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Jun 8, 2020 malicious prosecution civil code article 19 damages criminal procedure preliminary investigation

Malicious Prosecution in the Philippines: When Filing Criminal Charges Backfires

The Supreme Court clarifies when filing baseless criminal complaints constitutes malicious prosecution, and what damages may be awarded.

Aug 19, 2015 malicious prosecution labor law damages employer liability wrongful accusation supreme court

Malicious Prosecution: Holding Employers Accountable for Unjust Accusations

When employers file baseless criminal charges against workers, they may face damages for malicious prosecution. Learn from a Supreme Court ruling.

Oct 30, 2000 malicious prosecution civil damages moral damages attorney's fees philippine law supreme court

Malicious Prosecution: Protecting Reputation and Business Interests From Unfounded Legal Claims

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when filing a baseless lawsuit becomes malicious prosecution, entitling victims to moral, exemplary, and compensatory damages.

Mar 7, 2000 malicious prosecution probable cause damages criminal law civil liability philippine supreme court

Malicious Prosecution in Philippine Law: Probable Cause and Malice Explained

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a failed criminal complaint becomes malicious prosecution, requiring proof of lack of probable cause and sinister motive.

Mar 20, 1997 malicious prosecution probable cause legal malice torts and damages civil law drilon case

Malicious Prosecution in the Philippines: Probable Cause and Legal Malice Explained

Learn the three elements of malicious prosecution in the Philippines, including probable cause and legal malice, from the Drilon v. Court of Appeals ruling.