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The book by Dean Willard Riano is a premier resource for Philippine law students and bar reviewees, known for simplifying complex Remedial Law concepts. The most current and sought-after edition is the 2022 Edition

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A foundational textbook covering civil procedure principles (jurisdiction, pleadings, service, motions, pretrial practice, evidentiary thresholds in civil cases, remedies, appeals). "Volume 1" typically covers introductory and pretrial topics; later volumes handle trials, appeals, enforcement and special procedures.