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Jan 22, 2023 prejudicial question criminal procedure rule 111 suspension of criminal case supreme court ruling

Prejudicial Question in the Philippines: Suspension, Not Dismissal, of Criminal Cases

A prejudicial question suspends, not dismisses, a criminal case. Learn the rule from a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Jul 1, 2020 administrative law gross neglect of duty public officials reasonable reliance arias doctrine ombudsman

The Doctrine of Reasonable Reliance: When Public Officials Are Not Liable for Subordinates' Errors

The Supreme Court clarifies that heads of office may rely on subordinates in good faith, reversing a gross neglect finding against a Registrar of Deeds.

Mar 10, 2020 disbarment legal ethics professional responsibility identity fraud supreme court code of professional responsibility

Understanding Disbarment in the Philippines: Identity Fraud and Professional Misconduct Consequences

A look at how the Supreme Court handles disbarment cases involving identity fraud and grave misconduct by lawyers in the Philippines.

Mar 6, 2019 ombudsman anti-graft probable cause grave abuse of discretion section 3(e)registrar of deeds

Ombudsman Must Address All Dimensions of Corruption Complaints

Supreme Court rules the Ombudsman commits grave abuse of discretion when it dismisses a graft complaint based solely on an unresolved ownership issue.

Apr 18, 2016 lis pendens finality of judgment quieting of title civil procedure property law supreme court

Finality of Judgment Prevails: When a Notice of Lis Pendens Can Be Cancelled

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that only the court with jurisdiction over the main action may cancel a lis pendens, and final judgments cannot be collaterally attacked.

Jan 28, 2013 eminent domain just compensation expropriation property law land valuation

Determining Fair Compensation in Philippine Expropriation Cases: Key Lessons from Republic v. Heirs of Bautist

Learn how Philippine courts determine just compensation in expropriation cases, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in Republic v. Heirs of Bautista.

Jul 2, 2010 lis pendens property law jurisdiction torrens title cancellation philippine law

Lis Pendens Cancellation: Which Court Has Jurisdiction Over Property Disputes

Learn which court can cancel a notice of lis pendens in Philippine property disputes, based on a 2010 Supreme Court ruling.

Apr 23, 2010 civil procedure appeal summary judgment adverse claim supreme court

When Modified Judgments Can Be Appealed: Protecting Litigants' Rights

Learn when a modified Court of Appeals decision is appealable to the Supreme Court and how litigants' rights are protected in civil procedure.

Aug 8, 2006 civil-procedure pleadings signature-requirement default-order supreme-court legal-ethics

The Signature Imperative: Why Unsigned Pleadings Fail in Philippine Courts

Philippine courts require pleadings signed by counsel or party. Learn why an answer signed by an unauthorized person is void and triggers default.

Dec 8, 2003 forged signature land title special power of attorney property rights fraud annulment of title

Forged Signatures and Land Titles: Upholding Property Rights Against Fraud

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on forged special powers of attorney, nullifying land transfers and protecting property rights against fraud.