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Jan 28, 2007 civil procedure pairing judge preliminary injunction intra-corporate dispute jurisdiction supreme court

Pairing Judge Authority: When Orders Become Void After a Regular Judge Assumes Office

A pairing judge's authority ends when the regular judge assumes office. Orders issued after that are void, as Yujuico v. Quiambao shows.

Jul 20, 2006 quieting title jurisdiction due process preliminary injunction lis pendens civil procedure

Quieting Title and Due Process: Notice of Raffle and Voluntary Submission to Jurisdiction

Learn how notice of raffle and voluntary appearance affect jurisdiction in quieting title cases, based on a 2006 Supreme Court ruling.

Mar 23, 2006 quasi-delict civil law court jurisdiction pecuniary estimation damages

Quasi-Delict Damages and Court Jurisdiction: Filing in the Right Philippine Court

Learn how Philippine courts determine jurisdiction in quasi-delict damage claims, based on the Supreme Court ruling in Iniego v. Purganan.

Aug 30, 2005 agrarian reform land conversion dar local government reclassification

Land Reclassification vs. Conversion: DAR Approval Still Required After CARL

The Supreme Court clarifies that local reclassification of agricultural land does not remove the need for DAR conversion approval under CARL.

Aug 4, 2003 agrarian law contempt darab rules of court administrative law

DARAB Contempt Powers: Why Arrest Orders Must Come From Courts

The Supreme Court limits DARAB's contempt power—arrest orders for indirect contempt must come from the Regional Trial Court, not administrative bodies.

Dec 3, 2000 business permits local government injunction closure order mootness doctrine philippine supreme court

Expired Business Permit and Court-Ordered Reopening: The Mathay v. Felt Foods Rule

When a business permit expires, courts generally cannot compel an LGU to allow reopening—even if the closure order was questionable.

Jul 30, 2000 ejectment immediate execution rule 70 property law unlawful detainer

Immediate Execution of RTC Ejectment Judgments: What the Supreme Court Has Held

When the RTC affirms an ejectment ruling, the order to vacate is immediately enforceable—even if the losing party appeals. Here's why.

Aug 4, 1999 labor law innocent bystander rule labor injunction corporate restructuring picketing msf tire

MSF Tire v. CA: When a Company Cannot Claim "Innocent Bystander" Status in Labor Disputes

The Supreme Court clarifies when a company with ties to a business in a labor dispute cannot claim "innocent bystander" status to obtain an injunction against picketing.

Nov 17, 1998 property law land registration torrens system quieting of title double registration philippine supreme court

Priority in Land Titles: Why Earlier Registration Wins in Philippine Property Disputes

When two titles cover the same land, the earlier registration generally prevails. Learn the rule and how to protect your property.

Aug 24, 1998 writ of demolition sheriff duties due process motion for reconsideration execution of judgments philippine jurisprudence

Premature Writ of Demolition: Due Process and the Sheriff's Duty in Philippine Execution

When can a sheriff implement a writ of demolition, and what happens when a motion for reconsideration is pending? The Supreme Court's ruling in A.M. No. P-98-1268 offers guidance.