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Apr 25, 2012negligencebanking lawtortsproximate causecontributory negligencephilippine jurisprudence
When Banks and Depositors Share the Blame: PNB v. Spouses Cheah on Negligence
A rubber check, a premature release of funds, and a Supreme Court ruling that split the loss equally between a bank and its depositors.
May 9, 2003criminal-law
Premature Release AND Judicial Accountability When Approving Bail Before Posting Results IN Misconduct
Feb 17, 2000judicial accountabilityadministrative lawcourt managementnegligencepremature releasejudge reprimand
Judicial Accountability: Premature Release of Court Orders and Negligence
A judge's failure to manage court personnel and prevent premature release of orders constitutes negligence warranting reprimand, as shown in this administrative case.
Habeas Corpus and Premature Release: Why Appeals Matter in Philippine Law
A Supreme Court ruling on why a convicted person cannot use habeas corpus to secure release while an appeal is still pending.