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Nov 3, 2024 criminal law revised penal code civil liability motion to quash rule 111 jurisprudence

Death of the Accused and Criminal Liability: The Rodriguez v. Elorde Ruling

When an accused dies before final judgment, criminal liability is extinguished. But civil liability may survive—here's how.

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.

Aug 14, 2018 quasi-delict civil liability double recovery rules of court civil code supreme court

Quasi-Delict Claims Need No Reservation: Supreme Transport Ruling Explained

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that quasi-delict counterclaims may proceed without reservation in criminal cases, subject only to the ban on double recovery.

Apr 17, 1997 criminal law counterclaim damages malicious prosecution rule 111 cabaero v. cantos

Counterclaims in Criminal Cases: When Can the Accused Seek Damages?

The Supreme Court in Cabaero v. Cantos clarifies when an accused may file a counterclaim for damages in a criminal case, and when a separate civil action is required.