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Appeal from Municipal Court
The process to appeal an order from a Municipal Court is to the Regional Trial Court (RTC).
Timeframe for Appeal
An appeal must be filed within 15 days after notice to the appellant; 30 days if a record on appeal is required.
Ordinary Appeal
A mode of appeal that involves questions of fact or mixed questions of law, with original jurisdiction.
Petition for Review
A mode of appeal brought to the Court of Appeals (CA) involving mixed questions of law or fact, under appellate jurisdiction (Rule 42).
Petition for Review on Certiorari
An appeal to the Supreme Court (SC) that addresses only questions of law.
Dismissal of Appeal
Appeals raising only questions of law to the CA shall be dismissed under Rule 41.
Notice of Appeal
A formal notification filed to initiate an appeal, which must be served to the adverse party.
Docket Fees
Full payment of docket fees is required when filing an appeal.
Brief Filing
Appellants must file a brief within 45 days, with proof of service to the appellee.
Reply Brief
The appellee must file a reply brief within 20 days of receiving the appellant's brief.
Residual Jurisdiction
The authority of a trial court to issue orders for the protection of rights not litigated by the appeal.
Distinction between Notice of Appeal and Petition for Review
A notice of appeal is filed with the RTC, while a petition for review is filed with the CA, each having distinct procedures.
PRC Review Authority
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) can review decisions, but the Court of Appeals (CA) also has the authority to review these decisions.
CTA Jurisdiction Expansion
Under RA No. 9282, the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) is elevated to the same level as the CA, allowing appeals to the SC via a petition for review on certiorari under Rule 45.
Appeal Process for CTA Decisions
A party adversely affected by a CTA En Banc decision may appeal to the SC by filing a verified petition for review under Rule 45.