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III. CIVIL PROCEDURE

A. General Provisions (Rule 1)

Mr. Garcia filed a complaint for collection of sum of money against Mr. Santos before the Regional Trial Court (RTC). The RTC dismissed the complaint on the ground of lack of jurisdiction citing that the amount involved is below the jurisdictional threshold of the RTC. Mr. Garcia filed a motion for reconsideration, arguing that the RTC has jurisdiction over the case because the amount of the claim should include the accrued interest.

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1. Is the RTC correct in dismissing the complaint for lack of jurisdiction? Discuss the applicable rules and principles.

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