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JURAT:It refers to an act in w/c an individual on a single occasion:

a. Appears in person before the notary public and presents an instrumentb. Is personally known t the NP or identified by the NP through competent evidence identityc. Signs the instrument in the presence of the NPd. Takes an oath or affirmation before the NP as to such instrument.

Briefly, it is that part of the affidavit in which the NP certified that the instrument was sworn to before him.

SAMPLE JURAT:

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this day of ________, 2015 the affiant, _____________, is personally known to me and exhibiting to me his (competent proofs of identity)__________________ issued at ______________ on _______________ and his CTC No. ___________ issued at ____________ on _________.

NAME OF NPNotary Public for the Province/City of _____AddressAppointment No. ___ until December _____Roll of Attorney No. ______PTR No. _________IBP No. __________MCLE Compliance No. ___________

Doc No._____Page No. _____Book No. ______Series of 20__

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSimply, it is the act of one who has executed a deed in going before some competent officer and declaring it to be his act or deed.TWO FOLD FUNCION: (1) Authorize the deed to be given in evidence without further proof of its execution (2) entitle it to be recorded.

SAMPLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

BEFORE ME, this ___ day of __________, 2015 in the City of ______ Philippes, personally appeared ______________, with (competent proofs of identity)__________________ issued at ______________ on _______________ and his CTC No. ___________ issued at ____________ on _________, known to me to be the same person who executed the foregoing instrument, and he acknowledged to me that the same is his free act and deed.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notarial seal, the day and place above written.

NAME OF NPNotary Public for the Province/City of _____AddressAppointment No. ___ until December _____Roll of Attorney No. ______PTR No. _________IBP No. __________MCLE Compliance No. ___________

Doc No._____Page No. _____Book No. ______Series of 20__

AFFIDAVIT

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)Makati City, Metro Manila ) S.S.

AFFIDAVIT

I, ____________, Filipino, of legal age, and resident of _______________, having been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and state that:

1. Introduce yourself2. Purpose of the Affidavit3. I am executing this affidavit to attest to the truthfulness of the fact of _______ and for whatever legal purposes that

this statement may serve.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this __th day of ______ 2015 at Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

NAME OF AFFIANT Affiant

(JURAT)

COMPLAINT AFFIDAVIT CHECKLIST:1. Identity of affiant and other personal circumstances2. Statement of venue3. Factual allegations to show violation or defense4. Signature of affiant5. Verification6. Certification as to personal examination of affiant7. Supporting documents

COMPLAIN-AFFIDAVIT (PLEADING FORMAT)

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINESDEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTORMakati City

NAME,Complainant,

-versus- I. S. No______For: (Crime)

NAME,Respondent.

Xx___________________________xx

COMPLAINT-AFFIDAVIT

I, ____________, Filipino, of legal age, and resident of _______________, having been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and state that:

1. Introduce yourself2. Introduce the accused3. What happened?

4. Prior resort to the Barangay conciliation system proved fruitless.5. Law/Basis of the Crime6. I am executing this affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing facts and for the purpose of filing a criminal

complaint for (CRIME) against the accused.

TO THE TRUTH OF THE FOREGOING, I have signed this Complaint–Affidavit on ____________


SUBSCRIBED and SWORN TO BEFORE ME, this ___ day of _____ 2015 at Makati City.

NAME OF IP Investigating Prosecutor

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that I have personally examined the Affiant and that I am satisfied that she voluntarily executed and understood her affidavit.

NAME OF IP Investigating Prosecutor

INFORMATION1. Name of the parties2. Offense as designated by statute3. Acts/omissions complained of constituting the offense (including qualifying/aggravating circumstances)4. Time of the offense5. Place6. Signature of Prosecutor7. Sig of the Offended Party, Peace officer charged with enforcement of the law8. Verification9. Certification of Prelim Investigation or inquest.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINESREGIONAL TRIAL COURT

NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGIONMAKATI CITY, BRANCH _____

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,Plaintiff,

-versus- Criminal Case No______For: (Crime)

NAME,Accused.

Xx___________________________xx

INFORMATION

The undersigned accuses (NAME OF THE ACCUSED) of the crime of slander, committed as follows:

That on or about _____, in the City of _____, Philippines and w/in the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the above-mentioned accused (tell the story of what happened), with intent to, _____ blah blah…

CONTRARY TO LAW

NAME OF CITY PROSECUTORCity Prosecutor

CERTIFICATE OF PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION

I hereby certify that a preliminary investigation in this case was conducted by me in accordance with law; that I examined the police reports and the testimonies presented; that there is reasonable ground to believe that the offense charged had been committed and that the accused is probably guilty thereof; that the accused was informed of the Complaint and of the evidence submitted against him and was given the opportunity to submit controverting evidence; and that the filing of this Information is with prior authority and approval of the City Prosecutor.


