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Jul 26, 2011 civil procedure execution of judgment sheriff duties levy mortgaged property rule 39

Levy on Mortgaged Property in the Philippines: Sheriff's Duties Explained

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that sheriffs may levy mortgaged properties to satisfy judgments, as debtors retain beneficial ownership until foreclosure.

Oct 18, 2000 sheriffs execution excessive levy misconduct remedial law civil procedure

Sheriffs Duty in Judgment Execution: Avoiding Excessive Levy and Misconduct

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on sheriffs' duty to avoid excessive levy in judgment execution and the consequences of misconduct.