Practice question
The prosecution dismisses a case by a valid court order after a prior bond breach. May the surety treat automatic cancellation as conclusive adjudication that no prior bond liability exists?
- No; cancellation remains without prejudice to liability already incurred on the bond.
- Yes, every dismissal conclusively settles all previous surety disputes.
- Yes, automatic cancellation erases every earlier breach.
- Yes, no separate liability issue may be heard.
- Yes, the surety may destroy the relevant records.
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rule 114, Sections 5, 8-9, 17, 21-23, as specifically discussed: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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