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Mar 2, 2016 civil-procedure substitution-of-parties due-process estate-proceedings rule-3 execution-of-judgment

Substitution of Parties: Due Process Prevails Despite Procedural Lapses in Estate Cases

Philippine Supreme Court rules that failure to formally substitute deceased parties is not fatal when heirs actively participate in the case.

Jul 3, 2009 civil-procedure laches execution-of-judgment rule-39 final-and-executory

Diligence Required Enforcing Final Judgments AND Avoiding Laches IN Philippine LAW

A 13-year delay in enforcing a final judgment bars execution by motion and constitutes laches. Learn the rules and deadlines.

Oct 17, 2006 civil-procedure consolidation-of-cases rule-31 supreme-court forum-shopping judicial-efficiency

Consolidation of Cases: Efficiency and Prevention of Conflicting Judgments

Philippine Supreme Court explains when courts may consolidate related cases to avoid conflicting judgments, save time, and promote swift justice.