Practice question
The CA orders a Rule42 comment. Respondent instead files only a motion to dismiss, claiming Section4 demands it. Which is correct?
- No response may be filed
- The dismissal motion is the required vehicle
- Respondent must file a new complaint
- Only the RTC may oppose
- Section4 specifies a comment, not that motion
Legal references
- Rules40–45 and51, continuing appellate provisions: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html
- 2019 amendments, AM19-10-20-SC: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-10-20-sc_2019.html
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