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Apr 20, 1997 motion for reconsideration notice of hearing rules of court appeal period civil procedure

Motion for Reconsideration: Why a Notice of Hearing Is Crucial in Philippine Courts

A motion for reconsideration without a notice of hearing is pro forma and will not stop the appeal period. Learn the rule and the De la Peña case.

Feb 6, 1997 judicial recusal inhibition impartiality civil procedure rule 137 supreme court

Judicial Recusal: Understanding Bias and Impartiality in Philippine Courts

The Supreme Court clarifies when judges must inhibit and why late motions to disqualify are frowned upon.

Dec 23, 1996 forum shopping motion for reconsideration administrative law nlrc illegal dismissal philippine supreme court

Understanding Forum Shopping in the Philippines: Avoiding Dismissal of Your Case

Learn how the Supreme Court defines forum shopping in the Philippines and why failure to file a motion for reconsideration can doom your case.

Nov 21, 1996 civil-procedure certiorari motion-to-dismiss interlocutory-order rule-65 rule-16

Motion to Dismiss Denials: Interlocutory Orders and Certiorari in Philippine Courts

Learn when a denied motion to dismiss can be challenged by certiorari, and why timing and interlocutory rules matter in Philippine civil procedure.

Sep 3, 1996 substituted service summons jurisdiction default rules of court

Substituted Service of Summons: When Filing a Motion Waives Improper Service

Learn when defective substituted service of summons is waived by filing a motion, and the rules on default in Philippine courts.

Aug 12, 1996 civil procedure appeal extension of time court of appeals philippine law

Motion for Extension of Time: Navigating Appeals in Philippine Courts

Learn when Philippine courts allow extension motions for appeals, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in Magsaysay Lines v. Court of Appeals.

Jul 9, 1996 judicial discretion certiorari grave abuse of discretion rules of court civil procedure

When a Judge's Error Becomes Grave Abuse of Discretion: Lessons from Santiago Land Development

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a judge's mistake in denying a motion to dismiss rises to grave abuse of discretion correctable by certiorari.

Mar 4, 1996 finality of judgments contempt of court motion for reconsideration civil procedure supreme court

Understanding Finality of Judgments and Avoiding Contempt of Court

Learn how the Supreme Court defines finality of judgments and why filing repeated motions can lead to contempt of court.

Feb 22, 1996 civil-procedure labor-law motion-for-reconsideration rule-65 nlrc certiorari

Perfecting Appeals Understanding Timelines AND Motions FOR Reconsideration IN Philippine Courts

Learn why filing a motion for reconsideration with the NLRC is mandatory before seeking certiorari from the Supreme Court.

Jan 29, 1996 contempt of court judicial inhibition code of professional responsibility direct contempt philippine law

Contempt of Court: Navigating the Boundaries of Respect and Legal Advocacy in the Philippines

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a motion for judicial inhibition crosses the line into direct contempt, and what lawyers and litigants should avoid.