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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) QUEZON CITY ) S.S. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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I, Brandy Pitt, Filipino citizen, of legal age and resident of 7 Kitanlad, Quezon city, after having been duly sworn in accordance with law hereby state: 1. That as a result of a motor vehicle accident which occurred on November 1, 1987 in Quezon City, when I was hit by a car driven by Jenny Aniston and owned by Sharon Olba, I filed a criminal and civil complaint against both Jenny Aniston and Sharon Olba in the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City; 2. That after verifying the facts, I realized that said Jenny Aniston was not altogether reckless in driving said vehicle; 3. That in order to settle the case amicably and since the owner of the car Sharon Olba had offered to pay the sum of P10,000 for all the medical expenses and the losses that I sustained, which I hereby acknowledge, I am withdrawing my complaint in both civil and criminal cases filed in the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City (Civil Case No. 497 and Criminal Case no. 5179); 4. That by virtue thereof, I hereby waive any and all claims, criminal or civil, against said person, and further release and discharge them from any and all liability. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my signature this 27th day of November, 1987. Quezon City, November 29, 1987. BRANDY PITT JURAT
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Hereby giving and granting unto my said attorney-in-fact power and authority to do every act necessary and requisite in connection with the foregoing premises, hereby ratifying and confirming all that he may do by virtue of these presents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my signature this 1st day of March, 1987. JOHN CRUZ Signed in the presence of: MIKE ARROYO ACKNOWLEDGMENT GLORIA RAMOS
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HOLOGRAPHIC WILL (1986, 1988)
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Question No. 6: You are Paolo Bondoc, a resident of Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Prepare a simple Holographic Will disposing of all your properties, whether real, or personal, or mixed, in favor of your wife Nina Bondoc and your two children, Jimmy Bondoc and Kyla Bondoc. Answer: NOTE: The following sample of holographic will should be understood as entirely handwritten, dated and signed. In the name of God, Amen. I, Paolo Bondoc, resident of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, sixty years of age, and of a sound and disposing mind, hereby declared this to be my last will and testament; 1. I give and devise to my children, Jimmy Bondoc and Kyla Bondoc, pro indiviso, my fishpond in Malabon City and covered by Certificate of Title No. 4572842, of the Register of Deeds of the City of Malabon; 2. The net residue of my estate, real and personal, after payment of just debts, I give, bequest and devise to my wife, Nina Bondoc. Vigan, Ilocos Sur, December 3, 1986. Paolo Bondoc
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IN RE: PETITION FOR THE PROBATE OF THE HOLOGRAPHIC WILL OF MANDO PAQUIAO, MELDA PAQUIAO, PETITIONER COMES NOW, the petitioner through undersigned counsel, and to this Honorable Court respectfully alleges: 1. That petitioner is a Filipino citizen, residing at No. 4 Taft Avenue, Manila and the widow of the deceased MANDO PAQUIAO; 2. That on December 1, 1987, MANDO PAQUIAO died in Manila, where he last resided; 3. That on September 30, 1987 he executed a holographic will in his own handwriting in English, a language known to him. A copy of said holographic will is hereto attached as Annex A, as his last will and testament; 4. That said will can be attested to as the handwriting of the testator by Crisha Pagat, who was her private secretary for a period of 17 years; 5. That the deceased left only two properties namely a lot and house located at Taft Avenue and an apartment located at Remedios Street, Manila; 6. That he left as his only heirs the herein petitioner as his widow and his son Casimiro both of whom are residing at No. 4 Taft Avenue, Manila; 7. That the deceased left no debts. WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that after due notice and publication this Honorable Court fix the date for the probate of said holographic will and that letters of administration be issued in favor of the herein petitioner and thereafter the properties of the deceased be adjudicated in accordance with the said holographic will. Manila, January 7, 1988. RAPHAEL VILLEGAS Counsel for the Petitioner 123 Corazon Bldg., Manila IBP No. 112098; 1/2/1988; Manila PTR No. 042979; 1/5/1988; Manila Roll of Attorneys No. 12344 VERIFICATION CERTIFICATION OF NON-FORUM SHOPPING
