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Jun 20, 2016 tax law court of tax appeals tax collection surety bond due process

Tax Suspension Bonds: When the CTA Must Hear the Taxpayer First

The Supreme Court clarifies when the Court of Tax Appeals may require a bond to suspend tax collection, and why a preliminary hearing is essential.

Mar 28, 2008 civil-procedure cause-of-action motion-to-dismiss preliminary-hearing libel rules-of-court

When a Complaint Fails to State a Cause of Action: The Preliminary Hearing Remedy

Learn when a motion to dismiss for failure to state a cause of action should be heard before trial, based on a 2008 Supreme Court ruling.

Aug 25, 2005 insurance-law forum shopping certiorari affirmative defenses preliminary hearing civil procedure

Forum Shopping and Premature Certiorari: Lessons from an Insurance Claim Dispute

Learn how the Supreme Court clarified preliminary hearings on affirmative defenses and the proper use of certiorari in insurance disputes.

Feb 25, 2002 preliminary hearing affirmative defenses rules of court civil procedure philippine courts

Streamlining Legal Battles Understanding Preliminary Hearings FOR Affirmative Defenses IN Philippine Courts

The Supreme Court clarifies when preliminary hearings on affirmative defenses may be conducted, streamlining litigation and promoting judicial efficiency in Philippine courts.