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Aug 20, 1997 docket fees jurisdiction improper venue civil procedure re-filing cases

Docket Fees and Jurisdiction: Re-Filing a Case After Dismissal for Improper Venue

When a case is dismissed for improper venue, must new docket fees be paid upon re-filing? The Supreme Court clarifies the rule.

Jul 10, 1997 sheriff's sale rule 39 execution of judgment notice of sale third-party claim civil procedure

Sheriff’s Sales in the Philippines: Notice Rules and What Torres v. Cabling Teaches

Learn the notice and payment rules for sheriff’s sales in the Philippines, explained through the landmark case of Torres v. Cabling.

Apr 18, 1997 gross ignorance of the law indeterminate sentence law judicial discipline revised penal code sentencing supreme court

When Judges Err in Sentencing: Gross Ignorance of the Law Explained

Learn when a judge's sentencing error becomes gross ignorance of the law, based on a Philippine Supreme Court ruling on indeterminate penalties.

Feb 11, 1997 sheriff fees rules of court civil procedure administrative law execution of judgment

Sheriff’s Fees in the Philippines: Rules, Limits, and the Abellera Case

Learn the legal limits on sheriff’s fees in the Philippines, the Abellera ruling on excessive charges, and practical safeguards for litigants.

Dec 10, 1996 judicial accountability administrative law undue delay case resolution supreme court judges

Judicial Accountability: Supreme Court Reprimands Judge for Undue Delay in Case Resolution

Supreme Court holds judges accountable for delays, reprimanding a judge who failed to decide cases within the reglementary period.

Oct 29, 1996 labor law mental incapacity dismissal due process civil service supreme court

Mental Incapacity as a Ground for Dismissal: The Alagaban Case and Due Process in Philippine Labor Law

Philippine law allows dismissal for mental incapacity, but only with strict due process. The Alagaban case shows how courts balance employee rights and workplace efficiency.

Jun 11, 1996 clerks of court judiciary development fund administrative liability public trust court funds

Clerks of Court Responsibilities Liabilities and Breaches of Trust

A Supreme Court ruling on the dismissal of a clerk of court who failed to remit Judiciary Development Fund collections, and the duties of court cash custodians.

Jan 29, 1996 notary public judges judicial ethics code of judicial conduct administrative liability

Can a Judge Act as Notary Public? Limits on Judicial Notarization in the Philippines

Philippine judges may notarize documents only within official functions. Learn the limits, the Asis ruling, and practical compliance tips.