Practice question
A designated RTC branch receives both a proper SAC compensation petition and a separate ordinary civil case within its regular jurisdiction. Counsel says designation automatically abolished the branch’s regular powers. Which is best?
- Every designation abolishes all regular cases
- The branch becomes a private arbitral panel
- Only the DAR may permit any hearing
- Special designation makes all ordinary judgments void
- Section56 says the special jurisdiction is exercised in addition to the regular jurisdiction
Legal references
- RA6657 Section56: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1988/ra_6657_1988.html
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