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Jul 13, 2004 civil-procedure new-trial default-judgment rules-of-court supreme-court litigation

Second Chances Denied: The High Cost of Procedural Missteps in Philippine Litigation

A Supreme Court ruling shows why "honest mistake" rarely justifies a new trial—and why procedural deadlines and rules are strictly enforced.

Sep 17, 1998 civil-procedure jurisdiction voluntary-appearance extraterritorial-service default-judgment philippine-law

Philippine Courts and Foreign Defendants: How Voluntary Appearance Can Establish Jurisdiction

A look at Villareal v. CA: when a non-resident defendant voluntarily appears in court, jurisdiction over the person is established.