Rule 53

Question 1

What is the period of filing of and grounds for a motion for new trial before the CA?

Answer 1

If at any time after the appeal from the lower court has been perfected and before the CA loses jurisdiction over the case, a party may file a motion for new trial on the ground of NDE

Question 2

What is the period of resolution for a motion for NT under Rule 53?

Answer 2

within 90 days from the date the Court declared it submitted for resolution