14 Questions
In which of the following cases would a Regional Trial Court have original exclusive jurisdiction?
Offenses with an imposable penalty of 7 years imprisonment
Which of the following writs can be issued by the Regional Trial Courts?
Writ of habeas corpus
What type of actions do Regional Trial Courts have jurisdiction over in relation to ambassadors, public ministers, and consuls?
Both civil and criminal actions
For what kind of imposable penalties do Regional Trial Courts have original exclusive jurisdiction?
Imprisonment exceeding 7 years
What type of jurisdiction do Regional Trial Courts have over cases decided by Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts, and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts?
Appellate jurisdiction
In what circumstances can a decision of the Regional Trial Courts be appealed to the Court of Appeals?
When the lower court has committed an error of fact or law warranting reversal or modification
For which type of criminal cases appealed to the Regional Trial Court is the decision appealable to the Sandiganbayan?
Cases involving offenses committed by public officials and employees below salary grade 27
Under what conditions does the Court of Appeals give due course to a petition for review from the Regional Trial Court?
When the petition shows prima facie that the lower court has committed an error of fact or law
Which court has jurisdiction over cases decided by Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts, and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts within their respective territorial jurisdictions?
Regional Trial Courts
In which court is a decision appealable by petition for review to the Sandiganbayan if the criminal case involves one of the offenses enumerated in Rep. Act No. 8249 committed by public officials and employees below salary grade 27?
Regional Trial Court
What types of courts are included in the term 'Municipal Trial Courts' as per Sec. 2, Rule 5 of the Revised Rules of Court?
Metropolitan Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts
In what type of cases would the procedure in the Municipal Trial Courts be different from the Regional Trial Courts?
Only in civil cases governed by the Rule on Summary Procedure
Where would a Municipal Circuit Trial Court be created according to the law?
In each circuit comprising such cities and/or municipalities
Under Sec. 2, Rule 5 of the Revised Rules of Court, where should a Metropolitan Trial Court be created?
In each metropolitan area established by law
Test your knowledge about the original jurisdiction and specific powers of Regional Trial Courts in the Philippines. This quiz covers the issuance of writs, jurisdiction over criminal cases, and more.
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