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Feb 4, 2008 certiorari grave abuse of discretion civil procedure damage suits judicial review

Certiorari and Grave Abuse of Discretion: Limits on Reviewing Judicial Actions in Damage Suits

The Supreme Court explains when certiorari may question judicial rulings, distinguishing errors of jurisdiction from errors of judgment.

Jun 8, 2007 employer-liability quasi-delict civil-code jurisdiction damages negligence

Employer Liability for Employee Negligence: When Courts Can Intervene in Reorganization

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on employer liability for employee negligence, jurisdictional amounts in damage suits, and contributory negligence.

Oct 27, 2006 solicitor general customs seizure jurisdiction intervention civil procedure

When Can the Solicitor General Represent Public Officials: Clarifying Conflicts of Interest in Damage Suits

The Supreme Court clarifies the Solicitor General's authority to represent public officials and the limits of court jurisdiction over customs seizures.