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Mar 8, 1999 criminal procedure due process sandiganbayan abuse of discretion reopening of case miriam defensor santiago

Reopening a Closed Case: Abuse of Discretion and Due Process in Philippine Courts

When can a court reopen a criminal case after evidence is closed? The Santiago ruling explains the limits and due process requirements.

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Reopening a Criminal Case After Evidence Is Closed: The Santiago v. Sandiganbayan Guide

When can a court reopen a criminal case to hear more evidence? The Supreme Court explains the limits and the due process rights of the accused.

Mar 8, 1999 criminal procedure sandiganbayan due process reopening of case evidence grave abuse of discretion

When Courts May Reopen a Criminal Case After Evidence Is Closed

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a trial court may reopen a criminal case after the parties have rested, and the limits of that discretion.

Mar 8, 1999 criminal procedure sandiganbayan certiorari due process miriam defensor santiago evidence

Reopening a Criminal Case: When Courts Abuse Discretion in the Philippines

The Supreme Court nullified the Sandiganbayan's reopening of a criminal case against Miriam Defensor Santiago, ruling it was grave abuse of discretion.

Dec 22, 1998 foreign divorce inheritance rights citizenship marital validity intestate succession philippine law

Foreign Divorce and Inheritance Rights in the Philippines: Citizenship and Marital Validity

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on foreign divorce, citizenship, and inheritance rights of a surviving spouse in intestate succession.