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Practice question: Computation of Time (Rule 22)

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

An applicable rule has effectively interrupted a period, and it is established that four calendar days remain. Notice that the cause has ceased is received on Tuesday. No special fresh-period rule applies. When does counting of the remaining four days resume?
  1. On Monday before notice.
  2. On Tuesday, counting notice as day1.
  3. Only at the next hearing regardless of date.
  4. From a completely new original period automatically.
  5. On Wednesday, the day after notice.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-10-20-sc_2019.html — AM19-10-20-SC, current 2019 amendments, Rules18–22.
  • https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html — retained provisions of Rules19–22, read with 2019 amendments.

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