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Sep 19, 2002 sheriffs writ of execution administrative liability gross negligence rules of court public accountability

Sheriffs’ Duty to Return Writs and Accountability in Execution of Judgments

A sheriff’s failure to return writs on time is gross negligence; accepting fees without court approval is gross misconduct.

Mar 12, 2002 execution of judgment dispositive portion insurance law final and executory judgment civil procedure solidbank

Execution of Judgment: Liability Limited to the Dispositive Portion of the Court Decision

A writ of execution must conform to the dispositive portion of a final judgment. Learn from Solidbank v. Court of Appeals.

Dec 7, 2001 civil-procedure compromise-agreement certiorari execution deadlines supreme-court

Supreme Court Enforces Deadlines in Certiorari Petitions and Compromise Judgments

Learn how the Supreme Court enforced strict deadlines in compromise agreements and clarified rules on certiorari petitions and execution of judgments.

Jul 20, 2001 judicial-accountability due-process execution-of-judgment prescription indispensable-parties rules-of-court

Judicial Accountability and Due Process in Issuing Restraining Orders and Execution of Judgments

Supreme Court ruling on judicial accountability, strict adherence to procedure in motions for reconsideration, and execution of judgments within prescriptive periods.

Jun 29, 2001 civil-procedure execution-of-judgment abandoned-appeal dilatory-appeal supersedeas-bond rule-39

Dilatory Appeals: The Supreme Court's Stance on Abandoned Appeals and Execution of Judgments

When an appellant's delay becomes abandonment, a judgment turns final and executory, and execution follows as a matter of right.

Feb 20, 2001 criminal-law sheriffs execution administrative-case civil-procedure third-party-claim

When Business Disputes Turn Deadly Examining Criminal Liability IN Contractual Conflicts

A sheriff's excessive levy and irregular auction in a rice dispute shows how execution of judgments can cross into misconduct.

Aug 3, 2000 ejectment execution of judgment rule 39 rule 70 unlawful detainer forcible entry

Execution of Judgment in Ejectment Cases: Why the Court of Origin Matters

In ejectment cases, execution of an affirmed judgment generally belongs to the trial court of origin, not the appellate court. A Supreme Court ruling clarifies why.

Aug 26, 1999 execution pending appeal rule 39 philippine civil procedure judgment enforcement discretionary execution

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.

Jul 24, 1997 sheriff misconduct execution of judgment public auction anti-graft administrative case

Sheriff Misconduct in Execution of Judgment: When Enforcing a Writ Goes Wrong

A sheriff who took judgment debtors' property for himself and the creditor was dismissed for gross misconduct. Learn the rules on execution sales.

Sep 4, 1996 execution of judgments third-party claim property rights rule 39 civil procedure philippine law

Execution of Judgments: Timelines, Third-Party Claims, and Property Rights in the Philippines

Understand the five-year rule for executing judgments, third-party claims, and why a buyer's title can be upheld despite procedural delays.