Outline of Jurisdiction

Outline of Jurisdiction JOJO JOJO 2 1 2002-01-09T05:49:00Z 2002-01-09T05:50:00Z 2 601 3430 SUPREME COURT 28 6 4212 9.2720 90

6. METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURTS, MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURTS AND MUNICIPAL CIRCUIT TRIAL COURTS.

A. Original

1. Civil

1.1 Exclusive

1.1.1 Actions involving personal property valued at not more than Php 100,000.00 or in Metro Manila Php 200,000.00

1.1.2 Actions demanding sums of money not exceeding Php 100,000.00 or in Metro Manila, Php 200,000.00; in both cases, exclusive of interest, damages, attorney's fees, litigation expenses and costs, the amount of which must be specifically alleged, but the filing fees thereon shall be paid.

These include admiralty and maritime cases.

1.1.3 Actions involving title or possession of real property where the assessed value does not exceed Php 20,000.00 or in Metro Manila Php 50,000.00

1.1.4 Provisional remedies in principal actions within their jurisdiction, and in proper cases, such as preliminary attachment, preliminary injunction, appointment or receiver and delivery of personal property. (Rules 57, 58, 59 and 60)

1.1.5 Forcible entry and unlawful detainer, with jurisdiction to resolve issue of ownership to determine issue of possession.

1.1.6 Probate proceedings, testate or intestate, where gross value of estate does not exceed Php 100,000.00 or in Metro Manila Php 200,000.00 (Sec. 33 of BP 129 as amended by RA 7691).

Note: The amounts in 1.1.1, 1.1.2 and 1.1.6 were doubled as of March 20, 1999 under Sec. 5 of R.A. 1761; Circular No. 21-99. The original amount of Php 100,000.00, which was increased to Php 200,000.00 will be increased to Php 300,000.00 five (5) years thereafter.

1.1.7 Inclusion and exclusion of voters. (Sec. 138 of BP 881, Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines (1985)

1.2 Concurrent with Regional Trial Courts

None

1.3 Delegated

Cadastral and land registration cases assigned by Supreme Court where there is no controversy or opposition and in contested lots valued at not more than Php 100,000.00. (Sec. 34 of BP 129 as amended by RA 7691)

1.4 Special

Petition for habeas corpus in the absence of all Regional Trial Judges. (Sec. 35 of BP 129)

2. Criminal

2.1 Exclusive

2.1.1 All violations of city or municipal ordinances committed within their respective territorial jurisdictions;

2.1.2 All offenses punishable with imprisonment of not more than six (6) years irrespective of the fine and regardless of other imposable accessory or other penalties and the civil liability arising therefrom; provided, however, that in offenses involving damage to property through criminal negligence, they shall have exclusive original jurisdiction. (Sec. 32 of BP 129 as amended by RA 7691)

2.1.3 All offenses committed not falling within the exclusive original jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan where none of the accused are occupying positions corresponding to salary grade '27' and higher. (As amended by RA 7675 and 8249)

2.1.4 However, in cases where the only penalty provided by law is a fine not exceeding Php 4,000, the Metropolitan Trial Courts, etc. have jurisdiction. (Administrative Circular No. 09-94 dated June 14, 1994.)

2.2 Concurrent with Fiscals and State Prosecutors

Except for Metropolitan Trial Courts in National Capital Regions, conduct preliminary investigation of offenses where the penalty prescribed by law is at least four (4) years, two (2) months and one (1) day without regard to fine. (Sec. 37 of BP 129; Sec. 1 of Rule 112, as amended). Preliminary investigation of crimes within the jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan is conducted by the office of the Special Prosecutor under the Ombudsman. (Sec. 11 of RA 6770)

2.3 Special

Applications for bail in the absence of all Regional Trial Judges. (Sec. 35 of BP 129)

3. Summary Procedure

3.1 Civil

3.1.1 Forcible entry and unlawful detainer, irrespective of the amount of damages or unpaid rentals sought to be recovered; but attorney's fees shall not exceed Php 20,000.00 (Revised effective November 15, 1991)

3.1.2 All other cases, except probate proceedings, where total claim does not exceed Php10,000.00

3.2 Criminal

3.2.1 Traffic violations

3.2.2 Rental law violations

3.2.3 Violations of City and municipal ordinances

3.2.4 All other cases where penalty does not exceed 6 months and/or fine of Php1,000.00