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TAN vs. DUMARPA G.R. No. 138777  September 22, 2004 Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65, TAN vs. DUMARPA G.R. No. 138777  September 22, 2004 Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65, Judgment by Default, Substantial Justice

Suits should as much as possible be decided on the merits and not on technicalities. In this regard, we have often admonished courts to be liberal as default judgments are frowned upon and not looked upon with favor for they may amount to a positive and considerable injustice to petitioner and the possibility of such… Read More TAN vs. DUMARPA G.R. No. 138777  September 22, 2004 Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65, TAN vs. DUMARPA G.R. No. 138777  September 22, 2004 Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65, Judgment by Default, Substantial Justice