Practice question
A defendant plans to assert ownership in an ejectment case. What should the complaint’s prayer avoid claiming about the judgment?
- That it seeks restitution of physical possession.
- That it conclusively settles title and bars every later ownership action.
- That identified premises are involved.
- That supported compensation is requested.
- That costs may be awarded.
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rule 70, Sections 1–3, 16–18: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html
- A.M. No. 08-8-7-SC, March 1, 2022, Rules on Expedited Procedures in the First Level Courts, Rule III: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/assets/pdf/journals/Collation_and_Codification_of_SC_Issuance_DIGITAL.pdf
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