DE KNECHT v BAUTISTA
DOCTRINE: The ff. aspect of exercising the power of eminent
domain is subject to judicial review: (1) just of compensation (2) the
necessity in taking and (3) the “public use” character. The choice of
property to be expropriated cannot be without reason. The
condemner may not choose any property it wants. In this case, the
court considered the people which might be affected by the 2nd plan
( Fernando Rein- Del Pan street) proposed by DPWH than the
motels located from the frst plan (Cuneta Avenue).
DE LA CAMARA v ENAGE
DOCTRINE: Excessive bail: The cort have factors to consider in
determining bail (1) ability to post bail (2) nature of offense (3)
penalty imposed by law (4) character and reputation of the accused
(5) health of the accuse (6)strength of evidence (7) probability of
appearing for trial (8)forfeiture of bonds (9) whether the accused
was a fugitive from justice when arrested and (10) if under bond in
other cases. In this case, the Judge on rely on the nature of offense
fixing the amount to 1M+ bail for the petitioner which the court
held as excessive and that the judge erred in ignoring the factors to
considers.