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In this episode, we'll tell you the story of an impatient bar passer who legally assisted an electoral candidate without the license to practice law yet. Find out what happened to him as we tell you the case of Dona Marie Aguirre vs. Edwin Rana (Bar Matter No. 1036)  

Before one is admitted to the Philippine Bar, he must possess the requisite moral integrity for membership in the legal profession. Possession of moral integrity is of greater importance than possession of legal learning. The practice of law is a privilege bestowed only on the morally fit. A bar candidate who is morally unfit cannot practice law even if he passes the bar examinations.

In this episode, we'll talk about an unfortunate bus accident where a man's attempt to board a bus resulted in his death.  How?  Find out as we tell you the case of Dangwa Transport and Theodore Lardizabal vs. Court of Appeals and the Heirs of Cudiamat. (G.R. No. 95582).

In this episode, we'll talk about a case in the US involving a New Yorker couple who got involved in a car accident in Oklahoma en route to their new home in another state. With the injuries they sustained, the couple files a product liability to the famed Volkswagen Corp. This is the case of World-Wide Volkswagen Corp. V. Woodson (444 U.S. 286).

In this episode, we'll talk about two groups of stockholders aiming to hold controlling power and position over the Batangas Laguna Tayabas Bus Company, and May 19, 1998, is the date that this was determined. This is the case of Batangas Laguna Tayabas Bus Company, Inc. vs. Benjamin Bitanga (G.R. No. 137934, G.R. No. 137936).

In this episode we’ll talk about one notary public who not only notarized a sale agreement based on a stolen land title, but also given irresponsible legal advise to the detriment of his client. This is the legal forms case of Nadayag vs. Grageda (AC. No. 3232).

This the story of man and his horse living near the railway who figured in a accident one drunken night. This is the torts case of E.M. Wright vs. Meralco (GR. L-7790)

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This is a story of a lawyer named David who was sought to be disbarred by his fiancee Pilar when she found out he was actually already married not once but twice to the same girl, Virginia. This is the case of Pilar Abaigar vs. David D.C. Paz (AM no. 997)

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In this episode, we'll tell you the story of a fisherman who hacked his wife to death in an alleged fit of passion and rage when he caught her sleeping with another man…or did he? Find out as we tell you the case of People of the Philippines vs. Ruben Takbobo (GR No. 102984).

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He loves her, she loves another. Is this a tale of revenge of a man betrayed by his beloved or is it a story of a forbidden love that prevailed against all odds? Find out as we tell you the infamous legal ethics case of Guevarra vs. Eala (A.C No. 7136).

In this episode, we'll tell you the bittersweet life story of Loreto, his wife Vicenta, and his mistress Eva. We'll find out how these two mothers fought tooth and nail in a legal battle to claim what they thought is rightfully theirs. This is the case of Heirs of Maramag vs. Maramag (GR No. 181132).

Happy New Year Courtmates! This year, what are your doing to help mitigate Climate Change? Whether that be eating and living sustainably, volunteering on clean-up projects, segregating your waste, or like the petitioners in this case, filing a case for the implementation of an environmental law. Know that no step is small when it comes to helping save our planet. With that in mind, join us as we tell you the case of  Victoria Segovia et al. vs. Climate Change Commission (GR No.211010)

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In this episode, we'll tell you the story of one man who refused to live with his wife. Let's find out whether or not a husband has the right to stay away from his spouse and if a may a wife secure a writ of habeas corpus to compel her husband to live with her in conjugal bliss. This is the case of Erlinda Ilusorio vs. Erlinda Bildner, Sylvia Ilusorio, John Doe and Jane Doe. (GR No. 139789)

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In this episode, we tell you the story of a Ceramics company and its employees who got tangled in a labor dispute over their Christmas Bonus. So, are companies obligated to pay bonuses? Let's answer that in the case of Lepanto Ceramics Inc. vs. Lepanto Ceramics Employees Association (GR No. 180866)

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This landmark ruling changed the way international human rights institutions interpreted acts of rape and sexual abuse as this is the first time the Court recognized that an act of rape by public officials or another person acting in an official capacity constitutes a form of torture. This is the International Public Law case of Aydin vs. Turkey (1997).

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Back in the 1950s, it has been said that even the dead, the birds and the bees voted in Lanao. In this episode, we'll talk about the story of a barangay called "Padian Torogan" and discover what happened in this "ghost precinct". This is the case of Sultan Usman Sarangani et.al vs. COMELEC et al. (GR. 135927).

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What should have been a Christmas gathering of families, turned into one of the worst maritime disaster in history. Join us as we revisit the deadly collision of MV Dona Paz and MT Vector which resulted to the death of over 4,000 passengers, in the accident touted as Asia’s Titanic. This is the case of Vector Shipping Corporation and Francisco Soriano vs. Adelfo Macasa et. al. (GR No. 160219). 

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In this episode, we tell you the story of a boy who went to school one day only to meet his untimely demise, decapitated along the railways of PNR. What caused this freak incident? Who is liable for his death? Find out and listen to the case of Spouse Teodoro and Nanette Perena vs. Spouse Teresita Nicolas and L. Zarate, National Railways, and the Court of Appeals (GR. No. 157917).

On June 30, 1991 Estrellita Vizconde and her daughters Carmela, nineteen  years old, and Jennifer, seven, were brutally slain at their home in Parañaque City in what has been known as infamous Vizconde Massacre. Join us as we revisit the motion of reconsideration filed by Lauro Vizconde against the 2010 Supreme Court ruling on the case of Antonio Lejano vs. People of the Philippines (G.R. No. 176389) and People of the Philippines vs. Hubert Webb, Antonio Lejano, Michael Gatchalian, Hospicio Fernandez, Miguel Rodriguez, Peter Estrada, and Gerardo Biong. (G.R. No. 176864).

