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Understanding Philippine Judicial Decisions by Enrico Peralta is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document outlines the legal principles governing judicial decisions in the Philippines, emphasizing the importance of Article 8 of the New Civil Code, which states that judicial decisions form part of the legal system. It discusses the doctrine of stare decisis, which mandates that courts adhere to precedents, and explains key concepts such as res judicata, reversal vs overruling, and the distinction between ratio decidendi and obiter dictum. Additionally, it highlights the roles of binding and persuasi

Author

Enrico Peralta

Language

EN