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Jul 26, 2011 civil procedure execution of judgment sheriff duties levy mortgaged property rule 39

Levy on Mortgaged Property in the Philippines: Sheriff's Duties Explained

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that sheriffs may levy mortgaged properties to satisfy judgments, as debtors retain beneficial ownership until foreclosure.

Sep 16, 2008 execution of judgments overlevy sheriff duties debt recovery rule 39 waiver of demand

Debt Recovery Execution: Waiver of Demand and Proving Overlevy

Learn when a sheriff's failure to demand payment is excused and how to prove overlevy in execution sales under Rule 39.

Aug 24, 1998 writ of demolition sheriff duties due process motion for reconsideration execution of judgments philippine jurisprudence

Premature Writ of Demolition: Due Process and the Sheriff's Duty in Philippine Execution

When can a sheriff implement a writ of demolition, and what happens when a motion for reconsideration is pending? The Supreme Court's ruling in A.M. No. P-98-1268 offers guidance.