法律洞察

Upholding Arbitral Awards When Construction Agreements Meet Equity

Chain of Custody Breaks Lead to Acquittal in Drug Sale Case

Supreme Court acquits drug suspect after police fail to observe chain of custody rules under Section 21, RA 9165.

Broken Chains: Safeguarding Rights in Drug Cases Through Strict Custody Rules

Why the Supreme Court acquitted a drug suspect when police broke the chain of custody, and what this means for your rights.

Protecting Marital Property When A Forged Signature Undermines Ownership Rights

A forged signature on a special power of attorney cannot defeat a wife's conjugal property rights, as the Supreme Court ruled in Malabanan v. Malabanan.

Strict Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Procedural Lapses Lead to Acquittal

The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect over broken chain of custody, underscoring strict compliance with RA 9165 safeguards.

Upholding Integrity Notarial Misconduct AND Ethical Responsibilities OF Lawyers

The Supreme Court suspends a lawyer for notarizing deeds without the parties' presence, reinforcing the sacred duty of notarial practice.

Securities Fraud and Filing Fees: What Empire Insurance Teaches About Investor Protection

Supreme Court clarifies filing fee computation for securities fraud actions and affirms preliminary injunction to protect investor-creditors' rights.

Upholding Just Cause in Employment Termination: The Boundaries of Company Policy and Due Process

The Supreme Court clarifies when dismissal for fraud is valid and when company rules must be followed for just cause.

Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Every Link Matters

The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police broke the chain of custody. Learn the four links and what must be proven.

Docket Fees and Jurisdiction: Why Accurate Filing Matters in Philippine Courts

The Supreme Court clarifies that deliberately underpaying docket fees can cost a plaintiff jurisdiction over their case, not just money.

Seafarer Disability Claims Upholding THE Company Doctors Assessment When Dispute Resolution IS Ignored

Disbarment for Dishonesty When Lawyers Fabricate Court Decisions

Fabricating a court decision to defraud clients leads to disbarment. The Supreme Court explains why.

Attorney Suspended for Disobeying Court Orders: Abellanosa v. COA and NHA

The Supreme Court suspended a lawyer for five years for repeatedly ignoring lawful court directives, underscoring lawyers' duty to obey court orders.

NPC's Real Property Tax Exemption Claim Fails: Ownership and Actual Use Matter

Supreme Court rules NPC cannot claim real property tax exemption for BOT power plant facilities it neither owns nor actually uses.

Judicial Efficiency A Judges Duty TO Resolve Cases Promptly

Chain of Custody Gaps Lead to Acquittal in Drug Sale Case

Philippine Supreme Court acquits drug suspects due to broken chain of custody and Section 21 non-compliance, underscoring strict evidentiary rules.

Chain of Custody Gaps Lead to Acquittal in Drug Sale Case

Supreme Court acquits two accused in a drug sale case due to broken chain of custody and non-compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.

Chain of Custody Gaps Lead to Acquittal in Drug Sale Case

The Supreme Court acquitted two drug suspects because the prosecution failed to prove an unbroken chain of custody, highlighting strict requirements.

Upholding Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Ensuring the Integrity of Evidence

The Supreme Court affirmed a conviction for illegal sale and possession of marijuana, ruling that the chain of custody over seized drugs was unbroken despite the accused's objections.

Venue Stipulations and the Right Remedy: Pillars Property v. Century Communities

The Supreme Court clarifies when a venue stipulation binds parties and why dismissal for improper venue calls for certiorari, not appeal.

Chain of Custody Breakdown: Drug Evidence Integrity and the Reasonable Doubt Standard

When police break the chain of custody in drug cases, the Supreme Court may acquit—even if the accused was caught in a buy-bust.

Chain of Custody: Why Drug Evidence Integrity Matters in Philippine Law

The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect due to broken chain of custody under Section 21, RA 9165. Learn the rules.

Valid Service and Due Process: The Duty to Notify SSS of an Address Change

When a party fails to notify the SSS of a change of address, service of notices at the old address remains valid and binding.

Protecting Children: Lascivious Conduct and the Boundaries of Child Abuse Laws in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies the line between simple rape and sexual abuse under RA 7610, and the rules on proving a victim's minority.