GUIDE ON LEGAL FORMS

1. CONVEYANCING 1. Jurat: (Used in affidavits, certifications, verifications or whenever the person executing makes a statement of fact or attests to the truth of an occurrence of an event, under oath.)

SUBSCRIBED & SWORN to before me this ___ day of _______, the affiant the affiant exhibiting to me his (Passport/ Drivers License/ SSS ID/ GSIS ID/ Voters ID/ NBI Clearance/Police Clearance/ Barangay Clearance/ Senior Citrizenss Card) No. ______________ issued at ________________ on ____________, (or the affiant having been identified under oath by ________ who is personally known to me) (or the affiant having been identified under oath by ____________who presented to me his ___________ No. issued at _____________ on _____________, and by ___________ who presented to me his __________ No. ___________ issued at ___________ on ______________.) NOTARY PUBLIC Commission No.____, (place issued) Until December 31, _____ (Office Address) Attorneys Roll No._____ PTR No. _________, (date) (place) IBP Membership No.____

Doc. No. _____ Page No. _____ Book No. _____ Series of 1998. 2. Acknowledgments: (Used to authenticate an agreement between two or more persons, or where the document contains a disposition of property.)

a.

Simple Form:

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IN THE City of Manila, Philippines, this ____ day of _________, 1990, personally appeared Mr. A. and Mr. B., who presented to me their __________ No._________ issued at ________ on _________ and________ No. _________issued at ________ on ________, respectively (or both of whom have been identified under oath by _________ who is personally known to me) (or both of whom have been identified under oath by _____________ and _______________ who presented to me their _________ No. _________ issued at _________ on __________ and ________ No. _________ issued at __________ on __________, respectively), personally known to me to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument, and they acknowledged to me that they executed the foregoing instrument, and that the same is their free and voluntary act and deed. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL. NOTARY PUBLIC, etc.

b. Additional paragraph for Complex Acknowledgment (to be used in conveyances of land ) I further certify that the foregoing instrument is a deed of ______________ of a parcel of land situated at ______________, and/or consists of ________ pages, including this page, and signed on each and every page by the said parties and their instrumental witnesses. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL. NOTARY PUBLIC, etc. (Note: The Taxpayers Identification Number should be mentioned in all documents for sales of land, motor vehicles, and other conveyances which have to be registered with a government office.) c. Acknowledgment for a last will and testament. At the municipality/city of ________, this____day of _______, 200__, personally appeared before me the Testator _________ and his three (3) instrumental witnesses, to wit: ___________, _____________ and _____________, who presented to me the following competent evidence of identity:

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Name ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

Nature & No. of Document ________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________

Place/Date of Issue ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________

all known to me to be the same persons who executed and attested, respectively, the foregoing Last Will and Testament, which consists of ____ pages, including this page on which this acknowledgment is written, and numbered correlatively on each and every page, and they acknowledged to me that the Testator signed the will at the end thereof and on the left margin of each and every page in the presence of the instrumental witnesses, and that the latter witnessed and signed the will and every page thereof on the left margin in the presence of the Testator and of each other, of their free and voluntary ct and deed. They further acknowledged that the will and the attestation clause are written in _____________, a language known to the Testator and the instrumental witnesses. WITNESS MY HAND & SEAL NOTARY PUBLIC, etc.

3. Affidavit: REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) PROVINCE OF BULACAN ) S.S. MUNICIPALITY OF MALOLOS ) AFFIDAVIT I, A.B., of legal age and a resident of _______________, after having been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and state: (body of affidavit) FURTHER, AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT. Malolos, Bulacan, _____________ 1990. A.B. Affiant

- 4 (Jurat) 5. Power of Attorney: (GENERAL/SPECIAL) POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: THAT, I, A.B., of legal age, single/married, and a resident of __________________, do hereby constitute, name and appoint C.D., of legal age, single/married, and a resident of ___________, to be my true and lawful attorney-in-fact, for me and in my name, place and stead, to do or perform any or all of the foregoing acts and deeds, to wit: (powers granted) HEREBY giving and granting unto my said attorney-in-fact full power or authority to do or perform whatsoever may be necessary or proper under the premises (including the power of substitution), and hereby confirming and ratifying all that my said attorney-in-fact shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of these presents. Makati, Metro Manila, __________________, 1998. A.B. WITNESSES: (acknowledgement) a. Appointment of Substitute Attorney: KNOW ALL MEN BY THESES PRESENTS: WHEREAS, by virtue of that Special Power of Attorney executed at _________ on _________, 1998, and acknowledged before Notary Public ________ as Doc. No. ___, Page No. ___; Book No. ____, Series of 1990, of his Notarial Register, a copy of which is hereto attached as Annex A hereof, A.B. has appointed C.D. as his Attorneyin-Fact, with authority to appoint a substitute; NOW, THEREFORE, C.D. hereby appoints E.F. as Substitute Attorney-in-Fact, with full authority to exercise the powers granted in the aforesaid Power of Attorney, Annex A hereof. Makati, Metro Manila, _____________, 1998. C.D.