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PROMISSORY NOTE (1991, 1994)
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Carlo Rosales asks you to prepare a negotiable promissory note wherein the promissor, Vivian Castro, binds herself to pay a loan of P50,000.00 in five (5) equal monthly installments commencing on October 1994, payable not later than the 20 th day of each month, with interest at ten percent (10%) per annum. He wants you to include an acceleration clause, and stipulations regarding attorneys fees of P5,000.00 in the event of suit to enforce the note and on venue of action which shall only be in the appropriate court in Cebu City. Prepare the requested promissory note. Answer: October 1, 1994 P50,000.00 Cebu City, Philippines I, Vivian Castro, Filipino citizen, of legal age and resident of Manila promise to pay Carlo Rosales or order the sum of P50,000.00 in five equal monthly installments commencing on October 1, 1994, payable not later than the 20th day of each month, with compounded interest at ten percent (10%) per annum; that in the event that I fail to pay any of the monthly payments, the entire balance shall immediately become due and payable; and that in the event of a suit to enforce the promissory note, I promise to pay P5,000.00 as attorneys fees; and that said action shall be filed in an appropriate court in Cebu City. VIVIAN CASTRO (Maker)
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Question No. 9: Prepare an answer to a complaint denying the genuineness and due execution of the document upon which the cause of action in the complaint was based. Answer: REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 1, Manila
RICKY MARTIN, Plaintiff, - versus BRITNEY AGUILLERA, Defendant. x ---------------------------------------------- x ANSWER COMES NOW defendant, by the undersigned Counsel, and answering the plaintiffs complaint, respectfully alleges: That defendant, BRITNEY AGUILLERA, specifically denies under oath the genuineness and due execution of the document, marked as Annex A in the complaint, the truth being that the signature therein is not hers.
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Manila, April 20, 1984.
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LAWRENCE VILLEGAS Attorney for the Defendant XYZ Building, Manila IBP No. 12345; 1/3/1984; Manila PTR No.61879; 2/2/1984, Manila Roll of Attorneys No. 12344 VERIFICATION I, Britney Aguillera, subscribing under oath, hereby depose and state that: I am the defendant in the instant case. I have read the foregoing Answer and the allegations therein are true and correct of my own knowledge and based on authentic records on hand. BRITNEY AGUILLERA JURAT Note: Copy furnished.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 3, Manila JUAN DE LA CRUZ, Plaintiff, - versus PEDRO DE GUZMAN, Defendant. x ---------------------------------------------- x MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE AN ANSWER PLAINTIFF, through undersigned counsel, to this Honorable Court respectfully alleges: 1. That defendant was served with summons and a copy of the complaint on September 19, 2002 and consequently, has only up to October 4, 2002 within which to file an Answer; CIVIL CASE NO. 12345
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2. That the undersigned counsel has started to prepare the Answer but, unfortunately, due to pressure of work n attending to other equally important cases; he will need additional period of 15 days from October 4, 2002, to complete and file the same; 3. That, this motion is being filed solely for the foregoing reason and not for purposes of delay. WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that defendant be given an extension of 15 days from October 4, 2002 within which to file an Answer to the Complaint. Manila, September 21, 2002. PEDRO CRUZ Counsel for the Defendant XYZ Building, Manila IBP No. 12345; 1/3/1984; Manila PTR No.61879; 2/2/1984, Manila Roll of Attorneys No. 12344
Issues being joined in this case, the Pre-Trial Conference under Section 1, Rule 20 of the Rules of Court, in relation to Circular No. 1-89 of the Supreme Court, is set for October 30, 1995, at 8:30 a.m. Counsels are instructed to notify their respective clients. Counsels are also reminded of the mandatory filing of Pre-Trial Briefs at least 3 days before the Pre-Trial date. SO ORDERED. Given this 24th day of September, 1995 at the City of Manila, Metro Manila. MALOU SAPALO Judge
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Complainant Copies Furnished by personal delivery: The City Prosecutor Manila Atty.____________________ Counsel of the Accused (address)
