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Pairing Judge Authority: When Orders Become Void After a Regular Judge Assumes Office

A pairing judge's authority ends when the regular judge assumes office. Orders issued after that are void, as Yujuico v. Quiambao shows.

Demolition Requires Special Court Order: Morta v. Sañez and Due Process

A writ of execution does not authorize demolition. A special court order after notice and hearing is required under Rule 39, Section 10(d).