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WITNESSES _____________ _____________

(acknowledgment) b. Revocation: REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY WHEREAS, by virtue of that instrument executed at ______________ on _______________, 1990, and acknowledged before Notary Public ____________ of __________ as Doc. No. ______, Page No. ____, Book No. ____; Series of 1990, of his Notarial Register, I, A.B., have appointed C.D. as my Attorney-in-Fact, to exercise the powers therein granted; WHEREAS, the said power of attorney is no longer necessary; WHEREFORE, I hereby revoke, cancel, and render the said Power of Attorney of no further force and effect. Makati, Metro Manila, ______________, 1998. A.B. WITNESSES ___________________ _________________

(Acknowledgement) 6. Contracts: (The important thing is that the document must contain the essential elements of consent object and consideration.) a. Sale DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That, for and in consideration of the sum of __________, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, A.B. Filipino, of legal age, married to C.D., and a resident of _________________, has sold, transferred and conveyed, and by these presents does hereby sell, transfer and convey, unto E.F., Filipino, of legal age, single, and a resident of _______, the following described property

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(description of property) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed these presents, this ____ day of ______, 1998.

A.B. Seller With my marital consent: C.D. WITNESSES: __________________

E.F. Buyer

__________________

(Acknowledgement) b. Lease CONTRACT OF LEASE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This contract of lease, entered into by and between; A.B., Filipino, of legal age, single, with resident at _____________ and hereafter called the LESSOR, and -

C.D., Filipino, of legal age, single, with residence at ____________ and hereafter called the LESSEE. WITNESSETH:

THAT, for and in consideration of the rentals to paid, the LESSOR has hereby leased to the LESSEE, and the LESSEE hereby accepts the same in lease, the following described property; (description of property)

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subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. Period of Lease 2. Rentals to be Paid 3. (Other terms and conditions) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed these presents, at ____________, this _____ day of ______, 1998. A. B. Lessor WITNESSES _______________ ______________ C. D. Lessee .

(acknowledgement) b. Donation inter vivos DEED OF DONATION KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This deed executed at Makati, Metro Manila, this ____ day of ___________, 1998, by and between: A.B., Filipino, of legal age, single, a resident of ______________ and hereafter called the DONOR. and

C.D., Filipino, of legal age, single, a resident of ______________ and hereafter called the DONEE. W I T N E S S E T H: THAT, for and in consideration of the love which the DONORS bears for the DONEE, the DONOR hereby donates, transfers and conveys, unto the DONEE, the following described property;

- 8 THAT the DONEE hereby accepts the said donation and hereby expresses his gratitude to the DONOR. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed these presents, at the place and on the date abovementioned. A.B. Donor C.D. Donee

WITNESSES: _________________ _________________

(acknowledgement) (NOTE: A donation mortis causa should be in the form of a last will and testament)

d. Real Estate Mortgage REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This deed of real estate mortgage, executed in the City of ______________ this ___ day of _________, 1009, by and between: A.B., Filipino of legal age, married to B.C., a resident of __________________ and hereafter called the MORTGAGOR; - and

C.D., Filipino, of legal age, married to D.E., a resident of __________________ and hereafter called the MORTGAGEE; W I T N E S S E T H: That, for and in consideration of the loan extended by the MORTGAGEE to the MORTGAGOR, evidenced by a promissory note a copy of which is hereto attached as Annex A and made an integral part hereof, and in order to secure the same, the MORTGAGOR hereby mortgages the following described property to the MORTGAGEE;

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(description of property) subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. In the event that the MORTGAGOR shall fail to comply with his obligation under the promissory note, Annex a hereof, then this mortgage may be foreclosed, judicially or extrajudicially as provided by law; 2. Other conditions. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed these presents at the place and on the date first abovementioned. A.B. Mortgagor With my marital consent: B.C. WITNESSES: ____________ _____________ C.D. Mortgagee

(acknowledgment)

e. Chattel Mortgage: (Basically the same as above, but add an Affidavit of Good Faith) AFFIDAVIT OF GOOD FAITH We severally swear that the foregoing mortgage was entered into to secure a true and valid obligation and not for purposes of fraud. Makati, Metro Manila, ____________, 1998. A.B. (Jurat) f. Release of Mortgage RELEASE OF MORTGAGE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: C.D.

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I, C.D., of legal age and a resident of ____________, having received the full consideration in the amount of __________ from A.B., of legal age and a resident of __________, do hereby release and discharge that certain deed of (real estate/chattel mortgage constituted in my favor over (a parcel of land covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. _______ of the Register of Deeds of ____________ description of personal property) on _________ and acknowledged as Doc. No. ____; Page No. ____, Book No. ____, Series of 1990 of Notary Public ________, and duly registered in the Register of Deeds of _______ as per Primary Entry No. _______, Volume ______ of the Day Book of the said Register of Deeds. (Place & date of execution) C.D. Mortgagee WITNESSES: _________________ ________________

(acknowledgment) 7. Last Will and Testament (Notarial)

