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Perfected Contract of Sale vs Ejectment: Clarifying Obligations in Property Law
Supreme Court clarifies rules on ejectment, supersedeas bonds, and procedural requirements in property disputes under Philippine law.
Business Closure and Employee Rights: Employer Obligations in Termination
Understand employer obligations when closing a business in the Philippines, including notice requirements, separation pay, and when dismissal is valid.
Piercing the Corporate Veil: When Can a Parent Company Be Liable for Its Subsidiary's Obligations
Philippine Supreme Court explains the strict requirements for piercing the corporate veil and holding a parent liable for subsidiary obligations.
Novation in Philippine Law: Can a Restructuring Agreement Extinguish Promissory Note Obligations?
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a restructuring agreement novates promissory notes, and when it merely modifies payment terms without extinguishing the debt.
Novation and Solidary Obligations: Understanding Debt Liability in the Philippines
Learn when novation applies to debts in the Philippines and why solidary obligors remain liable despite bounced checks or alleged substitutions.
Co-Ownership Rights: Possession and Rent Obligations Under Philippine Property Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies co-owner rights to possession and rent before partition, citing Civil Code provisions in De Guia v. Abejo.
Perfecting Real Estate Sales: Vendee's Rights and Vendor's Obligations
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a buyer must pay the balance in a real estate sale and when a vendor can rescind.
Liability Beyond Corporate Veil: Solidary Obligations in Loan Agreements
When officers sign loan documents personally, they become solidarily liable with the corporation. Learn the rules from this Philippine Supreme Court case.
Holder in Due Course and Payee Obligations Under Philippine Negotiable Instruments Law
Supreme Court clarifies when a check payee qualifies as a holder in due course and the duties of parties to negotiable instruments.
Right to Property vs Contractual Obligations: Preliminary Injunctions Explained
Learn when courts may issue preliminary injunctions to protect property rights, and the limits of quasi-judicial contempt powers.
Compromise Agreements Upholding Obligations AND Equitable Relief IN Property Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on sale-leaseback arrangements, equitable mortgages, and deed of assignment effects on debtor obligations.
Dishonored Obligations When A Lawyers Debt Becomes A Disciplinary Matter
When a lawyer's unpaid debt and worthless checks become grounds for suspension—a look at Lao v. Medel.
Contractual Obligations Priority OF Payment AND THE Limits OF Assignment
Prescription IN Contractual Obligations Upholding Rights Within THE Legal Timeline
Contract to Sell vs Contract of Sale: Understanding Conditions and Obligations
Learn the key differences between a contract to sell and a contract of sale under Philippine law, including when ownership transfers and what obligations arise.
Rent Obligations Remain Lease Contracts Survive Land Ownership Changes
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether a change in land ownership cancels a lease contract and excuses unpaid rent.
Clarifying Contract Obligations: Rentals vs Purchase Price in Property Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when rental payments form part of the purchase price in property disputes, protecting buyers from altered contract terms.
Sheriff Dereliction of Duty: When Delayed Execution Violates Judicial Mandate
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on sheriffs' ministerial duty to execute writs promptly, with lessons on process server obligations.
When Counsel Dies: Attorney-Client Obligations and Appellate Deadlines in Amatorio v. People
The death of counsel does not excuse missed appellate deadlines. Amatorio v. People clarifies the binding effect of notices sent to law firms.
Attorney Client Relationship Verbal Agreements AND Ethical Obligations IN Legal Practice
Contractual Obligations Prevail: Bank's Right to Offset Debts Despite Trustee-Beneficiary Claims
Supreme Court ruling on when a bank may validly apply a borrower's funds to settle debts, even amid trustee-beneficiary claims.
Upholding Contractual Obligations THE Importance OF Book Value IN Share Purchase Agreements
Sheriff's Duty in Enforcing Solidary Obligations: Oliveros v. San Jose
A sheriff who stops after finding one judgment debtor has no property commits negligence when a co-debtor is solidarily liable for the same award.
Attorney Misappropriation of Client Funds: Fiduciary Duty and Ethical Obligations of Lawyers
When a lawyer mishandles client money, the Supreme Court does not take it lightly. Learn the ethical rules and consequences.