Practice question
A properly cognizable first-level probate matter has a modest estate value. Counsel invokes the summary civil catchall solely because the value is low. What is the answer?
- Every low-value matter is small claims
- Low value erases every express exception
- Probate automatically becomes a collection claim
- The parties can ignore the exception by caption
- The express probate exception must be respected
Legal references
- RA11576 first-level civil jurisdiction amendments: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2021/ra_11576_2021.html
- OCA Circular280-2023, Supreme Court Committee FAQs on2022 Expedited Procedures, questions3,4,8,9: https://oca.judiciary.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/OCA-Circular-No.-280-2023.pdf
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