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Forum Shopping and Appeal Jurisdiction: Traverse Development Corp. v. DBP
When a dismissal order raises only legal questions, appeal lies with the Supreme Court, not the Court of Appeals.
Execution of Judgment: The Writ Must Mirror the Decision’s Terms
A writ of execution that varies from the final judgment is void. DBP v. Union Bank explains why precision matters.
Foreclosure Validity Republication Requirement In Rescheduled Auction Sales
When a foreclosure auction is postponed, the notice must be republished. Learn the rule from DBP v. Emerald Resort Hotel Corporation.
DBP Foreclosure Redemption: Special Charter Rules Override General Redemption Law
When redeeming property foreclosed by DBP, mortgagors must pay the full outstanding debt, not just the auction purchase price.
Dereliction of Duty and Dismissal Integrity in Public Service: Lessons from DBP v. Nequinto
The Supreme Court dismissed a sheriff for grave misconduct after he abused his authority in enforcing a writ of execution against a government bank.
COA Oversight and Private Auditors in Government Banks: The DBP Case
Supreme Court rules COA audit power over government banks is not exclusive; private external auditors may conduct concurrent audits.
Piercing the Corporate Veil in Philippine Foreclosures: DBP v. Remington
When can Philippine courts pierce the corporate veil? The Supreme Court clarifies the strict rule in DBP v. Remington.
Final Judgments Win: SC Nullifies Lifted Contempt Order in DBP Replevin Case
SC rules a final contempt judgment cannot be lifted by a trial court, reaffirming the immutability of judgments doctrine.
Unregistered Lease vs Mortgage: Tenant Rights in Foreclosure Explained
When a lease is unregistered and the property is foreclosed, who wins? The Supreme Court clarifies tenant rights in Mercader v. DBP.
Extrajudicial Foreclosure and Redemption: Lessons from DBP v. Piñeda
Learn how the Supreme Court clarified the one-year redemption period in extrajudicial foreclosure and the good faith rule for mortgagee possession.
Execution Pending Appeal in Philippine Courts: When "Good Reasons" Are Not Enough
Philippine courts rarely allow execution of judgments pending appeal. Learn the strict "good reasons" rule from Maceda v. DBP.
Conditional Sales and Agrarian Reform: Protecting Contractual Obligations
DBP v. Carpio clarifies that agrarian reform laws cannot impair prior contractual obligations under conditional sales.
When Can a Mortgage on Public Land Be Void: DBP v. Court of Appeals
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when mortgaging land under a free patent application is void and what makes a mortgage valid.