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That, I, X. Y., of legal age, and a resident of ___________, and being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do hereby execute this last will and testament, in English a language familiar to me, and I do hereby DECLARE; 1. I hereby bequeth my house and lot located at _________ to my nephew A.B. 2. I hereby bequeth all my cars located at ______________ to my niece C.D. 3. I hereby bequeth all the rest of my properties to my children E, F., G., H., and I. J. in equal parts. 4. I hereby revoke any and all wills that may have heretofore been written by me. 5. I hereby designate A. B. to be the Executor of this, my last will and testament.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed these presents, at _____________ this _________ day of _____________, 1998. X.Y. Testator ATTESTATION We, the undersigned attesting witnesses, whose residences are stated opposite our respective names, do hereby certify that the testator X.Y. has published unto us the foregoing will consisting of _____ pages, numbered correlatively in letters on the upper part of each page, as his Last Will and Testament, and has signed the same and every page thereof in our presence, and we, in turn, signed the same and every page thereof in the presence of the testator and of each other. K.L. M.N. O.P. (address) (address) (address) (Acknowledgment) a. Affidavit of Self-Adjudication Republic of the Philippines) ) S.S. City/Municipality of ____ )_ AFFIDAVIT I, ____________, of legal age and resident of ____________, after having been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and state: 1. That __________, Filipino citizen and a resident of __________, died at ______________ on _________________, without a last will and testament; 2. That I am the sole heir of the said deceased, being his _______.; 3. That the said deceased left properties consisting of the following: Description of Property Location Probable Value

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4. That, to the best of my knowledge, the said deceased deed without any debts; but if any debt should hereafter come to my knowledge, I hereby undertake to pay he same to the extent of my inheritance; 5. That I hereby adjudicate the abovementioned properties left by the deceased to myself as his sole heir. FURTHER, AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT Affiant (Jurat)

b. Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate: EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESES PRESENTS: This instrument, executed by and between A.B., of legal age and a resident of _____________ and C.D., of legal age and a resident of _______________. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the parties hereto are the children and sole heirs of E. F., a resident of _______________, who died intestate on ___________________, WHEREAS, the said decedent left the following properties; (description and location of properties) WHEREAS, the said decedent left no debts; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto have adjudicated, and do hereby adjudicate, the above-mentioned properties of the decedent to themselves, in the following manner; To A.B., the following properties; (description) To C.D., the following properties; (description)

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed these presents at _____________ on ___________, 1998. A.B. C.D. WITNESSES: ______________ ______________ (Acknowledgment)

c. Notice of Extrajudicial Settlement (for publication): NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the estate of E.F. has been settled by means of (an Affidavit of Self Adjudication subscribed and sworn to by A before Notary Public __________ of _______ as Doc. No. ___, Page No. ___, Book No. ___, Series of ___ of his Notarial Register) or (an Extrajudicial Settlement executed by A.B. and C.D. on _______ 1998, and acknowledged before Notary Public _______________ of ______________, as Doc. No. __ Page No. ___ Book No. ___, Series of _____ of his Notarial Register).

9. Corporate Forms: a. Articles of Incorporation KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we, the undersigned, a majority of whom are residents of the Philippines, have this day associated together for the purpose of forming a corporation under the laws of the Philippines, AND WE DO HEREBY CERTIFY FIRST: That the name of the corporation shall be __________

SECOND: That the purposes for which the said corporation is being formed are: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

- 14 THIRD: That the place where the principal office of the corporation shall be established is __________________(specific address)_______; FOURTH: That the term for which the corporation is to exist is 50 years from the date of incorporation; FIFTH: That the names, nationalities and residence addresses of the incorporators of the corporation are: Name Nationality Address

SIXTH: That the number of directors of the said corporation shall be ____ and the names, nationalities and addresses of the persons who re to serve as directors until their successors are elected and qualified as provided in the By-Laws are: ____________________________ ____________________________ SEVENTH: That the authorized capital stock of the said corporation shall be ____________ PESOS, divided into __________shares with a part value of _____________PESOS per share. EIGHTH: That the amount of capital stock which has been actually subscribed is ______________ PESOS, and the following persons have subscribed to the number of shares and amount of capital stock set forth after heir names: Name ______ ______ Nationality _______ _______ Address No. of Shares Subscribed _________ _________ _________ _________ Amount P _________ _________

NINTH: That the following persons have paid on the shares of capital stock for which they have subscribed the amounts set out after their respective names: Name __________ __________ Address __________________ __________________ Amount Pair on Subscription P ______________ ______________

TENTH: That ________ has been elected by the subscribers as treasurer of the corporation to act as such until his successor is duly elected and qualified in accordance with the by-laws, and that as such, he has been authorized to receive for the corporation and to receipt in its name for all subscriptions paid in by said subscribers.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have signed these presents at __________, this ____ day of _______, 2009. (Signatures, Witnesses, Acknowledgment) b. Treasurers Affidavit ______________, after having been duly worn, herby deposes and states: That on __________, 2009, he was duly elected as Treasurer of the ______________Corporation by the subscribers thereof, to serve as such until his successor shall have been duly elected and qualified in accordance with the By-Laws; that as such treasurer, he has been authorized by the subscribers to receive for the corporation all payments made on the subscriptions to the capital stock of the said corporation; that the said corporation has an authorized capital stock of _____________ Pesos, divided into _______ shares with a par value of _____Pesos per share; that of the total number of authorized shares, _________ shares of stock have actually been subscribed, and of the said subscription, the amount of P_______ has been actually paid to him in cash and held by him in trust for the said corporation; and that at least twenty five percentum (25%) of the entire number of authorized shares of the corporation has been subscribed, and at lease twenty five percentum (25%) of the said subscription has been actually paid to him and received by him for he benefit of he said corporation. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT. (Place and date of execution) Affiant (Jurat) c. Proxy: APPOINTMENT OF PROXY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That, I, A.B., of legal age and a resident of __________, have appointed C.D., of legal age and a resident of __________, to be my proxy and in my name, place stead, to vote my shares at the stockholders meeting of XYZ CORPORATION to be held on ____________________, and at all adjournments thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed these presents, at ___________, this _______ day of __________, 1998.

