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at a just and proper conclusion/ decision (De Liano V. Ca (2006)).
If the order of closure has already become final and executory, (Vda. De Lopez V.
of litigation (Dela Cruz V. Moya, G.R. No. 65192, Apr. 27, 1988).
curtailment of what otherwise is a plenary power. (Reagan V. Cir, G.R.
but to allow individuals and groups to exercise their religion without hindrance.
in excess of that amount is his income. (Paguio Transport Corp. V. Nlrc, G.R. No.
action. (Moraga Vs. Spouses Somo, GR 166781, Sept. 5, 2006).
plaintiff (Ma-Ao Sugar Central V. Barrios, 76 Phil. 666).
2. Counterclaim It is any claim which a defending party may have against an opposing party (sec.
interfere with, or prejudice litigant or their witnesses during litigation (Halili V.
which rendered said judgment has no jurisdiction (Co Vs. CA, 196 SCRA 705).
consideration of the payment of freight. (Caltex V. Sulpicio Lines, G.R. No.
and liabilities are developed by law as a consequence (cui v. Cui, 120 phil. 729).
international law, which are considered to be automatically part of our own laws.
house concerned and cannot be judicially reviewed (Osmeña V. Pendatun, G.R.
No. L‐17144, Oct. 28, 1960).
compulsory regardless of the amount (Sec. 7, Rule 6 ).
the claims and file a separate action to collect the balance.
Again Be Charged With The Same Or Identical Offense. (Melo V. People, G.R. No.
which it is procured (Alaban V. Ca, Gr No. 156021, September 23, 2005).
(Sarmiento Vs. Zaratan, GR 167471, Feb. 5, 2007).
G.R. No. 45322, July 5, 1989).
rights conferred and responsibilities imposed. It guarantees equality, not identity of rights.
requires common carriers to render service with the greatest skill and utmost foresight.
Error or mistake must be gross or patent, malicious, deliberate or in bad faith.
unbearable. (Secretary of Justice vs. Marcos, 76 SCRA 301).
dispose of the case (Rudecon Management Corp. Vs. Singson, 454 Scra 612).
section 401 of the tariff and customs code. (Garcia V. Executive Secretary, G.R. No.
(benguet Electric corp. Vs. Flores 287 scra 449, march 12, 1998).
contracts (Prudential Bank vs. Alviar, 464 SCRA 353).
9. Foreign Laws The question as to what are the laws of a foreign state is one of fact, not of law.
person owes the defendant (Rcbc V. Castro, No. L- 34548, November 29, 1988).
must be adhered to. (Balagot vs. Opinion, 195 SCRA 429).
contrived as to give an unfair advantage to the party in power. (navarro v.
executive and the legislative departments in governing municipal corporations.
without any consideration or compensation therefor (28 C.J. 620; Santos vs.
unlawful means in order to achieve unlawful ends. (Gamboa V. Chan G.R. No.
therewith; and yet the word is sometimes used for either house or land separately.
conjunction with a petition for custody of minors under Rule 99 of the Rules of Court.
exemption (Algura V. Lgu Of Naga, G.R. No. 150135, Oct. 30, 2006).
Estrada V. Heirs Of Domingo Samut, 451 Scra 275, February 14, 2005).
affidavit of desistance as well as the refund given will not save her because r.a. no.
8042 is a special law, and illegal recruitment is malum prohibitum. (People V.
Saulo, G.R. No. 125903, Nov. 15, 2000).
respectable members of the Community (Arciga v. Maniwang, 106 scra 591).
judgment for plaintiff. (Galicia Vs. Polo, L-49668, Nov. 14, 1989; Carcon Devt.
Corp. Vs. Ca, Gr 88218, Dec. 17, 1989).
in impeachment proceedings (Francisco, Jr. V. House Of Representatives, G.R.
No. 160261, Nov. 10, 2003).
the complaint shall always be proved (Sec. 1).
(Monterey Foods Corp. Vs. Eserjose, Gr 153126, Sept. 11, 2003).
recognized and made effective (Banco Español Filipino vs. Palanca, 37 Phil.
be prevented from attaching or being removed after it is attached.
of the accused or by his arrest (Choc vs. Vera, 64 Phil. 1066).
trial (Magay vs. Estiandan, 69 SCRA 456).
The question as to what are the laws of a foreign state is one of fact, not of law.
susceptible of judicial determination. (IBP v. Hon. Ronaldo B. Zamora, G.R. No.
under his license, sometimes for a fee or percentage of the earnings.
Manila, G.R. No. L‐24693, Oct. 23, 1967).
action in tort (Tan Tek Beng Vs. David, 126 Scra 389).
Damage, it gives rise to an action in tort (Tan Tek Beng Vs. David, 126 Scra 389).
the object which the services are to be performed. Regala Vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No.
pleadings (Rule 34), and a summary judgment (Rule 35), are litigated motions.
governments on the time‐honored principle of salus populi est suprema lex. (Calalang V.
prosecution (People Vs. Navarro, 75 Phil. 516).
its own initiative at any stage of the action and on such terms as are just (Sec. 11, Rule 3).
(Republic Vs. Herbieto, 459 SCRA 183).
the allegations controverted are vague, indefinite, uncertain or are mere general conclusions.
