Practice question
An RTC actually decides a proper appeal from an MTC. Its decision evaluates the merits independently. Which feature controls its classification?
- Its review of the lower court in the authorized appellate proceeding
- Its use of original reasoning
- Its number of factual findings
- Its different conclusion from the MTC
- Its signature by a new judge
Legal references
- Maslag v Monzon GR174908 June17,2013 MAIN: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2013/jun2013/gr_174908_2013.html
- SEC v Bonifacio, appellate review of SEC quasi-judicial decisions: SEC v Bonifacio GR198425 etal January30,2024 MAIN: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/jan2024/gr_198425_2024.html
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