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Finality of Judgment: Why Late Payment of Appeal Docket Fees Is Fatal
The Supreme Court explains why failing to pay appellate docket fees on time makes a judgment final and executory, even if a notice of appeal was filed.
Finality of Judgment Bars Disbarred Lawyer's Bid to Reopen Case, Court Holds
Disbarred lawyer's attempt to reopen final judgment fails; Court cites contempt and orders execution of PHP 4.1M restitution.
Upholding Final Judgments The Limits of Annulment Based on Jurisdictional Claims
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on finality of judgments and limits of jurisdictional challenges in annulment cases.
Finality of Judgment: Clarification vs. Modification of Court Orders
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a final judgment may be clarified without violating the doctrine of immutability of judgments.
Finality of Judgment: Court Warns Against Repeated Motions to Evade Execution
Supreme Court warns litigants against filing repeated motions to delay execution of final judgments, citing abuse of judicial processes.
Upholding Ejectment: The Finality of Judgments and Timeliness in Appeals
The Supreme Court affirms ejectment, stressing that a late motion for reconsideration fails to stop a judgment from becoming final and executory.
Finality of Judgment in Disbarment Cases: The Bihag v. Era Resolution
The Supreme Court enforces final disbarment decisions, citing a lawyer for contempt and ordering execution of the judgment.
Finality of Judgments: The Limits of Annulment in Philippine Law
Explore how Philippine courts treat annulment of judgments, finality of decisions, and the strict limits on reopening concluded cases.
Full Backwages for Illegally Dismissed Employees: Computation Until Finality of Judgment
Learn how the Supreme Court ruled that illegally dismissed employees are entitled to full backwages until the finality of judgment, not just until dismissal.
Finality of Judgment: Accused's Waiver of Appeal Bars Reopening of Homicide Case
A conviction becomes final when the accused waives appeal, and the trial court loses jurisdiction to reopen the case—double jeopardy protects the accused.
Missed Your Appeal Deadline Philippine Supreme Court ON Finality OF Judgments 2
Learn how the Supreme Court protected a litigant's right to document production in Santos v. PNB, clarifying trial court discretion and NBI examination requirements.
Finality of Judgment in Disbarment Cases: When a Lawyer Can No Longer Contest a Decision
The Supreme Court denies a disbarred lawyer's belated motion to reopen his case, reaffirming the doctrine of finality of judgment and punishing defiance of court orders.
Finality of Judgment vs Double Jeopardy: When Can a Court Change Its Decision
A conviction becomes final once probation is applied for. A court cannot later amend the sentence without violating double jeopardy.
Finality of Judgment: HLURB Cannot Modify Executed Decisions to Include Unclaimed Expenses
The Supreme Court bars HLURB from adding transfer and titling expenses to a final judgment, affirming that execution must follow the dispositive portion.
Res Judicata and Finality of Judgments: Lessons from the Meralco Franchise Tax Dispute
The Supreme Court reiterates that final judgments bind parties forever. The Meralco franchise tax case shows why relitigating settled issues fails.
Finality of Judgments: When Unappealed Decisions Stand Firm in Philippine Law
Explore the doctrine of finality of judgments in Philippine law and why unappealed decisions become binding and executory.
Finality of Judgments: The Prohibition Against Second Motions for Reconsideration
Philippine law bars second motions for reconsideration. Learn how filing one can forfeit the right to appeal and make a judgment final.
Court Decisions vs HLURB Rulings: Judicial Precedence in Mortgage Validity Cases
When a court decision and an HLURB ruling conflict, which prevails? The Supreme Court clarifies the hierarchy and finality of judgments.
Finality of Judgment: Supreme Court Upholds the Sanctity of Concluded Decisions
A final and executory judgment can no longer be altered or modified. The Supreme Court explains why litigation must end.
Finality OF Judgment WHY Previous Rulings ON Guarantee Checks BAR Relitigation
Beyond the Grave: Enforcing Partnership Rights After Death
A bus company's counsel failed to appear, leading to default judgment. The Supreme Court denies relief, affirming the finality of judgments.
When a Court Employee's Conviction and Procedural Rights Collide: Lessons from OCA v. Garong
A court interpreter's frustrated homicide conviction raised key questions on procedural notice, finality of judgments, and administrative discipline for judiciary employees.
Finality of Judgments in Disbarment Cases: Lessons from Bihag v. Era
The Supreme Court enforces final judgments in disbarment cases, citing a lawyer for indirect contempt and disobedience for refusing to return client funds.
Finality of Judgments, Jurisdiction, and Forum Shopping in Philippine Law
A Supreme Court ruling explains when judgments become final, how appeals affect jurisdiction, and what constitutes forum shopping.