COMES NOW the Accused, through undersigned counsel, and to this Honorable Court, respectfully moves to quash the information filed by the Fiscal of Manila on the ground that: THIS HONORABLE COURT HAS NO JURISDICTION OF THE CASE. ARGUMENT City Ordinance No. 5 imposes a maximum penalty of six (6) months imprisonment and P1,000.00 fine which is within the exclusive jurisdiction of the City Court of Manila. Hence, this Court has no jurisdiction over the instant case. WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that the information be quashed and the Accused be released immediately from detention. Manila, Philippines, October 1, 1990. LAWRENCE QUICHO
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Counsel for the Accused IBP No. 61879; 1/2/1990; Manila PTR No. 112098; 2/2/1990; Manila Roll of Attorneys No. 12344 NOTICE OF HEARING The Clerk of Court Regional Trial Court of Manila Branch 47 Please set the foregoing Motion to Quash for hearing on Friday, October 5, 1990 at 9:00 a.m. or as soon as counsel may be heard. RICHARD REYES Counsel for the Accused BP No. 61879; 1/2/1990; Manila PTR No. 112098; 2/2/1990; Manila Roll of Attorneys No. 12344 Copy Furnished: (3 days before hearing) City Prosecutor City Hall, Manila
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 1, Quezon City JUAN DE LA CRUZ, - versus PEDRO PATERNO, Defendant. x ----------------------------------------------- x MOTION TO DISMISS NOW COMES Defendant, by his undersigned attorney, and to this Honorable Court respectfully moves that the complaint be dismissed on the ground that VENUE HAS BEEN IMPROPERLY LAID. Plaintiff, Civil Case No. 102078 For: Sum of Money
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ARGUMENT The Rules of Court provides that a complaint in a civil case cognizable by the Regional Trial Court should be filed in the RTC of the place where the plaintiff or the defendant resides, at the option of the plaintiff. The complaint in the above-entitled case expressly alleges that the plaintiff is a resident of Makati City while the defendant is a resident of Caloocan City. Hence, venue has been improperly laid. PRAYER WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that the complaint be dismissed. Quezon City, Philippines, September 16, 2002. PEDRO CRUZ (Attorney for Defendant) __________________________ (Address) Roll of Attorneys No. _____ PTR No. ______; [date issued][place issued] IBP No. ______; [date issued]
[Chapter] Atty. Purisima (By personal service) Counsel for the Plaintiff (address)
Madame: Please be notified that on October 11, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the undersigned counsel will submit the foregoing motion to the Honorable Court for its consideration and resolution. PEDRO CRUZ
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WHEREFORE, in view of the payment and acceptance, plaintiff executes this Admission and prays that satisfaction of judgment in the instant case be noted and entered by the clerk in his docket. Quezon City, November 30, 1986 SHARON OLBA Counsel for Plaintiff Rockwell, Makati City PTR No. 11111; 1/2/1986; Makati City IBP NO. 22222; 2/2;1986; Makati City Roll of Attorneys No. 12344 Copy furnished: RICA DURAN Ayala Ave., Makati City
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5. Considering the present prices of essential commodities, plaintiff needs a monthly allowance and support of P15,000.00 for her sustenance during the pendency of the instant case. WHEREFORE, it is most respectfully prayed of this Honorable Court that the defendant be ordered to give the plaintiff a monthly support pendente lite of P15,000.00 to be paid at plaintiffs residence on or before the 10th day of each month. Place, Date. Atty. D Counsel for Plaintiff Roll of Attorneys No. _____ PTR No. ______; [date issued][place issued] IBP No. ______; [date issued] [Chapter] (Notice of Hearing) Atty. A Counsel for Plaintiff (Address) Sir: Please take note that on ______________, 2001 at ____ a.m., the undersigned counsel will submit the foregoing motion to the Honorable Court for its consideration and resolution. Atty. D
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COMPLAINT FOR REPLEVIN (1979, 1986)
Question No. 17: Mr. Gene Alfajaro, General Manager of Avis Rent-A-Car (Philippines), Inc., with offices at 311 P. Casal Street, Quiapo, Manila, entered into a contract for the company whereby a car, Lancer Model 1984 valued at P290,000.00 with Plate No. DAY-203, was rented out for the week of October 11 to 18, 1986 to Mr. John Doe, an American who had indicated that he resides at Room 1024 of the Manila Hotel. The car was not returned by the latter on the date agreed upon. Prepare the verified complaint for replevin. Sign as Atty. Asunto. Answer:
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch I, Manila Avis Rent-A-Car (Philippines), Inc., Plaintiff, - versus JOHN DOE, x--------------------------------x COMPLAINT Defendant. Civil Case No. 112098 For: Replevin
