Abolishing the Court of Appeals

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 37: Abolishing the Court of Appeals

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Title Supreme Court: Abolishing the Court of Appeals

Law: Executive Order No. 37

Decision Date: Mar 10, 1945

Sergio Osmeña, President of the Philippines, abolishes the Court of Appeals to expedite justice by allowing direct appeals to the Supreme Court amid financial constraints during an emergency.

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Jurisdictional Changes Following Abolition

All cases that have been lawfully appealed to the Court of Appeals prior to this Order shall be transmitted to the Supreme Court for final adjudication.
The Supreme Court is granted jurisdiction to take cognizance and render final decisions on these cases.

Appeal Procedures Post-Abolition

From the date of this Executive Order, any cases that would normally be appealable to the abolished Court of Appeals must now be appealed directly to the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court is empowered with the jurisdiction to finally decide all such cases, effectively consolidating appellate jurisdiction.

Repeal of Conflicting Laws

Any existing laws, provisions, or parts thereof that conflict with or contradict the provisions of this Order are repealed to the extent of such conflict.

Legal Authority and Implementation

The abolition was ordered by the President of the Philippines, Sergio Osmeña, pursuant to his constitutional and legal powers, specifically invoking Commonwealth Act No. 671.
The Executive Order was signed and promulgated on March 10, 1945, in the City of Manila, marking immediate effect.

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