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Dec 23, 2009 election law execution pending appeal barangay election contest comelec rules of procedure

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.

Mar 1, 2001 election-law comelec grave-abuse-of-discretion barangay-election finality-of-decisions certiorari

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.