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Sep 14, 2007 preliminary injunction functus officio territorial dispute law of the case makati taguig

Territorial Disputes and Preliminary Injunctions: When a Writ Is Not Functus Officio

A preliminary injunction over disputed territory is not functus officio merely because a party later amends its answer. The Supreme Court explains the law-of-the-case doctrine.

Dec 6, 2006 functus officio preliminary injunction property law torrens title philippine courts

When Injunctions Expire: Understanding Functus Officio in Philippine Courts

When a court injunction loses its legal basis, it becomes functus officio. Learn how this doctrine applies in Philippine property disputes.