Rules of Procedure in Election Contests before the Courts Involving Elective Municipal and Barangay Officials

Section 1

Except those made in open court during the course of the proceedings, all motions shall be in writing.

Sec 2

No written motion shall be acted upon by the court without proof of service on the adverse party.

Sec 3

Motions shall not be set for hearing, unless the court directs otherwise. No oral argument shall be allowed in support thereof. The adverse party may file written objections five days from its service upon the expiration of which such motion is deemed submitted for resolution. The court shall resolve the motion within five days.