Legal Insights

Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

Showing 1–2 of 2 articles for “compulsory counterclaim”

Sort:Newest Oldest

Nov 27, 2016 civil procedure counterclaims compulsory counterclaim permissive counterclaim forum shopping docket fees

Compulsory vs. Permissive Counterclaims: What Philippine Litigants Must Know

Learn the difference between compulsory and permissive counterclaims in Philippine courts, including docket fees, forum shopping, and the Alba v. Malapajo ruling.

Apr 19, 1998 civil procedure counterclaims complaint dismissal rules of court philippine litigation

Counterclaims After Complaint Dismissal: Philippine Rules Explained

Learn when counterclaims survive dismissal of the main complaint under Philippine civil procedure, based on the Fletcher Challenge case.