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Nov 28, 2016 administrative law judicial intervention appeal questions of law questions of fact rule 41

Cease and Desist Orders Secs Authority and the Limits of Judicial Intervention

The Supreme Court clarifies when an appeal from a trial court's dismissal order involves questions of fact, not just law.

Jul 13, 2016 civil-procedure summary-judgment questions-of-law rule-41 rule-45 appeal

Appeal Dismissed Understanding Questions OF LAW VS Questions OF Fact IN Summary Judgments

The Supreme Court clarifies the distinction between questions of law and fact in appeals from summary judgments, and the proper remedy.

Jan 5, 2015 family code psychological incapacity article 36 declaration of nullity marriage rule 45

Psychological Incapacity Under Article 36: When Falling Out of Love Is Not Enough

The Supreme Court clarifies the distinction between questions of fact and law in Article 36 nullity cases, and what evidence proves psychological incapacity.

Oct 6, 2010 civil procedure appeals rule 45 rule 41 questions of law philippine courts

Navigating Appeals When Questions of Fact and Law Intertwine in Philippine Courts

Learn how Philippine courts handle appeals involving mixed questions of fact and law, based on a 2010 Supreme Court ruling.

Dec 19, 2002 family-code psychological-incapacity article-36 rule-45 declaration-of-nullity supreme-court

Weighing Evidence in Psychological Incapacity Cases Under Article 36

A Rule 45 petition questioning psychological incapacity findings raises questions of fact, not law, the Supreme Court rules.