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Nov 29, 2022 civil-law special-proceedings record-on-appeal estate-settlement rules-of-court appeals

Navigating Appeals in Estate Proceedings: The Necessity of a Record on Appeal

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that appeals in special proceedings require both a notice of appeal and record on appeal within 30 days.

Jul 13, 2004 civil-procedure new-trial default-judgment rules-of-court supreme-court litigation

Second Chances Denied: The High Cost of Procedural Missteps in Philippine Litigation

A Supreme Court ruling shows why "honest mistake" rarely justifies a new trial—and why procedural deadlines and rules are strictly enforced.

Mar 14, 1996 criminal-law state-witness prosecution-witness rules-of-court murder-case

State Witness vs Prosecution Witness: Key Differences in Philippine Law

The Supreme Court clarifies the legal distinction between a state witness and a prosecution witness in criminal cases.