Civil Procedure M1 (JD-Venue) Flashcards
2nd half of M1
when can there be an error of JD?
When court:
1. takes cognizance over subject matter not in its JD
2. acts in excess of JD
3. grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack of JD
Errors of jurisdiction are correctible by
________ while errors of judgment are correctible by _______
certiorari
appeal
Discuss a case that involved plea-bargaining
in the case of Estipona v. Lobrigo, the SC ruled Congress has no authority on rules concerning practice, pleading, and procedure so when Congress enacted a law that plea-bargaining is not allowed in drug cases, that is in violation of the SC.
Define Jurisdiction (JD)
(a) authority to try & decide a case
(b) authority to enforce judgement
(c) control execution
When is the power of the court made efficacious and its jurisdiction complete?
when it executes its judgement
latin of ‘on one’s own action’
LAW
Motu Proprio
court finding it has no JD and dismiss or without motion of either party
Rule 9 Sec 1
What happens when a court has an error of JD v error of Judgement
err in JD: decision becomes null & void
err in Jdg: reviewable by appeal
What must be done to avoid error of JD?
- Court takes subject matter with JD
- Avoid overstepping of JD
- Avoid ‘grave abuse of discretion leading to lack of JD’
Examples of Error of JD
- murder case is tried in an MTC instead of the RTC
- RTC impose a fine more than 1 million which is more than what RTC can impose (overstep)
- court ordering Juan to be imprisoned for something he did not commit (due pro violated)
Examples of Error of Judgement
- bails a person when crime is not bailable
- RTC denying mistrial or to start over because prosecution brought inadmissible/unallowed evidence
- court ordering for imprisonment for a crime punishable by fine
How does error of Judgement work?
when exercising JD, court’s decision from the case from is wrong then it is an error of judgement
TYPES OF JD
1. Based on cases tried
2. Based on nature of case
3. Based on extent of exercise
enumerate
1a general JD
1b special/limited JD
2a Original
2b Appellate
3a Exclusive
3b Concurrent/Coordinate
Give an example of Exclusive JD
MTC exclusive JD over ejectment cases
how is the RTC a court of general JD?
ability to exercise JD on cases within JD of any court, tribunal, judicial bodies or quasi-judicial functions
how is limited/special JD diff. from exclusive JD?
Ex. Sandiganbayan
they have special JD in specific type of case: government officials
they have exclusive JD because they are the only ones who can hear and try
PRNC of JD: Judicial Stability/Non-Interference
court has no power to interfere on another SAME-LEVEL court
PRNC of JD: Doctrine of Ancillary JD
court can decide issues that are not directly related to the main case, but that are necessary for the court to effectively resolve the main case.
EX.
A court that is hearing a divorce case may have ancillary jurisdiction to hear a related case involving child custody.
Elements of JD in Civil Cases
JD over S.M.
JD over Persons
JD over Res
JD over Issues
Doctrine of Primary JD
Courts will not resolve a question which is within its JD and also of an administrative tribunal
rationale: refrain from exercising its jurisdiction until after an administrative agency has determined some questions or some aspect of some question arising in the proceeding before the court
Doctrine of Continuity of JD
Even after the judgment has become final, the court retains jurisdiction to enforce and execute it.
What is the test to determine if a court has JD?
- WON the court has the power to enter into inquiry
- the Court’s JD is conferred by law
What is a mandamus
ordering an inferior court to fulfill its duties
A regional trial court hears a case involving a claim of more than P100,000.
Error of?
error of JD
A court finds the defendant guilty of a crime even though the prosecution did not present enough evidence.
Error of?
Error of Judgement
A court awards the plaintiff damages that are disproportionate to the harm suffered.
Error of?
Error of Judgement
A metropolitan trial court hears a case involving a land dispute.
Error of?
Error of JD
A court issues a warrant of arrest without probable cause.
Error of?
Error of JD