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Showing 1–3 of 3 articles for “barangay election contest”

Perfecting Appeals in Election Cases: Clarifying Appeal Fee Requirements

Supreme Court clarifies appeal fee rules in barangay election contests, distinguishing the P1,000 court fee from the P3,200 COMELEC fee.

Execution Pending Appeal in Barangay Election Contests: The San Miguel v. Comelec Rule

Supreme Court clarifies the timing rules for execution pending appeal in barangay election contests under Section 11, Rule 14.

Finality of Comelec Decisions and Grave Abuse of Discretion in Election Cases

When are Comelec rulings on barangay election contests truly final? The Supreme Court explains the narrow exception for grave abuse of discretion.