Category Archives: Exceptions

Exceptions as meriting a relaxation of the rules in order to serve substantial justice

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Erineus

Moreover, there are exceptions that have been previously considered by the Court as meriting a relaxation of the rules in order to serve substantial justice. These are: (1) matters of life, liberty, honor or property; (2) the existence of special … Continue reading →

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Exceptions to the Court’s general policy not to interfere in the conduct of preliminary investigations, leaving the investigating officers sufficient discretion to determine probable cause.

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Erineus

While it is this Court’s general policy not to interfere in the conduct of preliminary investigations, leaving the investigating officers sufficient discretion to determine probable cause,[27] we have nonetheless made some exceptions to the general rule, such as: 1.  when … Continue reading →

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Exception to the rule that a motion for reconsideration is needed before a petition for certiorari under Rule 65

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Erineus

In general, a motion for reconsideration is needed before a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 can be resorted to.  However, the following have been recognized as exceptions[54] to the rule: “(a)  where the order is a patent nullity, as … Continue reading →

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