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May 4, 2006 forum shopping writ of prohibition judicial hierarchy administrative law ombudsman anti-wiretapping law

Navigating Philippine Courts: Forum Shopping and the Writ of Prohibition

Understand the Supreme Court's ruling on forum shopping, the writ of prohibition, and judicial hierarchy in Montes v. Court of Appeals.

May 4, 2006 writ of prohibition rule 65 grave abuse of discretion real party in interest demolition order philippine supreme court

Writ of Prohibition in Philippine Courts: Protecting Rights From Court Overreach

Learn how the Supreme Court defines the proper use of prohibition writs and protects non-parties from court orders exceeding jurisdiction.

Dec 13, 2005 interest rates contract to sell installment sales civil law philippine jurisprudence

Contractual Obligations: When Agreed Interest Rates in Land Sales Are Upheld

The Supreme Court upheld a 24% annual interest rate in an installment land sale, ruling that parties are bound by their contract absent any legal prohibition.

Sep 18, 2003 sheriffs administrative law writ of execution court procedure public accountability judicial ethics

Sheriffs Must Follow Court Procedure and Never Accept Unofficial Fees

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on sheriffs' duty to follow execution procedure and prohibition on receiving unofficial payments.

Nov 26, 2001 judicial ethics private practice of law code of judicial conduct administrative case philippine courts

Judicial Ethics: The Prohibition Against Judges Engaging in Private Legal Practice

A Supreme Court ruling shows why judges may not file pleadings for litigants, and how one judge's comment in a case led to suspension and a fine.

Oct 5, 2001 civil procedure motion for reconsideration finality of judgment appeal certiorari

Finality of Judgments: The Prohibition Against Second Motions for Reconsideration

Philippine law bars second motions for reconsideration. Learn how filing one can forfeit the right to appeal and make a judgment final.

Oct 16, 2000 forcible entry summary procedure petition for relief ejectment property rights civil procedure

Lis Pendens and Summary Procedure: Key Lessons from Sta. Lucia Realty v. Court of Appeals

Learn how the Sta. Lucia Realty case clarifies the prohibition on petitions for relief from judgment in forcible entry cases under the Revised Rule on Summary Procedure.

Aug 4, 2000 contract law martial law void contracts government regulations commercial law philippine supreme court

Contracts Under Martial Law: When Government Regulations Don't Mean Void Ab Initio

Supreme Court clarifies that regulated goods under martial law orders remain valid contract objects, distinguishing prohibition from regulation.

Jul 6, 2000 sandiganbayan jurisdiction certiorari prohibition ra 7975 special civil actions

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over Special Civil Actions: The Abbot Ruling

When can the Sandiganbayan hear certiorari and prohibition petitions? The Supreme Court clarifies its expanded jurisdiction under RA 7975.

Oct 20, 1999 judicial ethics code of judicial conduct private practice judges administrative law supreme court

Judicial Ethics in the Philippines: The Prohibition Against Private Practice for Judges

A Supreme Court ruling explains why judges cannot serve as private administrators or practice law, and the narrow exceptions allowed.