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Remedial Law Special Civil Actions Flashcards

Use these original prompts to test whether the correct procedural remedy fits the facts.

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Key points

Q: What is the core use of Rule 65 certiorari? A: To correct jurisdictional error or grave abuse of discretion when no adequate remedy exists.

Q: What should you check before filing a special civil action? A: Remedy, requisites, timeliness, parties, and available alternatives.

Q: Why is remedy choice important in Bar essays? A: The wrong remedy can make the answer fail even if the doctrine is familiar.

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Classify the remedy before writing the rule. Procedure questions often test choice, not only definition.

  • Appeal or special civil action
  • Jurisdictional error or judgment error
  • Adequate remedy available or absent
  • Deadline and forum

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