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Oct 4, 2007 property-law just-compensation expropriation government-liability default-judgment torrens-title

Government Liability When Illegal Land Seizure Requires Just Compensation

Supreme Court ruling on government liability for illegally seized property, default judgments, and limits on monetary awards.

Mar 9, 2007 administrative law customs government liability revival of judgment legal interest bureau of customs

Lost Goods in Customs Custody: Government Liability and Revival of Judgments

A guide to government liability for lost goods in customs custody, revival of judgments, and legal interest rules under Philippine law.

Jun 15, 2005 torts negligence local government liability moral damages exemplary damages road safety

Road Repair Responsibility When Negligence Leads to Liability

When road diggings lack warning devices, local governments may be liable for damages. The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on negligence, moral damages, and gross negligence.