Practice question
During preliminary investigation before a prosecutor, the respondent invokes a pending prior civil case as presenting a prejudicial question. Where may the respondent seek suspension under Rule 111 section 6 at that stage?
- Only before the Supreme Court originally.
- Only before the newspaper publisher.
- In the office of the prosecutor conducting the preliminary investigation.
- Only with the arresting officer.
- Only after prosecution evidence at trial ends.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html — Rule 111 sections 6–7: prejudicial question, prior civil action, determinative issue and timing of suspension petition.
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/nov2025/gr_259337_2025.html — Vallacar Transit, Inc. v. Yanson, G.R. 259337, November 25, 2025, main opinion: no automatic prejudicial question from related corporate litigation.
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