Section 3. Contents and form of the motion.

– The motion for reconsideration shall:

(a) point out specifically the findings or conclusions of the judgment or final order which
are not supported by evidence, or which are contrary to law, making express reference
to documentary evidence or to the provisions of the SSC-KASAMA Constitution and
By-Laws or official acts of the Congress of Louisians alleged to be contrary to such
findings or conclusions;
(b) be in writing stating the ground or grounds therefore, a written notice of which shall
be served by the movant on the adverse party;
(c) shall only be filed once.

Section 4. Pro forma motion for reconsideration. – A pro forma motion for reconsideration shall
not have any legal effect.
A pro forma motion for reconsideration is one:
(a) when the movant fails to make reference to the documentary evidence on
record or the provisions of law alleger’ to be contrary to the conclusions of the
Student Court; and
(b) which does not satisfy the requirements of the Rules;

Section 5. Period to resolve the motion. – A motion for reconsideration shall be resolved within
five (5) days from the time it is submitted for resolution.

Section 6. Effect on Member of the Student Court who did not participate in the deliberations. –
A Member of the Student Court cannot participate in the deliberations on the motion for reconsideration
and vote thereon if s/he did not participate in the original case or complaint or have abstained in voting,
inhibited, or absent therefrom.

Rule 11
Applicability of the Rules
These Rules shall not apply in proceeding governed by other rules, such as, but not limited to,
election cases, college assemblies who adopt their own internal rules to settle disputes, and other cases not
herein provided for, except by way of analogy or in a suppletory character and whenever practicable and
convenient.

Rule 12
Effectiveness
These Rules shall take effect on February 29, 2009. It shall govern all cases brought after it takes
effect. All amendments to these Rules shall apply prospectively, and shall be made solely by the Student
Court en banc.
 Approved on this 16th of February 2009, in the City of Baguio, Philippines.

HON. NILL PATRICK U. DULCE HON. KRISTA LOISE A. TABIOS

Chief Justice Deputy Chief Justice

HON. JAY PATRICK VINCENT S. JAMERO HON. MAURICE JADE C. BA-AWA

Associate Justice Associate Justice

HON. JENELLE KAYE B. ARCELLANA HON. JOHN MARK G. BEGSENG

Associate Justice Associate Justice

HON. FRANCIS ROMAR A. DAJAC HON. AGNES ISABEL P. GARCIA

Associate Justice Associate Justice

HON. NICOLE MEREDITH G. BUCLAO

Associate Justice