Legal Insights

Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

Showing 1–3 of 3 articles for “trial delay”

Sort:Newest Oldest

Sep 6, 2000 trial delay due process postponement motion to reopen civil procedure

Trial Delays Have Consequences: Edrial v. Quilat-Quilat on Due Process

When parties repeatedly seek postponements, courts may finally refuse to reopen a case. Learn the limits of due process in trial proceedings.

Sep 30, 1999 criminal procedure speedy trial judicial discipline postponements arraignment bp 22

Unreasonable Trial Delays: A Judge's Duty to Control Court Proceedings

When a judge tolerates repeated postponements, the Supreme Court steps in. Learn the rules on trial delays and judicial accountability.

Jan 22, 1996 speedy trial judicial delay administrative case judge liability criminal procedure philippine courts

Judicial Delay Consequences for Judges and the Right to a Speedy Trial in the Philippines

A Supreme Court ruling on judge liability for trial delays and the constitutional right to speedy trial in the Philippines.