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Superior Strength in Group Assaults: Establishing Murder Liability
How Philippine courts treat "superior strength" as a qualifying circumstance in group assaults, explained through a Supreme Court ruling.
Default Judgments: Excusable Negligence and Timely Remedies in Philippine Courts
Understand when Philippine courts set aside default orders, what counts as excusable negligence, and the remedies available to defendants.
Default Judgments: Excusable Negligence and Timely Remedies in Philippine Courts
Understand default judgments in Philippine courts, the strict rules on excusable negligence, and the timely remedies available to defendants.
Circumstantial Evidence and Reasonable Doubt: Safeguarding Justice in Philippine Courts
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the sub judice rule, freedom of speech, and the limits of contempt power in Marantan v. Diokno.
When Can an Adverse Party Be Called as a Witness? Insights from Guevarra v. People
Learn when an adverse party may be called as a witness in Philippine courts, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in Guevarra v. People.
Civil Liability Despite Acquittal When Medical Negligence Results in Damages
Acquittal in a criminal case does not erase civil liability. Learn how Philippine courts award damages based on preponderance of evidence.
In Pari Delicto Exception: Unjust Enrichment in Illegal Subcontracts
When an illegal contract leaves one party unjustly enriched, Philippine courts may set aside in pari delicto to prevent inequity.
Reasonable Doubt and Witness Credibility in Philippine Homicide Cases
How Philippine courts weigh witness credibility against reasonable doubt in homicide cases, explained through Medina v. People.
Unlawful Detainer and Contract Cancellation: Protecting Property Rights in the Philippines
How Philippine courts handle unlawful detainer after contract-to-sell cancellation, and what property owners and buyers should know.
When a Seafarer's Diet Becomes a Legal Battle: Proving Work-Related Illness
A seafarer's nasopharyngeal cancer claim shows how Philippine courts decide work-related illness disputes under the POEA-SEC.
Forged Documents and Good Faith: Protecting Land Ownership in the Philippines
When forged deeds meet buyers' good faith, Philippine courts weigh title protection against prudence. Learn the rules from a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Treachery and Conspiracy in Murder: How Philippine Courts Protect Victims of Group Violence
A Supreme Court ruling explains how treachery and conspiracy work together to convict all members of a group that attacks and kills a defenseless victim.
Fraudulent Consent in Property Sales: Protecting Owners From Unknowing Transfers
Learn how Philippine courts handle property sales involving alleged fraud, void marriages, and co-ownership claims in this case analysis.
Accountability for Kidnapping: Conspiracy, Evidence, and Victim Restitution
A look at how Philippine courts establish conspiracy in kidnapping cases and ensure victims receive full restitution.
Intent to Kill: Assessing the Elements of Frustrated Homicide in Philippine Law
How Philippine courts determine intent to kill in frustrated homicide cases, explained through a Supreme Court ruling on a scythe attack.
Protecting Possessory Rights When A Writ Of Possession Clashes With Third Party Claims
Understand how Philippine courts resolve property disputes when a writ of possession faces third-party claims, based on a landmark Supreme Court ruling.
The Weight of Witness Testimony: Conviction on Circumstantial Evidence in Rape Cases
How Philippine courts weigh witness credibility and circumstantial evidence in rape convictions, explained through a 2013 Supreme Court ruling.
Consequential Damages in Partial Expropriation: What Property Owners Should Know
Learn when Philippine courts award consequential damages for buildings not actually taken in partial expropriation, citing Republic v. BPI.
Affinity vs Consanguinity: Correcting Birth Records and Inheritance Rights in the Philippines
Learn how Philippine courts handle birth certificate corrections affecting filiation, legitimacy, and inheritance rights under Rule 108.
Eyewitness Testimony in Rape with Homicide Cases: Credibility and the Weight of a Single Witness
How Philippine courts assess the credibility of a single eyewitness in rape with homicide cases, explained through a 2013 Supreme Court ruling.
Protecting Marital Integrity When a Prior Spouse Can Challenge a Bigamous Marriage
A prior spouse can ask Philippine courts to recognize a foreign judgment nullifying a bigamous marriage, protecting marital integrity.
Circumstantial Evidence Can Sustain a Rape with Homicide Conviction — People v. De la Cruz
Philippine courts can convict of rape with homicide based on circumstantial evidence alone when the circumstances form an unbroken chain pointing to the accused.
THE Binding Force OF Prior Rulings Understanding THE LAW OF THE Case Doctrine IN Philippine Courts
Filing Deadlines on Weekends and Holidays: The Rule on Extended Periods in Philippine Courts
When an extended filing deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, Philippine courts allow filing on the next working day—here's the rule.