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Clerks of Court and Financial Mismanagement: Consequences of Breaching Fiduciary Duties
Supreme Court rules on clerk of court's liability for fund shortages, delayed remittances, and breach of financial duties in the judiciary.
Upholding Judicial Integrity: Accountability for Misconduct and Negligence in Court Proceedings
A Supreme Court ruling holds a judge, court staff, and a sheriff liable for delays, negligence, and breaches of confidentiality in court operations.
Accountability for Accomplices: Conspiracy in Carnapping with Homicide
How the Supreme Court held four accused liable for carnapping with homicide through conspiracy, and what this means for accomplice liability.
False Notarization Upholding Integrity in Legal Documents
The Supreme Court rules on the importance of impleading indispensable parties in correction of birth certificate cases.
Press Freedom VS Public Safety Balancing Rights During Crisis
Conviction for Carnapping with Homicide Upheld Despite Eyewitness Identification Issues
Supreme Court affirms carnapping with homicide convictions, explaining how credible eyewitness testimony and possession of stolen vehicle outweigh alibi defenses.
MCLE Disclosure Failures: Cruz v. Onshore Strategic Assets and Case Dismissal
A lawyer's failure to disclose MCLE compliance in pleadings can lead to dismissal of the case, as Cruz v. Onshore Strategic Assets shows.
When Can a Landlord Claim Unpaid Rent: Lessons from Booklight v. Tiu
Learn when landlords can claim unpaid rent and why tenants must present evidence at pre-trial, based on a Philippine Supreme Court ruling.
Default Judgments and Due Process: Reclaiming Rights After a Missed Court Appearance
Learn how the Supreme Court protects due process rights when a party misses a court appearance and faces a default judgment.
Third Doctor's Opinion: A Seafarer's Duty to Resolve Conflicting Medical Assessments in Disability Claims
Learn how the Supreme Court ruled that seafarers must follow the third-doctor procedure under the POEA-SEC before filing disability claims.
Imperfect Chain of Custody Leads to Acquittal in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug accused because police failed to observe Section 21's chain of custody rules, stressing strict compliance.
From Murder to Homicide: Proving Treachery and Superior Strength in Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court explains when treachery and abuse of superior strength qualify killing as murder, and when they don't.
Redefining Family Driver Civil Code Rules In The Absence Of Labor Code Coverage
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that family drivers are governed by Civil Code rules, not Labor Code, after the Kasambahay Law's repeal.
Court Personnel Liability: When Moonlighting Becomes Simple Misconduct
A sheriff's money lending business during office hours constitutes simple misconduct. Learn the rules on court personnel conduct and penalties.
Sheriffs and Moonlighting: When a Side Business Becomes Simple Misconduct
A sheriff's money-lending business during office hours constitutes simple misconduct. Learn the rules on court personnel and outside work.
Sheriffs Held Accountable for Gross Neglect in Delaying Writ Execution
When a sheriff delays executing a final judgment, public trust suffers. The Supreme Court clarifies the ministerial duty to implement writs.
Treachery and Witness Credibility: Proving Murder Beyond Reasonable Doubt
The Supreme Court affirms a murder conviction, explaining how treachery is established and why credible witness testimony outweighs alibi and doubts about motive.
Upholding Attorneys Duty Substantial Evidence Required IN Negligence Claims Against Lawyers
Learn the evidentiary standard for lawyer negligence complaints in the Philippines, as clarified by the Supreme Court in Zara v. Atty. Joyas.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Police Procedure Determines Conviction or Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect due to police lapses in chain of custody, reaffirming strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.
Minimum Wage Law Exemption: Employers Must Apply and Prove Payment
Employers cannot claim minimum wage exemption without applying to the Regional Board; payrolls must be original to prove payment.
Public Office vs Private Interests: When Loans Become Unlawful Under RA 6713
The Supreme Court clarifies when public officials violate RA 6713 by obtaining loans from cooperatives they regulate, and why membership rights do not exempt them.
Lawyer’s Duty of Diligence and the Burden of Proof in Administrative Cases
A look at Zara v. Joyas, where the Supreme Court dismissed a lawyer’s administrative case for lack of substantial evidence.
When a Lawyer’s Dealings Warrant Suspension: Sanidad v. Aguas
The Supreme Court suspends a lawyer for one year for dishonest dealings in a property sale, applying Rule 1.01 of the CPR.