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COMES NOW, the Plaintiff, through the undersigned counsel, and to this Honorable Court 1. That Plaintiff is a domestic corporation existing under the laws of the Philippines, with offices at 311 P. Casal St., Quiapo, Manila, while defendant is an American citizen, residing at Room 1024, Manila Hotel, where he may be served with Summons; 2. That plaintiff is the registered owner of a motor vehicle described as a Mitsubishi Lancer, model 1984, with Plate No. DAY-203; 3. That on October 11, 1986, defendant rented from plaintiff said Lancer car for a week from October 11 to 18, 1986; 4. That on October 20, 1986, and for the next three (3) days thereafter, plaintiff demanded from defendant the return of the said car; but defendant avoided returning the car by giving one reason or another; 5. That said car has not been taken for a tax assessment or fine pursuant to law, or seized on execution or attached; 6. That the value of the said car is P290,000; 7. That plaintiff is ready and willing to give bond executed to the defendant in double the value of the property for the return of the property to the defendant should be adjudged, or for the payment of such sum that defendant may recover from plaintiff in the action. WHEREFORE, plaintiff prays that: 1. The sheriff or other proper officer be ordered to take possession of the car and dispose of it in accordance with the Rules of Court; 2. After hearing, judgment be rendered declaring that plaintiff is entitled to the possession of the car or, should this prove unavailing, sentencing defendant to pay the value of the car. Manila, December 3, 1986.
ATTY. ASUNTO XYZ Building, Manila IBP No. 12345; 1/3/1986;Manila PTR No.61879; 2/2/1986; Manila Roll of Attorneys No. 12344 VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE OF NON-FORUM SHOPPING JURAT AFFIDAVIT FOR REPLEVIN
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action against Katie Holmes, the lessee, for failure of the latter to vacate the leased premises despite repeated demands. Prepare the complaint for ejectment. Answer: REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURT Branch III, Quezon City TOM CRUISE, Plaintiff, - versus KATIE HOLMES, Defendant. x ----------------------------------x Civil Case No. 61879 For: Ejectment
COMPLAINT COMES NOW, the Plaintiff in the above-entitled case, through counsel, and to this Honorable Court alleges: 1. That plaintiff is of age, married and residing at No. 80 Agno Street, Quezon City, while defendant is likewise of age, married and residing at No. 100 Agno Street, Quezon City, where he may be served with summons; 2. That plaintiff is the owner of a semi-concrete bungalow located at No. 100 Agno Street, Quezon City; 3. That on June 10, 2001, plaintiff leased the said bungalow to the defendant for the next three (3) years at a monthly rental of P1,000.00, payable within the first five days of each month, and that the lease contract thereon is hereto attached as Annex A; 4. That since June 11, 2004, the lease contract had already expired and, despite repeated demands, defendant had refused to vacate the premises and continues to occupy the same. 5. That written demand (Annex B hereof) to vacate and pay rentals in arrears was sent to and received by defendant but despite said demand, he failed to vacate the same or pay said rentals. WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that judgment be rendered against the defendant ordering her: 1. To vacate the premises; 2. To pay the monthly sum of P1,000.00 beginning on June 11, 2004, with interest thereon at the legal rate until fully paid, until the defendant vacates said premises; 3. To pay the sum of P2,000.00 as litigation expenses and attorneys fees. Quezon City, July 7, 1983. LAWRENCE VILLEGAS Attorney for the Plaintiff XYZ Building, Quezon City IBP No. 12345; 1/3/1983; Quezon City PTR No.61879; 2/2/1983; Quezon City Roll of Attorneys No. 12344
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INFORMATION FOR RAPE (1998, 2000, 2003)
Question No. 20: Prepare an Information for rape of a 14-year old girl committed by the common-law spouse of her mother warranting the imposition of the death penalty. Answer: REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch I, Manila
PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff, - versus MARTIN PARK, Defendant. x ---------------------------------------------- x INFORMATION The undersigned Public Prosecutor for the City of Manila, hereby accuses MARTIN PARK of the crime of Rape committed as follows, to wit: That, on or about 10:00 p.m. of July 4, 2000, at his house in 26 Legaspi Street, Tondo, Manila, and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the said accused, by means of repeated blows to the stomach which rendered the victim unconscious, did then and there, willfully, unlawfully and feloniously, have carnal knowledge of Jasmine Bukid, who was then a minor child, 14 years of age, and daughter of Jamaica Bukid, the common law spouse of the accused. Contrary to law. Manila, September 23, 2000. CRIM. CASE NO. 102098 For: Rape
