Amendments to Sec. 7(a) and (d) and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, Rules of Court As Amended
On June 28, 1994, the Supreme Court of the Philippines issued Administrative Circular No. 11-94, amending Rule 141 of the Rules of Court regarding legal fees in light of the expanded jurisdiction of lower courts under Republic Act No. 7691. The amendments detail the filing fees for various civil actions, including the initiation of proceedings related to estates and guardianship, with specific fee structures based on the monetary value involved. For instance, the fees for filing actions vary depending on whether the amount claimed is below or above specified thresholds, such as P100,000. The circular mandates publication in two newspapers and establishes an effective date of August 1, 1994.
Quick Answers
- What is Amendments to Sec. 7(a) and (d) and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, Rules of Court As Amended about?
- On June 28, 1994, the Supreme Court of the Philippines issued Administrative Circular No. 11-94, amending Rule 141 of the Rules of Court regarding legal fees in light of the expanded jurisdiction of lower courts under Republic Act No. 7691. The amendments detail the filing fees for various civil actions, including the initiation of proceedings related to estates and guardianship, with specific fee structures based on the monetary value involved. For instance, the fees for filing actions vary depending on whether the amount claimed is below or above specified thresholds, such as P100,000. The circular mandates publication in two newspapers and establishes an effective date of August 1, 1994.
- What type of law is Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 11-94?
- Amendments to Sec. 7(a) and (d) and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, Rules of Court As Amended (Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 11-94) is a Philippine Supreme Court Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Amendments to Sec. 7(a) and (d) and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, Rules of Court As Amended enacted?
- Amendments to Sec. 7(a) and (d) and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, Rules of Court As Amended (Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 11-94) was enacted on Jun 28, 1994.
- What is the citation for Amendments to Sec. 7(a) and (d) and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, Rules of Court As Amended?
- Amendments to Sec. 7(a) and (d) and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, Rules of Court As Amended, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 11-94, Jun 28, 1994 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 11-94
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 28, 1994
SUPREME COURT ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 11-94
| TO | : | The Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan, Regional Trial Courts, Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts, Municipal Circuit Trial Courts, All Members of the Government Prosecution Service and All Members of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines |
| SUBJECT | : | Amendments to Section 7(a) and (d) and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, Rules of Court, as Last Amended on September 4, 1990, and Effective November 2, 1990, in View of the Expanded Jurisdiction of the Lower Courts Under Republic Act No. 7691 |
By Resolution of the Court, dated June 28, 1994, pursuant to Section 5 (5) of Article VIII of the Constitution, Rule 141, Section 7(a) and (d), and Section 8(a) and (b), of the Rules of Court are hereby amended to read as follows: casia
RULE 141
LEGAL FEES
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Sec. 7. Clerks of Regional Trial Courts
(a) For filing an action or a permissive counterclaim or money claim against an estate not based on judgment, or for filing with leave of court a third-party, fourth-party, etc. complaint, or a complaint in intervention, and for all clerical services in the same, if the total sum claimed, inclusive of interest, damages of whatever kind, attorney's fees, litigation expenses, and costs, or the stated value of the property in litigation, is:
| 1. | Not more than P100,000.00 |
P400.00
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| 2. | P100,000.00 or more but not more |
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| than P150,000.00 |
P600.00
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| 3. | For each P1,000.00, in excess of |
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| P150,000.00 |
5.00
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(d) For initiating proceedings for the allowance of wills, granting letters of administration, appointment of guardians, trustees, and other special proceedings, the fees payable shall be collected in accordance with value of the property involved in the proceedings, which must be stated in the application or petition, as follows: casia
| 1. | More than P100,000.00 but | |
| not more than P150,000.00 |
P1,300.00
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| 2. | For each P1,000.00, in excess of | |
| P150,000.00 |
5.00
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Sec. 8. CLERKS of Metropolitan and Municipal Trial Courts
(a) For each civil action or proceeding, where the value of the subject matter involved, or the amount of the demand, inclusive of interest, damages of whatever kind, attorney's fees, litigation expenses, and costs is:
| 1. | Not more than P20,000.00 |
P120.00
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| 2. | More than P20,000.00 but |
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| not more than P100,000.00 |
400.00
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| 3. | More than P100,000.00 but |
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| not more than P200,000.00 |
850.00
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In a real action, the assessed value of the property or if not declared for taxation purposes, the assessed value of the adjacent lots, or if there is none, the estimated value thereof shall be alleged by the claimant and shall be the basis in computing the fees.
(b) For initiating proceedings for the allowance of wills, granting of letters of administration and settlement of estates of small value, where the value of the estate is:
| 1. | Not more than P20,000.00 |
P200.00
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| 2. | More than P20,000.00 but |
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| not more than P100,000.00 |
1,100.00
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| 3. | More than P100,000.00 but |
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| not more than P200,000.00 |
1,550.00
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4. For each proceeding other than the allowance of wills (probate), granting of letters of administration, settlement of estates of small value, one hundred and fifty (150.00) pesos. cd
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This Administrative Circular shall be published in two (2) newspapers of general circulation and shall take effect on August 1, 1944.
June 28, 1994.
(SGD.) ANDRES R. NARVASAChief Justice
Cite This Law
Amendments to Sec. 7(a) and (d) and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, Rules of Court As Amended, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 11-94, Jun 28, 1994 (Philippines)
Amendments to Sec. 7(a) and (d) and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, Rules of Court As Amended, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 11-94 (Phil. 1994)
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