Practice question
A party files an otherwise timely Rule 45 petition and insists the Supreme Court must give it due course regardless of substance. Which is correct?
- Every timely petition automatically receives full merits review.
- The Supreme Court has no screening discretion.
- Only filing fees determine the merits.
- Timeliness alone does not establish the special and important grounds for discretionary review.
- A petition’s title compels reversal.
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rule 45 Sections 2, 4-7: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html
Answer this question in flashcards to review your response and continue practicing.