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Partnership Disputes: Absence of Formalities Does Not Negate Partnership Existence
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that a partnership may exist without formal documents, based on the parties' intent and conduct.
When a Surety’s Guaranty Does Not Bind the Conjugal Partnership: The Ching Case
The Supreme Court clarifies when a spouse's suretyship binds the conjugal partnership, and the rights of a wife to challenge an attachment.
Partnership Dissolution Determining THE Return OF Equity Upon Withdrawal
Loan or Partnership: Supreme Court on Novation and Acknowledgment Receipts
When does a loan become a partnership contribution? The Supreme Court clarifies novation, acknowledgment receipts, and payment application rules.
Certiorari Limits: SEC En Banc Can't Fix Attachment Errors in Partnership Disputes
The Supreme Court nullified SEC en banc orders discharging an attachment in a law partnership dispute, ruling certiorari only corrects jurisdictional errors.
Partnership Dissolution and Accounting: Heirs' Rights and Docket Fee Obligations
Supreme Court clarifies heirs' rights to demand partnership accounting after a partner's death, and the docket fee obligations in such actions.
Partnership vs Employment: Sharing Profits in Lending Ventures Under Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when profit-sharing in a lending business creates a partnership, not an employment relationship, and how profits are computed.
Partnership vs Guarantor: Who Bears Liability in a Business Venture?
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the line between a partner and a guarantor in business, and who bears liability when the venture fails.
Beyond the Grave: When a Dead Man Can Be a Party to a Partnership
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether a deceased person can enter into a partnership, and the application of the Dead Man's Statute.
Beyond the Grave: Enforcing Partnership Rights After Death
A bus company's counsel failed to appear, leading to default judgment. The Supreme Court denies relief, affirming the finality of judgments.
Partnership Dissolution and Asset Determination When Accounting Records Are Unavailable
When partnership books are lost, courts can still determine a partner's share using secondary evidence. Learn the rules from this Philippine Supreme Court case.
Partnership vs Sale: Key Differences in Philippine Joint Venture Agreements and Property Contributions
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a property transfer is a partnership contribution, not a sale, and the legal consequences.
Partnership Dissolution and Receivership: Protecting Assets in Business Disputes Under Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court explains when receivership is proper after partnership dissolution, and why due process requires hearing all affected parties.
Bouncing Checks in Business Partnerships: Avoiding Criminal Liability Under Philippine Law
A Supreme Court ruling explains when a bouncing check in a partnership dissolution is not a crime under the Bouncing Checks Law.
Suspension of Payments in the Philippines: Who Can File and What Are the Limits
The Supreme Court clarifies that only corporations, partnerships, or associations—not individuals—may file for suspension of payments under PD 902-A.
When Is a Spouse's Debt Chargeable to the Conjugal Partnership
Supreme Court clarifies when a husband's surety agreement binds the conjugal partnership, distinguishing corporate debts from family obligations.
Employee vs. Partner in the Philippines: The Villaruel Case on Proof of Partnership
When is a worker an employee, not a partner? The Villaruel case clarifies the burden of proof and protects workers' labor rights.
Partnership Disputes: When a Deed of Sale Is Simulated and Fiduciary Duties Endure
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on simulated deeds of sale in partnership disputes, fiduciary duties, and bad faith withholding of funds.