REMEDIAL LAW I - November 20, 2022 Bar Examination Instructions - Part 1 - Answer and Procedure

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REMEDIAL LAW I (2022 BAR EXAMINATIONS) provides exam administration details for a 4-hour, 15-item test held on November 20, 2022. The instructions emphasize careful reading, answering each item with clear analysis and explanations grounded in facts, law, and jurisprudence, and handling sub-questions with separate markings. It covers time allocation in random item order, rules for substituted service of summons, jurisdiction concerns from improper service, proof of service requirements, and limits on disclosing personal identifiers. It also addresses procedures for submitting answers, using assistance from the proctor, and avoiding the notes box.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages6

Reading Time15 min

AccessFree to download

Instructions

Examination format and scoring

Answering requirements and prohibited practices

Time management and submission procedures

Selected Test Items (1-6)

Judicial foreclosure and proper venue

Substituted service of summons

Motion to dismiss for improper service

Service of motions and proof of service

Res judicata in nullity petitions

Injunction and local regulatory compliance

Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court Manila 2022 BAR EXAMINATIONS REMEDIAL LAW I November 20, 2022 8:00 [a.m. to](a.m. to) 12:00 nn. INSTRUCTIONS 1. This is a 4-hour examination consisting of 15 items, each worth 5 points. If the item contains sub-questions, please mark your answer separately with“(a)” followed by the corresponding answer, then “(b)” followed by the answer. 2. Read each question carefully. Do not assume facts that are not provided in the question. 3. Answer the questions clearly and concisely. Your answer should demonstrate your ability to analyze the facts, identify issues, apply the law and jurisprudence, and arrive at a sound and logical conclusion. A mere “Yes”or “No” answer, or a mere legal conclusion without an explanation will not be given full credit. 4. Allocate your time efficiently. The items are in random sequence. You may skip items and move to items that you may find easier to answer. Use the 'Flag' feature so that you can return to the unanswered items. 5. Do not write your name, distinguishing marks, or extraneous words or phrases in any of your answers. This may be considered cheating and may disqualify you from the entire Bar Examinations. 6. Do not type your final answer in the notes box, which is an optional tool. Any text written in the notes box will not be included in your final answer. 7. Technical issues during the exam are rare, but if you experience one, do not panic. Do not attempt to submit your exam answers. Call the attention of your proctor for assistance. 8. If you need to step out of the room, use the Hide Screen feature to prevent anyone else from seeing your answers. 9. You have until 12:00 nn. to finish the exam. Make sure you have completed and reviewed your answers before then. When submitting, the system will ask you one more time to confirm if you are ready to submit your answer file, to give you another opportunity to review your answers. 10.Once done, show your proctor the green screen confirming your submission. If the green screen does not appear, check with your proctor before leaving the room. ALFREDO BENJAMIN S. CAGUIOA Associate Justice and 2022 Bar Examinations Chairperson 1. Lebron, a Makati resident, obtained a Php 350,000.00 loan from a bank secured by a real estate mortgage (REM) over his lot located in Quezon City with an assessed value of Php 500,000.00 . Lebron failed to pay despite written demands. The bank intends to file an action for judicial foreclosure of the REM. Where should the action for judicial foreclosure of the REM be filed and in which court? Explain briefly. (5 points) 2. Asya, Inc. sued Kobe, a resident of Bukidnon. To serve summons, the sheriff waited in the lobby of Makati Hotel (MH) , where Kobe stays whenever he is in Manila. The sheriff failed to serve the summons because Kobe left the hotel for an emergency. Hours later, the sheriff asked the front desk about Kobe’s whereabouts and his room number. The hotel refused to disclose on grounds of confidentiality. The sheriff tried again the next day, but Kobe was in a conference until midnight. So, the following day, the sheriff left the summonsand a copy of the complaint with MH's chief security officer (CSO), even as the CSO refused because Kobe had already checked out by then. The sheriff thereafter filed his return, stating the dates, times and places of his attempts, the name of the CSO, and the fact that the complaint was served with the summons. When Kobe did not file an Answer, Asya, Inc. moved to declare him in default. Was there a valid substituted service of summons? Explain briefly. (5 points) 3. Ten days after service of summons, defendant Kay filed a motion to dismiss the complaint for collection of sum of money against her on the ground of improper service of summons, on the basis of which the court did not acquire jurisdiction over her person. If you were the judge, how would you rule? Explain briefly. (5 points) 4.

FAQs

What are the core requirements for answering the Remedial Law I bar exam questions?

Answers must be clear and concise, demonstrate analysis of facts, issues, application of law and jurisprudence, and provide logical conclusions. A mere “Yes” or “No,” or a legal conclusion without explanation, will not earn full credit.

How should an examinee handle sub-questions within an item?

If an item contains sub-questions, the examinee must mark each answer separately using “(a)” for the first corresponding answer, then “(b)” for the next, and continue accordingly.

What guidance is given about time management and responding to the items in random sequence?

Items are in random order. Examinees may skip items they find harder, return later, and use the “Flag” feature to revisit unanswered items. They must complete and review answers by 12:00 nn.

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