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A.B. (Witnesses, Acknowledgment) d. Secretarys Certificate: SECRETARYS CERTIFICATE OF BOARD RESOLUTION KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: THAT, I, B.C., Corporate Secretary of XYZ Corporation, do hereby certify that at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the said corporation on ____________, at which a quorum was present, the following resolution was unanimously approved: RESOLVED, that a current account be opened for the funds of the corporation with the Far East Bank & Trust Co., and any two of the following officers of the corporation, to wit: A.B., C.D., E.F. and G.H., are, as they are hereby, authorized to sign any and all checks for the withdrawal of funds from the said account. B.C. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed these presents affixed the corporate seal, at ________ this ____ day of _____, 1998. (Jurat) e. Directors Certificate of Increase of Capital Stock CERTIFICATE OF INCREASE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: THAT we, a majority of the directors of XYZ CORPORATION, do hereby certify: 1. That at the meeting of the stockholders of the said corporation held on ___________, at which stockholders holding __________ shares out of the corporations _________ shares issued and outstanding were present, the authorized capital stock of the corporation was increased from __________ to _________;

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2. That the amount of the increase is ____________; 3. That of the said increase, the amount of ____________ was subscribed, and the names of the subscribers, the amount subscribed by each, and the amount paid on their subscriptions are as follows: (Names, Amounts subscribed, Amount Paid) 4. That the vote authorizing the said increase was ______ shares, which is at least two thirds of the entire capital stock subscribed; 5. That the actual indebtedness of the corporation as of the date of the meeting was P_____________ and the company has no bonded indebtedness; IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have signed these presents, at __________, this ____ day of ________, 1998. (Directors)

10. Negotiable Instrument: a. Promissory Note: On demand, I hereby promise to pay to the order of X the sum of P1,000.00. Makati, Metro Manila, August 1, 1997. Y b. Bill of Exchange: At sight, pay to the order of X the sum of P1,000.00. Makati, Metro Manila, August 1, 1997. Y To: Z

c. Notice of Dishonor: To ______________

- 18 Please take note that on this day, ___________, 1998, a bill of exchange dated _________, 1997, drawn by you in favor of _____________ or order, ________ for P_______, payable _______ after __________, has been dishonored for nonacceptance (or non-payment) and protested, and that I look to you for payment thereof.

II PLEADINGS --------------------A. Civil Actions:

1. General Form: (caption) REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (court) (Place) (Parties) JUAN DE LA CRUZ, Plaintiff, - versus JOHN DOE and RICHARD ROE, Defendants. X----------------------X (TITLE) __________, through undersigned counsel, respectfully alleges: (Body) (Prayer) WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that : a) Specific prayer b) General prayer for such other and further reliefs as may be just or equitable under the premises. Civil Case No. _____

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Makati, Metro Manila, August 1, 1991. Signature PEDRO REYES Counsel for the _____ (address) IBP OR No. PTR OR No.

(Verification and Certification on Non-Forum Shopping if required ) I, ____________________________, of legal age, _________________________, ___________________ and a resident (citizenship) (civil status) of ___________________________________, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby, depose and say: 1. That I am the ___________ in the above-entitled case and have caused this _____________________ to be prepared: that I read and understood its contents which are true and correct of my own personal knowledge and/or based on authentic records; 2. That I have not commenced any action or proceeding involving the same issue in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals or any other tribunal or agency; that to the best of my knowledge, no such action or proceeding is pending in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals or any other tribunal or agency, and that, if I should learn thereafter that a similar action or proceeding has been filed or is pending before these courts or tribunal or agency, I undertake to report that fact to the Court within five (5) days therefrom. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ____ day of ____________________, 200__. __________________ Affiant (Jurat)

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Need to be verified: 1. Petition for relief from judgment or order 2. Appeal by certiorari from CA to SC 3. Complaint with prayer for preliminary attachment 4. Complaint for injunction 5. Complaint for replevin 6. Petition for certiorari 7. Petition for prohibition 8. Petition for mandamus 9. Petition for quo warranto 10. Complaint for forcible entry or unlawful detainer 11. Complaint for expropriation 12. Petition for appointment of general guardian 13. Petition for leave to sell or encumber property of estate or guardian 14. Petition for declaration of competency of the ward 15. Petition for habeas corpus 16. Petition for change of name 17. Petition for voluntary dissolution of a corporation 18. Petition for cancellation or correction of entries in the civil registry 19. Petition to take deposition in perpetuam rei memoriam (before action or pending appeal) 20. Motion to set aside a default order of an inferior court 21. Motion for dissolution of preliminary injunction on the ground of irreparable damage to the movant while the adverse party can be fully compensated 22. Petition for appointment of receiver 23. Petition for review of the decision of an RTC in cases within the exclusive original jurisdiction of the inferior court, by and elevated to the CA 24. Petition for review from the CTA and quasi-judicial agencies to the CA 25. Petition for annulment of judgments or final orders and resolutions 26. application for support pendente lite 27. petition for indirect contempt 28. petition for voluntary judicial dissolution of a corporation petitions filed in the inferior courts in cases covered by the rule on summary procedure Need not be verified but must be under oath: 1. denial of genuineness and due execution of an actionable document 2. denial of allegations of usury 3. answer to written interrogatories 4. answer to request for admission Supporting affidavits or affidavits of merits required: 1. motion to postpone for absence of evidence 2. motion to postpone for illness of party or counsel 3. motion for summary judgment or opposition thereto 4. motion for new trial on the ground of fraud, accident, mistake, or excusable negligence or opposition thereto 5. petition for relief from judgment or order 6. Third party claim 7. Motion for preliminary attachment 8. Motion for dissolution of preliminary injunction 9. Application for writ or replevin 10. Claim against the estate of a decedent 11. Motion for new trial on the ground of newly discovered evidence in criminal cases.

