Republic of the Philippines
National Capital Judicial Region
METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURT
Branch LXII (62)
Makati City
AMER KADO,
Plaintiff,
- versus - Civil Case No. 111222
KARLA BAN,
Defendant.
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MOTION TO INHIBIT
DEFENDANT, through the undersigned counsel, respectfully moves this Honorable Court to desist from trying the above-entitled case on the following averments:
1. That defendant has been summoned before this Honorable Court;
2. That it appears that there is danger of partiality, bias and prejudice in favor of the plaintiffs for the reason that Honorable Judge Maka Tarungan is related to the plaintiff within the 4th civil degree of consanguinity;
3. That defendant will be prejudiced if the Honorable Judge continues to hear the above-entitled case;
4. That it is necessary that the Honorable Judge inhibit himself so as to promote the administration of justice.
WHEREFORE, in view of the foregoing, it is respectfully prayed that Honorable Judge Maka Tarungan inhibit himself from hearing and trying the above-entitled case.
Makati City, Philippines. August 5, 2013.
ATTY. BEN TONG
Counsel for Defendant
NOTICE OF HEARING
THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT
MeTC - Branch 62
Makati City
ATTY. BEN TAMBLING
Counsel for the Plaintiff
1234 Zamora Street, Pasay City
Greetings!
Please take notice that the undersigned counsel will submit the foregoing Motion to the Honorable Court on August 27, 2013 at 8:30 in the morning for its favorable consideration and approval.
BEN TONG
Copy furnished by registered mail:
ATTY. BEN TAMBLING
Counsel for the Plaintiff
2233 Zamora Street, Pasay City
EXPLANATION
Due to lack of messengerial services to effect personal service, a copy of the foregoing motion was sent to defendant's counsel through registered mail.
BEN TONG