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Mar 17, 2014 civil-procedure rule-42 filing-deadlines verification notarial-practice substantial-justice

Relaxing Procedural Rules in the Interest of Justice: Filing Deadlines and Verification Requirements in Philip

The Supreme Court clarifies when courts may relax filing deadlines and verification rules, emphasizing substantial justice over technicalities.