Remedial Law

SUBJECT: Summary Judgment vs Judgment on the Pleadings I. INTRODUCTION AND ISSUE PRESENTED This memorandum addresses the distinction between a Motion for Summary Judgment under Rule […]

SUBJECT: Litis Pendentia and Splitting Causes of Action I. INTRODUCTION AND ISSUE PRESENTATION This memorandum addresses the interrelated doctrines of litis pendentia (lis pendens) and the […]

SUBJECT: Litis Pendentia and Splitting Causes of Action I. INTRODUCTION This memorandum addresses the related doctrines of litis pendentia (lis pendens) and the prohibition against splitting […]

SUBJECT: The Principle of Res Judicata I. INTRODUCTION Res judicata, or “bar by prior judgment,” is a fundamental rule that a final judgment or decree on […]

SUBJECT: Forum Shopping and its Consequences I. INTRODUCTION Forum shopping is the act of a party, against whom an adverse judgment or order has been rendered […]

SUBJECT: Writ of Amparo and Habeas Data I. INTRODUCTION This memo outlines the legal framework, theoretical underpinnings, and procedural aspects of the Writs of Amparo and […]

SUBJECT: Direct and Indirect Contempt I. INTRODUCTION This memo outlines the legal framework governing direct and indirect contempt under Philippine Remedial Law. Contempt of court is […]

SUBJECT: The Rule on Electronic Evidence I. INTRODUCTION The Rule on Electronic Evidence (A.M. No. 01-7-01-SC) governs the admissibility, authentication, and presentation of electronic data messages […]

SUBJECT: Demurrer to Evidence in Criminal Cases I. INTRODUCTION A demurrer to evidence in criminal cases is a motion filed by the accused after the prosecution […]