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Feb 16, 2025 garnishment public officials salaries execution civil procedure

Can Creditors Garnish Public Officials' Salaries? Supreme Court Says Yes

Public officials' salaries are not exempt from garnishment absent a specific law, the Supreme Court ruled, clarifying the limits of wage protection.

Dec 7, 2010 custodia legis garnishment writ of attachment rules of court administrative law supreme court ruling

Custodia Legis and Garnishment: The BSP v. Judge Lanzanas Ruling

Funds in custodia legis cannot be garnished without court approval. The Supreme Court's ruling in BSP v. Judge Lanzanas explains why.

Nov 22, 2007 search warrant probable cause lpg cylinders ra 623 criminal law custodia legis

Search Warrants for LPG Cylinder Misuse: Probable Cause Standards Under R.A. 623

Supreme Court ruling clarifies probable cause for search warrants involving unauthorized LPG cylinder use under R.A. 623, as amended.