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Large Scale Illegal Recruitment: When One Person Can Be Held Liable
One person can be guilty of large scale illegal recruitment if three or more victims are defrauded, explains the Supreme Court.
Annulment of Judgment Protects Property Rights From Fraudulent Land Titles
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on annulling fraudulent land titles and protecting true owners' property rights from bogus cadastral proceedings.
Judge’s Negligence in Approving Fraudulent Bail Bond and Delaying Justice: Lessons from Tuliao v. Ramos
A Philippine judge was fined for approving a fake bail bond and delaying a homicide preliminary investigation. Learn the rules and takeaways.
SEC Jurisdiction Over Commodity Futures Fraud Claims: Lessons From Tolentino v. Court of Appeals
When fraud in commodity futures trading falls under SEC jurisdiction, not regular courts, per Tolentino v. CA.
Breach of Trust in the Workplace: When Fraud and Falsification Justify Dismissal
The Supreme Court ruled that fraud and falsification by employees are valid grounds for dismissal, even for union officers.
Premature Objections When Third-Party Claims Challenge Evidence in Philippine Courts
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a spouse cannot file a third-party claim after a fraudulent conveyance is annulled.
Bouncing Checks and Estafa: When a Dishonored Check Is Not Fraud
The Supreme Court clarifies when issuing a bouncing check constitutes estafa versus a mere violation of the Bouncing Checks Law.
Pre-Proclamation Controversies: When Can Election Returns Be Excluded?
Philippine Supreme Court explains the limited grounds for excluding election returns in pre-proclamation controversies and why fraud claims belong in election protests.
Union Registration Fraud and Misrepresentation: Lessons from Pizza Hut Case
Philippine Supreme Court rules on fraud in union registration and certification election rights under the Labor Code.
Combating Land Title Fraud: Reopening Decrees and Protecting Property Rights in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies that reconstituted titles obtained through fraudulent or defective proceedings are void and cannot defeat actual possession.
Election Protests Must Specify Precincts Where Fraud Occurred
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why election protests must specify precincts where fraud allegedly occurred to be sufficient in form and substance.
Perfecting a Contract of Sale: Understanding Offer and Acceptance in Philippine Law
When is a real estate offer accepted? The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on offer, acceptance, and the Statute of Frauds.
Land Title Reversion HOW Fraudulent Land Acquisition CAN Lead TO Title Cancellation
Annulment of Contracts: Fraud and Consent in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court explains when fraud vitiates consent in contracts, using a land sale case as example.
Commodities Futures Trading: Understanding Risks and Legal Protections in the Philippines
Learn how Philippine courts treat disputes over commodity futures trading, including fraud claims and where investors can seek legal remedies.
Navigating Illegal Recruitment: Protecting Yourself From Scams and Fraud
The Supreme Court affirms that illegal recruitment in large scale is economic sabotage. Learn how to spot and avoid overseas employment scams.
Annulment of Judgment: Jurisdiction and Timeliness in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that annulment of judgment requires extrinsic fraud or lack of jurisdiction, and certiorari must be filed within three months.
Buyer Beware Protecting Yourself From Land Title Fraud IN THE Philippines
Learn how Philippine courts view taxpayer suits and land transactions, and what this means for protecting property rights.
Reversion of Illegally Obtained Public Land: Indefeasibility of Title vs. State's Inherent Right
The Supreme Court rules that the State can recover public land fraudulently titled, as indefeasibility of title cannot defeat reversion.
Solidary Liability in Promissory Notes: Inciong v. Philippine Bank of Communications
A co-maker who signs a promissory note cannot escape solidary liability by claiming fraud without clear evidence, as explained in this Philippine case.
Understanding Substituted Service and Extrinsic Fraud in Philippine Ejectment Cases
Learn how Philippine courts treat substituted service of summons and extrinsic fraud in ejectment cases, based on a 1996 Supreme Court ruling.