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Aug 29, 2012 prescription revival of judgment civil procedure statute of limitations rule 39

Revival of Judgment: When Does the Clock Start Ticking on Prescription in Civil Actions?

Learn when the 10-year prescriptive period for reviving a judgment starts and how interruptions affect the deadline, explained in plain language.

Dec 8, 2010 compromise agreement judgment by compromise civil law finality of judgment execution

Compromise Agreements: When Can a Court Modify a Final Judgment

Philippine Supreme Court explains when a judgment by compromise can be modified, and why finality usually prevails.

Mar 2, 2007 forum shopping compromise agreement res judicata civil procedure supreme court philippine law

Voluntary Agreement IS KEY Understanding Valid Arbitration IN Philippine Barangay Dispute Resolution

Learn how the Supreme Court treats compromise agreements as binding law, and how filing a second case can constitute forum shopping.

Aug 8, 2002 compromise agreement share valuation corporate law securities regulation judicial approval finality

Finality of Compromise Agreements: Binding Share Valuation in Corporate Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on compromise agreements, finality of appraisals, and binding share valuation in corporate disputes.