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CERTIFICATION This is to certify that a preliminary investigation has been conducted in the above-entitled case, and that on the basis of the evidence presented there is reasonable ground to believe that the offense charged has been committed and the accused is probably guilty thereof. Manila, September 23, 2000. LAWRENCE VILLEGAS. Public Prosecutor JURAT
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PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (1979, 1992)
Question No. 21: Prepare a petition for habeas corpus on behalf of Major Vanilla who has been arrested by superior police authorities and detained at the Police Sub-Station 5 of Quezon City since August 30, 1992 for participation in a robbery with homicide case.
Answer: REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 1, Quezon City IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR HABEAS CORPUS IN BEHALF OF MAJOR R. VANILLA MARY VANILLA, Petitioner, - versus CHRISTIAN TUGADI Superintendent, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE Respondent. x ---------------------------------------------------------------------- x PETITION COMES NOW the petitioner, by her undersigned counsel and to this Honorable Court respectfully states: 1. That petitioner of legal age, Filipino citizen, is the wife of Major R. VANILLA, residing at 177 Mayon, Quezon City; that respondent is the incumbent Superintendent of the Philippine National Police, Quezon City with office at City Hall, Quezon City, where he may be served with summons and other court processes;
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2. That on August 30, 1992 Major R. Vanilla of the PNP, Quezon City while holding a gun was arrested by superior police authorities for alleged participation in a robbery with homicide in Quezon City; 3. That since then and up to the present, Major R. Vanilla was detained at the Police SubStation 5, Quezon City, without any formal charge filed against him; 4. That Major R. Vanilla had not participated in any alleged robbery with homicide; hence his arrest and detention is without any lawful cause; 5. That Major R. Vanilla is restrained of his liberty without due process of law. WHEREFORE, in view of the foregoing, it is respectfully prayed that this Honorable Court: 1. Order respondent and/or his agents to appear before this Honorable Court and produce Major R. Vanilla and forthwith explain why he should not be released from detention immediately; 2. Declare his arrest and detention as invalid and unconstitutional. Petitioner further prays for such other relief and remedy as this Honorable Court may deem just and equitable. Quezon City, Philippines, September 26, 1992. LAWRENCE VILLEGAS Counsel for Petitioner IBP No. 61879; 1/2/1992; Quezon City PTR No. 112098; 2/2/1992; Quezon City Roll of Attorneys No. 12344 VERIFICATION I, Mary Vanilla, hereby deposes and states that: I am the petitioner in the above-entitled case; I have caused the filing of the petition and the contents thereof are true and correct of my own knowledge and based on authentic records. Quezon City, September 23, 1992. MARY VANILLA Petitioner JURAT SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 26 th day of September, 1992 by MARY VANILLA, exhibiting to me her Community Tax Certificate No. 12346 issued at Quezon City on January 4, 1992. LAWRENCE VILLEGAS Notary Public Until December 31, 1992 PTR No. 61879; 1/2/1992;Q.C. IBP No. 112098; 2/2/1992; Q.C. Roll of Attorneys No. 12344 Doc. No. 10; Page No. 20;
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That on or about August 12, 2001, San Juan, Manila within the jurisdiction of this court, the said accused, armed with a bladed weapon, with intent to kill, did then and there willfully, unlawfully and feloniously attack, assault and stab one Artemio Co, thereby inflicting upon him a fatal wound which directly caused his death. Contrary to law. Manila, October 15 , 2001 . JOHN PASCUAL Provincial Fiscal WITNESSES: BLESILDA CRISTOBAL MARIANO BATUMBAKAL CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that a preliminary investigation was conducted in the above-entitled case, and there is prima facie evidence that the crime of Homicide has been committed and that the accused is probably guilty thereof.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Question No. 2 Prepare an acknowledgment of a deed of sale of a registered parcel of land, consisting of four pages inclusive of the page where the acknowledgment appears. Supply fictitious names of the parties, the notary public and details of the parties community tax certificates. Answer: ACKNOWLEDGMENT REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES PROVINCE OF _______________ CITY/MUNICIPALITY OF _______ S.S.
