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Eminent Domain and Execution Pending Appeal: Safeguarding Government Funds
Supreme Court rules discretionary execution pending appeal does not apply to eminent domain proceedings, protecting government funds from garnishment.
Execution Pending Appeal Barred by Unresolved Motion for Reconsideration
Philippine Supreme Court rules that a pending motion for reconsideration prevents discretionary execution of a trial court judgment.
Execution Pending Appeal and the Motion for Reconsideration Rule
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when discretionary execution may issue and why a pending motion for reconsideration bars it.
Execution Pending Appeal: When Can a Judgment Be Enforced Early
Learn the strict rules for discretionary execution pending appeal under Rule 39, and the consequences when a judge oversteps.
Discretionary Execution Pending Appeal: When Philippine Courts Can Enforce Judgments Immediately
Learn when Philippine courts may order execution pending appeal, the "good reasons" required, and how the Supreme Court applies Rule 39.