Abstract
Research on litigation outcomes suggests that success is related to the level of resources available to the parties in conflict. For more developed socie ties, the "haves" appear to win more often. Research on the Philippine Supreme Court finds that the "have nots" appear to have a significant advantage, particularly for some issue areas. While these studies find inter national variations in the effects of resources on litigation outcomes, in tranational variation has not been explored. This analysis investigates the relationship between regional bias, resource inequalities, and litigation outcomes before the Philippine Supreme Court for certain economic is sues. The results indicate that there is a greater likelihood of success for individuals who challenge corporations or the government, and reside in the least developed region of the country.
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