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Apr 27, 2000 prejudicial question estafa trust receipts law criminal procedure revised penal code

When a Civil Case Does Not Suspend Criminal Estafa Proceedings

The Supreme Court clarifies when a civil action for nullity of trust receipts is not a prejudicial question that suspends criminal estafa cases.

Apr 27, 2000 trust receipts estafa prejudicial question criminal procedure presidential decree 115

Trust Receipts and Estafa: Why a Civil Case Does Not Stop Criminal Prosecution

A pending civil action to nullify trust receipts is not a prejudicial question that bars criminal prosecution for estafa under Philippine law.

Apr 27, 2000 estafa trust receipts prejudicial question criminal procedure banking law revised penal code

When a Civil Case Does Not Stop a Criminal Estafa Charge: Trust Receipts Explained

A civil suit to nullify trust receipts does not automatically suspend criminal estafa proceedings. The Supreme Court explains when a prejudicial question exists.

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.

Jan 23, 1998 preponderance of evidence civil procedure burden of proof ejectment rules of court

Preponderance of Evidence: Winning Your Civil Case in the Philippines

Learn how the preponderance of evidence standard works in Philippine civil cases, and why failing to meet it means losing your case.

Dec 15, 1997 prejudicial question criminal procedure estafa suspension of proceedings rules of court

Prejudicial Question Doctrine: When Civil Cases Halt Criminal Proceedings in the Philippines

Understand the prejudicial question doctrine in Philippine criminal procedure, including when courts may suspend criminal cases pending civil actions.

May 29, 1997 civil procedure service of court decisions due process appeals philippine law

Service of Court Decisions: Ensuring Due Process and Timely Appeals

Understand how proper service of court decisions protects due process and preserves the right to appeal in Philippine civil cases.

Sep 23, 1996 civil liability acquittal reasonable doubt criminal procedure civil code

Civil Liability After Acquittal: When an Acquitted Person Can Still Be Sued

An acquittal does not always erase civil liability. Learn when a separate civil case can still proceed under Philippine law.