Legal Insights

Petition for Relief and Extrinsic Fraud: Jurisdiction Limits in Philippine Courts

Learn how Philippine courts handle petitions for relief from judgments, the role of extrinsic fraud, and jurisdictional limits under Rule 38.

Untangling Time: When Does the Clock Start Ticking for Relief from Judgment?

Explaining the 60-day and 6-month periods for filing a petition for relief from judgment under Rule 38, as clarified by the Supreme Court in Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Court of Tax Appeals an

Relief From Judgment Negligence Bars Second Chances in Agrarian Disputes

Filing both an appeal and certiorari to question the same order is forum shopping. Learn the rule.

Relief From Judgment Not Available in the Supreme Court: Purcon v. MRM Philippines

The Supreme Court explains why a petition for relief from judgment under Rule 38 cannot be filed in the High Court.

Untangling Transferees Relief From Judgment AND Timeliness IN Property Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a transferee pendente lite may file a petition for relief from judgment and the strict deadlines that apply.

Dismissal of Appeal, Untenable Excuses, and the Boundaries of Judicial Discretion

When a lawyer's mistake costs a client the case, the Supreme Court explains the limits of relief from judgment and counsel's negligence.

Attorney Negligence and the Limits of Relief from Judgment in Philippine Courts

When a lawyer's mistake costs a client the case, relief from judgment is not always available. This decision explains the limits.

Untangling Appeal Deadlines: Why Missing a Memorandum Matters

A missed appeal deadline due to lawyer negligence can be fatal. Learn the rules on relief from judgment in Philippine civil procedure.

When a Lawyer's Mistake Binds the Client: Property Rights and Negligence

A lawyer's negligence generally binds the client. The Supreme Court explains when relief from judgment is available and when it is not.

Negligence of Counsel: When It Justifies Relief From Judgment

When does a lawyer's mistake excuse a client from an adverse ruling? Philippine courts balance diligence and fairness.

Grave Abuse of Discretion: When Denial of a Petition for Relief Is Proper

The Supreme Court clarifies when a court's denial of a petition for relief from judgment amounts to grave abuse of discretion.

Mistake of Law vs Mistake of Fact: Grounds for Relief from Judgment in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that only mistakes of fact, not errors of law, justify relief from judgment under Rule 38.

Relief From Judgment Confined to Trial Courts, Not Extended to Court of Appeals

Supreme Court clarifies that relief from judgment under Rule 38 applies only to trial courts, not the Court of Appeals.

Judicial Duty vs Oversight: When a Judge's Negligence Impacts Justice

A Supreme Court ruling on when a client bears the consequences of counsel's negligence, and the strict deadlines for relief from judgment.

Lis Pendens and Summary Procedure: Key Lessons from Sta. Lucia Realty v. Court of Appeals

Learn how the Sta. Lucia Realty case clarifies the prohibition on petitions for relief from judgment in forcible entry cases under the Revised Rule on Summary Procedure.

When a Lawyer's Negligence Binds the Client: The Mercury Drug Rule on Notice and Final Judgments

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a lawyer's failure to inform the client of an adverse judgment is binding, and when relief from judgment is unavailable.

Relief From Judgment: When Can You Reopen a Closed Case in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court explains when a final judgment may be reopened through relief from judgment under Rule 38, and when it cannot.