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Mar 22, 2017 civil-procedure implied-admission request-for-admission summary-judgment rule-45 philippine-litigation

Implied Admission: The Impact of Unanswered Requests in Philippine Litigation

A party who ignores a request for admission risks implied admission of key facts, which can lead to summary judgment. This case explains why.

Dec 14, 2010 indispensable parties certiorari rule 65 due process civil procedure

Indispensable Parties in Certiorari Petitions: The Rule on Due Process

Why omitting an indispensable party in a certiorari petition can invalidate proceedings and how to avoid this procedural pitfall.

Dec 16, 2004 civil procedure due process notice to counsel service of pleadings rules of court

Proper Service of Notices to Counsel: A Due Process Requirement in Philippine Litigation

A notice sent to the wrong person is no notice at all. The Supreme Court explains why service to counsel matters.