SUBJECT: The Concept of ‘Quasi-Delict’ (Article 2176) I. The foundation of quasi-delict is Article 2176 of the Civil Code: “Whoever by act or omission causes damage […]
SUBJECT: The Concept of ‘Nuisance Candidates’ I. This memorandum addresses the legal concept of a “nuisance candidate” under Philippine election law, its jurisprudential basis, the standards […]
G.R. No.: A.M. No. P-10-2767 (Formerly AM OCA IPI 08-2905-P)Date: April 12, 2011 Case Parties/Title: ANTONIO EXEQUIEL A. MOMONGAN, Complainant, vs. PRIMITIVO A. SUMAYO, Clerk III […]
SUBJECT: The Rule on Condonation Doctrine (Abandoned vs Current Jurisprudence) I. Introduction and Statement of Issue This memorandum addresses the critical doctrinal shift in Philippine election […]
G.R. No.: A.M. No. P-11-2922 (formerly A.M. OCA IPI No. 03-1778-P)Date: April 4, 2011 Case Parties/Title: MARY JANE ABANAG, Complainant, vs. NICOLAS B. MABUTE, Court Stenographer […]
SUBJECT: The Difference between Quo Warranto and Election Protest I. This memorandum elucidates the fundamental distinctions between an election protest and a petition for quo warranto, […]
G.R. No.: A.M. No. 08-19-SB-J; April 12, 2011Case Title: ASSISTANT SPECIAL PROSECUTOR III ROHERMIA J. JAMSANI-RODRIGUEZ, Complainant, vs. JUSTICES GREGORY S. ONG, JOSE R. HERNANDEZ, and […]
SUBJECT: The Concept of ‘Pre-Proclamation Controversies’ I. Introduction and Legal Basis A pre-proclamation controversy is a legal dispute relating to the preparation, transmission, receipt, custody, and […]