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Jul 30, 2000 ejectment immediate execution rule 70 property law unlawful detainer

Immediate Execution of RTC Ejectment Judgments: What the Supreme Court Has Held

When the RTC affirms an ejectment ruling, the order to vacate is immediately enforceable—even if the losing party appeals. Here's why.

Jun 20, 2000 eminent domain expropriation court jurisdiction regional trial court just compensation property law

Eminent Domain in the Philippines: Why RTCs Always Have Jurisdiction

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that expropriation suits are incapable of pecuniary estimation, so RTCs have exclusive jurisdiction regardless of property value.

Feb 9, 2000 notarial law judicial ethics property disputes administrative case ex officio notary

When Judges Notarize: Limits on Ex Officio Notarial Powers in Property Cases

A judge's unauthorized notarization of a private property document leads to a fine, clarifying ex officio notarial limits.

Jan 19, 2000 ejectment forcible entry ownership dispute jurisdiction rule 70 supreme court

Ejectment vs. Ownership: Why Forcible Entry Cases Can Proceed Despite Ownership Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that forcible entry cases proceed independently of ownership disputes; RTC erred in dismissing ejectment appeal.

Oct 6, 1999 replevin civil procedure court jurisdiction writ enforcement chattel mortgage philippine law

Nationwide Reach of Replevin Writs: Jurisdiction and Enforcement in Philippine Courts

Philippine courts can enforce replevin writs nationwide. Learn how jurisdiction is determined and what it means for creditors and debtors.

Jul 1, 1999 article 125 revised penal code illegal detention proper judicial authority criminal procedure philippine law

Article 125 and the Proper Judicial Authority: Filing Before the MTC Stops the Detention Clock

Filing a complaint with the MTC counts as delivering a detainee to the proper judicial authority under Article 125, even without trial jurisdiction.

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.

Dec 5, 1997 judicial efficiency administrative law case delay judge accountability supreme court oca

Judicial Efficiency Consequences for Judges Delaying Case Resolutions

Learn how Philippine courts penalize judges for delayed case resolutions, with rules on fines, retirement benefits, and judicial accountability.

Jan 31, 1996 builder in good faith property law philippine civil code real estate disputes pleasantville case

Builder in Good Faith in the Philippines: Rights Under Property Law

When can a mistaken builder claim good faith under Philippine law? The Supreme Court's ruling in Pleasantville clarifies the rights of builders and landowners.

Jan 29, 1996 notary public judges judicial ethics code of judicial conduct administrative liability

Can a Judge Act as Notary Public? Limits on Judicial Notarization in the Philippines

Philippine judges may notarize documents only within official functions. Learn the limits, the Asis ruling, and practical compliance tips.