Practice question
When must the asserted cause ordinarily exist for commencement of the ordinary civil action?
- Only on the date judgment is announced.
- At commencement, rather than arising only during its pendency.
- Only when the appeal is decided.
- At any future date chosen after suit.
- No existing violation is ever needed.
Legal references
- Swagman Hotels and Travel, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 161135, April 8, 2005, main decision, existing breach and cause at commencement: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2005/apr2005/gr_161135_2005.html
- 2019 Amendments to Civil Procedure, Rules 2-4 and relevant Rule 10 Section 3, current operative provisions: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-10-20-sc_2019.html
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