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Demolition Requires Special Court Order: Morta v. Sañez and Due Process

A writ of execution does not authorize demolition. A special court order after notice and hearing is required under Rule 39, Section 10(d).

Premature Writ of Demolition: Due Process and the Sheriff's Duty in Philippine Execution

When can a sheriff implement a writ of demolition, and what happens when a motion for reconsideration is pending? The Supreme Court's ruling in A.M. No. P-98-1268 offers guidance.

Writ of Possession in Expropriation: When Demolition Is Implied | Philippine Law

In expropriation cases, a writ of possession can include the power to demolish structures. Learn the rule from Knecht v. Desierto.