Text of the provision
Sec. 1. In general. — Every pleading shall contain in a methodical and logical form, a plain, concise and direct statement of the ultimate facts, including the evidence on which the party pleading relies for his [or her] claim or defense, as the case may be. If a cause of action [or] defense relied on is based on law, the pertinent provisions thereof and their applicability to him or her shall be clearly and concisely stated.
2019 Rules of Civil Procedure (A.M. No. 19-10-20-SC), Rule 8, Section 1. Reproduced verbatim and verified word-for-word against the Supreme Court's official text and the ChanRobles rendering.
About this section
This is Section 1 of Rule 8 (Manner Of Making Allegations In Pleadings) of the 2019 Rules of Civil Procedure, the rules promulgated by the Supreme Court in A.M. No. 19-10-20-SC and in force since May 1, 2020. The text above is reproduced verbatim from the current rules.
Related provisions
- Section 2 — Alternative causes of action or defenses.
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