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Sep 20, 2000 habeas corpus appeal period rules of court civil procedure philippine law

Habeas Corpus Appeals in the Philippines: The 15-Day Rule Explained

The Supreme Court confirmed that habeas corpus appeals now follow the 15-day period under the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, replacing the old 48-hour rule.

Jul 13, 2000 civil procedure attorney negligence notice to counsel relief from judgment rule 38 final judgment

When a Lawyer's Negligence Binds the Client: The Mercury Drug Rule on Notice and Final Judgments

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a lawyer's failure to inform the client of an adverse judgment is binding, and when relief from judgment is unavailable.

May 9, 2000 labor-law jurisdiction nlrc damages employer-employee supreme court

Jurisdictional Boundaries Resolving Employer Employee Damage Claims IN THE Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that labor arbiters, not regular courts, have exclusive jurisdiction over employer damage claims arising from employment.

Mar 25, 1999 agrarian reform cloa due process administrative remedies dar supreme court

Due Process in Agrarian Reform: The Supreme Court on CLOA Issuance and Rightful Beneficiaries

The Supreme Court affirms that due process is indispensable in CLOA issuance, and explains when exhausting administrative remedies is not required.

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.

Dec 15, 1998 appeal deadline rules of court jurisdictional period finality of judgment civil procedure batara v court of appeals

Missed Appeal Deadlines in the Philippines: Strict Rules, Rare Exceptions

Philippine courts strictly enforce the 15-day appeal period. Missing it can end a case, with only truly exceptional circumstances excusing delay.

Sep 3, 1998 mining law abandonment mining claims property law philippine supreme court annual work obligations

Use It or Lose It: Understanding Abandonment of Mining Claims in the Philippines

Learn how the Supreme Court defines abandonment of mining claims, including annual work obligations, tax payments, and the consequences of non-compliance.

Feb 6, 1997 judicial recusal inhibition impartiality civil procedure rule 137 supreme court

Judicial Recusal: Understanding Bias and Impartiality in Philippine Courts

The Supreme Court clarifies when judges must inhibit and why late motions to disqualify are frowned upon.

Aug 1, 1996 land-title-fraud taxpayer-suit legal-standing property-rights philippine-law real-estate

Buyer Beware Protecting Yourself From Land Title Fraud IN THE Philippines

Learn how Philippine courts view taxpayer suits and land transactions, and what this means for protecting property rights.