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Judgment on the Pleadings: When Admissions in an Answer Bind a Party
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when admissions in an answer justify judgment on the pleadings, and why courts cannot look outside the pleadings.
Contract of Legal Services: When a Mayor's Authority Binds a Municipality
Supreme Court ruling on when a municipal mayor's contract binds the LGU, limits of Sangguniang Bayan authorization, and judgment on the pleadings.
Judgment on the Pleadings vs Summary Judgment: When Genuine Issues Must Be Addressed
The Supreme Court clarifies the key distinction between judgment on the pleadings and summary judgment in Wood Technology v. Equitable Bank.
Summary Judgment vs. Judgment on the Pleadings: When Defenses Are Not Genuine Issues
Explaining the difference between summary judgment and judgment on the pleadings, and when defenses raised in an answer are not genuine issues.