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Jul 3, 2017 telegraphic transfer civil procedure due process bank liability supreme court ruling

When Courts Overstep: The Limits of Relief in Telegraphic Transfer Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that courts cannot award damages on issues never raised in pleadings, reinforcing due process in bank disputes.

Sep 24, 2014 evidence rules of court best evidence rule duplicate originals admissibility civil procedure

Duplicate Originals as Evidence: When Photocopies Are Admissible in Philippine Courts

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when duplicate originals are admissible evidence, reversing the Court of Appeals' exclusion of invoices in a collection case.

Apr 22, 2008 labor-law confidential-employees collective-bargaining management-prerogative supreme-court philippines

Defining Confidential Employees: Balancing Labor Rights and Management Prerogatives in Collective Bargaining

Supreme Court ruling on confidential employees in bargaining units and acting capacity pay, balancing labor rights with management prerogatives.

Jul 27, 2006 documentary stamp tax foreign exchange bir taxation supreme court

Documentary Stamp Tax on Foreign Exchange Sales: Who Pays

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on documentary stamp tax liability for foreign exchange sales to the Central Bank.

Oct 15, 2002 estafa criminal law breach of trust misappropriation revised penal code salazar

Breach of Trust Establishing Estafa in Misappropriated Funds

Supreme Court ruling on when misappropriating advance payments constitutes estafa under Article 315 of the Revised Penal Code.