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B. Classification of Jurisdiction: Exclusive vs. Concurrent

Scenario 1:

In a land dispute case between two neighboring barangays, Barangay A and Barangay B, the Supreme Court issued a final decision asserting its exclusive jurisdiction over the case. The decision was based on the provision of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, which grants the Supreme Court exclusive jurisdiction over cases involving disputes between barangays.

Question: Based on the given scenario, what is the classification of jurisdiction in this case? Is it exclusive or concurrent?

Scenario 2:

A criminal case involving a drug-related offense was filed against an individual in the Regional Trial Court (RTC). During the trial, it was discovered that the same individual was also facing a civil case related to the same incident. The civil case was filed in the Municipal Trial Court (MTC) by the victim seeking damages against the accused.

Question: In the given scenario, what is the classification of jurisdiction between the RTC and MTC? Is it exclusive or concurrent? Provide a legal basis for your answer.

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