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Jul 9, 2023 real estate law court jurisdiction property disputes assessed value recovery of possession bp 129

Property Dispute Jurisdiction: Assessed Value of the Contested Area, Not the Whole Lot

Philippine courts decide property dispute jurisdiction by the assessed value of the specific area in question, not the entire property. Learn the rule.

Dec 5, 2021 tortious interference intra-corporate dispute jurisdiction corporation law civil code

Tortious Interference vs. Intra-Corporate Dispute: Jurisdiction in Corporate Conflicts

The Supreme Court clarifies when a corporate conflict is a civil tort case or an intra-corporate dispute, and which court has jurisdiction.

Nov 11, 2018 civil procedure special power of attorney jurisdiction verification forum shopping

Authority to File Suit: When a Missing SPA Defeats Court Jurisdiction

A complaint filed by an attorney-in-fact without a Special Power of Authority is invalid, depriving the court of jurisdiction over the case.

Sep 20, 2016 res judicata estate proceedings probate court jurisdiction ownership disputes civil law supreme court

Res Judicata in Estate Proceedings: Teng v. Ting on Re-Litigating Ownership

The Supreme Court in Teng v. Ting bars re-litigating ownership in estate cases once a prior final judgment has settled the issue.

Mar 23, 2006 quasi-delict civil law court jurisdiction pecuniary estimation damages

Quasi-Delict Damages and Court Jurisdiction: Filing in the Right Philippine Court

Learn how Philippine courts determine jurisdiction in quasi-delict damage claims, based on the Supreme Court ruling in Iniego v. Purganan.

Aug 30, 2000 civil procedure jurisdiction amended complaint real estate law hlurb

Amended Complaints and Court Jurisdiction: The Que v. Court of Appeals Rule

Amending a complaint to add parties or claims does not automatically strip a Philippine court of jurisdiction if the original cause of action remains intact.

Oct 6, 1999 replevin civil procedure court jurisdiction writ enforcement chattel mortgage philippine law

Nationwide Reach of Replevin Writs: Jurisdiction and Enforcement in Philippine Courts

Philippine courts can enforce replevin writs nationwide. Learn how jurisdiction is determined and what it means for creditors and debtors.

Aug 4, 1999 labor law innocent bystander rule labor injunction corporate restructuring picketing msf tire

MSF Tire v. CA: When a Company Cannot Claim "Innocent Bystander" Status in Labor Disputes

The Supreme Court clarifies when a company with ties to a business in a labor dispute cannot claim "innocent bystander" status to obtain an injunction against picketing.

Mar 16, 1999 jurisdiction regional trial court municipal trial court partition annulment of deed property disputes

RTC vs. MTC Jurisdiction: Filing Property Partition and Deed Annulment Cases

Learn when property partition and deed annulment cases belong in the RTC or MTC, based on Russell v. Vestil.

Dec 15, 1998 appeal deadline rules of court jurisdictional period finality of judgment civil procedure batara v court of appeals

Missed Appeal Deadlines in the Philippines: Strict Rules, Rare Exceptions

Philippine courts strictly enforce the 15-day appeal period. Missing it can end a case, with only truly exceptional circumstances excusing delay.