Practice question
Does filing a Rule 64 petition automatically stay execution of the challenged judgment or final order?
- Yes, without any court action.
- Yes, whenever the petitioner is a lawyer.
- Yes, if the petition is lengthy.
- Yes, upon a private assurance from counsel.
- No; the Supreme Court must direct otherwise under Section 8 for the stated stay.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html — Rule 64, Sections 2–3 and 8.
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