreed that the vendee shall bear all expenses for the execution and
registration of this deed of sale.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this deed this 7th day of July, 2007 at Makati City.
MA YA MAN
Vendor
[Note: if vendor is married, marital consent must be secured; thus, the Deed must also indicate this. If
vendor is married, then add the following:]
With my consent:
ASA WA
Vendor’s Wife
(Sgd.) MIRON 1
(Sgd.) MIRON 2
PLUS: Acknowledgment
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N. Deed of Sale of Unregistered Land (unilateral)
(Description: state the nature of each piece of land and its improvements, situations and
boundaries, area in square meters, whether or not the boundaries are visible on the land
by means of monuments or otherwise; and if they are, what they consist of, the
permanent improvements, if any, the page number of the assessment of each property
for current year or years when registration is made, the assessed value of the property
for the year)
It is hereby declared that the boundaries of the foregoing land are visible by means of
_______________; that the permanent improvements existing thereon consist of _________ (if none,
state so); that the land is assessed for the current year at P______________ as per Tax Declaration No.
__________, and the buildings and/or improvements , at P____________ as per Tax Declaration No.
_________, of the City Assessor of Makati.
The above described real estate, not having been registered under Act No. 496 nor under the
Spanish Mortgage Law, the parties hereto have agreed to register this instrument under the provisions of
Sec. 194 of the Revised Administrative Code, as amended.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this deed this 7th day of July, 2007 at Makati City.
MA YA MAN
Vendor
[Note: if vendor is married, marital consent must be secured; thus, the Deed must also indicate this. If
vendor is married, then add the following:]
With my consent:
ASA WA
Vendor’s Wife
(Sgd.) MIRON 1
(Sgd.) MIRON 2
PLUS: Acknowledgment
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O. Deed of Sale with Pacto de Retro (bilateral)
This Deed of Sale with Pacto de Retro made and executed by and between:
- and -
WITNESSETH: That–
The VENDOR is the absolute owner of a certain parcel of land with all the buildings and
improvements thereon, situated in the City of Makati, and more particularly described, as follows:
his title thereto shown by Transfer (or Original) Certificate of Title No. ______ issued by the Register of
Deeds of Makati;
The VENDOR, for and in consideration of the amount of _________________ Pesos (P_____), to
him paid by VENDEE and receipt of which is acknowledged, does hereby SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY
under pacto de retro unto the said VENDEE, his heirs and assigns, the property with all the buildings and
improvements thereon, free from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever;
The VENDOR, in executing this conveyance, hereby reserves the right to REPURCHASE, and the
VENDEE, in accepting the same, hereby obligates himself to RESELL the property herein conveyed within
a period of ____ years from date of this deed for the same price of ______________ (P____); Provided,
however, that if the VENDOR shall fail to exercise his right to repurchase as herein granted within the
period provided, then this conveyance shall become absolute and irrevocable, without need of a new
Deed of Absolute Sale, subject to the requirements of law regarding consolidation of ownership of real
property.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this deed this 7th day of July, 2007 at Makati City.
MA YA MAN MA GU LANG
Vendor Vendee
(Sgd.) MIRON 1
(Sgd.) MIRON 2
PLUS: Acknowledgment
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P. Deed of Repurchase of land sold under Pacto de Retro
DEED OF RESALE
I, MA GU LANG, Filipino, married, of legal age, and resident of _______________, for and in
consideration of _______________ Pesos (P____), to me paid by MA YA MAN, Filipino, of legal age,
married and resident of ___________________, do hereby RESELL, RETRANSFER and RECONVEY unto
said MA YA MAN that certain parcel of land, with all the buildings and improvements thereon, situated at
Makati City, and more particularly described, as follows:
covered by Transfer (or Original) Certificate of Title No. ____ of the Registry of Deeds of Makati, and
which property was previously sold to under pacto de retro by the said MA YA MAN on _____________,
executed before Notary Public __________ and bearing Notarial Registration No. ___, Page No. ____,
Book No. ____ and Series of 20__ of his Notarial Register, a copy of which is attached as ANNEX A.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this deed this 7th of July, 2007 at Makati City.
