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Jun 25, 2023 civil law immutability of judgments final judgments execution supreme court

Final and Executory Judgments: The Doctrine of Immutability in Philippine Courts

Once a judgment becomes final and executory, courts cannot revisit it. Learn the doctrine of immutability, its exceptions, and key lessons from a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Jul 20, 2015 civil-law finality-of-judgment void-judgments land-registration judicial-conduct torrens-system

Overcoming Finality When Courts CAN Correct Void Judgments

When can a final judgment be recalled? This case explains the exceptions to the immutability rule.

Feb 27, 2002 criminal-law void-judgment promulgation judge-retirement appeal-period jurisprudence

Void Judgments: When a Retired Judge's Decision Cannot Be Promulgated

A judge's decision signed before retirement cannot be validly promulgated after retirement. Learn the rule and its practical effects.

Feb 27, 2002 criminal-law void-judgment appeal-period judicial-authority procedure

Void Judgments and Timely Appeals: The Nazareno Case on Judicial Authority

A judge cannot validly promulgate another judge's decision after retirement. Learn the rules on void judgments and appeals.