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Upholding a Drug Sale Conviction: Witness Credibility and Chain of Custody
In People v. Flor, the Supreme Court affirmed a drug sale conviction, showing how courts weigh witness credibility and substantial compliance with chain of custody.
Seafarer Disability Claims: The 120-240 Day Rule for Medical Assessments
Understand the 120-240 day rule for company-designated physician assessments in seafarer disability claims, explained through a 2018 Supreme Court ruling.
When Is Touching Rape: Defining Carnal Knowledge in Statutory Rape Cases
Supreme Court clarifies that mere touching of the vagina is not enough for statutory rape—there must be proof of penile penetration.
Private Roads and Public Use: When a Local Ordinance Cannot Convert Private Property
A local ordinance cannot convert a private road into public property without donation, purchase, or expropriation. The Supreme Court explains.
Untimely Appeal and Strict Procedural Rules in Agrarian Redemption Cases
Philippine Supreme Court affirms dismissal of an agrarian redemption appeal filed out of time, stressing strict compliance with Rule 43 and Rule 45.
When Courts Cannot Stop Agrarian Reform: The Antig v. Antipuesto Ruling
The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of Special Agrarian Court jurisdiction and the absolute ban on injunctions against DAR in CARP implementation.
Sovereign Immunity Prevails: City Not Liable for Closure Order Without Consent
Supreme Court rules a city cannot be sued for damages over a closure order without its consent, affirming sovereign immunity principles.
Tax Refund Claims: When Remittance Proof Isn't Required for Exempt Taxpayers
Philippine Airlines' tax refund case clarifies when proof of remittance is needed and how CTA reviews administrative claims.
Defective Summons When Improper Service Nullifies Court Jurisdiction
When service of summons misses the persons listed in Rule 14, Section 11, the court never gains jurisdiction—even if a secretary accepts the papers.
Extraordinary Diligence and Presumed Negligence in Common Carrier Accidents
A bus company's duty of extraordinary diligence extends beyond passengers to other road users, and traffic violations create a presumption of negligence.
Beyond Possession: Establishing Animus Possidendi in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court clarifies what it takes to prove animus possidendi in illegal drug possession cases under RA 9165.
Correcting Civil Registry Entries: Name and Sex Amendments in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies when name and sex corrections in birth certificates are clerical errors under Rule 108, not changes of name.
Challenging Notarized Documents: Forgery and the Burden of Proof in Property Disputes
A notarized deed is presumed valid, but clear and convincing evidence of forgery can void it. Learn the rules from a 2018 Supreme Court ruling.
Chain of Custody Safeguarding Drug Evidence and Protecting Rights in Illegal Sale Cases
The Supreme Court acquits two accused in a shabu sale case, stressing that gaps in the chain of custody create reasonable doubt.
Perfected Construction Contract Award Trumps Suspension
A bidder's acceptance of a notice to proceed perfects a construction contract; a later suspension does not undo it. The Supreme Court explains.
Employer Liability in Labor-Only Contracting: Allied Banking Corp. v. Calumpang
When a bank's janitorial contractor is a labor-only contractor, the bank becomes the true employer—liable for illegal dismissal claims.
Administrative Due Process and Bank Secrecy: The Sibayan v. Alda Ruling
The Supreme Court clarifies how administrative due process and bank secrecy limits discovery in BSP proceedings, as shown in Sibayan v. Alda.
Judicial Misconduct and Loss of Retirement Benefits: Upholding Ethical Standards in the Philippine Judiciary
A judge who assaulted a neighbor lost all retirement benefits. The Supreme Court explains why judicial temperament matters.
Self-Defense Claims and the Limits of Justification: The Panerio Case
The Supreme Court clarifies when self-defense fails and why multiple wounds negate it, reducing murder to homicide.
Finality of Judgments: Why Procedural Rules Matter in Philippine Litigation
A Supreme Court ruling on how improper service of a motion for reconsideration can make a judgment final and executory, barring recovery.
Finality of Judgments: Why Procedural Rules on Service of Motions Cannot Be Ignored
A bank's appeal was dismissed for defective service of its motion for reconsideration. The Supreme Court explains why procedural rules matter.
Supreme Court on Self-Defense and Treachery in Homicide Cases
The High Court clarifies when self-defense fails and why treachery cannot be presumed in killings.
Untimely Filing: The High Cost of Ignoring Procedural Rules in Philippine Courts
A bank's appeal was dismissed because its motion for reconsideration was served by private courier without proper proof. Learn the procedural rules.
Corporate Dissolution Directors As Trustees and Guarantor Liability After Corporate Revocation
Explains Reyes v. Bancom: corporate revocation doesn't abate suits, directors act as trustees, and guarantors remain liable.