Practice question
At what point does Rule 33 authorize the defendant’s civil demurrer to evidence?
- Before the complaint is filed
- After the plaintiff completes presentation of evidence
- Only after the defendant completes all evidence
- Only after final execution
- At any time without regard to the evidentiary stage
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-10-20-sc_2019.html — current Rule 33 sections 1–2, denial, granted dismissal reversed on appeal, and express pre-judgment review bar; Rule 15 applies to the motion.
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2022/jul2022/gr_243163_2022.html — International Exchange Bank v. Co Lee, G.R. No. 243163, July 4, 2022, main decision on full dismissal, reversal, and the qualified Rule 65 route where a grant leaves the main case pending.
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