(Copy Furnished): (explanation if sent by mail)

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Service on ____________ was not personally because his office is in another locality. __________________ Counsel 2. Complaint: (Caption) PLAINTIFF, through undersigned counsel, respectfully alleges: 1. That plaintiff is of legal age and a resident of 21 J.P. Laurel St., Manila, while defendant is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Philippines, with principal office at 123 Ayala Avenue, Makati, Metro Manila, where he may be served with summons; 2. etc. Allegations of the ultimate facts, divided into causes of action if more than one. 3. This claim has been referred to the appropriate barangay authorities but no settlement was reached between the parties. A Certificate to File Action was issued to the plaintiff, the original of which is attached hereto. Or 4. The parties are not covered by the barangay mandatory conciliation process under the Local Government Code of the Philippines. Prayer WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that judgment be rendered ordering the defendant to ________________________________.. Plaintiff prays for such other and further reliefs as may be just or equitable under the premises. Manila, ___________, 1998. XYZ Counsel for the Plaintiff

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(Certification against Forum Shopping)

2 a. Statement of Claim in a Small Claims Case REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ______________________________ _____________________________ _________________, Plaintiff, versus __________________, Defendant/s STATEMENT OF CLAIM Plaintiff respectfully alleges: 1. The personal circumstances of the parties are as follows: NAME OF PLAINTIFF/S ___________________________ SEX ____ AGE ____ CIVIL STATUS ______________ Civil Case No. __________ For: __________________

INDIVIDUAL __ CORPORATE __ PARTNERSHIP__ SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP__ NAME OF REPRESENTATIVE _________________________________ ADDRESS: ___________________________________ _____________ 2. Plaintiff is suing defendant for:CAUSE OF ACTION ______ Collection of Sum of Money ______ Damages ______Civil Aspect of Criminal Case ______Enforcement of Barangay Agreement 3. Plaintiffs cause of action arose from and is evidenced by: ZIP CODE ____________

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ACTIONABLE DOCUMENTS _____ Promissory Note/Undertaking _____ Contract/Agreement _____ Receipt _____ Others

AFFIDAVITS How Many ________

4. The principal obligation of defendant/s amounting to P_______________ became due and demandable on ____________. Interest at the rate of _____% per annum/per month accrued on the principal sum due from such date of default. 5. Despite demands by plaintiff, the latest of which was on _________________, defendant has failed to pay the obligation. 6. _____ (a) This claim has been referred to the appropriate barangay authorities but no settlement was reached between the parties. A Certificate to File Action was issued to the plaintiff, the original of which is attached hereto. ______ (b) The parties are not covered by the barangay mandatory conciliation process under the Local Government Code of the Philippines. Pray WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully prays for judgment to be rendered ordering defendant to pay plaintiff the amount of P_________ with interest at the rate of _____% Per annum/per month, from ______________ until fully paid. ________________________, _________, 20__ PLACE WHERE FILED PLAINTIFF (Verification and Certification of Non-Forum Shopping)

3. Answer: (Caption) DEFENDANT, through the undersigned counsel respectfully alleges: (admission & denials)

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1. That paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of the complaint are admitted. 2. That 4, 5, and 6 are specifically denied. 3. 4. (Special & Affirmative Defenses) (Counterclaim and/or Cross-Claim)

WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that judgment be rendered dismissing the complaint, and, on the counterclaim, ordering the plaintiff to ______________________________ Defendant prays for such other and further relief as may be just or equitable under the premises.. _________________, 1991. ABC Counsel for the Defendant (address) (Certification of Non-Forum Shopping is counterclaim is permissive) Copy Furnished: (Explanation if sent by mail) ______________________ 3a. Response in a Small Claims case. (Caption) RESPONSE Defendant/s respectfully allege/s: 1. Defendant admits all the allegations in paragraphs ______ of the Statement of Claim. 2. Defendant specifically denies all the allegations in paragraphs ________ of the Statement of Claim.

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3. Defendant opposes the grant of the prayer in the Statement of Claim for the following reasons as supported by the attached documents and affidavits; (enumerate defenses) 4. As the Statement of Claim is baseless, defendant is entitled to the following counterclaims: _____ Actual Damages of _____ Moral Damages of ______Exemplary Damages of ______ Cost of Suit P _________________ P _________________ P _________________ P _________________ Prayer WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully prays for judgment to be rendered dismissing the Statement of Claim, and granting the counterclaims, ordering plaintiff to pay defendant the following sums: ______ Actual Damages ______ Moral Damages _______ Exemplary Damages _______ Costs of suit (Place and Date) Defendant (Verification, and Certification of Non-Forum Shopping if with permissive counterclaim) 4. Motion to Dismiss: (caption) Defendant, through undersigned counsel, respectfully moves for the dismissal of the Complaint, on the following ground (s); 1. That this Honorable Court has not jurisdiction over the subject matter of this case; (Brief Discussion) WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that the Complaint be dismissed. Manila, August 1, 1998. Counsel for the Defendant P ________________ P ________________ P ________________ P ________________

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NOTICE OF HEARING Atty. ___________ Counsel for the Plaintiff Greetings: Please be notified that on _____________, 1998, at ______ a.m., the undersigned counsel will submit the foregoing motion to the Honorable Court for its consideration and resolution.

