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May 4, 2010 forum shopping certification against forum shopping litis pendentia civil procedure motion to dismiss

Forum Shopping and Dismissed Cases: What the Benedicto Ruling Means for Refiled Complaints

The Supreme Court clarifies when a withdrawn case must be disclosed in a certification against forum shopping, and what litis pendentia requires.

Apr 12, 2000 jurisdiction energy regulatory board overcharging electric consumers civil procedure philippine law

Defining Jurisdiction: Courts vs Energy Regulatory Board in Overcharging Disputes

Supreme Court clarifies that regular courts, not the ERB, hear disputes over electric overcharging and recovery of sums.

Feb 11, 1997 sheriff fees rules of court civil procedure administrative law execution of judgment

Sheriff’s Fees in the Philippines: Rules, Limits, and the Abellera Case

Learn the legal limits on sheriff’s fees in the Philippines, the Abellera ruling on excessive charges, and practical safeguards for litigants.