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Rule 5 Uniform Procedure In Trial Courts Section 1. Uniform procedure. — The procedure in the Municipal Trial Courts shall be
the same as in the Regional Trial Courts, except (a) where a particular provision
expressly or impliedly applies only to either of said courts, or (b) in civil cases
governed by the Rule on Summary Procedure. (n)
Rule 6 Kinds Of Pleadings Section 1. Pleadings defined. — Pleadings are the written statements of the respective
claims and defenses of the parties submitted to the court for appropriate judgment.
(1a)
Section 5. Defenses. — Defenses may either be negative or affirmative.
(a) A negative defense is the specific denial of the material fact or facts alleged
in the pleading of the claimant essential to his cause or causes of action.
Rule 12 Bill of Particulars Section 2. Action by the court. — Upon the filing of the motion, the clerk of court must
immediately bring it to the attention of the court which may either deny or grant it
outright, or allow the parties the opportunity to be heard. (n)
Section 4. Effect of non-compliance. — If the order is not obeyed, or in case of
insufficient compliance therewith, the court may order the striking out of the pleading or
the portions thereof to which the order was directed or make such other order as it
deems just. (1[c]a
Section 6. Bill a part of pleading. — A bill of particulars becomes part of the pleading
for which it is intended. (1[a]a)
Rule 13 Filing and Service of Pleadings, Section 5. Modes of service. — Service of pleadings motions, notices, orders,
Judgments and Other Papers judgments and other papers shall be made either personally or by mail. (3a)
Rule 14 Summons Section 2. Contents. — The summons shall be directed to the defendant, signed by the
clerk of court under seal and contain (a) the name of the court and the names of the
parties to the action; (b) a direction that the defendant answer within the time fixed by
these Rules; (c) a notice that unless the defendant so answers plaintiff will take
judgment by default and may be granted the relief applied for.
Section 6. Service in person on defendant. — Whenever practicable, the summons
shall be served by handling a copy thereof to the defendant in person, or, if he refuses
to receive and sign for it, by tendering it to him. (7a)
Section 7. Substituted service. — If, for justifiable causes, the defendant cannot be
served within a reasonable time as provided in the preceding section, service may be
effected (a) by leaving copies of the summons at the defendant's residence with some
person of suitable age and discretion then residing therein, or (b) by leaving the copies
at defendant's office or regular place of business with some competent person in
charge thereof. (8a)
Section 18. Proof of service. — The proof of service of a summons shall be made in
writing by the server and shall set forth the manner, place, and date of service; shall
specify any papers which have been served with the process and the name of the
person who received the same; and shall be sworn to when made by a person other
than a sheriff or his deputy. (20)
Rule 15 Motions Section 2. Motions must be in writings. — All motions shall be in writing except those
made in open court or in the course of a hearing or trial. (2a)
Section 9. Motion for leave. — A motion for leave to file a pleading or motion shall be
accompanied by the pleading or motion sought to be admitted. (n)
Rule 16 Motion to Dismiss Section 1. Grounds. — Within the time for but before filing the answer to the complaint
or pleading asserting a claim, a motion to dismiss may be made on any of the following
grounds:
(a) That the court has no jurisdiction over the person of the defending party;
(b) That the court has no jurisdiction over the subject matter of the claim;
(e) That there is another action pending between the same parties for the same
cause;
(f) That the cause of action is barred by a prior judgment or by the statute of
limitations;
(g) That the pleading asserting the claim states no cause of action;
(h) That the claim or demand set forth in the plaintiff's pleading has been paid,
waived, abandoned, or otherwise extinguished;
(i) That the claim on which the action is founded is enforceable under the
provisions of the statute of frauds; and
(j) That a condition precedent for filing the claim has not been complied with.
(1a)
Section 2. Hearing of motion. — At the hearing of the motion, the parties shall submit
their arguments on the questions of law and their evidence on the questions of fact
involved except those not available at that time. Should the case go to trial, the
evidence presented during the hearing shall automatically be part of the evidence of
the party presenting the same. (n)
Section 5. Effect of dismissal. — Subject to the right of appeal, an order granting a
motion to dismiss based on paragraphs (f), (h) and (i) of section 1 hereof shall bar the
refiling of the same action or claim. (n)