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Oct 25, 1999 replevin jurisdiction metropolitan trial court civil procedure damages remedial law

Filing Replevin Cases in the Philippines: Understanding MTC Jurisdiction Limits

Learn how the Supreme Court ruled on MTC jurisdiction in replevin cases with damages claims, citing Movers-Baseco vs. Cyborg Leasing.

Oct 22, 1999 habeas corpus territorial jurisdiction judicial accountability administrative case philippine courts rules of court

Habeas Corpus Territorial Limits and Judicial Accountability in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on habeas corpus territorial jurisdiction limits and judicial accountability for judges who exceed them.

Mar 16, 1999 jurisdiction regional trial court municipal trial court partition annulment of deed property disputes

RTC vs. MTC Jurisdiction: Filing Property Partition and Deed Annulment Cases

Learn when property partition and deed annulment cases belong in the RTC or MTC, based on Russell v. Vestil.

Feb 25, 1999 civil-procedure docket-fees jurisdiction appeal-period court-of-appeals

Docket Fees Matter: Ensuring Court Jurisdiction in Philippine Civil Cases

Learn how timely filing and docket fees affect court jurisdiction in Philippine civil cases, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in Demata v. Court of Appeals.

Sep 16, 1998 labor-law nlrc certiorari court-of-appeals rule-65 judicial-review

Certiorari vs Appeal: The Proper Way to Challenge NLRC Decisions in the Philippines

Learn the correct remedy for questioning NLRC decisions—certiorari under Rule 65, filed with the Court of Appeals, not a direct appeal.

Jan 16, 1998 civil-law jurisdiction court-decisions judge-incumbency rules-of-court supreme-court

Validity of Court Decisions: Judge Incumbency and Jurisdiction Explained

When is a judge's decision valid after transfer? The Supreme Court explains jurisdiction, incumbency, and ratification in ABC Davao Auto Supply.

Mar 14, 1997 reconveyance jurisdiction venue estate administration civil procedure regional trial court

Reconveyance Actions and Estate Administration: Jurisdiction vs. Venue in Philippine Courts

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that seeking appointment as estate administratrix in a reconveyance action affects venue, not jurisdiction, of the RTC.

Sep 19, 1996 unlawful detainer ejectment jurisdiction ownership civil procedure real estate law

Unlawful Detainer and Ownership: When Courts Can Decide Title

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that MTCs can decide ownership in unlawful detainer cases, but only to resolve possession.