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Defining Municipal Boundaries: The Weight of Evidence in Territorial Disputes
How courts resolve municipal boundary disputes: a look at Bakun v. Sugpon and the role of preponderant evidence.
Feb 10, 2020preliminary injunctionmunicipal boundary disputerules of courtlocal governmentsupreme court
Preliminary Injunction in Municipal Boundary Disputes: What the Supreme Court Said
The Supreme Court explains when a writ of preliminary injunction may issue in municipal boundary disputes and why courts have wide discretion.
Sep 21, 2007boundary disputeslocal governmentsangguniang panlalawiganjurisdictionmunicipal lawcivil law
Boundary Disputes Between Municipalities: Who Has Jurisdiction?
The Supreme Court clarifies which body—the Sangguniang Panlalawigan or the courts—has jurisdiction over municipal boundary disputes under the Local Government Code.