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Practice question: Remedy When Denied

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

A timely motion for reconsideration of bail denial is denied. From what notice does Section 4 count the sixty-day petition period in that situation?
  1. Only the date the original accusation was drafted.
  2. The complainant’s birthday.
  3. The date counsel first accepted the case regardless of notice.
  4. Notice of denial of the timely motion.
  5. Any date the petitioner privately chooses.

Legal references

  • Rules of Court, Rule 65, Sections 1, 4-5 and 7, and Rule 46, Section 3: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html
  • Leviste v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 189122, March 17, 2010, MAIN decision, postconviction discretion and qualified certiorari review: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2010/mar2010/gr_189122_2010.html

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