Tag: Supreme Court

August 5, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: When a party dies and no heir is willing to substitute them in the case, the appeal can be denied without passing upon the substantive issues of the case, as any disposition on the merits of the case ceases to have any practical value.
July 29, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: The time period during which the applicant must have possessed the subject land under a bona fide claim of ownership has been changed from “since June 12, 1945 or earlier” to 20 years immediately before the filing of the application for confirmation of title. Xxx Importantly, the approval of the DENR Secretary for land classification or an original classification document is no longer required.
July 29, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: In conclusion, the petitioner’s failure to substantiate his claim with concrete evidence precludes him from receiving total and permanent disability benefits. The court emphasizes that justice must be based on established facts, applicable law, and existing legal precedents, ensuring fairness to both parties involved.
July 15, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: The law presumes that a person takes ordinary care of their concerns and that private transactions have been fair and regular. Hence, negligence cannot be presumed but must be proven.
July 11, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: An employer-employee relationship exists where the person for whom the services are performed reserves the right to control not only the end achieved, but also the manner and means to be used in reaching that end.
July 4, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: The only qualified beneficiaries to claim death benefits are the legitimate spouse of the decedent, and the decedent’s children, whether legitimate and illegitimate.
June 24, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: The parties must rely on the strength of their own evidence, not upon the weakness of the defense offered by their opponent.
June 17, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: The extent of protection granted to patent holders is limited to the claims of their patent.
June 10, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: The distinction between a contract of sale and contract to sell is well-established in the decisions of the Court.

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