The Court Room
by Theo and Odj • Podcast Network Asia
Welcome to The Court Room with Theo and Odj. In this podcast, we tell stories about people's life, liberty, and property by discussing some of the Philippines landmark cases, true crime, love disputes, political controversies and all things #staredechismis. Support us at https://anchor.fm/the-court-room/supportLike and follow us at facebook com/thecourtroompodcast
Episodes
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Case 48. Child's Deadly enCounter.
In this episode, we'll tell you the story of a kid who died in a freak department store accident and her parent's journey to obtain justice. This is the torts case of Jarco Marketing Corporation vs. Court of Appeals (GR No. 129792) Follow The Court Room Podcast on Facebook at...
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Case 47. Mispractice of a Would-be Lawyer
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...
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Case 46. Notarized Unauthorized
In this episode, we'll learn if all lawyers are allowed to be notary public and what happens when one continues to notarize sans authority to do so. Find out as we tell you the case of St. Louis University Laboratory High School Faculty and Staff vs. Atty. Rolando Dela Cruz (A.C. No. 6010) Follow...
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Case 45. One step closer to the grave
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). Follow The Court Room…
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Case 44. Long drive to Oklahoma
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...
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Case 43. A vehicle of bad blood
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....
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Case 42. Death by Carabao
In this episode, we'll talk about a man who died when a carabao under his care accidentally gored him. In this torts case, we'll answer if he (or his family) can claim damages for the unfortunate death. This is the case of Margarita Afialda vs. Basilio Hisole et. al (GR. No. L-2075) Follow The...
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Case 41. Notarious Disastrous
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). Follow The Court Room Podcast on...
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Case 40. Drunken Danger
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) -------------- Follow The Court Room Podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/thecourtroompodcast Watch the Facts-Issues-Ruling...
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Case 39. An Engagement with Mr. Married
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) -------------- Follow The Court Room...
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Case 38. The Wife Killer
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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Case 37. The Temptation of Tweetie
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). This episode is brought to you by Hisense....
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Case 36. The tale of the two Mrs. Maramag
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....
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Case 35. The Road Sharing Principle
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....
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Case 34. Living Together Apart
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…
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Case 33. Where's the Christmas bonus?
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.…
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Case 32. The Rape of Aydin
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...
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Case 31. The Ghost Town of Padian
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....
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Case 30. The sinking of Doña Paz
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...
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Case 29. School Bus of Death
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…
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Case 28. One Night of Terror: Part II
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…
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Case 27. One Night of Terror: Part I
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…
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Case 26. The Vagina Dialogue
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). -------------- Tired of studying...
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Case 25. Til land do us part
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). -------------- Tired of studying at home? WeRemote...
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Case 24. A Name for No Juan
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). -------------- Tired of...
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Case 23. Faculty for Fairness
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...
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Case 22. A prank gone deadly
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). This episode is brought to you by BPI. Download the BPI Mobile App and open an account anytime, anywhere.…
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Case 21. Credit Casualties
The story of a bank who released funds to a supplier only to find out that the letter of credit provided for the availment was actually fraudulent. Can the bank recover their money? This is the Special Commercial Law case of Bank of America vs. CA and Inter-Resin Industry Corp.(G.R. No. 105395)....
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Case 20. Sweet but Psycho
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...
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Case 19. Taxing Display of Power
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). Follow The Court Room Podcast on...
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Case 18. Heroes Never Surrender
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). Follow The Court Room Podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/thecourtroompodcast...
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Case 17. The Revenge of a Bitter Lover
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) Follow The Court Room Podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/thecourtroompodcast Watch the Facts-Issues-Ruling Audiogram version…
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Case 16. An after school love affair
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…
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Case 15. Sex Street Clean-Up Project
This is the story of a mayor who sought to exterminate evil or immorality by ordering the deportation 170 prostitutes. This is the landmark case of Villavicencio vs Lukban (GR No. L-14639). Follow The Court Room Podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/thecourtroompodcast Watch the Facts-Issues-Ruling...
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Case 14. The Land is Ours
This is the story of a 60-year land dispute battle caused by an unconstitutional sale between a Filipino and a Chinese man. This is the case of Lee vs Director of Lands (GR No. 128195). Follow The Court Room Podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/thecourtroompodcast Watch the Facts-Issues-Ruling...
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Case 13. Farewell, my wife
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). Follow The Court Room Podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/thecourtroompodcast Watch the...
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Case 12. Mom, doesn't daddy love me?
In this episode, the Supreme Court determines whether lack of child support constitute abuse under RA 9262 or the Anti-violence against Women and Their Children Act of 2004. This is the story of Celso Melgar vs People of the Philippines (G.R. No. 223477). Follow The Court Room Podcast on Facebook...
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Case 11. Murder at Room 1428
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). Follow The Court Room Podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/thecourtroompodcast...
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Case 10. A birthed, aborted
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…
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Case 9. Torn between two titles
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). Follow The Court Room Podcast on Facebook at...
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Case 8. Orgasmic Consent
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.…
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Case 7. Teacher! The flag is on fire
In this episode, we’ll find out which shall prevail when religion comes in conflict with the law. This is story of Ebralinag et. al vs. The Division Superintendent of Schools of Cebu (G.R. No. 95770). Follow The Court Room Podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/thecourtroompodcast Watch the...
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Case 6. From a stolen kiss to murder
In this episode, we will tell you the story of how a stolen kiss turned into a case of frustrated murder. This is the story of the United States vs Jose P. Laurel (G.R. No. L-7037). Follow The Court Room Podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/thecourtroompodcast Watch the Facts-Issues-Ruling…
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Case 5. Basher Essentials
In this episode, we will tell you a landmark case on Facebook privacy involving a high-profile lawyer against an equally high-profile celebrity cosmetic surgeon. This is the story of Dr. Vicki Belo vs. Atty. Argee Guevarra. (AC No. 11394). Disclaimer: This case is discussed with full sensitivity…
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Case 4. Three-Inch Sex Dilemma
In this episode, we will tell you the story of a distraught wife who leaves her husband for refusing to have sex with her. This is the sensational case of spouses Chi Ming Tsoi and Gina Lao-Tsoi (GR No. 119190). Follow The Court Room Podcast on facebook at facebook.com/thecourtroompodcast Watch…
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Case 3. The man who shouted
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). Follow The Court Room...
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Case 2. Will you marry me not?
In this episode, we will tell you the story of a woman who gives life to the saying that hell hath no fury than a woman scorned. This is the tragic love story of Bet Wassmer and Paquing Velez (GR No. L20089). Follow The Court Room Podcast on facebook at facebook.com/thecourtroompodcast Watch the...
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Case 1. Trapped in the wrong body
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). Follow The Court Room Podcast on facebook at facebook.com/thecourtroompodcast Watch the Facts-Issues-Ruling...
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About this show
Welcome to The Court Room with Theo and Odj. In this podcast, we tell stories about people's life, liberty, and property by discussing some of the Philippines landmark cases, true crime, love disputes, political controversies and all things #staredechismis. Support us at https://anchor.fm/the-court-room/supportLike and follow us at facebook com/thecourtroompodcast
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Theo and Odj • Podcast Network Asia