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Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT


11th JUDICIAL REGION
Branch 15
Davao City

LeBRON R. JAMES,
Plaintiff,

- versus - Civil Case No. R-DVO-34443-4


For: Damages

KOBE B. BRYANT
Defendants.
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MOTION TO DECLARE DEFENDANT IN DEFAULT

Plaintiff, by counsel, and unto this Honorable Court respectfully avers:

1. The records of the Honorable Court show that Defendant was served with copy
of the summons and of the complaint, together with annexes thereto on February 2,
2020;

2. Upon verification however, the records show that Defendant has failed to file
his Answer within the reglementary period specified by the Rules of Court despite
the service of the summons and the complaint;

3. As such, it is respectfully prayed that Defendant herein be declared in default


pursuant to Section 3, Rule 9 of the Rules of Court which states that:

Section 3. Default; declaration of. — If the defending party fails to


answer within the time allowed therefor, the court shall, upon
motion of the claiming party with notice to the defending party, and
proof of such failure, declare the defending party in default.
Thereupon, the court shall proceed to render judgment granting the
claimant such relief as his pleading may warrant, unless the court
in its discretion requires the claimant to submit evidence. Such
reception of evidence may be delegated to the clerk of court.

4. That the Honorable Court proceed to render judgment as the complaint


may warrant.
PRAYER

WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that Defendant herein be declared in


default pursuant to the Rules of Court and that the Honorable Court proceed to
render judgment as the complaint may warrant.

Other reliefs, just and equitable, under the given circumstances are likewise
prayed for.

Davao City, Philippines, March 13, 2020.

ATTY. ERICK JAY N. INOK


Counsel for the Plaintiff
Notary Public / Roll of Attorneys No. 420696
Notarial Commission Serial No. 2019-420-2020
Commission Expires on December 31, 2020
IBP No. 030524; 01/10/2020; Davao City
PTR No. 1760152C; 01/04/2020; Davao City
MCLE Compliance No. VI–0012697 – 09/19/2019
Tel Nos. (082) 225-2066; (082) 241-2945
Email Address: ERICKSKIE23@yahoo.com
Legal Office, Commission on Audit R.O XI, Davao City
NOTICE OF HEARING
Atty. Salvador Pandesal
The Brach Clerk of Court
RTC Davao City, Branch 15

Atty. Leo B. Escalante


For Defendant Kobe B. Bryant
13 Digong St, Maa, Davao City

Greetings:

Please take notice that the foregoing Motion shall be submitted for the
consideration and approval of the Honorable Court on March 25, 2020 at 8:30
AM, with or without appearance of counsel.

Atty. Erick Jay N. Inok


Counsel for the Plaintiff
Copy furnished:

Atty. Leo B. Escalante Registry Receipt._____________________


13 Digong St, Maa, Davao City Date._______________________________

EXPLANATION
(please disregard if served by personal service)

Due to lack of available office/messengerial personnel, and time constraints,


service by registered mail of this motion on the other parties aforementioned were
resorted to.

Atty. Erick Jay N. Inok

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