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2015-08-17 |
SERENO, C.J. |
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| As correctly ruled by the CA, the reopening of a case is, by default, not allowed merely on the ground that the counsel has been negligent in taking the required steps to protect the interest of the client, such as timely filing a pleading, appearing during hearings, and perfecting appeals.[24] An exception arises only when there is good cause and excusable negligence on the client's part.[25] | |||||