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Contract Termination Unilateral Right NOT Implied Absent Express Agreement
Philippine Supreme Court ruling: a party cannot unilaterally terminate a contract unless the right is expressly stipulated or a substantial breach is proven.
Breach of Good Faith: Bank Liability in Check Disputes Under Article 19
When can a bank be liable for refusing to pay checks? The Supreme Court explains the abuse of rights principle under Article 19.
Breach OF Contract Rescission Unavailable IN Corporate Disputes Involving Trust Fund Doctrine
Judicial Employee Dismissal Extortion Attempts AND Breach OF Public Trust
Perfected Sale vs Mortgage: When a Seller's Breach Doesn't Void a Sale
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a seller's breach doesn't void a perfected sale, distinguishing sale from mortgage.
Estafa vs. Breach of Contract: When a Failed Deal Is Not a Crime
Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies when failure to deliver goods after advance payment is civil breach, not criminal estafa.
Actual Occupancy vs Possession in SSS Housing: Contract Terms Govern
Supreme Court clarifies that "actual occupancy" differs from "possession" in SSS housing contracts, allowing rescission for breach.
Lawyer Indefinitely Suspended for Misappropriating Client Funds After Client's Death
A lawyer who turned over a deceased client's judgment proceeds to an unauthorized person was indefinitely suspended for breaching trust obligations.
Breach of Public Trust: Unauthorized Release of Detainees Constitutes Grave Misconduct
Clerk of court dismissed for grave misconduct after ordering release of detainees and demanding money, usurping judicial functions.
Breach of Trust Dismissal for Malversation of Public Funds by a Court Clerk
Court clerk dismissed for misappropriating judiciary funds; silence deemed admission; dishonesty and malversation warrant dismissal.
Breach of Contract and Preliminary Attachment: D.M. Wenceslao v. Readycon
Supreme Court clarifies when a wrongful attachment claim succeeds and when a contract balance becomes due, in a construction supply dispute.
Breach of Trust: When Negligence Justifies Employee Dismissal in the Philippines
When does an employee's negligence justify dismissal for loss of trust and confidence? The Supreme Court explains in this Philippine labor case.
Rescission Rights Understanding Contract Breaches AND Obligations IN Philippine LAW
Philippine Supreme Court explains when contract rescission is allowed—and when a breach is too slight to justify it.
Falsifying Time Records: A Breach of Public Trust and Ethical Standards
The Supreme Court rules that tampering with daily time records constitutes gross dishonesty, a grave offense for court employees.
Breach OF Trust A Judges Duty IN Handling Cash Bail AND THE Anti Graft LAW
When a Bank's Actions Harm a Business: Breach of Contract and Damages
Explore when a bank's actions may constitute breach of contract and grounds for damages, with insights from Philippine law.
Estafa Through Misappropriation: When an Employee's Failure to Account Amounts to Breach of Trust
The Supreme Court clarifies when an employee's failure to account for company funds and property constitutes estafa through misappropriation, reversing dismissals by prosecutors.
Breach of Contract: When an Unperfected Sale Defines Liability in Property Agreements
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when an unaccepted offer creates no contract, and how equity cannot override positive law.
Breach of Trust Accountability for Mismanaged Court Funds in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies the proper remedy for questioning Ombudsman dismissals in administrative and criminal complaints involving public funds.
Banks' Fiduciary Duty to Protect Depositors' Funds: What the Law Requires
Philippine law imposes a strict fiduciary duty on banks to protect depositors' funds. This article explains the legal standards and consequences of breach.
Breach of Trust Suspension for Court Employees: Improper Dealings With Litigants
Court employees face suspension for improper dealings with litigants, including unauthorized communications and accepting favors, per administrative rules.
Breach of Trust Justifies Dismissal: Employers' Right to Terminate Probationary Employment
Supreme Court rules dishonesty and breach of trust justify terminating a probationary employee before the six-month period ends.
Breach of Public Trust: Dismissal for Misappropriation of Court Funds
Supreme Court dismisses two clerks of court for misappropriating judiciary funds, affirming that public trust breach warrants the ultimate penalty.