Practice question
In drafting an application under Rule 3, Section 21, which financial condition is material?
- Whether the applicant dislikes court fees
- Whether the applicant has no money or property sufficient and available for personal and family food, shelter and basic necessities
- Whether the opponent is wealthy regardless of the applicant's means
- Whether counsel promises victory
- Whether the applicant owns an old law book
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rule 3 Section 21; Rule 141 Section 19 as harmonized in Manila Electric Co. v. Argentera, G.R. Nos. 224729 and 225049, February 8, 2021, MAIN decision (indigency ruling): https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2021/feb2021/gr_224729_2021.html
- 2019 Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 3 Section 21: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-10-20-sc_2019.html
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