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Dec 4, 2009 civil-law appeals estate-proceedings rules-of-court jurisdiction special-proceedings

Perfecting Appeals: The Jurisdictional Requirement in Estate Proceedings

Why filing both a notice of appeal and record on appeal is jurisdictional in estate cases, and what happens when a party fails to perfect an appeal.

Nov 24, 2004 civil procedure real party in interest rule 45 supreme court appeals property law

Proper Parties in Appeals: Identifying the Real Party in Interest

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies who must be named as respondents in appeals, emphasizing the real party-in-interest rule under Rule 45.

Sep 10, 2001 civil-procedure appeal-dismissal docket-fees appellants-brief court-of-appeals rule-50

Docket Fees vs Filing Brief: Understanding Grounds for Appeal Dismissal in Philippine Courts

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that failure to file an appellant's brief is not the same as non-payment of docket fees for appeal dismissal.

Feb 7, 2001 civil procedure rule 42 court of appeals petition for review dismissal appellate practice

Dismissal for Non-Compliance: When Missing Documents Doom Your Appeal

Missing pleadings in a Rule 42 petition can get your appeal dismissed. Learn the mandatory attachment rules from Atillo v. Bombay.