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Mar 4, 2013 certiorari appeal rule 65 rule 41 civil procedure philippine law

Certiorari vs. Appeal: Choosing the Right Legal Remedy in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies when to use certiorari versus appeal, and why pursuing both remedies simultaneously can be fatal to a case.

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Appeal or Certiorari: Choosing the Right Legal Remedy in Philippine Courts

Learn when to file an appeal under Rule 45 versus certiorari under Rule 65, and why choosing the wrong remedy can cost a case.

Mar 11, 1998 sandiganbayan certiorari rule 45 mootness civil procedure pcgg

Dismissal by Sandiganbayan: Proper Legal Remedy and Mootness in Philippine Courts

Learn when a Sandiganbayan dismissal is appealable via Rule 45, not certiorari, and when cases become moot.

Mar 29, 1996 certiorari appeal labor law nlrc illegal dismissal legal remedy

Certiorari vs Appeal: The Proper Legal Remedy in Philippine Labor Cases

Learn when to file certiorari versus appeal in Philippine labor cases, explained through the Supreme Court's ruling in Espejo v. NLRC.