ENFORCEMENT OF A BARANGAY AMICABLE SETTLEMENT/ARBITRATION AWARD IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT (MTC)
By: Judge Ralph S. Lee
Small claims courts are courts of limited jurisdiction that expeditiously hear civil cases between private litigants without the assistance of lawyers. The amount of money claims is not more than P100,000.00. The nature of cases that can be filed in small claims court vary, but the claim must seek money only. More so, if the cause of action is the enforcement of a barangay amicable settlement or arbitration award pursuant to Sec. 1417 of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the “Local Government Code of 1991”.
To commence an action for the enforcement of a barangay amicable settlement or arbitration award, the following requirements must be complied with, namely;
a.) Statement of Claim (verified)
b.) Certified copy of the Barangay Amicable Settlement or Arbitration Award
c.) Six months has already elapsed from the date of the settlement or arbitration award
d.) The barangay settlement or award involves purely money claim of not more than P100,000.00 exclusive of interests and costs
e.) Payment of the prescribed filing fees unless allowed to litigate as an indigent.
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