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Upholding Property Rights When Caretaking Doesnt Equal Tenancy
The Supreme Court clarifies when a caretaker is not a tenant, and why the regular courts, not the DARAB, have jurisdiction over ejectment.
Attorney Suspended 3 Years for Neglect and Misrepresentation in Adoption Case
Lawyer suspended three years for taking fees but failing to file adoption petition and misleading client about its status.
Just Compensation in Expropriation: When the Value Is Fixed at the Time of Taking
Explains the Supreme Court ruling that just compensation in expropriation is based on property value at the time of taking, not at filing of a later damages suit.
Dismissal Without Prejudice and Just Compensation: When Court Deference Prevails in Attorney Conduct Cases
When an expropriation case is dismissed without prejudice, just compensation must still be based on the property's value at the time of taking, not at the filing of a later damages suit.
Just Compensation for Expropriated Property: Value at Taking, Not Later Filing
Supreme Court clarifies that just compensation for expropriated property is based on value at the time of taking, not at filing of a later damages case.
Just Compensation Under Agrarian Reform: Valuing Land at the Time of Taking
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies how just compensation is valued for agrarian reform lands, emphasizing the time of taking and the factors under RA 6657.
Judge Fined for Gross Misconduct Over Misuse of Seized Firearm Evidence
Supreme Court holds judge liable for gross misconduct for taking custody of a seized firearm and allowing his bodyguard to possess it.
Just Compensation in Expropriation: Value at Time of Taking, Not Later
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that just compensation in eminent domain is fixed at the time of taking, not years later.
Just Compensation for Agrarian Reform: Value at Time of Payment, Not Taking
Philippine Supreme Court rules just compensation for agrarian reform land should be valued at time of payment, not time of taking.
When Just Compensation Is Measured: The Tria Doctrine on Agrarian Expropriation Valuation
The Supreme Court ruled that just compensation for agrarian reform land should be valued at the time of payment, not at the time of taking.
Just Compensation in Agrarian Reform: Valuing Land at Time of Payment
The Supreme Court rules that just compensation for agrarian reform land should be valued at the time of payment, not at the time of taking in 1972.
THE Binding Nature OF Undertakings Return OF Excess Payment IN Maritime Employment Disputes
Just Compensation and Government Delay: Valuing Property at the Time of Taking
The Supreme Court clarifies when just compensation is valued and how legal interest accrues in expropriation cases involving government delay.
Court Fines Utility Worker for Grave Misconduct Involving Court Documents
Utility worker fined P10,000 for grave misconduct after taking court records and DTRs without authority, highlighting accountability in the judiciary.
Just Compensation IN Agrarian Reform Valuing Land AT THE Time OF Taking
Quasi-Delict Liability and Negligence in Vehicular Accidents: Insights from G.R. No. 279772
Supreme Court affirms quasi-delict liability for negligent driving, clarifying rules on overtaking, right of way, and vicarious liability of employers.
Eminent Domain Just Compensation: Protecting Property Rights in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on just compensation for underground tunnel taking under eminent domain, protecting landowners' constitutional rights.
Deprivation of Liberty: Understanding Kidnapping and Illegal Detention of Minors in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court explains when taking a child constitutes kidnapping and serious illegal detention under Article 267 of the Revised Penal Code.
Just Compensation in Eminent Domain: Valuing Property at the Time of Taking
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how just compensation in expropriation is determined by the property's value and character at the time of taking.
Eminent Domain and Just Compensation: Interest for Delayed Payment in Agrarian Reform
When government takes land for agrarian reform, just compensation must be paid without delay; otherwise, 12% interest accrues from taking until full payment.
When Presidential Power Meets University Autonomy: The CMU Land Case
The Supreme Court struck down a presidential proclamation taking state university land for IP distribution, affirming academic autonomy and vested property rights.
Traffic Violations and Negligence: When Res Ipsa Loquitur Applies in Vehicle Accidents
A Supreme Court ruling explains how traffic violations like illegal overtaking establish negligence, and when res ipsa loquitur applies.
Reclassifying Criminal Liability Murder Conviction Upheld Despite Initial Kidnapping Charge
Supreme Court clarifies when taking a victim is incidental to killing—reclassifying kidnapping with murder to plain murder in People v. Estacio.
Just Compensation for Agrarian Reform: Land Value at Time of Payment
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on valuing agrarian reform land at payment time, not 1972 taking, for just compensation.