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Forum Shopping Dismissal of Claims and Preservation of Judicial Integrity
The Supreme Court clarifies when filing multiple suits amounts to deliberate forum shopping and results in dismissal with prejudice.
Failure to Prove Monetary Obligation Justifies Dismissal With Prejudice in Small Claims Case
Supreme Court rules that failure to prove a claim by preponderance of evidence warrants dismissal with prejudice in small claims cases.
Forum Shopping in the Philippines: How Filing Similar Cases Can Get Your Suit Dismissed
Learn how the Supreme Court defines forum shopping in the Philippines and why filing similar cases can lead to dismissal with prejudice.
Dismissal for Failure to File Pre-Trial Brief: The Mandatory Nature of Procedural Rules in Civil Cases
Failure to file a pre-trial brief is a ground for dismissal with prejudice, as the Supreme Court reaffirmed in Vera v. Rigor.
Res Judicata and Dismissal With Prejudice: When a Prior Case Bars a New Lawsuit
A voluntary dismissal with prejudice bars a later suit for the same property, even if the new case is styled differently.
Dismissal With Prejudice When Court Personnel Abuse Office for Personal Favors
Court clerk dismissed for issuing fake invitations under court letterhead to threaten citizens. Learn the rules on grave misconduct.