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Jul 4, 2001 administrative law sheriff grave misconduct writ of attachment public accountability

Sheriff’s Neglect of Duty: When Failure to Implement a Writ Means Dismissal

The Supreme Court held a sheriff liable for grave misconduct and gross dishonesty for failing to implement a writ of preliminary attachment and mishandling funds.

Nov 27, 2000 contract-law marginal-deposits letters-of-credit trust-receipts banking-disputes civil-code

Decoding Marginal Deposits: How Contract Clarity Prevents Banking Disputes in the Philippines

Learn from Security Bank v. Transworld how ambiguous trust receipt terms on marginal deposits led to a decade-long dispute.

Nov 19, 2000 escheat unclaimed bank deposits act no. 3936 due process certiorari banking law

Escheat of Unclaimed Bank Deposits in the Philippines: Procedure and Due Process

Learn how Philippine escheat law works for unclaimed bank deposits, why publication is required, and why certiorari cannot replace a missed appeal.

Sep 29, 2000 parol evidence rule contract law insurance law evidence supreme court

Parol Evidence Rule: When Prior Agreements Can Modify a Contract

Philippine Supreme Court explains when prior negotiations can alter a written contract under the parol evidence rule.

Jul 30, 2000 election law failure of election election protest comelec omnibus election code

Failure of Election Petitions in the Philippines: What the Law Requires

Failure of election is a narrow remedy under Philippine law. Learn the grounds, the limits, and how Banaga v. COMELEC clarifies the rules.

Sep 22, 1999 expropriation eminent domain writ of possession rule 67 property law just compensation

Expropriation in the Philippines: Provisional Deposit and Writ of Possession Explained

Understand how the 1997 Rules on expropriation allow the government to take property upon depositing assessed value, and what this means for owners.

Feb 11, 1997 accretion foreshore land property law land registration civil code riparian rights

Accretion vs. Foreshore Land in the Philippines: Who Owns Newly Formed Land?

Philippine law distinguishes accretion from foreshore land. Learn who owns newly formed land along rivers and seas under the Civil Code and the Spanish Law of Waters.

Jun 26, 1996 accretion reclamation land ownership property law civil law philippines

Accretion vs Reclamation: Understanding Land Ownership Rights in the Philippines

Philippine law distinguishes accretion from reclamation for land ownership. Learn the rules, burdens, and practical implications.

Jun 20, 1996 lease agreements contract interpretation advance deposit rescission civil code property law

How Philippine Courts Interpret Lease Agreements and Advance Deposits

Clear lease terms and receipts control contract interpretation. Learn from a Supreme Court ruling on advance deposits and rescission.