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Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

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Sep 30, 2005 legal redemption pre-emption civil code property law urban land supreme court

Legal Redemption of Small Urban Lots: When Neighbors Can Buy

Explain the Supreme Court's ruling on legal redemption under Article 1622, including the four elements a neighbor must prove.

Feb 6, 2004 notarial practice legal ethics administrative case supreme court lawyers oath gross misconduct

Negligence in Notarial Duties Upholding Attorneys Oath and Public Trust

SC disbars notary for life for notarizing an affidavit without the affiant's presence and falsely stating a residence certificate was exhibited.

Aug 13, 1999 building official graft and corruption ra 3019 probable cause ombudsman administrative law

When Can You Sue a Building Official: Error vs. Bad Faith in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when building officials can be sued for graft—error of judgment is not enough; bad faith must be shown.

Jun 29, 1999 ejectment unlawful detainer forcible entry court jurisdiction property law rule 70

Ejectment Case Dismissed Understand Philippine Court Jurisdiction IN Property Disputes

Learn when Philippine courts have jurisdiction over ejectment cases. A Supreme Court ruling explains the difference between forcible entry and unlawful detainer.