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Jan 13, 2025 bp 22 bouncing check law corporate liability criminal law separate juridical personality supreme court ruling

Acquitted Corporate Officer Not Civilly Liable for Bouncing Check: Supreme Court Ruling

Supreme Court clarifies that a corporate officer acquitted of BP 22 violations cannot be held civilly liable for the dishonored check's value.

Jan 29, 2024 civil liability criminal acquittal estafa sangla-tira supreme court obligations

Civil Liability After Criminal Acquittal: What the Llonillo Case Means

Philippine law allows civil liability to survive a criminal acquittal. Learn the rules and the Supreme Court's ruling in Llonillo.

Jan 28, 2024 medical malpractice negligence torts patient rights supreme court civil liability

Medical Malpractice in the Philippines: Proving Negligence After Nuñez vs. Daz

When is a bad medical outcome negligence? The Supreme Court's Nuñez ruling clarifies the high burden of proof in Philippine malpractice cases.

Jan 23, 2023 procurement law administrative law public officials government procurement reform act ombudsman dismissal from service

Circumventing Procurement Laws: Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of Local Officials

Supreme Court affirms dismissal of Buguias officials who bypassed competitive bidding under R.A. 9184, reinforcing public trust standards.

Nov 9, 2021 theft estafa revised penal code criminal law supreme court civil liability

Theft vs. Estafa in the Philippines: Key Distinctions and the Horca Case

Theft and estafa differ in possession and deceit. The Horca ruling shows why the distinction matters and how acquittal can still leave civil liability.