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2003-04-29 |
QUISUMBING, J. |
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| Worth noting, the issues raised by petitioner involve questions on procedure premised on a very rigid and strict application of the Rules of Court. Petitioner faults the appellate court for sustaining the liberal interpretation of the rules by the trial court. However, this case springs from a complaint for unlawful detainer. In forcible entry and detainer cases, which are summary in nature to minimize disturbance of social order, procedural technicalities should be carefully avoided and should not be allowed to override substantial justice.[12] The interest of substantial justice is best served if both parties in a case like this are heard and their respective claims considered through their respective pleadings and position papers. A liberal interpretation of the technical rules, which does not subvert the nature of the Rule on Summary Procedure nor defeat its objective of expediting the adjudication of suits,[13] is not disfavored by this Court. | |||||