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Aug 24, 2016 annulment of judgment res judicata rule 47 rule 38 family law philippine supreme court

Res Judicata in Annulment of Judgments: Prior Relief Bars Subsequent Action

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a petition for annulment of judgment under Rule 47 is barred by a prior petition for relief.

Jul 2, 2002 civil procedure relief from judgment court of appeals rules of court philippine law

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.

Jul 13, 2000 civil procedure attorney negligence notice to counsel relief from judgment rule 38 final judgment

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.