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Apr 27, 2001labor-lawprocedural-rulescourt-of-appealspetition-for-certioraritechnical-dismissalnon-forum-shopping
Dismissal Based on Procedural Technicalities Ensuring Compliance With Court Rules
When the Court of Appeals dismisses a petition for technical deficiencies, the Supreme Court may uphold it. Learn the rules from this labor case.
Feb 28, 2000unlawful detainerappellate jurisdictionestoppelsummary procedurecivil proceduresupreme court
Upholding Justice When Procedural Technicalities Give Way to Substantial Rights
A party who participates in irregular trial proceedings without objection cannot later question them to escape an adverse ruling.