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Jan 4, 1999 agrarian reform darab jurisdiction tenancy emancipation patent property law

Tenancy Disputes and Jurisdiction: Courts vs. Agrarian Reform Boards

Understanding when courts or DARAB have jurisdiction over agrarian disputes, based on a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Mar 11, 1998 property-law land-registration mandamus torrens-system lra decree-of-registration

When Can the LRA Refuse to Issue a Decree of Registration? Mandamus Limits Explained

The Supreme Court explains when the Land Registration Authority may validly refuse to issue a decree of registration and why mandamus cannot compel it.

Nov 3, 1997 disbarment finality of judgment contempt of court writ of execution code of professional responsibility

Final Judgments Are Final: Disbarred Lawyer's Delays and Contempt

A disbarred lawyer's belated bid to reopen his case fails; the Court orders execution and cites him for contempt.

Sep 7, 1997 disbarment finality of judgment contempt of court legal ethics supreme court code of professional responsibility

Finality of Judgment in Disbarment Cases: Lessons from Bihag v. Era

The Supreme Court enforces final disbarment orders strictly, citing a lawyer in contempt for defying a restitution order.

Jun 2, 1997 civil procedure execution of judgment finality of judgment immutability of judgment insurance law

Final Judgments Are Immutable: Goking v. Villaraza on Execution Limits

A final judgment cannot be altered through a motion for execution. Goking v. Villaraza explains the limits of post-judgment remedies.

Apr 18, 1997 ejectment forcible entry prescription summons tenant rights philippine law

Ejectment Case Immediate Execution and Tenant Rights in the Philippines

Learn how prescription and proper summons affect ejectment cases in the Philippines, and what tenants and owners should know.

Nov 29, 1996 agency special power of attorney real estate property law annulment of judgment civil code

When Can an Agent Sell Your Property? The Limits of a Special Power of Attorney

A special power of attorney to eject squatters does not authorize selling land. Learn the limits of an agent's authority to dispose of real property.

Sep 18, 1996 diplomatic immunity international organizations labor law asian development bank jurisdiction philippine law

Diplomatic Immunity in the Philippines: Protecting International Organizations From Legal Suits

The Supreme Court explains how diplomatic immunity shields international organizations like the Asian Development Bank from local lawsuits, and why courts must respect it.

Apr 22, 1996 criminal-law arraignment right-of-accused guilty-plea capital-offense due-process

Protecting the Accused: The Importance of Valid Arraignment in Philippine Criminal Law

A Supreme Court ruling on invalid arraignment underscores why a guilty plea must be free and informed, especially in capital cases.