Practice question
An action is correctly classified as special civil, but the claimant proves no substantive entitlement and identifies no rule changing that burden. It says the special label itself guarantees relief. Which is correct?
- Every special action must succeed
- Procedural classification does not prove substantive entitlement
- The label admits every allegation
- Special procedure abolishes all defenses
- Court classification creates ownership
Legal references
- Rules1 and62–70, special civil actions and specific procedural provisions: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html
- 2019 amendments AM19-10-20-SC, retained special civil action provisions: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-10-20-sc_2019.html
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