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Unlawful Detainer vs. Forcible Entry: Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction in Barba v. Court of Appeals

Supreme Court clarifies unlawful detainer jurisdiction, prior possession requirements, and ownership issues in ejectment cases under Philippine law.

Forcible Entry Jurisdiction and Damages: Key Lessons from Herrera v. Bollos

Learn how Philippine courts determine forcible entry jurisdiction and why only rental damages, not moral damages, are recoverable in ejectment cases.

Prior Physical Possession and Ejectment: Defining Jurisdictional Requirements in Forcible Entry Cases

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why prior physical possession must be alleged in forcible entry complaints for courts to acquire jurisdiction.

Forcible Entry vs Damages: How Courts Decide Jurisdiction in Property Disputes

A Supreme Court ruling explains why the allegations in a complaint, not its title, determine whether a property dispute belongs in the MTC or the RTC.

Unlawful Detainer vs Forcible Entry: The Role of Prior Tolerance in Ejectment Cases

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when tolerated possession becomes unlawful detainer, and why prior tolerance from the start is essential.

Judge Fined for Delay: The Duty to Decide Cases Promptly Under Summary Procedure

A judge's four-month delay in deciding a forcible entry case violated the Rules on Summary Procedure and the constitutional right to speedy disposition.

Forcible Entry in the Philippines: Proving Prior Possession and Unlawful Deprivation

Understand the requirements for forcible entry cases in the Philippines, including prior possession and unlawful deprivation, based on the Ong v. Parel ruling.

Battling Court Delays: Understanding Summary Procedure Violations in the Philippines

A judge's fine for granting extensions and delaying a forcible entry case—what the Supreme Court ruling means for speedy justice.

Lis Pendens and Summary Procedure: Key Lessons from Sta. Lucia Realty v. Court of Appeals

Learn how the Sta. Lucia Realty case clarifies the prohibition on petitions for relief from judgment in forcible entry cases under the Revised Rule on Summary Procedure.

When Judges Delay Forcible Entry Cases: Gallego v. Judge Doronila

A Supreme Court ruling holds a judge liable for gross inefficiency after seven months of delay in a forcible entry case governed by the Rules on Summary Procedure.

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.

Forcible Entry in the Philippines: Possession Prevails Over Ownership Claims

Philippine law favors prior physical possession in forcible entry cases, even when ownership is disputed. Learn how courts resolve these disputes.

Ejectment Case Dismissed Understand Philippine Court Jurisdiction IN Property Disputes

Learn when Philippine courts have jurisdiction over ejectment cases. A Supreme Court ruling explains the difference between forcible entry and unlawful detainer.

Understanding Court Jurisdiction in Forcible Entry Cases in the Philippines

Learn how Philippine courts determine jurisdiction in forcible entry cases, based on a Supreme Court administrative ruling.

Forcible Entry and the Rule on Summary Procedure: Why Deadlines Are Strict

Philippine forcible entry cases run on strict deadlines. A late answer under the Rule on Summary Procedure can mean automatic loss, as this case shows.

Forcible Entry and the One-Year Filing Rule in the Philippines Explained

Learn the one-year filing rule for forcible entry cases in the Philippines, key deadlines, and practical tips for property owners.

Forcible Entry Cases: Why Facts, Not Just Claims, Decide Property Disputes

Learn how Philippine courts decide forcible entry cases and why factual evidence, not mere claims, determines who keeps possession.