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Oct 11, 1996 sheriffs property attachment rule 57 administrative liability civil procedure philippine law

Sheriffs Authority: Understanding the Limits of Property Attachment in the Philippines

Learn the limits of a sheriff's authority in property attachment in the Philippines, based on a landmark Supreme Court administrative case.

Sep 3, 1996 criminal-law warrant-of-arrest preliminary-investigation rules-of-court judicial-discretion rule-112

Limits on Judicial Authority: When Can a Judge Issue a Warrant of Arrest?

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that probable cause alone does not justify a warrant—judges must also find immediate custody necessary.

Aug 21, 1996 judicial misconduct abuse of authority negligence code of judicial conduct administrative case philippine courts

Judicial Misconduct: Abuse of Authority and Negligence in Philippine Courts

A Supreme Court ruling on a judge's hasty dismissal of criminal cases shows how abuse of authority and negligence erode public trust in courts.

Jul 18, 1996 marriage solemnization family code presumptive death judicial jurisdiction family law

Judge's Authority in Marriage Solemnization: Jurisdiction and Validity Rules

Learn the jurisdictional limits of judges solemnizing marriages in the Philippines and the mandatory presumptive death proceeding under the Family Code.

Jul 12, 1996 pcgg sequestration due process sandiganbayan ill-gotten wealth constitutional law

PCGG Sequestration Orders: Due Process and Valid Authority Requirements

The Supreme Court rules that PCGG sequestration orders require at least two Commissioners and a prima facie showing, protecting due process rights.

May 22, 1996 contempt of court judicial discipline insubordination supreme court court orders administrative case

Upholding Court Authority: Consequences of Disobedience in the Philippine Legal System

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on judicial insubordination, contempt of court, and the consequences of defying court orders.

May 8, 1996 labor-law overseas-employment jurisdiction labor-arbiter poea supreme-court

Jurisdiction Over Overseas Employment Disputes: When Labor Arbiters Have Authority

Explaining the rule that jurisdiction over overseas employment cases is determined by the law at the time of filing, citing Erectors, Inc. v. NLRC.

Apr 30, 1996 sheriff misconduct abuse of authority legal ethics administrative case writ of attachment public accountability

Sheriff Misconduct: Abuse of Authority and Legal Ethics in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court dismisses sheriff for grave abuse of authority and extortion in enforcing writ of attachment, reaffirming strict ethical standards for court officers.

Apr 2, 1996 best evidence rule payment special power of attorney civil law evidence

The Best Evidence Rule: Proving Payment and Authority in Philippine Law

Philippine National Bank v. Court of Appeals clarifies when the best evidence rule requires producing an original document to prove payment and agency authority.