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Nov 22, 2017 counterclaims libel civil procedure compulsory counterclaim permissive counterclaim damages

Counterclaims in Libel Cases: Compulsory vs Permissive Claims Under Philippine Law

The Supreme Court clarifies when counterclaims in libel suits are compulsory or permissive, and the procedural requirements that follow.

Nov 15, 2011 administrative law court stenographer transcript of stenographic notes administrative circular no. 24-90 judicial efficiency administrative liability

Timely Transcript Submission: Court Stenographer Suspended for Delayed TSNs

Supreme Court suspends court stenographer for chronic TSN delays, underscoring that efficiency and compliance with Administrative Circular No. 24-90 are mandatory in the judiciary.

Feb 14, 2011 docket fees civil procedure jurisdiction pecuniary estimation corporate dissolution supreme court

Docket Fees and Jurisdiction: The David Lu Case on Actions Incapable of Pecuniary Estimation

Learn how the Supreme Court's David Lu ruling clarifies docket fees and jurisdiction for actions incapable of pecuniary estimation in Philippine courts.

Feb 10, 2009 docket fees real action annulment of sale rule 141 property disputes jurisdiction

Real Action vs Annulment: How Courts Determine Proper Docket Fees in Property Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when an annulment of sale case is a real action requiring higher docket fees based on property value.

Jul 4, 2001 administrative law sheriff grave misconduct writ of attachment public accountability

Sheriff’s Neglect of Duty: When Failure to Implement a Writ Means Dismissal

The Supreme Court held a sheriff liable for grave misconduct and gross dishonesty for failing to implement a writ of preliminary attachment and mishandling funds.

Mar 13, 2001 civil-procedure docket-fees intervention sandiganbayan marcos-wealth prescription

Docket Fees and Intervention: Y Realty's Quest for Justice in Marcos Wealth Case

A look at how the Supreme Court resolved docket fee issues in intervention cases involving recovered Marcos assets.

Feb 6, 2001 sublessee lessor property dispute civil law philippine supreme court

Sublessees Rights Establishing Superiority Over THE Original Lessors Claim IN Property Disputes

The Supreme Court clarifies when sublessees can assert rights superior to an original lessor's claim in property disputes.

Aug 20, 1997 docket fees jurisdiction improper venue civil procedure re-filing cases

Docket Fees and Jurisdiction: Re-Filing a Case After Dismissal for Improper Venue

When a case is dismissed for improper venue, must new docket fees be paid upon re-filing? The Supreme Court clarifies the rule.

Feb 11, 1997 sheriff fees rules of court civil procedure administrative law execution of judgment

Sheriff’s Fees in the Philippines: Rules, Limits, and the Abellera Case

Learn the legal limits on sheriff’s fees in the Philippines, the Abellera ruling on excessive charges, and practical safeguards for litigants.