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Practice question: Temporary Environmental Protection Order (TEPO)

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

An initial ex parte TEPO has been received and the case assigned to a branch. What must occur within its 72-hour period to determine whether it may continue until termination of the case?
  1. A summary hearing by the court to which the case is assigned
  2. An automatic extension by the sheriff
  3. A private agreement by the clerk and applicant
  4. A final decision on every issue
  5. A second complaint in another court

Legal references

  • A.M. No. 09-6-8-SC, Rule 2, Sections 8–9.
  • Reviewed primary authority, Rule 2, Sections 8–9: https://lawphil.net/courts/supreme/am/am_09-6-8-sc_2010.html

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