The elements of res judicata are:
2 judgment/decision rendered must be a court who has JD over the SM & parties
motion to dismiss is a prohibited pleading EXC when it raises these groudns:
in an ejectment case, defendant may stay immediate execution of judgment if all conditions are met
Rule 9
Effect of Failure to Plead
Rule 10
Amended & Supplemental Pleadings
Rule 11
When to file responsive pleadings
Rule 12
Bill of Particulars
Rule 13
Filing & Service of Pleadings, Judgments and Other Papers
Rule 14
Summons
Rule 15
Motions
Rule 16
Motion to Dismiss
Rule 17
Dismissal of Actions
Rule 18
Pre-Trial
Rule 19
Intervention
Rule 20
Calendar of Cases
Rule 21
Subpoena
Rule 22
Computation of Time
Rule 23
Deposition Pending Action
Rule 24
Depositions Before Action Pending Appeal
Rule 25
Interrogatories to Parties
Rule 26
Admission of Adverse Party
Rule 27
Production or Inspection of Documents or Things
Rule 28
Physical and Mental Examination of Persons
Rule 29
Refusal to Comply with Modes of Discovery