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Res Judicata and Forum Shopping: When Prior Rulings Do Not Bar a Contempt Case
The Supreme Court clarifies when prior judgments bar later cases, distinguishing res judicata from conclusiveness of judgment in contempt proceedings.
Res Judicata by Conclusiveness of Judgment Bars Relitigation of Equitable Mortgage
Final ruling that deeds of sale were equitable mortgages binds parties in later foreclosure case, explains the Supreme Court.
Res Judicata Bars NHA From Relitigating Bad Faith in Land Expropriation Case
The Supreme Court rules that conclusiveness of judgment prevents the NHA from re-arguing ownership and bad faith issues already settled in prior final cases.
Compromise Agreements in Agrarian Disputes: Ensuring Finality and Compliance
Learn how compromise agreements in agrarian disputes achieve finality and compliance, and why conclusiveness of judgment bars relitigation.
Res Judicata Explained: When a Prior Judgment Does Not Bar a Later Case
The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of res judicata, distinguishing bar by prior judgment from conclusiveness of judgment in property disputes.
Ombudsman Investigations in the Philippines: Grave Abuse of Discretion and Your Rights
Understand how Philippine courts review Ombudsman dismissals, the doctrine of conclusiveness of judgment, and appeal rules under Rule 45.
Res Judicata in Property Disputes: How Conclusiveness of Judgment Protects Your Rights
Learn how the doctrine of conclusiveness of judgment prevents endless property litigation and why final court rulings bind parties in later cases.
Conclusiveness of Judgment: Preventing Relitigation of Established Facts in Property Disputes
A Supreme Court administrative case clarifies when a trial court may still act after an appeal is perfected, and why litigated motions always require a hearing.
Conclusiveness of Judgment: When Prior Rulings Bind Future Cases
Learn how the doctrine of conclusiveness of judgment prevents relitigation of settled issues between the same parties, even in different cases.
Res Judicata in Philippine Property Law: Why Final Judgment Really Means Final
A 1999 Supreme Court ruling explains how conclusiveness of judgment bars relitigating mortgage validity in property disputes.