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Jan 24, 2006 forcible entry prior possession ejectment property law rule 70 dumo v. espinas

Forcible Entry in the Philippines: Why Prior Possession Wins Cases

Learn how prior physical possession, not ownership, decides forcible entry cases in the Philippines, guided by Dumo v. Espinas.

Jun 6, 2004 summary procedure grave threats gross ignorance of the law criminal procedure judicial discipline

Grave Threats Case: Why Judges Must Apply Summary Procedure Correctly

In Riño v. Cawaling, the Supreme Court fined a judge for gross ignorance of the law in misapplying summary procedure in a grave threats case.

Apr 28, 2003 trust receipts law estafa corporate liability criminal law agents

Trust Receipts Law Liability: When Agents Face Estafa Charges

Learn when corporate agents can face criminal liability for estafa under the Trust Receipts Law, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in Ong v. Court of Appeals.

Nov 28, 2001 civil procedure independent civil action criminal procedure estafa forum shopping civil code

Independent Civil Actions Under the Civil Code: No Reservation Needed, Even With a Pending Criminal Case

The Supreme Court clarifies that civil claims based on the Civil Code may proceed independently of criminal cases, with no prior reservation required.

Nov 22, 2000 unjust vexation revised penal code utility lines property rights supreme court ruling criminal law

Cutting Utility Lines Without a Permit: Unjust Vexation Under Philippine Law

Learn how the Supreme Court's ruling in Ong Chiu Kwan v. Court of Appeals treats unauthorized cutting of utility lines as unjust vexation.

Oct 17, 2000 subsidiary liability criminal negligence employer liability revised penal code catacutan case reckless imprudence

Employer Subsidiary Liability in Philippine Criminal Law: The Catacutan Doctrine

Philippine employers can be held subsidiarily liable for damages from employees' criminal negligence. Learn the rules from Catacutan v. Heirs of Kadusale.

Oct 15, 2000 reckless imprudence vicarious liability vehicle owner liability criminal law civil liability

Vehicle Owner Liability in Reckless Imprudence Cases: The Chavez v. Escañan Ruling

When is a vehicle owner liable in reckless imprudence cases? The Supreme Court clarifies the criminal-civil distinction in Chavez v. Escañan.

Apr 17, 1997 criminal law counterclaim damages malicious prosecution rule 111 cabaero v. cantos

Counterclaims in Criminal Cases: When Can the Accused Seek Damages?

The Supreme Court in Cabaero v. Cantos clarifies when an accused may file a counterclaim for damages in a criminal case, and when a separate civil action is required.