Category: Remedial Law

— Constitutional Law, Political Law, Remedial Law —

Mijares v. Ranada G.R. NO. 139325, April 12, 2005 Recognition of Foreign Judgments

September 3, 2018

FACTS: Ten Filipino citizens who each alleged having suffered human rights abuses such as arbitrary detention, torture and rape in the hands of police or military forces during the Marcos regime, filed with the US District Court, Hawaii, against the Estate Ferdinand E. Marcos. Trial ensued, and subsequently a jury rendered a Final Judgment and… Read More Mijares v. Ranada G.R. NO. 139325, April 12, 2005 Recognition of Foreign Judgments

— Remedial Law —

DAVAO LIGHT & POWER CO., INC. v. CA G.R. No. 111685 August 20, 2001 Venue v. Jurisdiction

August 22, 2018

FACTS: Petitioner filed a complaint for damages before the RTC of Cebu City against private respondent Francisco Tesorero. The trial court ruled that as alleged in the complaint and which for purposes of venue is considered, Banilad, Cebu City is the plaintiffs principal place of business. Private respondent filed a Motion to Dismiss on the… Read More DAVAO LIGHT & POWER CO., INC. v. CA G.R. No. 111685 August 20, 2001 Venue v. Jurisdiction

— Political Law, Remedial Law —

GSIS vs. VILLAVIZA G.R. No. 180291 July 27, 2010 Rules of Court

August 9, 2018

FACTS: Petitioner Garcia as President and General Manager of the GSIS filed separate charges against respondents Villaviza et.al, for Grave Misconduct and/or Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service. Petitioner allege that respondent, together with other employees in utter contempt of the Omnibus Rules on Prohibited Concerted Mass Actions in the Public Sector… Read More GSIS vs. VILLAVIZA G.R. No. 180291 July 27, 2010 Rules of Court

— Labor Law, Remedial Law —

ABALOS vs. PHILEX MINING CORPORATION G.R. No. 140374 November 27, 2002 Doctrine of “strained relations”, Finality of Judgment

July 9, 2018

FACTS: A manpower audit conducted by respondent Philex revealed that 241 of its employees were redundant. Thus, Philex undertook a retrenchment program that resulted in the termination of petitioners’ employment. Consequently, petitioners filed a case for illegal dismissal against respondent. The case was submitted for arbitration through the NCMB. The Voluntary Arbitrator ordered the reinstatement… Read More ABALOS vs. PHILEX MINING CORPORATION G.R. No. 140374 November 27, 2002 Doctrine of “strained relations”, Finality of Judgment

— Labor Law, Remedial Law —

MERALCO vs Lim G.R. No. 184769 Writ of Habeas Data

July 5, 2018

FACTS: Respondent Cherry Lim works as an administrative clerk at MERALCO. The HR directed the transfer of respondent to MERALCOs Alabang Sector in Muntinlupa  due to reports that there were accusations and threats directed against her from unknown individuals, which could possibly compromise her safety and security. Lim appealed her transfer and requested for a… Read More MERALCO vs Lim G.R. No. 184769 Writ of Habeas Data

— Constitutional Law, Remedial Law —

CORTES vs. OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN G.R. Nos. 187896-97 June 10, 2013 Remedies- Office of the Omudsman

July 2, 2018

FACTS:   Petitioner charged respondents with violation of Section 3(c) of Republic Act No. 3019. or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. and Misconduct. Petitioner alleged that during the period of 29 March 2006 to 1 April 2006, respondents utilized a heavy equipment grader owned by the Province of Aklan in levelling a portion of… Read More CORTES vs. OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN G.R. Nos. 187896-97 June 10, 2013 Remedies- Office of the Omudsman

— Corporation Law, Mercantile Law, Remedial Law —

VESAGAS v. CA G.R. No. 142924. December 5, 2001 Intra-corporate disputes, RTC Jurisdiction, SEC Jurisdiction, Non-joinder of parties

June 26, 2018

FACTS: The respondent spouses are members in good standing of the Luz Village Tennis Club, Inc. (club). They alleged that petitioner Teodoro B. Vesagas, who claims to be the clubs duly elected president, in conspiracy with petitioner Wilfred D. Asis, who, in turn, claims to be its duly elected vice-president and legal counsel, summarily stripped… Read More VESAGAS v. CA G.R. No. 142924. December 5, 2001 Intra-corporate disputes, RTC Jurisdiction, SEC Jurisdiction, Non-joinder of parties