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Timeliness of Labor Claims: Understanding Prescription Periods for Employees' Rights
Learn how prescription periods apply to money claims and illegal dismissal cases under Philippine labor law, explained through the Texon Manufacturing case.
When Self Defense Claims Fall Short Understanding Unlawful Aggression IN Philippine LAW
A street brawl, a fatal stabbing, and a conviction reduced to slight physical injuries—what the Supreme Court said about conspiracy and liability.
Preserving Client Confidences Understanding Attorney Client Privilege AND ITS Limits IN THE Philippines
When does the duty to keep client secrets begin and end? A Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies the limits of attorney-client privilege.
When Silence Isnt Golden Understanding Treachery In Philippine Law
The Supreme Court explains treachery in murder cases through People v. Moriles, clarifying sudden attacks, alibi defenses, and penalties.
Treachery in Criminal Law: Ensuring Justice for Victims of Calculated Attacks
Understanding treachery under Philippine criminal law—what it means, how courts determine it, and why it matters for victims of calculated attacks.
Voiding a Sale: Understanding Consent and Good Faith in Property Transactions
The Supreme Court explains when a Philippine deed of sale may be voided for lack of consent, and how the Torrens system protects buyers in good faith.
From Murder to Homicide: Understanding the Absence of Treachery in Philippine Law
When treachery is not proven, a killing is homicide, not murder. Learn the rules from a Supreme Court case.
Accidental Shooting or Intentional Act: Understanding Criminal Liability in Retubado
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a shooting is an accident or a crime, and why the defense of state of necessity failed.
Novation and Solidary Obligations: Understanding Debt Liability in the Philippines
Learn when novation applies to debts in the Philippines and why solidary obligors remain liable despite bounced checks or alleged substitutions.
Res Judicata and Forum Shopping: Understanding Grounds for Dismissal in Property Disputes
A Supreme Court ruling explains why a motion to dismiss based on res judicata and forum shopping failed, and what that means for property disputes.
When Heirs Cannot Sue to Void Parents' Property Sales Before Death
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when compulsory heirs lack legal standing to challenge parents' sales of property during their lifetime.
When Tax Regulations Apply: Retroactivity vs Prospectivity in Philippine Law
Understanding when tax regulations apply retroactively or prospectively under Philippine law, with key principles and practical guidance.
When a Fistfight Turns Fatal: Understanding Homicide vs Murder in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court explains when a killing becomes murder through treachery, and why self-defense claims must prove unlawful aggression.
Homicide and Reckless Imprudence: Understanding Included Offenses in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies when reckless imprudence is a lesser included offense of homicide, and the limits of self-defense claims.
Infidelity AND Intent Understanding Homicide IN THE Heat OF Marital Betrayal
When Agents Exceed Authority Understanding Reimbursement Rights IN Philippine LAW
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on agency, reimbursement rights, and the limits of an agent's authority under civil law.
Treachery and Conspiracy in Stone Pelting: Understanding Murder Convictions in the Philippines
How the Supreme Court applied treachery and conspiracy to uphold murder convictions in a fatal stone-pelting attack in Sorsogon.
Jurisdiction and Summons Ensuring Due Process in Philippine Courts
Understanding how Philippine courts acquire jurisdiction over persons and property through proper summons, ensuring due process in civil and criminal cases.
Contract to Sell vs Contract of Sale: Understanding Conditions and Obligations
Learn the key differences between a contract to sell and a contract of sale under Philippine law, including when ownership transfers and what obligations arise.
Rape and Consent: Understanding Force and Intimidation in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies how force and intimidation prove rape without consent, and when minority aggravates the crime.
Rape Conviction Requires Clear Allegations Understanding THE Importance OF Specificity IN Criminal Informations
Entrapment vs Instigation: Safeguarding Rights in Drug Sale Apprehensions
Understanding the Supreme Court's distinction between entrapment and instigation in drug cases, and why it matters for protecting accused persons' rights.
Rape and Mental Capacity: Understanding the Burden of Proof in Philippine Law
A Supreme Court acquittal clarifies when mental retardation must be proven to convict in rape cases, and why the prosecution's burden matters.
Consent Is Key: Understanding the Burden of Proof in Rape Cases
The Supreme Court explains why proving lack of consent in rape cases requires credible evidence, not just allegations.