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Feb 21, 2006 forcible entry ejectment prior possession property law rule 70 buduhan v. pakurao

Forcible Entry in the Philippines: Why Prior Physical Possession Evidence Wins Cases

Learn how Philippine courts decide forcible entry cases, why prior physical possession evidence matters, and key lessons from Buduhan v. Pakurao.

Jan 26, 2006 insurance law burden of proof policy exclusions insurance claims supreme court

Burden of Proof in Insurance Claims: Insurers Must Prove Policy Exclusions Apply

When an insurer denies a claim citing a policy exclusion, Philippine law requires the insurer to prove the exception applies—mere suspicion is not enough.

Nov 28, 2001 civil procedure independent civil action criminal procedure estafa forum shopping civil code

Independent Civil Actions Under the Civil Code: No Reservation Needed, Even With a Pending Criminal Case

The Supreme Court clarifies that civil claims based on the Civil Code may proceed independently of criminal cases, with no prior reservation required.

Apr 5, 1998 implied trust civil law property law article 1448 resulting trust ownership disputes

Implied Trusts in Philippine Property Law: When a Titleholder Is Not the True Owner

Learn how implied trusts work under Philippine law, the gift presumption for children under Article 1448, and key lessons from Morales v. Court of Appeals.