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Bank Of America, Et Al. Vs. Nicolas A. Gerochi, Jr., Et Al

BANK OF AMERICA, NT & SA, petitioner, vs. HON. NICOLAS A. GEROCHI, JR., Judge of the Regional Trial Court of Makati, Branch CXXXIX, ROY VILLASOR and AURORA M. VILLASOR, respondents.

G.R. No. 73210 | 1994-02-10

D E C I S I O N


VITUG, J.:

A fundamental precept in the application and interpretation of our Rules of Court is that its provisions should be so construed as to effectively assist the parties in obtaining a just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding. Generally, that objective should call for a liberal construction of the rules. 1 The reglementary periods therein prescribed, however, are to be strictly observed for they are considered indispensable interdictions against needles delays and an orderly discharge of judicial business. 2 The strict compliance with such periods has more than once been held to be...