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13. Gary who lived in Taguig borrowed P1 million from Rey who lived in Makati under a
contract of loan that fixed Makati as the venue of any action arising from the contract.
Gary had already paid the loan but Rey kept on sending him letters of demand for some
balance. Where is the venue of the action for harassment that Gary wants to file against
Rey? Explain. (10%)
14. Saturnino filed a criminal action against Alex for the latter’s bouncing check. On the date
of the hearing after the arraignment, Saturnino manifested to the court that he is reserving
his right to file a separate civil action. The court allowed Saturnino to file a civil action
separately and proceeded to hear the criminal case. Alex filed a motion for
reconsideration contending that the civil action is deemed included in the criminal case.
The court reconsidered its order and ruled that Saturnino could not file a separate action.
Is the court’s order granting the motion for reconsideration correct? Why? (10%)