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Apr 17, 2013 property-law public-dominion local-government ultra-vires taxpayer-suit land-bank

Public Space vs Private Gain: When Loan Agreements Undermine Public Land Rights

Supreme Court rules loans secured by public plaza are void; public dominion property cannot be collateralized for commercial ventures.

Sep 21, 2005 taxpayer standing locus standi declaratory relief constitutional law local government judicial review

Taxpayer Standing to Challenge Government Spending: Jumamil v. Cafe

The Supreme Court clarifies when taxpayers may challenge local government spending and the limits of declaratory relief in Jumamil v. Cafe.