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Practice question: Declaratory Relief and Similar Remedies (Rule 63)

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Practice question

Under Rule63 Section5, may the court refuse declaratory relief when the decision would not terminate the relevant uncertainty?
  1. Yes
  2. It must issue every requested declaration
  3. Only the plaintiff can decide usefulness
  4. A declaration is always mandatory
  5. Only a private mediator may assess it

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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