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Clerk of Court Liable for Issuing Writ Before Decision Becomes Final
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on premature execution: a clerk of court who issues a writ before the judgment becomes final and executory may be held administratively liable.
Retraction vs Reliability: Weighing Conflicting Testimony in Rape Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how courts weigh recanted testimony in rape cases, and why retractions rarely defeat a conviction.
Disciplinary Action vs Social Justice: When Does a Company's Code Overshadow an Employee's Rights
Supreme Court ruling on when procedural lapses yield to substantial evidence in administrative disciplinary cases against public employees.
Buy-Bust Operations and Fair Representation: Ensuring Due Process for the Accused
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on buy-bust operations, the right to counsel, and due process protections for accused persons in drug cases.
Sheriffs Must Follow Court Procedure and Never Accept Unofficial Fees
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on sheriffs' duty to follow execution procedure and prohibition on receiving unofficial payments.
Ejectment, Land Ownership, and Corporate Rights to Public Land: Key Lessons from Ten Forty Realty v. Cruz
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies ejectment actions, double sales, and why corporations cannot own public land in the Philippines.
Ejectment Suits and Due Process: When Non-Parties Are Bound by Court Decisions
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when non-parties to an ejectment case may still be bound by a demolition order.
When Agents Exceed Authority Understanding Reimbursement Rights IN Philippine LAW
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on agency, reimbursement rights, and the limits of an agent's authority under civil law.
Upholding Decorum: The Limits of a Process Server's Conduct in Serving Legal Documents
Process servers must maintain courtesy and dignity even when challenged. A Supreme Court ruling clarifies the limits of conduct in serving court documents.
Res Judicata and Insurance Subrogation: Clarifying Rights in Vehicle Accident Claims
A Supreme Court ruling explains why res judicata does not bar an insurer's subrogation claim when the insured was not a party to a prior case.
Fair Rental Value as Measure of Reasonable Compensation in Lease Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how courts determine fair rental value and reasonable compensation when lease agreements fail to fix rental rates.
Upholding Regulatory Authority: Provisional Authorities and Non-Exclusivity in Telecom Franchises
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on NTC's power to grant provisional authorities and the non-exclusive nature of telecom franchises.
Simple Misconduct vs Grave Misconduct: Ethical Boundaries for Court Personnel in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on DTR falsification by court personnel clarifies grave misconduct penalties and mitigating circumstances.
Promptness and Truthfulness: Disciplining Judges for Delays and False Certifications
Philippine Supreme Court rulings on disciplining judges for delayed decisions and false certifications of service.
Contempt and Due Process: When Corporate Officers Face Personal Liability
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on civil contempt, due process, and personal liability of corporate officers for violating court orders.
Sheriff's Duty to Execute Writs Promptly: Accountability in Civil Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on sheriff's mandatory duty to execute writs promptly and the consequences of dishonesty in civil cases.
Unregistered Mortgage vs Notice of Lis Pendens: Priority Rights in Foreclosure
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on priority between unregistered mortgages and notices of lis pendens in property foreclosure disputes.
Judicial Efficiency Imperative Resolving Cases Within Prescribed Deadlines
Why Philippine judges must resolve cases within constitutional deadlines, and the consequences of delay, explained through a Supreme Court ruling.
Judicial Efficiency: The Imperative of Timely Case Resolution in Philippine Courts
A Supreme Court ruling on a judge's 90-day case resolution duty, its constitutional basis, and the consequences of delay.
Prescription in Implied Trusts: When Does the Clock Start Ticking
Learn when the prescriptive period for implied trusts begins under Philippine law, based on Supreme Court rulings.
Upholding University Authority When an Investigation Committee Can Be Challenged
Supreme Court ruling on when university investigation committees can be challenged, exhaustion of administrative remedies, and due process.
Ejectment and Due Process: When Occupants Become Parties in Forcible Entry Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether occupants not named as defendants in forcible entry cases are bound by execution and demolition orders.
When a Lawyer Crosses the Line: The Ban on Acquiring Client Property in Litigation
A Supreme Court ruling explains why lawyers cannot acquire property involved in litigation they handle, even under a contingent fee arrangement.
Back Wages and Security of Tenure: Reinstatement After Illegal Dismissal in the Philippine Civil Service
Learn when illegally dismissed government employees can claim back wages, based on a landmark Supreme Court ruling on security of tenure.