SUBSCRIBED and SWORN TO BEFORE ME, this ___ day of _____ 2015 at Makati City.


WARRANT:



PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,Plaintiff,

-versus- Criminal Case No______For: (Crime)

NAME,Accused.

Xx___________________________xx

WARRANT OF ARREST

TO ANY OFFICER OF THE LAW:GREETINGS:

You are hereby ordered to arrest the person of _____ who can be found at _____ who, who stands charged before me for the crime of ____ under Art 310 of the RPC, and immediately rbing him before me to be delat with in accordance with law.

City of Makati, (Date)

NAME OF JUDGE Presiding Judge

COMPLAINT IN CIVIL CASES1. Cause of action2. Names and residence of the plaintiff and defendant3. Ultimate facts4. Relief sought or general prayer5. If plaintiff is a corp, attach secretary;s cert must be attached6. Verification and Certification against Forum Shopping

SAMPLE COMPLAINT FOR SUM OF MONEY



NAME,Plaintiff,

-versus- Civil Case No______For: (Crime)

NAME,Defendant.

Xx___________________________xx

COMPLAINT

PLAINTIFF, by counsel, respectfully states that:

The Parties

1. Plaintiff s a Filipino of legal age and a resident of…2. Defendant s a Filipino of legal age and a resident of…

THE FACTS

3. Defendant borrowed4. Despite demands….5. Resort to Barangay Concialiation process proved fruitless. Thus a Certification to File Action, a copy of w/c is attached

as ANNEX A was issued6. Defendant’s obligation is due and demandable and plaintiff is entitled to the payment of ___ plus interest

Prayer

WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully prays for judgment in his favor through a Decision directing defendant to pay him _____ with inerest plus ACTUAL damages and attorney’s fees.

Plaintiff prays for such other and further reliefs as may be deemed just and equitable in the premises

Makati City, (Date)

NAME OF COUNSELCounsel for Plaintiff

AddressAttorney’s Roll No.

IBP No. 23655-01/03/08-MakatiPTR No. 23655-01/03/08-MakatiMCLE Compliance No. _______

VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION

I, Name of Plaintiff, of legal age, after having beed duly sworn, depose and state that:

I am the Plaintiff in the foregoing Complaint for the Sum of Money

I caused the preparation of the Complaint, w/c I fully read and understood

I have read the contents thereof and the facts stated therein are true and correct of my personal knowledge and/or on the basis of copies of documents and records in my possession;

I have not commenced any other action or proceeding involving the same issues in any other tribunal or agency;

To the best of my knowledge and belief, no such action or proceeding is pending any other tribunal or agency;

If I should thereafter learn that a similar action or proceeding has been filed or is pending, I undertake to report that fact within five (5) days therefrom to this Honorable Court.


(JURAT)

ANSWER (with counter-claim)REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

REGIONAL TRIAL COURTNATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION

MAKATI CITY, BRANCH _____NAME,

Plaintiff, -versus- Civil Case No______

For: (Crime)NAME,

Defendant.Xx___________________________xx

ANSWER (with Counterclaim)

DEFENDANT, by counsel, by way of answer to plaintiff’s complaint, respectfully states that:

Admission/Denials

1. He admits the allegations in par. 2 2. He is without knowledge as to the truth in the allegations in pars…3. He specifically denies each and every material allegation in par. The truth is that

Special and Affirmative Defenses

4. The complaint does not state a cause of action5. What happened

Counterclaim

6. Defendant additionally submits that he is entitled to relief arising from the filing of this malicilous suit, as follows:6.1 blah

WHEREFORE, Defendat respectfully prays that judgment be rendered in his favor by dismissing the complaint and granting defendant’s counterclaim by awarding…

Other just and equitable reliefs are prayed for.Makati City, (Date)




VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION

COPY FURNISHED (THROUGH PERSONAL SERVICE):xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxCounsel for Private RespondentsxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxPadre Faura Street, Manila

PROOF OF SERVICE

I, name, messenger for Atty __, herein counsel for Defendant, hereby certify that I personally deleivered Defendant’s answer dated _ to plaintiff with address ____. The answer was received by plaintiff himself

JURAT

COPY FURNISHED (THROUGH REGISTERED MAIL:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxCounsel for Private RespondentsxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxPadre Faura Street, Manila

EXPLANATION

Just state why the counsel will be suing registered mail instead of personal service

Signature of Counsel

PRE TRIAL BRIEF



NAME,Plaintiff,


NAME,Defendant.

