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Jan 31, 2006sheriffswrit of executioncivil procedureministerial dutyadministrative casethird-party claim
Sheriffs Must Execute Writs Ministerially Despite Third-Party Claims
Philippine Supreme Court rules sheriffs have ministerial duty to enforce writs; third-party claims require indemnity bond, not delay.
Mar 3, 1999civil proceduresheriff liabilitywrongful executionthird-party claimindemnity bondwrit of execution
When Is a Sheriff Liable for Wrongful Execution? The De Guzman Rule
Philippine law shields sheriffs who execute judgments in good faith and with an indemnity bond. Learn the rules on wrongful execution and third-party claims.