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Sep 2, 2015 civil-procedure failure-to-prosecute counterclaims rule-17 motion-for-reconsideration

Failure to Prosecute and Counterclaims: Lessons from Roasters Philippines v. Gaviola

When can a case be dismissed for failure to prosecute, and what happens to counterclaims? The Supreme Court clarifies the rules.