SPECIAL RULES OF PROCEDURE

RULE 72- Subject Matter and Applicability of General Rules

Section 1, Rule 72
Subject Matter of Special Proceedings
1. Settlement of Estate of Deceased Persons
2. Escheat
3. Guardianship and Custody of Children
4. Trustees
5. Adoption
6. Rescission and Revocation of Adoption
7. Hospitalization of Insane Persons
8. Habeas Corpus
9. Change of Name
10. Voluntary dissolution of Corporations
11. Judicial Approval of Voluntary Recognition of Minor Natural Children
12. Constitution of Family Home
13. Declaration of Absence and Death
14. Cancellation of Correction of Entries in the Civil Registry

Definition of Special Proceedings

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Important in the civil case- Cause of action
Is cause of action present in SpecPro- none. Not adversarial
**Case of Natcher vs. CA
**Case of Montaner vs Sharia District Court
Section 2, Rule 72
In the absence of special provisions, the rules provided for in ordinary actions shall be, as
far as practicable, applicable in special proceedings.
** Case of Tadeo-Matias vs. RP