Practice question
A proper reconsideration motion was filed in due time from an appealable RTC appellate decision and was denied. Explain the Rule 42 period after notice of denial and why the rule does not automatically rescue a late or unauthorized motion.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html — Rule 42 sections 1–3, 6 and 8, ordinary RTC appellate decisions, petition requirements, extension, perfection and stay; special statutory finality or appeal routes remain controlling.
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2005/sep2005/gr_141524_2005.html — Neypes v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 141524, September 14, 2005, fresh fifteen-day appeal period after a proper timely motion and application to Rule 42.
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