Practice question
Under the express transition clause for the2019 civil-procedure amendments effective May1 2020, are pending proceedings categorically excluded?
- Yes, only newly filed cases are covered
- No; pending proceedings are included subject to the stated feasibility and injustice exception
- Yes, unless both parties sign a new contract
- Yes, until every old case ends
- Yes, without regard to the transition clause
Legal references
- AM19-10-20-SC, Rule144 transition provision: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-10-20-sc_2019.html
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