Practice question
A sufficient-in-form petition is nonetheless found manifestly prosecuted for delay. Petitioner says formal adequacy compels further proceedings in every case. Which is sound?
- Formal compliance guarantees merits review
- Section6 separately permits dismissal on the stated delay ground
- Delay can never matter
- Only the respondent may decide dismissal
- The clerk must reverse the Commission
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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