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Jul 5, 2023 perpetuation of testimony rule 24 deposition due process fishing expedition rules of court

Perpetuation of Testimony: Balancing Due Process and Preventing Fishing Expeditions

The Supreme Court clarifies when perpetuation of testimony is allowed, protecting due process and barring fishing expeditions.

Jun 28, 2005 criminal-law bp-22 subpoena speedy-trial bouncing-checks supreme-court

Balancing Rights When Subpoena Powers Clash With Speedy Trial Rights In Bouncing Check Cases

The Supreme Court rules on when a subpoena duces tecum in BP 22 cases becomes a fishing expedition that violates speedy trial rights.

Jun 4, 2004 civil procedure written interrogatories discovery rule 26 certiorari

Unlocking Discovery: Compelling Answers to Written Interrogatories in Philippine Civil Procedure

Explore when courts must compel answers to written interrogatories and why "fishing expedition" objections fail under Philippine discovery rules.