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Jan 21, 2020 criminal procedure substantial justice rules of court appeal final judgment

When Procedural Lapses Yield to Substantial Justice: The Latogan Doctrine

The Supreme Court in Latogan v. People relaxed procedural rules to prevent a grave injustice, protecting a defendant's right to appeal a murder conviction.

Jan 19, 2014 extrinsic fraud annulment of judgment rule 47 rules of court civil procedure negligence of counsel

Extrinsic Fraud and Annulment of Judgment: What Litigants Must Know

The Supreme Court clarifies that a lawyer's negligence is not extrinsic fraud, and explains the strict requirements for annulling a final judgment under Rule 47.

Jul 13, 2006 legal ethics attorney negligence client responsibility rules of court philippine litigation

Bound by Your Lawyer’s Mistakes? Client Responsibility Under Philippine Law

Philippine courts generally hold clients responsible for their lawyers' negligence. Only gross negligence that deprives a client of due process warrants relief.