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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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Apr 6, 2000 acquisitive prescription civil law property ownership possession tax declarations

Acquisitive Prescription: When Possession Becomes Ownership Under Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court explains when possession ripens into ownership through acquisitive prescription, and why tax declarations alone do not prove title.

Mar 7, 2000 malicious prosecution probable cause damages criminal law civil liability philippine supreme court

Malicious Prosecution in Philippine Law: Probable Cause and Malice Explained

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a failed criminal complaint becomes malicious prosecution, requiring proof of lack of probable cause and sinister motive.

Dec 29, 1999 malicious prosecution probable cause criminal law civil liability philippine supreme court

Dismissal Without Malicious Prosecution: Why Probable Cause Matters in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court explains why a dismissed criminal case does not automatically mean malicious prosecution. Learn the legal distinction.

Nov 26, 1999 civil procedure substituted service summons rules of court default judgment jurisdiction

Valid Substituted Service: How Philippine Courts Can Serve Summons Without Personal Delivery

Learn when substituted service of summons is valid in Philippine courts, what the sheriff's return must show, and how to challenge a default order.

Sep 25, 1998 labor-law burden-of-proof unpaid-wages nlrc commissions evidence

Who Bears the Burden of Proof in Philippine Labor Disputes Over Unpaid Wages

A look at Ropali Trading v. NLRC, where the Supreme Court clarified who must prove payment of wages and commissions in labor cases.