Category: Remedial Law

— Remedial Law —

People v. Lacson G.R. No. 149453. April 1, 2003 Criminal Procedure, Provisional Dismissal

February 7, 2019

FACTS: Respondent and his co-accused were charged with multiple murder for the shooting and killing of eleven persons who were claimed to be members of the Kuratong Baleleng Gang. The said cases docketed as Criminal Cases Nos. Q-99-81679 to Q-99-81689 were provisionally dismissed with the express consent of the respondent as he himself moved for… Read More People v. Lacson G.R. No. 149453. April 1, 2003 Criminal Procedure, Provisional Dismissal

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MMDA v. CONCERNED RESIDENTS OF MANILA BAY G.R. Nos. 171947-48 December 18, 2008 Mandamus

November 21, 2018

FACTS: Respondents Concerned Residents of Manila Bay filed a complaint before the RTC in Imus, Cavite against several government agencies, among them the petitioners, for the cleanup, rehabilitation, and protection of the Manila Bay. The complaint alleged that the water quality of the Manila Bay had fallen way below the allowable standards set by law,… Read More MMDA v. CONCERNED RESIDENTS OF MANILA BAY G.R. Nos. 171947-48 December 18, 2008 Mandamus

— Bar Q & A, Remedial Law —

2007 Remedial Law BAR EXAM Q&A (with A Summary of Topics covered)

November 19, 2018

Recognition of Foreign Judgments Foreign Arbitral Award Global Injunction Petition for Relief from judgment Hearsay Rule Declaration of Nullity of Marriage Habeas Corpus (Custody of minor child) Demurrer to Evidence Right to Speedy Trial Certificate against Forum Shopping Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate Reversed Trial Petition for Annulment of Judgment I (Total 10%) (a) What are… Read More 2007 Remedial Law BAR EXAM Q&A (with A Summary of Topics covered)

— Constitutional Law, Political Law, Remedial Law —

Mijares v. Ranada G.R. NO. 139325, April 12, 2005 Recognition of Foreign Judgments

September 3, 2018

FACTS: Ten Filipino citizens who each alleged having suffered human rights abuses such as arbitrary detention, torture and rape in the hands of police or military forces during the Marcos regime, filed with the US District Court, Hawaii, against the Estate Ferdinand E. Marcos. Trial ensued, and subsequently a jury rendered a Final Judgment and… Read More Mijares v. Ranada G.R. NO. 139325, April 12, 2005 Recognition of Foreign Judgments

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DAVAO LIGHT & POWER CO., INC. v. CA G.R. No. 111685 August 20, 2001 Venue v. Jurisdiction

August 22, 2018

FACTS: Petitioner filed a complaint for damages before the RTC of Cebu City against private respondent Francisco Tesorero. The trial court ruled that as alleged in the complaint and which for purposes of venue is considered, Banilad, Cebu City is the plaintiffs principal place of business. Private respondent filed a Motion to Dismiss on the… Read More DAVAO LIGHT & POWER CO., INC. v. CA G.R. No. 111685 August 20, 2001 Venue v. Jurisdiction

— Political Law, Remedial Law —

GSIS vs. VILLAVIZA G.R. No. 180291 July 27, 2010 Rules of Court

August 9, 2018

FACTS: Petitioner Garcia as President and General Manager of the GSIS filed separate charges against respondents Villaviza et.al, for Grave Misconduct and/or Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service. Petitioner allege that respondent, together with other employees in utter contempt of the Omnibus Rules on Prohibited Concerted Mass Actions in the Public Sector… Read More GSIS vs. VILLAVIZA G.R. No. 180291 July 27, 2010 Rules of Court