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Jul 22, 2015 civil procedure pre-trial failure to prosecute rule 17 rule 18 supreme court

Plaintiff’s Duty to Prosecute: Pre-Trial Setting Not Solely the Court’s Burden

The Supreme Court clarifies that the guidelines on pre-trial do not remove a plaintiff’s duty to move for pre-trial; failure without justifiable cause warrants dismissal.

Jul 15, 2015 criminal procedure appeal rights promulgation of judgment justifiable cause estafa bail pending appeal

Losing Appeal Rights: Justifiable Cause and Timely Surrender After Conviction

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a convicted accused loses appeal rights by missing promulgation without justifiable cause.

Aug 31, 2006 criminal procedure judgment promulgation certiorari estafa rule 120 hierarchy of courts

Failure to Appear at Judgment Promulgation: Losing Legal Remedies in Criminal Cases

In criminal cases, skipping judgment promulgation without justifiable cause forfeits remedies like appeal or reconsideration. The Supreme Court explains.

Aug 31, 2006 civil procedure failure to prosecute dismissal rule 17 supreme court

Duty to Prosecute: Dismissal for Failure to Actively Pursue a Case

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a case may be dismissed for failure to prosecute, and what counts as justifiable cause.