MA GU LANG
Vendor
[Note: if vendor is married, marital consent must be secured; thus, the Deed must also indicate this. If
vendor is married, then add the following:]
With my consent:
BA TAPA
Vendor’s Wife
(Sgd.) MIRON 1
(Sgd.) MIRON 2
PLUS: Acknowledgment
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Q. Deed of Sale with Mortgage
This Deed of Sale with Pacto de Retro made and executed by and between:
- and -
WITNESSETH: That–
The VENDOR-MORTGAGEE is the absolute owner of a certain parcel of land with all the buildings
and improvements thereon, situated in the City of Makati, and more particularly described, as follows:
his title thereto shown by Transfer (or Original) Certificate of Title No. ______ issued by the Register of
Deeds of Makati;
The VENDOR, for and in consideration of the amount of _________________ Pesos (P_____), to
him paid by VENDEE and receipt of which is acknowledged, does hereby SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY
unto the said VENDEE, his heirs and assigns, the property with all the buildings and improvements
thereon, free from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever;
It is hereby agreed and stipulated that the UNPAID BALANCE OF ____________ Pesos (P____),
of which amount _________________Pesos (P_____) shall be paid by the VENDEE-MORTGAGOR to the
VENDOR-MORTGAGEE at the latter’s residence, as follows:
In order to guarantee the fulfillment of the above obligations, the VENDEE-MORTGAGOR does
hereby MORTGAGE unto the said VENDOR-MORTGAGEE, his heirs and assigns, the property described,
together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, under the express stipulation that if the said
VENDEE-MORTGAGOR shall pay or cause to be paid unto the VENDOR-MORTGAGEE the obligations, then
this Mortgage shall be of no further force and effect; otherwise, the same shall remain in full force and
effect and shall be enforceable in the manner prescribed by law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this deed this 7th day of July, 2007 at Makati City.
MA YA MAN MA GU LANG
Vendor Vendee
(Sgd.) MIRON 1
(Sgd.) MIRON 2
PLUS: Acknowledgment
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R. Dacion en Pago (Deed of Assignment of Real Estate in payment of debt)
DEED OF ASSIGNMENT
This Deed of Assignment, made and executed by and between DAMI UTANG, Filipino, of legal
age, married to ALANG MALAY, with residence at _____________ (ASSIGNOR) and DAMI LUPA, Filipino,
of legal age, married to BIL MOKO, with residence at _______________ (ASSIGNEE), WITNESSETH:
That the ASSIGNOR is indebted to the ASSIGNEE in the sum of ___________ Pesos (P______)
and in full payment and complete satisfaction thereof hereby assign, transfer and convey unto the
ASSIGNEE that certain real estate with all the buildings and improvements thereon, situated in
___________, and more particularly described as follows:
of which real estate the ASSIGNOR is the registered owner, his title thereto being evidenced by Transfer
(or Original) Certificate of Title No. ____________ of the Register of Deeds of _____________.
That the ASSIGNEE does hereby accept this assignment in full payment of the above-mentioned
debt of ______________ Pesos (P_________).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Deed on 7 July 2007 at Makati City.
PLUS: Acknowledgment
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S. Chattel Mortgage
CHATTEL MORTGAGE
That I, DAMI KOTSE, of legal age, married and resident of Makati, for and in consideration of the
loan of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00), granted to me by YAMAN NYA, also of legal
age, married and resident of Makati, to be paid one (1) year from date hereof, have transferred and
conveyed by way of chattel mortgage unto said YAMAN NYA, his heirs, successors and assigns, free from
all liens and encumbrances that certain motor vehicle, at present in my possession at my address, more
particularly described as:
of which I am the true and absolute owner by title thereto, being evidenced by Registration Certificate of
Motor Vehicle No. ______ issued in my name by the Land Transportation Office on
__________________.
This chattel mortgage has been executed in order to secure the full and faithful payment of my
obligation to YAMAN NYA in accordance with the terms and conditions of this instrument; Upon payment,
this contract shall become null and void; otherwise, it shall continue in full force and effect and may be
foreclosed in accordance with law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this instrument on 7 July 2007 at Makati City.
