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Dec 4, 1998 civil-procedure summons jurisdiction revival-of-judgment service-of-summons due-process

Valid Service of Summons in Revival of Judgment Cases: Jurisdiction Lessons from Arcenas

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when substituted service of summons is invalid in revival of judgment actions, and why courts must acquire jurisdiction over the defendant.

Dec 2, 1998 civil procedure postponement court discretion waiver of evidence pepsi number fever rule 30

Court Discretion and Deadlines: Why Philippine Courts Can Deny Postponements and Cost You Your Case

Learn from the Pepsi Number Fever case why Philippine courts can deny postponements and declare waiver of evidence rights.

Sep 25, 1998 res judicata civil procedure forum shopping rule 17 philippine courts

Res Judicata in Philippine Courts: When a Prior Dismissal Bars a Refiled Case

Learn when a dismissed case bars refiling under res judicata in Philippine courts, and how dismissal without prejudice works under the Rules of Court.