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A breach-of-contract case is decided by the Regional Trial Court (RTC) in favor of the plaintiff. The defendant, who is dissatisfied, files a notice of appeal to the Court of Appeals. The plaintiff moves for stay of enforcement and the trial court urges that the appeal should proceed with execution. (a) Who may appeal from the RTC judgment, and why? (b) What steps and documents must the appellant file to perfect the appeal, and what must be included in the record on appeal? (c) What is the effect of the appeal on the RTC judgment’s enforcement, and under what conditions can a stay of execution be granted or denied?