Counsel for the Defendant 5. Motion to Declare in Default: (caption) PLAINTIFF, through undersigned counsel, respectfully alleges: 1. That summons in this case was duly served on defendant on ______; 2. That notwithstanding the lapse of more that 15 days from the said date, the defendant has not filed an answer to the complaint; WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that defendant be declared in default and that plaintiff be allowed to present evidence ex parte. Manila, August 1, 1998. Counsel for the Plaintiff (Notice of Hearing) 6. Request for Admission: (Caption) To Mr. ________ (address) Pursuant to Rule 26 of the Rules of Court, you are hereby requested to admit the following facts for the purpose of this pending action only: (Proposals for admission)

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Makati, Metro Manila, August 1, 1998. Very truly yours, ______________ 7. Notice For Taking of Deposition: (caption) To Atty. _______ (Address) Sir: Please take notice that on ____________, 1998 at _____ a.m., at ______, the undersigned counsel will take the deposition upon oral examination of _____ ______________ who resides at ______________, before Notary Public _____. The oral examination will continue from day to day, at the same place and time, until completed. Manila, August 1, 1998. __________________ 8. Notice of Appeal: (caption) __________, through undersigned counsel, respectfully gives notice that it is appealing from the Decision of this Honorable Court dated _________, 1998, a copy of which was served on the plaintiff only on __________, 1998, to the Court of Appeals, on questions of fact and law. Manila, _________ 1998. ABC Counsel for the Plaintiff (Address, IBP, PTR) 9. Motion for Execution (Caption)

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Plaintiff, through undersigned counsel, respectfully alleges: 1. That on ____________, this Honorable Court rendered a Decision, the dispositive portion of which states as follows: (copy) 2. That a copy of said decision was served on counsel for the defendant on ____________, and no appeal has been taken therefrom (or that an appeal was taken to the Court of Appeals, but on _____________ the said appeal was denied). 3. That the said decision is now final and executor, and is unsatisfied. WHEREFORE, it is respectful prayed that a writ of execution be issued for the enforcement of the aforesaid decision of this Honorable Court. (Place and date) Counsel for the Plaintiff (Notice of Hearing)

B. Special Civil Actions 1. Interpleader Republic of the Philippines (Court) (Venue) A.B., Plaintiff, - versus C.D. and D. E., Defendants. X - - - - - - - -- - - - - x COMPLAINT PLAINTIFF, through undersigned counsel, respectfully alleges: CIVIL CASE NO. ______

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1. (Averment of names and addresses) 2. That plaintiff is indebted to F.H. in the amount P___________, which is due and payable on _____________. 3. That F.H. died on _________ leaving defendants as his sole heirs; 4. That defendants have already partitioned the estate of F.H. but without specifying to whom plaintiffs indebtedness would pertain; 5. That both defendants claim that each is solely entitled to payment from the plaintiff; 6. That plaintiff has no means of knowing to whom the indebtedness s should be paid. WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that the defendants be ordered to interplead and litigate their conflicting claims between them, ordering the plaintiff to make payment to this court, and thereafter rendering judgment as to whom of the defendants is entitled to such payment. (Place, date and signature) 2. Declaratory Relief Republic of the Philippines (court) (venue) A.B., Petitioner, - versus Municipal Council and Municipal Mayor of __________________, Respondents. x----------------x PETITION PETITIONER, through undersigned counsel, respectfully alleges: 1. (Averment of names and addresses) CIVIL CASE NO. _______ For: Declaratory Relief

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2. That, on ___________, the Municipal Council of __________ passed and promulgated the following tax ordinance, and the respondent Municipal Mayor approved the same; (Quote) 3. That the said ordinance is invalid for the following reasons: (Arguments) 4. That the petitioner is a resident of the Municipality of ______ and his rights are affected by the said ordinance. WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that judgment be rendered declaring the aforesaid municipal ordinance to be invalid ab initio. (place, date and signature) 3. Certiorari, Prohibition, Mandamus Republic of the Philippines (court) (venue) A.B., Petitioner, - versus C.D., Respondent. X--------------x PETITION PETITIONER, through undersigned counsel, respectfully alleges: (Nature of the Proceeding) 1. This is a petition for _____________________ against the Order of the respondent, a certified true copy of which is hereto attached as Annex A hereof; Statement of Facts 2. (Averment of names and addresses) CIVIL CASE NO. _______

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3. (Allegations of facts; to be supported by certified true copies of pertinent pleadings.) Arguments 4. That, in issuing the aforesaid order, the respondent acted (without jurisdiction, in excess of jurisdiction, with grave abuse of discretion) for the following reasons: (arguments) 5. That petitioner has no other plain, speedy and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law, against the respondent, except the remedy herein prayed for;

