Practice question
Defendant moves for the Article29 bond to protect against a malicious damages complaint. Plaintiff says the statute authorizes no such safeguard. Which is correct?
- Only the prosecutor may decide
- No bond can be required
- Every defendant must instead file a criminal case
- The motion automatically proves malice
- The court may require it under the stated provision
Legal references
- Rules110 Section14,111 Sections1–3 and119 Section19: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
- Civil Code Articles29,32–34 and2034: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
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