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Election Protests: Why Following Court Procedure Is Crucial for Victory
A barangay election protest teaches a hard lesson: procedural lapses, not ballot issues, can cost a candidate the win.
Dismissed on a Technicality: Why Following Court Procedure Is Non-Negotiable in the Philippines
A bank's petition was dismissed for missing certified true copies. Learn why procedural rules matter in Philippine courts.
Dismissal of Appeals: Why Following Court Rules Matters
Learn why the Supreme Court dismissed a petition for review from the Secretary of Justice's resolution, and the importance of following proper court procedures.
Corporate Authority and Timely Filing: Navigating Court Procedures in Land Disputes
Supreme Court clarifies rules on corporate authorization and filing deadlines in land dispute appeals.
A Judge's Duty to Supervise Court Procedures and Uphold the Revised Rule on Summary Procedure
When a judge fails to supervise court staff and apply the Summary Procedure Rules, justice suffers — and so does the judge.
Sheriffs Must Follow Court Procedure and Never Accept Unofficial Fees
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on sheriffs' duty to follow execution procedure and prohibition on receiving unofficial payments.
Sheriffs, Foreclosure, and the Duty to Follow Court Procedure
In Ta-Octa v. Eguia, the Supreme Court fined two sheriffs for skipping the mandatory raffle in an extrajudicial foreclosure, stressing strict compliance with court rules.
Judicial Accountability: Fines for Sheriffs Who Skip Raffle in Foreclosure Cases
Supreme Court fines sheriffs P1,000 each for failing to raffle an extrajudicial foreclosure petition, underscoring strict compliance with court procedure.