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Subject: Classification of Jurisdiction

Scenario:

In a land dispute case between two parties, the Regional Trial Court (RTC) rendered a decision in favor of Party A. Party B, the losing party, decided to file an appeal questioning the decision before the Court of Appeals (CA). Upon receiving the case, the CA reviewed the evidence presented and the legal arguments made by both parties.

Question:

1. What is the classification of jurisdiction exercised by the RTC and the CA in the given scenario?
2. Explain the difference between original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction.

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