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Aug 13, 2018 criminal law estafa docket fees civil liability rule 111 swindling

Procedural Lapses in Filing Fees Do Not Erase Civil Liability in Swindling Cases

Supreme Court clarifies that underpayment of docket fees based on clerk assessment does not bar recovery of damages in estafa cases.

Feb 20, 2013 estafa syndicated estafa presidential decree 1689 revised penal code deceit banking fraud

Deceit and Syndicated Estafa: Distinguishing Simple Estafa From Large-Scale Swindling

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when fraud against a bank is simple estafa, not syndicated estafa under PD 1689.

Sep 29, 2009 criminal law jurisdiction swindling revised penal code regional trial court supreme court

Jurisdiction in Swindling Cases: How Penalties Determine the Proper Court

Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains how penalties and fines determine which court hears swindling cases under the Revised Penal Code.

Sep 29, 2009 annulment of judgment criminal procedure swindling jurisdiction creditor remedies bp 22

Foreclosure Rights vs BP 22: Understanding Creditors' Remedies and Their Limits

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that annulment of judgment is only for civil cases, not criminal convictions like swindling.

Sep 12, 2000 ponzi scheme estafa large scale swindling investment scam revised penal code pd 1689

Ponzi Schemes and Investment Scams in the Philippines: Supreme Court Ruling on Large Scale Swindling and Estaf

The Supreme Court explains when a Ponzi scheme constitutes large scale swindling and estafa under Philippine law.