Category Archives: Decision

An appeal shall not stop a decision of the Ombudsman from being executory

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Erineus

be brought by the Republic of the Philippines or by the person claiming to be entitled to such office.[12]  In this case, it was Del Castillo who filed the action, claiming that he was entitled as a matter of right … Continue reading →

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The doctrine of finality of judgment or immutability of judgment and its exceptions

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Erineus

In advocacy of its position, FGU argues that the decision is already final and executory and, accordingly, a writ of execution should issue.  The lower court should not be allowed to hear the matter of turnover of the refrigerators to … Continue reading →

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Exceptions to the general rule that final and executory judgments are immutable and unalterable

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Erineus

As a general rule, final and executory judgments are immutable and unalterable, except under these recognized exceptions, to wit: (a) clerical errors; (b) nunc pro tunc entries which cause no prejudice to any party; and (c) void judgments.[17] What the … Continue reading →

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It is settled that a decision that has acquired finality becomes immutable and unalterable and may no longer be modified in any respect

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Erineus

It is settled that a decision that has acquired finality becomes immutable and unalterable and may no longer be modified in any respect, even if the modification is meant to correct erroneous conclusions of fact or law and whether it … Continue reading →

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