Category Archives: Quotations

Substantial Justice and Procedural Rules

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Erineus

We reiterate what we have stated in Yao v. Court of Appeals[33] that: In the interest of substantial justice, procedural rules of the most mandatory character in terms of compliance, may be relaxed. In other words, if strict adherence to … Continue reading →

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Consent of the Child is Immaterial in Criminal Cases Involving Violation of Section 5, Article III of RA 7610. Hence, “Sweetheart Theory” as a Defense is Unacceptable.

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Erineus

Consent of the Child is Immaterial in Criminal Cases Involving Violation of Section 5, Article III of RA 7610. Petitioner claims that AAA welcomed his kisses and touches and consented to have sexual intercourse with him. They engaged in these … Continue reading →

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Whether under the present set up (LGC) the power of the Land Registration Office (“LTO”) to register, tricycles in particular, as well as to issue licenses for the driving thereof, has likewise devolved to local government units?

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Erineus

Coming up to this Court, petitioners raise this sole assignment of error, to wit: Oldmisâ o “The Court of Appeals [has] erred in sustaining the validity of the writ of injunction issued by the trial court which enjoined LTO from … Continue reading →

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The glaring absence of maliciousness in the assailed portion of the news article subject of this case negates the existence of probable cause that libel has been committed by the accused

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Erineus

Libel is defined as a public and malicious imputation of a crime, or of a vice or defect, real or imaginary, or any act, omission, condition, status or circumstance tending to discredit or cause the dishonor or contempt of a … Continue reading →

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The meaning and scope of equal protection; when the classification of the subjects of legislation valid?

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Erineus

In City of Manila v. Laguio, Jr.,[17] this Court expounded the meaning and scope of equal protection, thus: Equal protection requires that all persons or things similarly situated should be treated alike, both as to rights conferred and responsibilities imposed. … Continue reading →

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