Xx___________________________xx

Pre-Trial Brief

I. WILLINGNESS TO ENTER INTO AN AMICABLE SETTLEMENT AND POSSIBLE TERMS OF ANY SUCH SETTLEMENT

Subject to a…Pursuant to Rule 18 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure

II. BRIEF STATEMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEFENSES

Tell the story

III. FACTS AND OTHER MATTERS ADMITTED BY THE PARTIES

Defendant admits only those facts stated in his Answer…

IV. ISSUES TO BE TRIED

Defendant submits that the following issues put forward by plaintiff are subject to proof:Defendant submits that the following issues she put forward are subject to proof:

V. EVIDENCE

Defendant intends to present the following witnesses

VI. RESORT TO DISCOVERY

Respectfully Submitted, this 8th day of Month, year, place




NOTICE OF HEARING

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURTRegional Trial CourtBranch__, Place

Please submit the foregoing Motion to the Court for its consideration and approval immediately upon receipt herefo and kindly include the same in the court’s calendar for hearing on _________ at in the morning/afternoon

Atty. XYZCounsel for Defendant


EXPLANATION


Signature of Counsel

MEMORANDUM



NAME,Plaintiff,


NAME,Defendant.

Xx___________________________xx

MEMORANDUM

Plaintiff, thru counsel and unto this Court, respectfully submits this MEMORANDUM in compliance with the 23 Feb 2009 Order of this Court which was received by plaintiff on 6 march 2009, requiring the parties to file their respective Memoranda w/in 30 days from receipt or until ____ as for plaintiff

THE PARTIES

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

This is a (what kind of case)

STATEMENT OF THE FACTS

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES

ARGUMENTS / DISCUSSION

PRAYER

Other reliefs as may be deemed just and equitable under the premises are likewise prayed for

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

City of Makati, Date





EXPLANATION


FORMAL OFFER OF EVIDENCE



NAME,Plaintiff,


NAME,Defendant.

Xx___________________________xx

FORMAL OFFER OF EVIDENCE

Plaintiff, through Counsel, respectfully offers in evidence the following exhibits:

Wherefore, it is most respectfully prayed that the foregoing exhibits presented during trial of the instant case be admitted in evidence.

Other reliefs just and equitable are likewise prayed for.

Place, Date




PROOF OF SERVICE

LEGAL FORMS IN SPECIAL PROCEEDING



IN RE: PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP OF _________________

___________, Petitioner, SP PROC. No. 0023 ______Xx___________________Xx

PARTIES

JURISDICTIONAL FACTSIncompetency of the person for whom guardianship is soughtThe fact that ward resides in the place where the court has jurisdictionThe names, ages and residences of the relatives of the incompetent, and of the persons having him in their careThe probable value of the character of his estateThe name of the person for whom letters of guardianship are prayed

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that, upon due notice and hearing, and upon the giving of such bond as this Honorable Court may direct, the said __________________ be appointed guardian of the

person and estate of the ward __________

Quezon City, 15 February 2015

Verification and certification against NON FORUM SHOPPING

JURAT

PROBATE



RE: PROBATE OF THE HOLOGRAPHIC WILL OF _______________,

___________, Petitioner, SP PROC. No. 0023 ______Xx___________________Xx

PETITIONPETITIONER, by counsel, respectfully states that: 1. Petitioner is a Filipino citizen and [relationship] of the deceased;

2. On [date] ,[name of testator]. died, having previously executed a holographic will in his own handwriting and in a language known to him. A copy of the will is attached as ANNEX A. The handwriting may be attested to as his by his secretary of long standing, _______. 3. The deceased left [property] located [address] and [personal property]; he had no debts. 4. The deceased’s only heirs are herein [name of heirs and petitioner], both of whom are residing at [address].

WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that after due notice and publication this Honorable Court fix the date for the probate of the holographic will and that letters of administration be issued in favor of the herein petitioner and thereafter adjudicate the properties of the deceased in accordance with the said holographic will. [CITY]; [DATE]




[VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION][JURAT]

PETITION FOR SUMMARY SETTLEMENT ESTATE OF SMALL VALUE



___________, Petitioner, SP PROC. No. 0023 ______For: Summary Settlement of Estate

Xx___________________Xx

PETITION FOR SUMMARY SETTLEMENT ESTATE OF SMALL VALUE

PETITIONER, by undersigned counsel, and to this Honorable Court, respectfully avers:

WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that upon proper notice and hearing the estate of the decedent be summarily settled and distributed to the abovementioned heirs.




[VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION]

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTAte

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This AGREEMENT made and entered into this [ ]nd day of [Address] 201_ by and among:

[HEIR], of legal age, Filipino, [status], and with residence and postal address at _________________;

WITNESSETH:

THAT we are the legitimate children and sole heirs of [name of deceased] who died on [date] in [place of death]; copy of his death certificate is hereto attachedd as Annex “A”;

THAT said deceased died without any will or testament and without any outstanding debts on favor of any person or entity;

THAT said deceased, at the time of his death, left certain property, situated in [address] and more particularly described as follows, to wit:

[technical description of property;specific metes and bounds of the property with approximate area thereof, as indicated on the face of the title]

THAT pursuant to Dection 1 of Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, and we being all of age and with full capacity to contract, we do hereby adjudicate unto ourselves the properties

described above, in equal shares.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereinto signed this AGREEMENT, this _nd day of [Month] 201_ in the ________, Philippines.

THE HEIRS OF ___________

(Signatures of heirs)

SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF:

Witness

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Petition for Declaration of Absolute Nullity of Void Marriages



NAME,Petitioner,


NAME,Respondent.

Xx___________________________xx

PETITION

COMES NOW petitioner, by the undersigned counsel and unto this Honorable Court, most respectfully alleges

PRAYER

[CITY], [DATE]

[Signature of Counsel]

[Verification and Certification Against Forum Shopping]

Petition for Domestic Adoption of Minor



Spouses MAMA BEAR and PAPA BEAR,Petitioner,

Civil Case No______For: (Crime)

Xx___________________________xx

PETITION FOR DOMESTIC ADOPTION OF MINOR

WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that upon due notice and hearing judgment be entered adjudging that the minor child, BABY BEAR, be freed from all legal obligations of obedience and maintenance with respect to her natural parents and that she be declared to all legal intents and purposes, the child of the

herein petitioners, MAMA BEAR and PAPA BEAR and that her surname be changed to that of the petitioners.

City of Makati, 3rd day of February 2015.SIG

VERIFICATIONJURAT

CORPORATE REHABILITATION



In re Petition for rehabilitation Corporation,Petitioner,


Xx___________________________xx

PETITION

A Certificate attesting, under oath, that (a) the filing of the petition has been duly authorized; and (b) the directors and stockholders have irrevocably approved and/or consented to in accordance with existing laws, all actions or matters necessary and desirable to rehabilitate the debtor including, but not limited

to, amendments to the articles of incorporation and bylaws or articles of partnership; increase or decrease in the authorized capital stock; issuance of bonded indebtedness; alienation, transfer, or

encumbrance of assets of the debtor; and modification of shareholders' rights.

WHEREFORE, petitioner prays that after hearing the rehabilitation plan, Annex "C," be approved.

Petitioner also prays for such other reliefs as are provided in the Interim Rules of Procedure on Corporate Rehabilitation (2013)

Sig,

Verification

CHANGE OF NAME



RE: PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME,Petitioner,


Xx___________________________xx

PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMEPetitioner, through counsel, respectfully states that:Petitioner is of age, Filipino, and a resident of ___________.[Reasons for change of name]Petitioner requests that his present name be changed to _____________

WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that, after due notice and publication in accordance with the Rules of Court, and hearing, this Honorable Court adjudge that the petitioner’s name of ____________ be changed to _____________

Venue, date

Sig

Verification certification

HABEAS CORPUS



IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR HABEAS CORPUS IN FAVOR OF [abducted person’s name]

NAME,Petitioner,


NAME,Respondent.

Xx___________________________xx

PETITION FOR HABEAS CORPUSPetitioner, by counsel, to this Honorable Court, respectfully states:THE PARTIES State the personal circumstances of the parties.STATEMENT OF FACTSMake sure the matters under Section 3, Rule 102 are set forth.PRAYER[Venue; Date][Verification and Certification of Non-Forum Shopping]COPY FURNIESHED TO …

ESCHEAT



In the matter of escheat proceedings of the estate of the deceased [Deceased]

Civil Case No______

For: (Crime)Xx___________________________xx

PETITION FOR ESCHEAT

The City Prosecutor of [CITY] and in behalf of the [CITY], unto this Honorable Court, respectfully avers that:

. [Deceased], a Filipino citizen, and resident of the [CITY/PROVINCE], died intestate in the said city on [DATE]

At the time of his death, he left real property in the [CITY/PROVINCE] to wit:

[PROPERTY SUBJECT TO ESCHEAT]

He left no heirs or heirs or persons who by law are entitled to inherit his real property

WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that, upon due notice and hearing, and after the payment of his just debts and charges, the estate of the deceased [Deceased] be declared escheated in favor of the Government in accordance with law.

[PLACE; DATE].

[NAME] City Prosecutor

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