UST FACULTY OF CIVIL LAW

FREQUENTLY ASKED BAR EXAM TOPICS

1985-2008

REMEDIAL LAW

I. Percentage of Questions asked

a. CIVIL PROCEDURE 56.86%

b. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 20.66%
c. EVIDENCE 15.38%
d. SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS 7.10%

II. Most asked Topics (1985- 2006)

Jurisdiction of courts 21
Bail 14
Counterclaim 13
Motion to Quash 12
Default 11
Mode of Appeal 10
Summary procedure 10
Summons 9
Certiorari as an original action (Rule 65) 9
Ejectment 9
Demurrer to Evidence 9
Hearsay Rule 9
Certiorari 8
Demurrer to Evidence 8
Motion to Dismiss 8
Preliminary Attachment 8
Temporary Restraining Order 8
Habeas Corpus 8
Admissibilty of Evidence 8
Cause of Action 7
Venue 7
Writ of Preliminary Attachment 7
Amendment of information 7
Double Jeopardy 7
Preliminary Investigation 7
Rights of Accused 7
Best Evidence Rule 7