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Certiorari
Rule 65, Rules of Court
Certiorari is a special civil action used to correct acts done without jurisdiction, in excess of jurisdiction, or with grave abuse of discretion when there is no plain, speedy, and adequate remedy.
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Key points
Do not confuse Rule 65 certiorari with appeal.
The key phrase for review is grave abuse of discretion.
Always check whether another adequate remedy exists.
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Study distinction
An appeal generally corrects errors of judgment. Certiorari under Rule 65 addresses jurisdictional error or grave abuse of discretion.
- Identify the act being challenged.
- State why the error is jurisdictional or grave.
- Explain the absence of another adequate remedy.
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