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Jan 29, 2001 criminal law acquittal civil liability reasonable doubt self-defense voluntary surrender

Civil Liability After Acquittal When Reasonable Doubt Doesnt Erase Responsibility

When acquittal rests on reasonable doubt, civil liability may still stand. Learn how Philippine courts separate criminal from civil responsibility.

Jan 29, 2001 reckless imprudence civil liability acquittal double jeopardy damages negligence

Civil Liability After Acquittal: When Acquittal Does Not Erase Damages in Reckless Imprudence Cases

Acquittal on reasonable doubt does not extinguish civil liability. Learn the rules from Manantan v. Court of Appeals.

Sep 28, 2000 criminal law civil liability death of accused revised penal code people v abungan criminal procedure

Death Before Final Verdict: How Criminal and Civil Liabilities Are Extinguished in the Philippines

Learn how an accused's death pending appeal extinguishes criminal and civil liability under Philippine law, based on People v. Abungan.

Dec 2, 1999 probation bp 22 bouncing checks civil liability criminal law

Probation Denied: Why Evading Civil Liability in the Philippines Can Cost You Your Freedom

Philippine Supreme Court ruling: evading civil liability after conviction can disqualify you from probation and lead to imprisonment.

Oct 5, 1999 criminal-law rape credibility evidence sweetheart-defense supreme-court

Credibility of Rape Victim Testimony in Philippine Courts: A Case Analysis

How Philippine courts assess rape victim credibility, the sweetheart defense, and civil liability in People v. Caratay.

Sep 14, 1999 civil liability acquittal endorser dishonored checks estafa negotiable instruments law

Civil Liability After Acquittal: Endorser Liability for Dishonored Checks in the Philippines

Learn when an acquittal in estafa does not erase civil liability, and how endorsers of dishonored checks may still be held to pay.

Apr 15, 1998 double jeopardy criminal procedure promulgation of judgment civil indemnity grave abuse of discretion

Double Jeopardy in the Philippines: When Partial Promulgation of a Decision Does Not Count

When a trial court promulgates only the civil liability part of a conviction, the accused cannot claim double jeopardy to block the later promulgation of the criminal penalty.

Feb 16, 1998 quasi-delict civil liability negligence vehicular accident insurance subrogation

Quasi-Delict vs Criminal Negligence: Civil Liability in Philippine Accidents

The Supreme Court clarifies when a driver's negligence creates civil liability under quasi-delict, even without a criminal conviction.

Sep 5, 1997 bouncing checks bp 22 ejectment unlawful detainer civil liability prescription

Bouncing Checks and Ejectment: Civil Liability and Land Possession in the Philippines

A Supreme Court ruling explains when a bounced check creates civil liability despite acquittal, and when ejectment suits must be filed.

Apr 11, 1997 libel criminal procedure civil liability death of accused supreme court civil code

When Death of the Accused Extinguishes Criminal and Civil Liability in Philippine Libel Cases

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how an accused's death before final judgment affects criminal and civil liability in libel cases.

Apr 11, 1997 criminal procedure civil liability death of accused bayotas doctrine libel rules of court

Death of Accused Before Final Judgment: Civil Liability Extinguished Under Bayotas Doctrine

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that death of accused before final judgment extinguishes criminal and civil liability ex delicto, but separate civil action may survive.

Apr 11, 1997 criminal law civil liability quasi-delict death of accused libel civil code

Civil Liability After Death of Accused: Quasi-Delicts in Philippine Law

When an accused dies before final judgment, criminal liability ends. But civil liability may survive through quasi-delicts. Learn the rules.

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.