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Losing Control: Understanding Loss of Jurisdiction After Appeal in Philippine Courts
When a case is appealed, the trial court loses jurisdiction. This administrative case explains the rule and its limits.
Execution Pending Appeal: When Philippine Courts Can Enforce Judgments Immediately
Philippine courts can order execution pending appeal only with good reasons stated in a special order. Learn the rules from a Supreme Court administrative case.
Sheriffs Authority: Understanding the Limits of Property Attachment in the Philippines
Learn the limits of a sheriff's authority in property attachment in the Philippines, based on a landmark Supreme Court administrative case.
Judicial Accountability: Understanding Culpable Negligence in Philippine Courts
A Supreme Court ruling explains when a judge's error becomes culpable negligence, and why good faith matters in administrative cases.
Preliminary Investigation Essentials: A Judge's Duty and Probable Cause
What a landmark administrative case teaches about a judge's non-negotiable duties in preliminary investigation and probable cause determination.
Mismanaging Judiciary Funds: A Cautionary Tale for Court Personnel
The Supreme Court's ruling in a 1996 administrative case shows the severe consequences of mishandling Judiciary Development Fund collections.