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Mar 15, 2022 land registration cadastral system torrens system property law lra supreme court

Missing Land Records Do Not Invalidate Decree: Supreme Court Ruling

The Supreme Court ruled that a land registration decree remains valid even when government records are missing, protecting landowners from administrative oversights.

Mar 1, 2022 land registration cadastral records res judicata property law pd 1529

Land Registration With Missing Cadastral Records: The Supreme Court's Ruling in Tapay

Can land be registered when government records from a prior cadastral case are missing? The Supreme Court says yes, under certain conditions.

Nov 22, 2017 ombudsman administrative law judicial discipline declaratory relief gross ignorance of the law jurisdiction

Judicial Overreach: Enjoining Ombudsman Suspension Orders and the Limits of Declaratory Relief

A judge was fined for gross ignorance of the law after issuing injunctions against an Ombudsman suspension order, exceeding RTC jurisdiction.

Aug 17, 2016 judicial stability execution of judgment final judgment non-interference civil procedure rule 45

Upholding Judicial Stability: No Interference with Execution of Final Judgments

A losing party cannot file a separate action to stop execution of a final judgment. The proper remedy is before the issuing court.