Trial Procedure Rules PDF

Trial is the judicial examination and determination of issues between parties to the action. - Hearing is a broader term but should not be confused with trial and presentation of evidence since it embraces all stages of litigation such as pre-trial conference and granting or denying motions. T...

Trial is the judicial examination and determination of issues between parties to the action. - Hearing is a broader term but should not be confused with trial and presentation of evidence since it embraces all stages of litigation such as pre-trial conference and granting or denying motions. Trial is necessary if there are issues to be tried as a result of the specific denials of the allegations in the complaint. - - - - - - - - Rule 30, section 1 Parties shall strictly observe the scheduled hearing as agreed upon and set forth in the pre-trial order. - - - - The trial dates may be shortened depending on the number of witnesses to be presented. - - The court shall decide and serve copies of the decision to the parties within a period not exceeding 90 calendar days from the submission of the case for resolution, with or without memoranda. Administrative circular no. 3-99 The session hours of trial court shall be from 8:30 in the morning to noon and 2:00 to 4:30 in the afternoon. - - - Rule 30 section 2 - - - - - Rule 30, Section 3 - Rule 30, Section 5 - - - - - - - - - Rule 30, Section 6 - - - Rule 30, Section 9 -