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Negligence and the Burden of Proof: Establishing Liability for Damages in Property Disputes
A fire crossed from a factory to a farm, but without proof of negligence, the property owner could not recover damages. The Supreme Court explains the burden of proof in civil cases.
Judicial Efficiency Addressing Delays IN Resolving Pending Motions
Prescription IN TAX Refund Claims Dissolutions Impact ON Filing Deadlines
Judicial Conduct: Upholding Impartiality and Addressing Allegations of Unjust Decisions
The Supreme Court dismissed a complaint against a judge, ruling that judicial acts are shielded unless tainted by bad faith, fraud, or corruption.
Judicial Efficiency: The Imperative of Timely Case Resolution in Philippine Courts
A Supreme Court ruling on a judge's delay in deciding a murder case underscores the constitutional mandate for courts to resolve cases within 90 days.
Unraveling Inheritance Rights Filiation AND THE Validity OF Extrajudicial Settlements
A Supreme Court ruling on filiation, inheritance rights, and the validity of extrajudicial settlements and deeds of sale.
Lapsed Rights: How Prescription Bars Reversion of Donated Land to Delgado Heirs
A 2001 Supreme Court ruling shows that even with an automatic reversion clause, heirs must act within 10 years or lose the right to reclaim donated land.
Resignation VS Illegal Dismissal Employee Rights AND Separation PAY
Contempt of Court: Balancing Judicial Authority and Attorneys' Rights to Advocate
A look at Frani v. Pagayatan on when a judge's loss of composure in court crosses the line, and when it does not.
Self-Defense vs. Unlawful Aggression: Distinguishing Homicide from Murder in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies self-defense requirements and treachery elements, reducing murder conviction to homicide in People v. Cariño.
Holiday Pay in the Philippines: How to Determine If It’s Included in Your Monthly Salary
Understand Philippine rules on holiday pay and how to tell if it is already built into your monthly salary.
Judicial Ethics: When Can a Judge's Spouse Practice Law in His Court
Explore the ethical boundaries for judges' spouses practicing law, based on Philippine Supreme Court rulings and the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Parental Authority vs Child Abuse: Trust and Protection Boundaries
Supreme Court affirms death penalty for father who raped his 9-year-old daughter, clarifying parental authority does not excuse incestuous rape.
Acceptance Over Refusal When Depositing A Check Establishes Tender OF Payment
A creditor who accepts and deposits a fully funded check tendered as payment cannot later treat it as a deposit. Philippine Supreme Court ruling explained.
Bouncing Checks Law: When Courts May Impose Fine Instead of Imprisonment
The Supreme Court clarifies that under BP 22, courts may impose only a fine instead of imprisonment, depending on the circumstances.
Bouncing Checks and Due Process: When Is a Waiver Really a Waiver
A look at when a court may declare a defendant's right to present evidence waived, and the penalties for bouncing checks under B.P. 22.
Bouncing Checks and Due Process: What Aguirre v. People Teaches About B.P. 22 Cases
A look at Aguirre v. People: how courts treat B.P. 22 violations, due process rights, and when fines replace imprisonment.
Entrapment vs Instigation: Navigating the Fine Line in Drug Cases
Understand the crucial difference between entrapment and instigation in Philippine drug cases, and why the distinction determines guilt or innocence.
Prescription in Anti-Graft Cases: When Does the Clock Start Ticking?
The Supreme Court clarifies when the prescriptive period for anti-graft cases begins, distinguishing discovery from commission of the offense.
Bouncing Checks Law: When Courts May Impose Fine Instead of Imprisonment
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on B.P. 22 violations explains when fines replace imprisonment and clarifies due process rights in bouncing checks cases.
When Medical Evidence Is Absent: Conviction for Rape Based on Victim's Testimony
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction despite normal medical findings, explaining why a child victim's testimony can be enough.
Unmasking Corruption: Statute of Limitations and the Discovery Rule in Graft Cases
When does the 15-year prescription period for graft cases begin? The Supreme Court explains the discovery rule for behest loans.
Rape Under the Flyover: Corroborating Testimony in Child Sexual Abuse Cases
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction of a street child, explaining why medical findings are not required and how the victim's testimony stands.