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Certiorari Deadlines Strict Enforcement IN Philippine Courts
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies medical malpractice prescription and strict procedural deadlines for certiorari petitions under Rule 45.
Certiorari Deadlines Strict Compliance Required IN Philippine Courts
The Supreme Court affirms that Rule 45 petitions must strictly comply with procedural deadlines, and clarifies the elements of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft Law.
When Court Notices Must Reach the Lawyer: Cervantes v. City Service Corporation
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that procedural deadlines run from counsel's receipt of notice, not the client's, in NLRC cases.
Why Deadlines Matter in Philippine Courts: Lessons from a Falsification Case
A Supreme Court ruling shows why procedural deadlines are crucial in Philippine criminal appeals and how courts review convictions.
Certiorari as a Substitute for Appeal: Navigating Procedural Deadlines in Expropriation Cases
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when courts may take judicial notice of land values and why the DAR formula must govern just compensation in agrarian expropriation.
Integrity Under Scrutiny: Why Honesty in Your Judicial and Bar Council Application Matters
A Supreme Court ruling on procedural deadlines and jurisdiction, and what it means for integrity in JBC applications.
Missed Your Appeal Understanding Finality of Judgments and Procedural Deadlines in Philippine Courts
Learn how missing appeal deadlines makes judgments final and binding, using a Philippine Supreme Court case on union elections as guide.
COA Overpayment Recovery Upheld: Quantum Meruit in Government Construction Contracts
Supreme Court affirms COA's recovery of overpayment from a government contractor, clarifying quantum meruit limits, due process, and procedural deadlines.
Untimely Appeal: The Finality of COMELEC Decisions and the Importance of Timely Filing
The Supreme Court affirms that a motion for reconsideration filed beyond the five-day period before the COMELEC is dismissible, underscoring the strict observance of procedural deadlines in election c
Forum Shopping and Procedural Rules: Lessons from Estrera v. Demecillo
Learn how the Supreme Court clarified forum shopping rules, procedural deadlines, and due process in Estrera v. Demecillo.
Surety's Due Diligence: Challenging Bail Bond Forfeiture After Finality
A surety cannot belatedly challenge bail bond forfeiture after judgment becomes final. Learn the proper remedies and procedural deadlines.
Procedural Deadlines Matter: Why Second Extension Motions Can Sink Your Appeal
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why a second motion for extension to file an appeal can be fatal, and what litigants must know about Rule 42 deadlines.
Second Chances Denied: The High Cost of Procedural Missteps in Philippine Litigation
A Supreme Court ruling shows why "honest mistake" rarely justifies a new trial—and why procedural deadlines and rules are strictly enforced.
Timeliness Matters: How Late Filing Can Cost You Your Case
Learn how a late filing can cost you your case, and why procedural deadlines matter in Philippine courts.
Laches and Land Ownership: Time Limits in Philippine Property Disputes
The Supreme Court explains how laches, prescription, and procedural deadlines can bar heirs from contesting property transfers in the Philippines.
Missed Your Flight Claim Deadline Philippine Courts Offer Hope Beyond Strict Timelines
Philippine courts can relax procedural deadlines to serve substantial justice. Learn how the rules apply to your case.
Missed Deadlines Dismissed Appeals Why Timely Filing Is Non-Negotiable in Philippine Courts
The Supreme Court affirms dismissal of an appeal for a late brief, underscoring that procedural deadlines bind both counsel and clients.