Cases Covered by Summary Procedure
Cases Covered by Summary Procedure
a. All forcible entry and unlawful detainer a. Complaints; a. Motion to dismiss the complaint a. Appeal to RTC by filing Notice of
cases (irrespective of amount of damages or Except: Appeal with MTC/MeTC to be filed
unpaid rentals sought to be recovered) b. Answer (may include compulsory 1. on the ground of lack of jurisdiction over the within 15 days after notice of
counterclaims and cross-claims) to be filed subject matter; judgment or final order
within 10 days from service of summons 2. failure to refer to Lupon for conciliation if so
required) Note: Record on Appeal is required
b. All other civil cases (except probate c. Answer to compulsory counterclaims and ONLY in special proceedings to be
proceedings) where the total amount of cross-claims within 10 days from service of b. Motion for a bill of particulars; filed within 30 days from notice
plaintiff’s claim does not exceed Php answer in which they are pleaded
10,000.00 exclusive of interest and costs c. Motion for new trial, or for reconsideration of a
judgment, or for opening of trial; b. Decision of RTC shall be
appealable by Petition for Review
d. Petition for relief from judgment; to CA within 15 days from notice of
decision.
Note: All pleadings shall be verified e. Motion for extension of time to file pleadings,
affidavits or any other paper; Respondent may be
required to file Comment
f. Memoranda; on the Petition within 10
days from notice
g. Petition for certiorari, mandamus, or prohibition
against any interlocutory order issued by the court;
j. Reply;
l. Interventions.
CRIMINAL CASES