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Nov 27, 2017 civil procedure judgment execution revival of judgment prescription equity rule 39

Enforcing Final Judgments: When Equity Allows Revival Beyond the Prescriptive Period

The Supreme Court clarifies when courts may allow revival of a final judgment beyond the 10-year prescriptive period, applying equity over strict rules.

Jan 14, 2015 mandamus writ of possession property rights civil procedure local government code tax delinquency

Mandamus and Property Rights: Court Orders for Possession Have Limits

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why a writ of possession cannot be issued in a mandamus case, and the proper remedy for winning bidders.

Feb 25, 2008 forum non conveniens jurisdiction choice of law civil procedure conflicts of law

Forum Non Conveniens in the Philippines: When Courts Keep Jurisdiction Despite Foreign Elements

Philippine courts can hear cases with foreign elements; a choice-of-law clause does not automatically strip them of jurisdiction.

Mar 14, 2007 land registration res judicata property registration decree final judgment pd 1529

Finality of Land Registration Judgment Prevails Despite Delayed Decree Issuance

A land registration judgment becomes final after 30 days and binds the whole world, even if the decree is issued decades later.

Nov 21, 2001 lease agreements lessor liability property defects civil code philippine law

Lessor’s Liability for Defects and Repairs: Key Lessons from De Ysasi v. Arceo

Learn when Philippine lessors are liable for property defects and repairs, and why lessee inspection matters under De Ysasi v. Arceo.

Feb 26, 2001 foreign judgments summary judgment forum non conveniens civil procedure enforcement of judgments

Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in the Philippines: Summary Judgment and Forum Non Conveniens

Philippine courts explain when summary judgment is proper in enforcing foreign judgments and when forum non conveniens applies.

Mar 17, 2000 subsidiary liability criminal law due process employer liability revised penal code

Employers' Subsidiary Liability and Due Process in Criminal Proceedings

When can an employer be held subsidiarily liable for an employee's crime? The Supreme Court explains the due process requirements.

Sep 28, 1999 foreign judgments arbitration contract law enforcement of judgments commercial law property disputes

Enforcing Foreign Judgments in the Philippines: Lessons from Oil and Natural Gas Commission v. Pacific Cement

A Philippine Supreme Court case clarifies when foreign judgments are enforceable and how courts interpret arbitration clauses in commercial contracts.

Sep 5, 1997 revival of judgment enforcement of judgment prescription civil procedure philippine law

Revival of Judgment: How Long Can You Wait to Enforce a Court Order in the Philippines

Learn the rules on reviving a dormant judgment in the Philippines, including prescriptive periods and key Supreme Court rulings.