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Lina V CA P
Lina V CA P
CA
April 9, 1985 | Relova, J. | Appeal by Certiorari | Default
SUMMARY: Lina, a defendant in a civil case, was declared in default after failing to file an answer w/in the reglementary period
despite having asked for an extension. SC denied his petition on the ground that he did not exhaust all remedies available to him
before resorting to certiorari.
FACTS: WoN there was G.A.D in issuing the the order of default - NO
1. Mar. 31, 1982: Northern Motors filed a complaint for sum WoN certiorari was a proper remedy - NO
of damages and money with the Rizal CFI.
(d) He may also appeal from the judgment rendered against him
as contrary to the evidence or to the law, even if no petition to set
ISSUE/S: aside the order of default has been presented by him. (Sec. 2, Rule
41).