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The Fresh Period Rule: Resetting Appeal Deadlines After a Motion for Reconsideration
Learn how the Fresh Period Rule gives litigants a new 15-day window to appeal after a motion for reconsideration is denied.
When Counsel's Error Binds the Client: Lessons from Tan v. Court of Appeals
A client is bound by counsel's mistakes, including missed appeal deadlines. Philippine Supreme Court ruling on finality of judgments.
Untangling Tax Assessment Appeals: Deadlines and Excusable Neglect
A bank missed the 30-day window to appeal its tax assessment to the CTA. The Supreme Court explains why deadlines are jurisdictional and when relief is unavailable.
Lost Appeal: Why Missing Deadlines in Philippine Courts Can Be Fatal to Your Case
A Supreme Court ruling shows how missed deadlines and a wrong remedy can end a case permanently, even with a meritorious appeal.
Missed Deadlines, Lost Liberty: When Lawyer Negligence Costs Clients Their Freedom
A lawyer's missed 15-day deadline cost clients their liberty. The Supreme Court suspends Atty. Akut for six months for negligence.
Why 15 Days Matter: Appeal Deadlines in HLURB Real Estate Cases
A missed 15-day appeal deadline in HLURB cases is fatal. Learn the rule from United Overseas Bank v. Ching.
Missed Deadline Understanding Counsel OF Record IN Philippine Courts AND Valid Service OF Court Decisions
When does a lawyer's receipt of a court decision bind the client? The Supreme Court clarifies the rule on counsel of record and appeal deadlines.
Certiorari vs Appeal: Deadlines and Remedies in Philippine Administrative Cases
Learn the difference between certiorari and appeal in administrative cases, and why missing the 15-day appeal deadline is fatal.
Default Judgments and Proper Appeals: Navigating Procedural Errors in Philippine Law
Learn how the Supreme Court treats default judgments, appeal errors, and legal redemption deadlines in Philippine civil procedure.
Upholding Procedural Rules: Why Filing Deadlines Matter in Appeals
A Supreme Court ruling shows why missed appeal deadlines and improper certiorari petitions can lead to immediate eviction and demolition.
Amending Pleadings: The Right to Amend Before a Responsive Pleading
Learn the rules on amending pleadings before a responsive pleading is filed, and the consequences of missing appeal deadlines in Philippine civil procedure.
Mortgage Foreclosure and Prescription: The 10-Year Limit on Debt Recovery
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on the 10-year prescription period for mortgage foreclosure actions and strict appeal deadlines.
Tax Collection Deadlines: Prescription in Philippine Tax Law Explained
Learn how the BPI v. CIR case clarifies the three-year prescription period for tax collection and when it may be suspended.
Certiorari Filing Deadlines: Why the 60-Day Rule Is Strict in Philippine Courts
Philippine courts strictly enforce the 60-day certiorari filing period under Rule 65. Learn why late petitions fail and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Missed Deadlines Dismissed Appeals Upholding THE Mandatory Nature OF Docket Fees
The Supreme Court rules that paying appellate docket fees on time is mandatory, not a mere technicality.
Upholding Ethical Conduct: Lawyer Suspended for Misleading the Court
A lawyer's two-month suspension for misleading the Supreme Court on appeal deadlines, and lessons on candor under Canon 10.
Redemption Rights Upholding Timeliness IN Foreclosure Cases
Learn how the Supreme Court enforced strict deadlines for property redemption after extrajudicial foreclosure, and why timing matters.
Surety's Due Diligence: Challenging Bail Bond Forfeiture After Finality
A surety cannot belatedly challenge bail bond forfeiture after judgment becomes final. Learn the proper remedies and procedural deadlines.
Why Deadlines Matter in Appeals: The Rule on Inexcusable Neglect
A one-day late appeal cost a company its case. Learn the strict rule on reglementary periods and inexcusable neglect in Philippine appeals.
Losing an Appeal: The Critical Importance of Meeting Deadlines in Philippine Courts
Learn how missing court deadlines can cost you your appeal, and what the QBE Insurance case teaches about procedural rules.
Corporate Authority and Timely Filing: Navigating Court Procedures in Land Disputes
Supreme Court clarifies rules on corporate authorization and filing deadlines in land dispute appeals.
Upholding Arbitration Timeliness and Good Faith in Construction Contract Disputes
The Supreme Court reinstates a CIAC award, clarifying arbitration deadlines, estoppel, and good faith in construction disputes.
Missed Deadlines Dismissed Appeals The High Cost Of Late Docket Fees In Philippine Courts
Learn how paying appellate docket fees late can cost you your appeal, based on a Philippine Supreme Court ruling.
Perfecting Appeals THE Strict Timeline AND Exceptions IN Philippine LAW
A Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains the strict deadlines for appeals and the limited exceptions, guiding litigants on procedural compliance.