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Justice for All: How Conspiracy Elevates Liability in Group Violence Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on murder, treachery, and dying declarations—what it means for group violence liability.
Judicial Accountability: Health Issues vs Duty to Decide Cases Promptly
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a judge's health condition can mitigate—but not excuse—delay in deciding cases.
Ejectment Suits and Ownership Disputes: Scope of MTC Jurisdiction in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that MTCs in ejectment cases may rule on ownership only to determine possession, not as a final adjudication.
Eminent Domain and Just Compensation: Protecting Landowner Rights in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when just compensation is due, how it is valued, and what landowners should know about expropriation.
Proper Procedure and Due Diligence in Judicial Issuance of Warrants of Arrest
A judge's duty to independently determine probable cause before issuing warrants, explained through a Philippine Supreme Court ruling.
Partnership Dissolution and Asset Determination When Accounting Records Are Unavailable
When partnership books are lost, courts can still determine a partner's share using secondary evidence. Learn the rules from this Philippine Supreme Court case.
Conspiracy and Credibility: How Positive Identification Establishes Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt in Murder Ca
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how positive identification, conspiracy, and credibility establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt in murder cases.
Custodial Rape: Consent and Trust Betrayed in Step-Grandfather's Conviction
Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape conviction of step-grandfather, ruling that a child victim's credible testimony suffices even without a ruptured hymen.
State Witness Credibility: The Imperative of Unbiased Testimony in Graft Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on witness credibility, bias, and the weight of testimony in criminal cases.
Redemption Rights in Foreclosure: Failure to Assert Nullifies Opportunity
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how failing to assert redemption rights during the statutory period forfeits the mortgagor's opportunity to reclaim foreclosed property.
Upholding Contractual Obligations: Lease Agreements and Grounds for Ejectment
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on lease contract validity, ejectment grounds, and the duty to pay rent despite disputes.
Bank Foreclosure Redemption: When the One-Year Period Runs and What Law Applies
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the one-year redemption period for bank foreclosures and the correct redemption price under the General Banking Act.
Time Is of the Essence: Prescription in Breach of Warranty Claims Under Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on the six-month prescriptive period for breach of warranty claims and when courts may dismiss time-barred actions.
Demolition Orders Require Due Hearing Protecting Property Rights in Ejectment Cases
Philippine Supreme Court rules judges must hold a hearing before issuing demolition orders in ejectment cases, protecting property rights.
Right of First Refusal Validity and Enforceability in Philippine Contract Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a right of first refusal is valid and enforceable in property and contract disputes.
Accountability for All: Conspiracy in Carnapping with Homicide
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on conspiracy in carnapping with homicide, explaining how circumstantial evidence can prove joint criminal liability.
When Can an Attorney-in-Fact Bind a Principal to a Compromise Agreement
A Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains how far an attorney-in-fact's authority reaches and why a compromise agreement signed by an agent can bind the principal.
Reasonable Bail Balancing Constitutional Rights AND Flight Risk IN Estafa Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on reasonable bail pending appeal in estafa cases, balancing constitutional rights against flight risk.
Intent to Gain in Carnapping and Liability Through Criminal Conspiracy
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on intent to gain in carnapping, conspiracy liability, and penalties under the Anti-Carnapping Act.
Reasonable Doubt Acquittal Based on Insufficient Evidence of Conspiracy in Murder Case
Philippine Supreme Court ruling: mere presence at a crime scene does not prove conspiracy; accused acquitted on reasonable doubt.
Rape Conviction Upheld Despite Intact Hymen: The Role of Corroborating Testimony
Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape conviction even with intact hymen, explaining why full penetration is not required for consummation.
Accomplice Liability: Distinguishing Principals From Accessories in Criminal Conspiracy
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on conspiracy, accomplice liability, and how co-conspirators are treated as principals in murder cases.
When Can a Lawyer Withdraw Services? Ethical Boundaries Explained
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when lawyers may withdraw from a case and when withdrawal becomes unethical misconduct warranting discipline.
When Contractual Disputes Dont Constitute Estafa Reconciling Civil Obligations AND Criminal Liability
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when breach of contract becomes estafa, distinguishing civil liability from criminal fraud.