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Feb 3, 2016 notarial authority clerk of court verification forum shopping civil procedure philippine supreme court

Clerk of Court Notarial Authority: Scope and Limits in Philippine Legal Proceedings

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that clerks of court may notarize only matters related to their official functions, not private pleadings.

Jun 17, 2013 civil-procedure appeals jurisdiction property-disputes rule-42 rule-41

Choosing the Right Appeal: Rule 41 vs. Rule 42 in Property Disputes

The Supreme Court clarifies when to use an ordinary appeal versus a petition for review in property cases, emphasizing the importance of the correct mode of appeal.

Feb 9, 2011 fresh period rule criminal appeals rule 122 neypes doctrine notice of appeal philippine supreme court

The Fresh Period Rule for Appeals in Philippine Criminal Cases

Learn how the Supreme Court applied the fresh period rule to criminal appeals, giving accused persons a full 15 days from denial of post-judgment motions.

Dec 22, 2009 boundary disputes cadastral maps barangay jurisdiction local government property law

Barangay Boundary Disputes: Why Cadastral Maps Beat Tax Records

In boundary disputes between barangays, the Supreme Court gives greater weight to cadastral maps approved by the Director of Lands than to tax declarations.

Aug 20, 2004 civil procedure rule 42 court of appeals extension of time appeal deadlines procedural rules

Procedural Deadlines Matter: Why Second Extension Motions Can Sink Your Appeal

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why a second motion for extension to file an appeal can be fatal, and what litigants must know about Rule 42 deadlines.