In-Depth Legal Commentaries, Updates, and Insights
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Dismissing an employee for briefly using the restroom is illegal. This protects employees from disproportionate punishment for basic human needs.
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Proper docket fees are essential for a court to have jurisdiction. The true nature of the action determines the fees.
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Procedural rules must sometimes yield to substantial justice, especially when protecting the rights of parties initially excluded from a case. The Supreme Court allowed intervention in a land dispute, ensuring fairness by prioritizing the petitioners’ rights over strict procedural adherence.
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A claim for attorney’s fees is a monetary claim and does not survive a client’s death before judgment. Lawyers must file claims against the estate.
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The Supreme Court held that rape convictions can be based on circumstantial evidence, even without direct proof of penetration. This ensures justice for victims when direct evidence is unavailable.
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The Supreme Court affirmed that a demolition order is a valid consequence of a final judgment awarding land possession, even without explicit mention in the original decision. This ruling emphasizes the importance of raising all factual issues during the initial trial to avoid preclusion on appeal.
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The Supreme Court affirmed that the BIR cannot assess taxes beyond the 5-year limit without proving fraudulent intent. This protects taxpayers from indefinite tax reassessments.
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When a land registration application is withdrawn, the court must still resolve adverse claims. This ensures a fair adjudication of land ownership, even without the original applicant.