BEFORE ME, this 10 day of April, 2005 in the Municipality of Malolos, Province of Bulacan, Philippines, personally appeared ABC and DEF, with Community Tax Certificate No. 25-02-003180 and 25-02-056170 issued by Municipaility of Malolos, on June 4, 2004 and March 6, 2003, respectively, known to me to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument, and who acknowledged to me that the same is their free act and deed. This instrument, consisting of 4 pages, including the page on which this acknowledgment is written, has been signed on the left margin of each and every page thereof by ABC and DEF and their witnesses, and sealed with my notarial seal. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notarial seal, on the day, year, and place above written. JUAN IGNACIO Notary Public for Malolos, Bulacan #57 Sto. Nino Malolos, Bulacan Appointment No. 578 Until January 1, 2006 Roll of Attorneys No. 632145 PTR No. 54217; [3/1/02][Manila City] IBP No. 35654;[4/5/00][Bulacan Chapter] Doc. No. 45; Page No. 008; Book No. 53; Series of 2005.
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I have read the foregoing Complaint and the allegations therein are true and correct of my own knowledge and/or based on authentic records on hand. I attest to the authenticity of the annexes thereof. RAPHY GAYONA CERTIFICATION I certify that: a. I have not commenced any other action or proceeding involving the same issues in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, or different Divisions thereof, or any other tribunal or agency. b. No such action or proceeding is pending in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, or different Divisions thereof, or any other tribunal or agency. c. If I should learn that a similar action or proceeding has been filed or is pending before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, or different Divisions thereof, or any other tribunal or agency, I hereby undertake to notify this Honorable Court within five (5) days from such notice. RAPHY GAYONA
We, the undersigned attesting witnesses, whose residences are stated opposite our respective names, do hereby certify: That the testator, ___________________, has published unto us the foregoing will consisting of _____ pages numbered correlatively in letters on the upper part of each page, as his/her Last Will and Testament and has signed the same on each and every page thereof on the left margin, in our joint presence, and we, in turn, at his/her request have witnessed and signed the same on each and every page thereof, on the left margin, in the presence of the testator and in the presence of each and all of us. __________________________ (name and signature of witness) __________________________ (name and signature of witness) __________________________ (name and signature of witness) ______________________________________ (residence) ______________________________________ (residence) ______________________________________ (residence)
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CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS I. DEED (TAPCAPSA) 1. Title 2. Announcement 3. Party One 4. Consideration 5. Act or Conveyance 6. Party Two 7. Signature 8. Acknowledgment II. CONTRACT (TAAWACSA) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Title Announcement Actors Whereases Agreement Proper Conditions or terms Signatures Acknowledgment
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Note: The above pattern is available for all kinds of judicial pleadings and motions. You need only vary the contents and the plus portion. COMPLAINT The body of a complaint usually has two parts: the identity of the parties and the cause of action (a statement of the right of the plaintiff and a statement of defendants violation of such right) PLUS: Proof of service and Explanation Statement of copy furnished to the adverse party If filing of a pleading or service of its copy on adverse party is done by REGISTERED MAIL, another plus is the need to give an explanation why personal filing or service could not be done. DENIAL OF AN ACTIONABLE DOCUMENT PLUS: Verification and Copy furnished
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