In People vs. Salle, Jr., the Supreme Court ruled that a conditional pardon cannot be granted to an accused while their appeal is pending, as the conviction is not yet final. This ensures the separation of powers, preventing executive interference in judicial matters.
In Sun Insurance vs. Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court ruled that the 12-month period to file a lawsuit for insurance claims starts when the insured receives the insurer’s initial denial. Requesting reconsideration doesn’t pause this period. Filing after this timeframe results in prescription, barring the claim.
Sun Insurance vs. Court of Appeals [March 13, 1991] Read More »
In Jarque vs. Smith Bell & Co., the Supreme Court ruled that an insurer is liable for general average contributions, even if the policy covers only “absolute total loss.” The Court emphasized that such liability arises from a quasi-contract implied by law, benefiting all parties with an interest in the vessel or cargo.
In Cebu State College of Science and Technology v. Misterio, the Supreme Court ruled that the right to repurchase in a pacto de retro sale, contingent on a suspensive condition, must be exercised within four years from the condition’s occurrence or ten years from the contract’s execution, whichever comes first.
Cebu State College of Science and Technology vs. Misterio [June 17, 2015] Read More »
