Remedies

Motion for reconsideration basics

A timely motion for reconsideration can be a condition before some appeals or petitions. Late MR does not stop the clock.

Civil Rule 37

MR within the period stated in the Rules after notice of judgment; resolve grounds specifically.

Know current SC doctrine on fresh periods after denial of MR — cite only verified cases.

Pro forma MRs may not toll periods — raise specific grounds.

Last reviewed November 9, 2026. Laws, rules and Bar Bulletins change; if a source above has been amended or superseded, the official text controls.

Does MR always toll appeal?

Depends on the remedy and forum — verify.

Second MR?

Generally prohibited.

ocoai?

Helps calendar the period; lawyer drafts grounds.

A.M. No. 08-8-7-SC small claims filing steps, venue, forms and final judgment.

SENA, RAB venue, position paper and 10-day appeal under Labor Code Art. 229.

Family Code Arts. 35–38, 36, 45–47: void vs voidable marriages and filing periods.