Practice question
The law gives both an RTC and the Court of Appeals original jurisdiction over a covered writ. Does filing an original writ petition in the Court of Appeals necessarily mean it is exercising appellate jurisdiction?
- Yes, every CA case is an appeal.
- No; the nature of the jurisdiction invoked remains original despite the court's appellate name and other functions.
- Yes, unless a trial has already occurred.
- No, because the CA never exercises appellate power.
- Yes, if the petitioner attaches documents.
Legal references
- Gios-Samar v DOTC, G.R. No. 217158, March 12, 2019, en banc main decision, concurrent jurisdiction and hierarchy: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2019/mar2019/gr_217158_2019.html
- Galang v Wallis, G.R. No. 223434, July 3, 2019, main decision, general and special jurisdiction (not historical monetary thresholds): https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2019/jul2019/gr_223434_2019.html
- People v Mendez, G.R. Nos. 208310–11 and 208662, March 28, 2023, en banc MAIN decision, adherence and exceptional jurisdictional estoppel: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/69095
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