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Sep 27, 2022 accretion forcible entry prior physical possession civil code property law ejectment

Accretion and Forcible Entry: Why Prior Physical Possession Beats Title

In forcible entry cases over accreted land, the Supreme Court rules that prior physical possession, not mere ownership of adjacent titled property, is decisive.

Sep 1, 2020 ejectment execution pending appeal property law unlawful detainer civil procedure summary procedure

Execution Pending Appeal in Ejectment Cases: Immediate Judgment Enforcement in the Philippines

Learn how execution pending appeal works in Philippine ejectment cases, including the mandatory rule and key Supreme Court rulings.

Jun 6, 2004 summary procedure grave threats gross ignorance of the law criminal procedure judicial discipline

Grave Threats Case: Why Judges Must Apply Summary Procedure Correctly

In Riño v. Cawaling, the Supreme Court fined a judge for gross ignorance of the law in misapplying summary procedure in a grave threats case.

Jan 30, 2000 motion for reconsideration rules on summary procedure preliminary conference ejectment cases civil procedure philippine supreme court

Motion for Reconsideration Under Summary Procedure: The Lucas Doctrine

When can a litigant file a motion for reconsideration under summary procedure? The Supreme Court clarifies the exception for dismissal orders.