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Jun 25, 2023 civil law immutability of judgments final judgments execution supreme court

Final and Executory Judgments: The Doctrine of Immutability in Philippine Courts

Once a judgment becomes final and executory, courts cannot revisit it. Learn the doctrine of immutability, its exceptions, and key lessons from a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Nov 28, 2017 forum shopping civil procedure litis pendentia res judicata certification against forum shopping supreme court

Forum Shopping in the Philippines: What the Zamora Case Teaches Litigants

Learn how the Supreme Court defines and penalizes forum shopping, and what the Zamora ruling means for litigants filing multiple cases.

Feb 14, 2011 direct contempt rules of court certiorari judicial discipline civil procedure

Direct Contempt of Court: Limits, Penalties, and Remedies Under Philippine Law

Learn the limits of direct contempt in Philippine courts, including penalties, due process rights, and remedies like certiorari.

Dec 3, 2000 judgment revival contempt of court rule 39 execution of judgments philippine remedial law

Reviving Expired Judgments in the Philippines: The Terry Case and Contempt Limits

Learn when Philippine judgments expire, how to revive them, and why contempt cannot enforce stale court orders under the Terry ruling.

Aug 30, 2000 forum shopping civil procedure litis pendentia res judicata family law supreme court

Forum Shopping in Philippine Courts: The Quinsay Case and Why Multiple Lawsuits Backfire

Forum shopping—filing multiple suits for the same dispute—can get cases dismissed. Learn the rules from the Supreme Court's ruling in Quinsay.