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May 18, 2004 lease agreement rescission ejectment rent increase civil law lessor rights

Lease Termination and Rent Increases: Lessons from Chua v. Victorio

When can a lessor rescind a lease and raise rent? The Supreme Court explains in Chua v. Victorio.

Aug 20, 2001 conclusiveness of judgment collateral estoppel preclusion of issues civil procedure res judicata

Conclusiveness of Judgment: When Prior Rulings Bind Future Cases

Learn how the doctrine of conclusiveness of judgment prevents relitigation of settled issues between the same parties, even in different cases.

Jan 28, 1998 res judicata civil procedure final judgments philippine law legal claims

Res Judicata in Philippine Law: How Prior Judgments Affect Future Claims

Learn how the doctrine of res judicata bars relitigation of decided cases and affects future legal claims in the Philippines.

Feb 9, 1996 substituted service extrinsic fraud ejectment summons res judicata civil procedure

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.