Remedial Law, Legal and Judicial Ethics, with Practical Exercises › Criminal Procedure › Prosecution of Civil Action (Rule 111) › Reservation, Suspension, and Waiver

a. In BP 22 Cases

RULE ON FILING FEES IN CIVIL ACTION DEEMED INSTITUTED WITH THE CRIMINAL ACTION

CASE FILING FEES REQUIRED
Actual damages None
BP 22 Based on the amount of the check; paid in full upon filing of the criminal and civil actions
Estafa Based on the amount involved
Damages other than Actual Based on the amount in the complaint. If there is no specified amount in the complaint, filing fees shall be assessed in accordance with the Rules, and shall be a first lien on the judgment.

Authorities

  • Batas Pambansa Blg. 22