DAMI KOTSE
We severally swear that DAMI KOTSE, mortgagor, and YAMAN NYA, mortgagee, have executed
the foregoing Chattel Mortgage in order to guarantee as good and binding the obligations mentioned
above and is not intended to defraud creditors.
UZI 1 UZI 2
PLUS: Acknowledgment
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VII. APPEALS AND OTHER RESORTS TO APPELLATE COURTS IN CRIMINAL AND CIVIL
PROCEDURE
A. Ordinary appeals
1. in civil cases
a. from MTC (in original jurisdiction) to RTC (in appellate jurisdiction)
Checklist:
• 15 days from notice of judgment or final order
• Notice of Appeal (Rule 40, Sec. 3)
o Parties
o Judgment or final order appealed from
o Material dates showing timeliness of appeal
• Proof of payment of appellate court docket and other lawful fees (Rule 40, Sec. 4)
• Memorandum for Appellant and Appellee (Rule 40, Sec. 7)
2. in criminal cases
a. From MTC (as trial court) to RTC (in appellate jurisdiction)
Checklist:
• 15 days from notice of judgment or final order
• Notice of Appeal
• Appellant’s Brief/Memorandum
• Appellee’s Brief/Memorandum
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B. Petitions for Review
1. From RTC (as appellate court) or from quasi-judicial agencies to CA
Checklist:
• 15 days from notice of judgment or final order
• extension of 15 days only
• Full names of petitioner and respondent
• Statement of Material Dates
• Statement of Material Averments
• Statement of Issues, Errors of Fact or Law
• Argument
• Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping
• Attachments
o Certified true copy or duplicate original copy of judgment/final order questioned
o Clear and legible copy of all pleadings and other material portions of the record
• Proof of Service and Explanation for Service by Registered Mail (if applicable)
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MODEL PETITION:
I. WRIT OF AMPARO
X ---------------------------------------- X
PETITION
[B] PARTIES
1. Petitioner/Relator is . . .
2. Respondent/s is/are . . .
[C] BODY
3. Statement of Facts
3.1. Chronology of Events Relevant to the right violated (e.g., enforced disappearance or
extrajudicial killing)
3.2. Statement as to Judicial Affidavits (if any) of witnesses
3.3. Statement as to efforts exerted to vindicate the right/s and results of such efforts
[D] RELIEF
WHEREFORE, . . .
[G] VCFS
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II. WRIT OF HABEAS DATA
X ---------------------------------------- X
PETITION
[B] PARTIES
1. Petitioner/Relator is . . .
2. Respondent/s is/are . . .
[C] BODY
3. Statement of Facts
3.1. Chronology of Events Relevant to the right violated (e.g., enforced disappearance or
extrajudicial killing)
3.2. Statement as to Judicial Affidavits (if any) of witnesses
3.3. Statement as to efforts exerted to vindicate the right/s and results of such efforts
[D] RELIEF
WHEREFORE, . . .
[G] VCFS
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MODEL RETURN
I. AMPARO
2.1. lawful defenses to show that respondent/s did not violate or threaten with violation
the rights subject of the Petition;
2.2. the steps or actions taken to determine the fate or whereabouts of the AP and the
persons responsible for the threat, act or omission
2.3. all relevant information in the possession of the respondent pertaining to the threat,
act or omission against the AP;
2.4. [if the respondent is a public official/employee], add :
[D] Reliefs
[E] Date and Place
[F] Name and Signature + All Material Information of Counsel
[G] VCFS
[H] Affidavit of Service and Explanation of Service
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II. HABEAS DATA
2.1. Lawful defenses to show that respondent/s did not violate or threaten with violation
the rights subject of the Petition;
2.2. Disclosure of the data or information about the petitioner, the nature of such data
or information and the purpose for its collection;
2.3. The Steps or actions taken by the respondent/s to ensure the security and
confidentiality of the data or information; and
2.4. The currency and accuracy of the data or information held;
2.5. Other allegations relevant to the resolution of the proceeding;
[D] Reliefs
[E] Date and Place
[F] Name and Signature + All Material Information of Counsel
[G] VCFS
[H] Affidavit of Service and Explanation of Service
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