6. (In petitions to the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals) That the petitioner hereby certifies under oath that he has not commenced any and other action or proceeding involving the same issues before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, or different Divisions thereof, or any other tribunal or agency, and that to the best of his knowledge, no such action or proceeding is pending in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, or different Divisions thereof, or any other tribunal agency, and that if he should learn a similar action has been filed or is pending before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals of different Divisions thereof, he will notify the court about it within five (5) days from notice. (OR, if there is any other action pending, state the status of the same). WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that (relief desired). (Place, date and Signature) (Verification)

Complaint for Forcible Entry REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Municipal Trial Court ________________________

__________________, Plaintiff,

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versus ___________________, Defendant/s COMPLAINT

Civil Case No. For: Forcible Entry

Plaintiff, through undersigned counsel, respectfully alleges: 1. (personal circumstances of the parties) 2. That plaintiff has been in peaceful possession of a piece of land (or house) located in __________________ since ____________________ , until the occurrence of the events alleged in the succeeding paragraphs; 3. That, on ___________________, by means of (force, intimidation, strategy , threats or stealth), the defendant/s unlawfully entered the said property and deprived the plaintiff of the possession thereof; 4. That the plaintiff has demanded that the defendant/s vacate the said premises, the last demand, a copy of which is hereto attached as Annex hereof, having been made on _______________, but the defendant/s refused to comply with the same. 5. That until the present, the defendant/s has/have remained in unlawful possession of the premises. 6. That the reasonable rental value of the premises in question is P_______________ a month. 7. That due to the defendants unjustified failure to comply with plaintiffs plainly just demand, plaintiff was compelled to retain the services of counsel to enforce his rights, and to incur expenses in the amount of P____________ as attorneys fees. Prayer WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that, after due hearing, judgment be rendered ordering the defendant/s to vacate the premises in question and restore possession of the same to the plaintiff, and to pay the plaintiff reasonable rental of P______ per month from ___________________ until the date that they actually vacate the premises, and P_____________ as attorneys fees. Place and date Counsel for the Plaintiff

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(Verification and Certification of Non-Forum Shopping) C. Special Proceedings

1. . Petition for Probate of a Will Republic of the Philippines Regional Trial Court ___________________

In Re: Probate of the Last Will and Testament of __________, Spec. Proc. No. _________ _________________________, Petitioner.

PETITION PETITIONER, through undersigned counsel, respectfully alleges: 1. The jurisdictional facts. (a. Execution of the will, to be attached if available b. Death of the testator or the fact that the testator is seeking probate of his will during his lifetime) 2. The names, ages, and residences of the heirs, legatees and devisees of the testator. 3. The probable value and character of the property of the estate 4. The name of the person for whom letters testamentary are prayed. 5. If the will has not been delivered to the court, the name f the person having custody of it (Sec. 1, Rule 76, Revised Rules of Court).

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Prayer WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that the last will and testament of the testator _____________ be probated or allowed, and that if testator already dead) letters testamentary be issued to ________________ as Executor of the said will of the deceased. (Counsel for the Petitioner) (Certificate of Non-Forum Shopping)

2. Petition for Guardianship (Venue) In Re Guardianship of ___________________ Sp. Proc. No. __________ ____________________ Petitioner. PETITION PETITIONER, through undersigned counsel, to this Honorable Court respectfully alleges: 1. The jurisdictional facts 2. The minority or incompetency rendering the appointment necessary or convenient. 3. The names, ages, and residences of the relatives of the minor or incompetent, and of the persons having him in their care. 4. The probable value and character of his estate 5. The name of the persons for whom letters of guardianship are prayed. (Sec. 2, Rule 83, Revised Rules of Court) Prayer WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that petitioner be appointed as guardian of the person and/or properties of _____________, and that letters of guardianship be issued to him. Counsel for the Petitioner

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(Verification and Certification of Non-Forum Shopping) 3. Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Republic of the Philippines (Court) IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR THE HABEAS CORPUS OF ______________, SP. PROC. NO. ___________ __________________________, Petitioner, __________________________, Respondents. x - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x PETITION PETITIONER, through undersigned counsel, respectfully alleges; 1. (Averment of names, ages and addresses) 2. That, on ____________________, petitioner was taken from his residence by persons posing as agents of the NBI, and has since then been confined, restrained and deprived of his liberty at the NBI headquarters in Manila; 3. That in spite of the fact that petitioner has been confined for ____ days, no formal complaint or accusation for any specific offense has been filed against him nor any judicial writ or order for his commitment has been issued so far; 4. That petitioner did not commit any offense for which he may be arrested or deprived of his liberty without any formal charge or judicial warrant; 5. That according to the best of the knowledge of the petitioner, he is now being unlawfully detained and deprived of liberty by the respondents whose office is at the NBI headquarters, Manila; 6. That the confinement of the petitioner as above narrated is illegal.

