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Litigious and Non-litigious Motions

Explore Litigious and Non-litigious Motions in Motions (Rule 15) for the Philippine Bar. Browse subtopics and published practice questions, then take a quiz…

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  1. Under Rule15 §4, what characterizes a non-litigious motion?
  2. Within what period must the opposing party file an opposition to a litigious motion under Rule15 §5(c)?
  3. Under Rule15 §5(c), when must the court resolve a litigious motion?
  4. A party files a motion to declare the defendant in default. The applicant labels it 'non-litigious' and requests action…
  5. A party files a proper motion for issuance of an alias summons. How does Rule15 §4 classify and schedule that motion?
  6. A party files a proper litigious motion, serves it, and the adverse party timely submits an opposition. The court finds…
  7. Counsel classifies an ordinary motion for issuance of a writ of execution and a motion for execution pending appeal as …
  8. Distinguish non-litigious and litigious motions under current Rule15, giving two examples of each.
  9. State the current opposition and resolution timetable for a litigious motion and contrast it with the §4 treatment of n…
  10. Explain why a litigious motion does not automatically require an oral hearing under the 2019 amendments.
  11. How does Rule 15 classify a motion for intervention?
  12. How does Rule 15 classify a motion for issuance of an alias writ of execution?