COMELEC Pertinent Laws

RULE 5
MOTIONS

Rules of Procedure in Election Contests
Before the Courts Involving Electing Municipal and Barangay Officials


SECTION 1. Motions must be in writing. - Except those made in open court during the course of the proceedings, all motions shall be in writing.

SEC. 2. Proof of service necessary. - No written motion shall be acted upon by the court without proof of service on the adverse party.

SEC. 3. No hearings on motions. - Motions shall not be set for hearing, unless the court directs otherwise. No oral argument shall be allowed in support thereof. The adverse party may file written objections five days from its service upon the expiration of which such motion is deemed submitted for resolution. The court shall resolve the motion within five days.

 

 


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Updated: 08.24.2009