- 36 WHEREFORE, is it respectfully prayed that the said officers ___________ and _________________, or whoever acts in their place and stead, be directed to appear before this Honorable Court and produce the body of the petitioner, and explain forthwith why petitioner should not be set at liberty without delay. Place and date. Counsel for the Petitioner (Verification and Certification of Non-Forum Shopping)

4. Petition for Writ of Amparo REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ___________________________ ___________________________ ______________________, Petitioner, versus _______________________, Respondents. PETITION PETITIONER, through undersigned counsel, respectfully alleges: 1. (Personal circumstances of the petitioner) 2. (Name/s and personal circumstances of the respondent/s responsible for the thereat, act or omission, or, if the name is unknown or uncertain, the respondent/s my be described by an assumed appellation.) 3. (The right to life, liberty and security of the aggrieved party violated or threatened with violation by an unlawful act or omission of the respondent/s, and how such threat or violation is committed with the attendant circumstances detailed in supporting affidavits.) 4. (The investigation conducted, if any, specifying the names, personal circumstances, and addresses of the investigating authority or individuals, as well as the manner and conduct of the investigation, together with any report.) Sp.. Proc. No. ___________

- 37 5. The actions and recourses taken by the petitioner to determine the fate or whereabouts of the aggrieved party and the identity of the person responsible for the threat, act or omission.) Prayer (a) Specific relief grant of the privilege of the writ and such other reliefs as may be proper and appropriate. (b) General relief such other reliefs as may be just or equitable Place and date. Counsel for the Plaintiff (Verification and Certification of Non-Forum Shopping) 5. Petition for Writ of Habeas Data REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ______________________________ ______________________________ _____________________, Petitioner, versus _____________________, Respondent/s. PETITION Petitioner, through undersigned counsel, respectfully alleges: 1. (Personal circumstances of the petitioner and the respondent/s) 2. (The manner the right to privacy is violated or threatened and how it affects the right to life, liberty or security of the aggrieved party.) 3. ( The actions and recourses taken by the petitioner to secure the data information.) or Sp. Proc. No. _________

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4. (The location of the files, registers or databases, the government office and the person in charge, in possession or control of the data or information, if known.) Prayer a. . (The relief prayed for, which may include the updating, rectification, suppression or destruction of the database or information or files kept by the respondent. In case of threats, the relief many include a prayer for an order enjoing the act complained of) b. (Such other reliefs as are just and equitable) Place and date. Counsel for the Petitioner (Verification and Certificate on Non-Forum Shopping) 6. Petition for Change of First Name pursuant to RA 9048 Republic of the Philippines Office of the Local Civil Registrar Municipality of ____________ Re: Petition for Correction of First Name _____________________________ Petitioner. PETITION Petitioner _____________________ respectfully alleges: 1. That she was born in the Municipality of _________________, Province of _________ on _____________, as the legitimate child of _____________________ and ______________________. 2. That when her parents registered her birth in the Civil Registry of ____________, she was given by her parents the first name of Dulce. A certified true copy of her Birth Certificate is hereto attached as Annex hereof;

- 39 3. That, however, when she was baptized one month later, her parents gave her the first name of Consolacion, because Dulce was not acceptable to the Parish Priest, not being a Christian name. A true copy of her Baptismal Certificate is hereto attached as Annex Bhereof; 4. That, since her childhood until the present, she has been using the first name Consolacion. Attached hereto are copies of the following documents showing her use of the first name Consolacion: Annex C- her Confirmation Certificate Annex D- her elementary school diploma Annex E- her high school diploma Annex F- her Voters ID Annex G- her Marriage Contract Annex H- her drivers license 5. That she discovered her registered first name of Dulce only recently when she applied for a passport, and she would like to have it changed to Consolacion in order to void confusion. . WHEREFORE, pursuant to Republic Act No. 9048, petitioner respectfully prays for the change of the first name Dulce in her Birth Certificate registered in the Civil Registry of this municipality, to Consolacion . Place and date Petitioner (Verification). 7. Petition for Correction of Entry in Civil Registry Republic of the Philippines Regional Trial Court City of Manila

IN RE: Petition for Correction of Entry in Civil Registry Trinidad Medina, Petitioner. Local Civil Registrar of Manila, Respondent/

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PETITION PETITIONER, through undersigned counsel, to this Honorable Court respectfully alleges: 1. That petitioner is a Filipino, of legal age, and a resident of _________________. Respondent Local Civil Registrar of Manila is hereby made a respondent because it keeps the Registry of Births herein sought to be corrected. 2. That petitioner was born in the City of Manila on ___________, as the legitimate son of ___________ and __________________. 3. That five (5) days after his birth, his birth was registered in the Civil Registry of Manila and his parents gave him the name Trinidad Medina, ion honor of the Holy Trinity. A certified true copy of her Birth Certificate is hereto attached as Annex hereof. 4. That, perhaps due to his first name, the clerk who prepared the said Birth Certificate erroneously stated his sex therein as Female, when in truth and in fact he is a Male. WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that, after due hearing, judgment be rendered ordering the respondent to correct the Birth Certificate of the petitioner in the Civil Registry of Manila, by placing his sex as Male instead of Female. Place and date. Counsel for the Petitioner (Verification and Certification of Non-Forum Shopping)

D. Criminal Actions 1. Information: REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURT MANILA THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff, - versus CRIM. CASE NO. _____ For Acts of Lasciviousness

- 41 ____________________, Accused. X--------------------------x

INFORMATION The undersigned accuses _______ of the crime of Acts of Lasciviousness, committed as follows: That on or about the 1st day of August, 1991, at the Greenbelt Theater, Legaspi Village, Makati, Metro Manila, and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, said accused did then and there willfully, unlawfully and feloniously commit acts of lasciviousness upon the person on one _________, by then and there embracing and kissing her and touching her private parts, against the latters will and by means of force and intimidation. Contrary to Law. Makati, Metro Manila, August 15, 1992. __________________ Public Prosecutor

I hereby certify that a preliminary investigation has been conducted in this case under my direction, having examined the witnesses under oath, that a prima facie case exists and that the accused is probably guilty thereof. Public Prosecutor