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Dec 7, 1999 sandiganbayan jurisdiction salary grade 27 anti-graft cases local officials ra 7975 layus case

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over Local Officials: The Salary Grade 27 Rule Explained

Learn how the Supreme Court ruled that a public official's position classification, not actual salary, determines Sandiganbayan jurisdiction.

Nov 16, 1999 civil procedure judicial admissions palpable mistake stipulation of facts tax litigation rules of court

Palpable Mistakes in Stipulations: Correcting Factual Errors in Philippine Courts

Philippine courts may correct factual errors in stipulations when made through palpable mistake, as shown in Atlas Consolidated Mining v. CIR.

Oct 21, 1999 execution pending appeal rules of court civil procedure appeals philippine litigation

Execution Pending Appeal in the Philippines: When Can a Judgment Be Enforced Immediately?

Learn when Philippine courts may allow execution pending appeal, the good reasons required, and the safeguards protecting a losing party's right to 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.

Aug 30, 1999 academic freedom due process degree revocation plagiarism education law administrative law

Can Philippine Universities Revoke Degrees? Academic Integrity and Due Process

The Supreme Court affirms a university's power to revoke degrees obtained through fraud, provided due process is observed.

Jul 18, 1999 election law residency requirement domicile candidate qualification comelec jurisprudence

Residency Requirement for Philippine Candidates: The Domino Doctrine on Domicile

Philippine election law equates residency with domicile. The Domino case shows why voter registration and genuine intent matter for candidates.

Jun 9, 1999 criminal law murder aggravating circumstances abuse of superior strength revised penal code

Abuse of Superior Strength as an Aggravating Circumstance in Philippine Murder Cases

Learn how abuse of superior strength elevates homicide to murder under Philippine law, with key insights from a Supreme Court ruling.

Apr 20, 1999 search warrants probable cause criminal law constitutional rights kho v. makalintal

Valid Search Warrants in the Philippines: Probable Cause and Specificity

Philippine law requires probable cause and particular description for valid search warrants. Kho v. Makalintal clarifies how specific these must be.

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.

Nov 29, 1998 labor law four-fold test independent contractor employer-employee relationship illegal dismissal insurance agents

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: The Four-Fold Test Under Philippine Law

Philippine courts use the four-fold test to distinguish employees from independent contractors. Control is the key factor.

Sep 24, 1998 criminal law murder eyewitness testimony positive identification treachery supreme court ruling

Positive Identification in Murder Cases: The Delmendo Ruling on Eyewitness Testimony

How the Supreme Court in People v. Delmendo weighed eyewitness testimony, positive identification, and treachery in affirming a murder conviction.

Mar 10, 1998 labor law control test employee classification volunteer employer-employee relationship

Volunteer or Employee? The Control Test in Philippine Labor Law

Learn how the control test determines employee status in the Philippines, using the landmark Filipinas Broadcasting v. NLRC case.

Mar 1, 1998 caveat emptor philippine contract law buyer beware fraud civil code property transactions

Caveat Emptor in Philippine Law: The Fule Case on Buyer Beware in Property and Jewelry Deals

Philippine law applies caveat emptor—buyers must inspect goods before purchase. The Fule case shows how failure to verify authenticity can defeat fraud claims.

Aug 31, 1997 kidnapping illegal detention revised penal code criminal law philippine supreme court

Kidnapping vs. Illegal Detention: The Role of Intent Under Philippine Law

Philippine law distinguishes kidnapping from illegal detention by the offender's intent. The Supreme Court explains the difference in People v. Dadles.

Jul 20, 1997 parricide criminal law revised penal code intent family violence supreme court

Parricide in the Philippines: Proving Intent in Family Killings

Understand parricide under Philippine law and how courts prove intent in family killings, with lessons from a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

Feb 21, 1996 child witness competency credibility rules of court criminal procedure evidence

Child Witness Testimony in Philippine Courts: Competency and Credibility Standards

Philippine courts evaluate child witness competency case-by-case. Learn the standards from People v. Mendoza and practical takeaways.

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.