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Feb 16, 2025 garnishment public officials salaries execution civil procedure

Can Creditors Garnish Public Officials' Salaries? Supreme Court Says Yes

Public officials' salaries are not exempt from garnishment absent a specific law, the Supreme Court ruled, clarifying the limits of wage protection.

Apr 2, 2019 labor law certiorari execution of judgment nlrc due process

Executing a Labor Judgment Does Not Bar Certiorari: Due Process in Labor Disputes

Forced compliance with a writ of execution does not waive an employer's right to challenge a labor ruling via certiorari, the Supreme Court held.

Dec 7, 2010 custodia legis garnishment writ of attachment rules of court administrative law supreme court ruling

Custodia Legis and Garnishment: The BSP v. Judge Lanzanas Ruling

Funds in custodia legis cannot be garnished without court approval. The Supreme Court's ruling in BSP v. Judge Lanzanas explains why.

Nov 23, 2010 hlurb jurisdiction real estate disputes condominium law pd 957 pd 1344 forum shopping

HLURB Jurisdiction Over Condominium Disputes: Peralta v. De Leon Explained

Learn how the Supreme Court affirmed HLURB's exclusive jurisdiction over condominium buyer-developer disputes in Peralta v. De Leon.

Jul 8, 2008 ejectment preliminary injunction unlawful detainer public service property law rules of court

Injunctions in Ejectment Cases: Balancing Property Rights and Public Service

When can an ejectment judgment be stayed? City of Naga v. Asuncion shows how courts balance property rights against disruption of public services.