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Aug 11, 2010 civil procedure rules of court request for admission implied admission discovery rule 26

Implied Admission in Philippine Law: Navigating Requests for Admission in Civil Cases

When does a failure to respond to a Request for Admission trigger implied admission? The Supreme Court clarifies the limits under Rule 26.

Jan 31, 2006 reconveyance land title prescription fraud torrens title property law

Lost Your Land to Fraud? Understanding the 10-Year Deadline for Reconveyance in the Philippines

Learn the 10-year prescriptive period for filing reconveyance of fraudulently titled land in the Philippines and how courts apply the discovery rule.

Dec 8, 2000 prescription graft ra 3019 behest loans pcgg discovery rule

Prescription Periods in Graft Cases: The Discovery Rule for Ill-Gotten Wealth

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when the prescription period for graft cases begins—from discovery, not commission, of the offense.