The latter task assumes significance because defenses not pleaded (save those excepted in Sec.
the answer are deemed waived (Republic vs. Sandiganbayan, GR 115748, Aug. 7, 1996).
motion filed out of time, because this motion may be disposed of the court on its own initiative.
sold in case of default (Govt. Vs. Delos Cajigas, 55 Phil. 669).
A motion is an application for relief other than by a pleading (Sec. 1, Rule 15).
matters, unlike pleadings which generally states substantial questions (37 Am. Jur. 502).
a legal right (Lyon vs. Smith, 66 Mich. 676).
fact itself is admitted (Republic vs. Sandiganbayan, GR 1512154, July 15, 2003).
vs. Tucson, 476 SCRA 395).
thereto the statute of limitation of actions (Guevara vs. Guevara, 74 Phil. 479).
reconsideration or a motion for new trial has been filed but was denied or dismissed.
Rule 41 (Neypes vs. CA, GR 141524, Sept. 14, 2005).
motion for new trial is within the period for taking an appeal.
The Judgment (Contreras V. Felix, G.R. No. L-477, June 30, 1947).
subject matter may be barred by laches. (Tijam vs. Sibonghanoy).
opinion (People vs. Fundano, 291 SCRA 356).
understanding of and influence over the implementation of legislation it has enacted.
It concerns post‐enactment measures undertaken by Congress. (Macalintal v.
undisturbed as a matter of equity and fair play. (League of Cities of the Philippines v.
suspects and the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases (Posadas V. Hon.
excusable negligence, which are beyond the concerns of this court (Purcon V.
Mrm Philippines Inc., Gr No. 182718, September 26, 2008).
be rendered in the case ( Davao Light And Power, Inc.V. Ca, 204 Scra 343).
To prevent future injury and maintain the status quo. (Kencht V. Ca, G.R. No.
G.R. No. L‐12406, Mar. 15, 1918).
requires the use in any degree of legal Knowledge or skill (Cayetano V.
return for a lighter sentence than that for the graver charge (Daan V.
Sandiganbayan Gr No. 163972-77, March 28, 2008).
virtue of a grant and authority from the State (44 Am. Jur. 88-89).
of the Solicitor General and without need for any leave of court (Navarro Vs.
Gimenez, 10 Phil. 226; Cui Vs. Cui, 60 Phil. 37).
808; ERB Vs. CA, 357 SCRA 30 ).
affected and does not consider the degree of the change. Lambino V. Comelec, G.R.
basic governmental plan as to amount to a revision. (Lambino v. Comelec, G.R. No.
delegated to the legislative or executive branch of the government. (Tañada v.
(Castro Vs. Malazo, 99 Scra 164).
and preservation of the rights of the parties. (Fernandez V. Ca, 458 Scra 454).
within 1 year from the registration of the sheriff’s certificate of foreclosure sale.
(Government Insurance System V. Cfi Of Iloilo, G.R. No. 45322, July 5, 1989).
for an incriminating answer is addressed.
being vexed twice for the same cause (nemo debet bis vexari et eadem causa).
(Fells, Inc. Vs. Prov. Of Batangas, Gr 168557, Feb. 19, 2007).
court, of personal property by the defendant to the plaintiff, upon the filing of a bond.
require accommodation of secular programs to religious belief. (Estrada V.
(gomez vs. Court of appeals, g.r. no. 127692, march 10, 2004).
Intention to violate the law or a persistent disregard of well-known legal rules.
departments in striking down acts of the legislature as unconstitutional.
separate from its individual stockholders or members (Cruz vs. Dalisay, a.m. no.
mischievous results, and failure to do so constitutes negligence. (PICART V.
with his closing arguments (Acosta Vs. People, 5 SCRA 774).
method should be used by the taxpayer in good faith and at arms length. (BIR V.
petitioner [sic] cannot be faulted for wanting to reduce the tax from 35% to 5%.
stricken out without leaving the statement of the cause of action insufficient.
The constitution has to be interpreted as a whole. (Francisco V. Hr, G.R. No.
advantage.(Manosca V. Ca, G.R. 166440, Jan. 29, 1996).
3. Acts or contracts which are per se illegal as being contrary to law.
actual possession or the right to possession of the property involved.
retaining the jus disponendi or the power to alienate the same. (Moralidad V.
violence done to the person ousted of possession of the property (Quinao V.
Railroad Company Vs. Attorney General, 20 Phil. 523).
on his own personal knowledge.
the form of the pleading (Sarmeinto Vs. Zaratan, GR 167471, Feb. 5, 2007).
Carballo Vs. Encarnacion, 92 Phil. 974). It is equivalent to service of summons (Sec. 20).
to work, refusing to do so, and living without labor, or on the charity of others (US V.
good customs, public order or public policy binds the parties to their real agreement.
and may be annulled within four (4) years from the time of the discovery of the fraud.
be already done, the writ of prohibition cannot undo it (Agustin V. De La Fuente, G.R.
No. L-2345, Aug. 31, 1949).
for wilful Disobedience of the order (Santos vs. CA, 198 SCRA 806).
1. Express consent of the State may be manifested through general or special law.
can (Republic v. Purisima, G.R. No. L‐36084, Aug.31, 1977).
the U.S. appealed to many Mexican jurists.
case can be heard fully. (Hon. Eduardo Ermita v. Aldecoa-delorino g.r.
determine the imposable penalty, including any civil liability chargeable against him.

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