Practice question
An RTC has decided an appeal in an ordinary non-tax civil case not governed by a special unappealable-decision rule. The losing party seeks CA review on factual and legal errors. Which filing is appropriate under Rule 42?
- A verified petition for review in the Court of Appeals, with the required fees, service and supporting materials
- Only a notice of appeal filed in the barangay office
- An automatic original complaint in the Supreme Court
- A criminal information against the RTC judge
- An unsigned private letter that replaces all requirements
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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