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Writ of Possession in Foreclosure: When a Third Party's Claim Fails
Explains when a third party can block a writ of possession after foreclosure, and why a mere waiver of rights does not transfer ownership.
Surety Agreements: Solidary Liability and Waiver of Rights in Loan Obligations
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on surety liability, accommodation mortgagors, and waiver clauses in loan deficiency claims.
BUY Bust Operations Upholding Convictions Based ON IN Flagrante Delicto Arrests AND Waiver OF Rights
Insufficient Information and Waiver of Rights in Philippine Rape and Lasciviousness Cases
Can a rape conviction stand if the information omits force and intimidation? People v. Candaza explains waiver under the omnibus motion rule.
Waiver of Rights: The Importance of Asserting Your Right to Cross-Examine Witnesses
Learn why failing to cross-examine witnesses and perfect an appeal on time can be fatal to your case, based on a Philippine Supreme Court ruling.
Safeguarding Due Process: Ensuring Informed Waiver of Rights in Capital Offenses
Trial courts must conduct a searching inquiry before accepting an accused's waiver of the right to present evidence in capital cases.
Voluntary Confessions and Custodial Rights: Lessons from People v. Bacor
The Supreme Court clarifies when an extrajudicial confession is admissible, the role of counsel, and what makes a valid waiver of rights.
Election Protests Understanding Demurrer to Evidence and Waiver of Rights in Philippine Law
Learn how filing a demurrer to evidence waives the right to present defense evidence, based on Philippine Supreme Court rulings.