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On June 30, 1991 Estrellita Vizconde and her daughters Carmela, nineteen  years old, and Jennifer, seven, were brutally slain at their home in  Parañaque City in what has been known as infamous Vizconde Massacre. Join us as we revisit the testimony of star-witness Jessica Alfaro and the Supreme Court ruling on the case of Antonio Lejano vs. People of the Philippines (G.R. No. 176389) and People of the Philippines vs. Hubert Webb, Antonio Lejano, Michael Gatchalian, Hospicio Fernandez, Miguel Rodriguez, Peter Estrada, and Gerardo Biong. (G.R. No. 176864).

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In this episode, we'll talk about a husband's attempt to filled for annulment of marriage on the ground that the wife allegedly has small vagina. Find out what the Supreme Court has to say on this peculiar case of Joel Jimenez vs. Remedios Canizares (GR. L-12790).

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In a dispute between a surviving husband and surviving sibling over a parcel of land originally owned by the latter's family, who shall prevail? Find out as we discuss the agency case of Pablo Palma vs. Eduardo Cristobal (G.R. No. L-49219).

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In this episode we talk about the story of two brothers fighting over the exclusive rights and usage of the service name “Lavandera Ko”. This is the Intellectual Property Law case of Fernando U. Juan vs. Roberto U. Juan and Laundromatic Corporation (G.R. No. 221732).

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As we celebrate Teacher’s Day we’ll also tell you the story of a school that promotes unequal pay between foreign-hire and local hire teachers, by offering the foreign-hires a more competitive salary package than their local counterpart. This is the case of International School Alliance of Educators vs. Hon. Leonardo A. Quisimbing et. al and International School, Inc. (G.R. No. 128845).

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The story of a cook who killed his prankster roommate because of the mistaken belief that he was burglar trying to break in. This is the case of US vs Ah Chong (G.R. No. L-5272).  

The story of a woman's frustrating legal battle against her lazy, bizarre, violent and irresponsible husband, citing psychological incapacity to nullify their marriage. This is the recent landmark case of Tan-Andal vs. Andal (G.R. No. 196359).

NOTE: During the En Banc deliberation on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, the Court in the case of Tan-Andal v. Andal, unanimously modified the interpretation of the requirements of psychological incapacity as a ground for declaration of nullity of marriage found in Article 36 of the Family Code. The Court pronounced that psychological incapacity is not a medical but a legal concept. It refers to a personal condition that prevents a spouse to comply with fundamental marital obligations only in relation to a specific partner that may exist at the time of the marriage but may have revealed through behavior subsequent to the ceremonies. It need not be a mental or personality disorder. It need not be a permanent and incurable condition. Therefore, the testimony of psychologist or psychiatrist is not mandatory in all cases. The totality of the evidence must show clear and convincing evidence to cause the declaration of nullity of marriage.

Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen was the ponente of the unanimous decision.

In this episode, we talk about taxation, the theories behind its implementation, and the governing jurisprudence pertaining to taxing GOCCs under the Local Government Code. This is the case of National Power Corporations vs City of Cabanatuan (G.R. No. 149110).

In this episode, we talk about a gallant war veteran's final battle for recognition as due his selfless service to the country. This is the story of Isidro Animos vs Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (G.R. No. 79156).

The story of a 26-year revenge plan against an aspiring lawyer by his vengeful ex-girlfriend. This is the case of Patricia Figueroa vs Simeon Barranco (SBC Case No. 519)

This is the teacher-student love story of Evelyn and Bobby and their fight against Tay Tung High School for their dismissal of Evelyn's services as teacher allegedly due to unethical conduct. This is the sensational case of Evelyn Chua-Qua vs Hon. Jacobo Clave and Tay Tung High School Inc. (GR No. L-49549).      

A man seeks for an authority to remarry after discovering the marriage of his naturalized alien wife to another man. This is the story of Republic of the Philippines vs Cipriano Orbecido III (G.R. No. 154380).

One fateful day, almost 22 years ago, a hotel room stood witness to the gruesome murder of a Norwegian man. This is the story of Makati Shangri-la Hotel & Resort Inc. vs Ellen Johanne Harper et al. (G.R. No. 189998).

Abortion is one of the most controversial issues of modern times. While the ethical debate between pro-life and pro-choice remains unsettled, our Supreme Court provide a stand point on when a person is deemed to acquire a civil personality. Is it at birth or at conception? We’ll find the answer to that in the landmark case of Antonio Geluz vs Court of Appeals and Oscar Lazo (G.R. No. L-16439)

In this episode, the Supreme court will determine who has a better right over a stone wall built on a land with two registered owners. This is the story of Spouses Consuelo Legarda and Mauro Prieto vs NM Saleeby (G.R. No. L-8939).

In this episode, we’ll find out if there is rape even when the victim enjoys the act. This is the story of People of the Philippines vs. Joel Lamarroza (G.R. No. 126121)

CONTENT WARNING.
The episode will discuss sensitive matters on rape and sexual abuse that may be uncomfortable or triggering. The story narrated is based on Supreme Court ruling and does not reflect the views of the hosts, the show, and the network. Listener discretion is advised.
       

In this episode, we will tell you the story of one man who got arrested for shouting. We will also discuss the instances of valid warrantless arrest and lawful warrantless searches & seizures. This is the story of Ramon Martinez vs People of the Philippines (GR No. 198694).

On our pilot episode, we will uncover one man’s pursuit to recognition and identity as he fought to correct his gender and name. This is the case of Republic vs Cagandahan (GR No. 166676).