Practice question
Which combination states the elements of a prejudicial question under Rule 111 section 7?
- Any two cases involving the same lawyer.
- A previously instituted civil action with a similar or intimately related issue whose resolution determines whether the subsequent criminal action may proceed.
- Any civil suit filed at any time, regardless of relevance.
- Every dispute concerning money.
- Only two criminal prosecutions.
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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