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Breach of Trust Rape Conviction Upheld Despite Lack of Witnesses
Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape conviction based on credible victim testimony, even without eyewitnesses or medical examination.
Breach of Trust and Managerial Dismissal: Defining the Limits of Employer Discretion in the Philippines
When can a Philippine employer validly dismiss a managerial employee for loss of trust and confidence? The Supreme Court clarifies the rules.
Breach OF Trust IN Employment Upholding Employers Right TO Terminate FOR Misconduct
Breach of Trust: Upholding Rape Conviction in Cases of Familial Abuse
A father's rape conviction upheld by the Supreme Court, explaining how parental authority substitutes for violence in incest cases.
Breach of Trust Convicting Stepfathers in Rape Cases Despite Sweetheart Defenses
How Philippine courts reject the "sweetheart theory" in stepfather rape cases, uphold child victim credibility, and apply the death penalty.
Breach of Trust: Parental Rape and Child Protection Laws in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court affirms death penalty for father who raped his 12-year-old daughter, clarifying parental authority and rape laws.
Breach of Trust When a Father's Authority Masks Sexual Abuse in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on incestuous rape by a father, moral ascendancy as intimidation, and proper penalties.
Exclusive Distributorship Breach: Key Lessons from Bayer vs. Bompat
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on exclusive distributorships: breach, compulsory counterclaims, storage fees, and damages explained for businesses.
Breach of Trust vs Criminal Intent: Understanding Estafa in Philippine Law
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that estafa through abuse of confidence does not require criminal intent—breach of trust suffices.
Breach of Client Trust: Lawyer Misconduct and Disciplinary Action in the Philippines
When lawyers in government betray public trust, they face disciplinary action. The Supreme Court explains the rules on lawyer misconduct.
Breach of Trust Upholding Termination for Managerial Misconduct in Philippine Labor Law
Philippine Supreme Court affirms dismissal of a manager for loss of confidence based on fraudulent invoicing and refusal to explain.
Breach of Express Warranty: Seller Liable for Unpaid Taxes Despite Transfer of Ownership
Philippine Supreme Court ruling: a vehicle seller's assurance that taxes were paid is an express warranty; breach makes seller liable for unpaid duties.
Breach of Trust: A Lawyer's Duty to Account for Client Funds Promptly
The Supreme Court suspended a lawyer for failing to promptly account for a client's money, affirming that lawyers hold client funds in trust under Canon 16.
Breach of Duty: Upholding Integrity and Accountability in Court Processes
A lawyer's misuse of client funds for purported court fees leads to suspension and restitution, reinforcing ethical duties.
Non-Payment in a Contract to Sell: A Suspensive Condition, Not a Breach
When is non-payment a breach? In a contract to sell, it is a condition precedent—explained in Padilla v. Paredes.
Breach of Banking Duty: Bank Liable for Mortgage Fraud Due to Negligence in Identifying Impostors
Philippine Supreme Court holds bank liable for mortgage fraud when it failed to verify impostors' identity, applying the last clear chance doctrine.
Breach of Trust: When a Father's Affection Turns to Abuse
In People v. Nicolas, the Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of a father for raping his own daughter, ruling that moral ascendancy and threats replace force.
Breach of Contract When a Bank Fails to Deliver Property Ownership
A 26-year property dispute shows how laches, notarized deeds, and documentary custody determine ownership rights in Philippine land cases.
Breach of Trust: Safeguarding Employee Rights in Termination Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on dismissal of court employees for immorality, highlighting integrity standards and due process in administrative cases.
When Jurisdictional Error Leads to Disciplinary Action: Analyzing Judicial Misconduct in the Philippines
Explore how Philippine courts handle judicial misconduct claims, from jurisdictional errors to ethical breaches, and what this means for accountability.
Navigating Legal Interest From Breach of Contract to Final Judgment Satisfaction
Understand how Philippine courts compute legal interest on money judgments, from breach of contract until full payment, based on Eastern Assurance v. Court of Appeals.
When a Judge’s Error Outside the Courtroom Still Breaches Judicial Ethics
A judge’s mistaken hold departure order leads to a reprimand, clarifying limits on court authority and judicial competence.
Breach of Lawyer's Oath: Disbarment for Immoral Conduct and Bigamy in the Philippines
A lawyer's illicit affair and bigamous marriage led to disbarment, showing that private misconduct can end a legal career.
Breach of Contract in the Philippines: Rescission and the Risks of Buying Property with a Notice of Lis Penden
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on rescission, reciprocal obligations, and why a notice of lis pendens binds any buyer of disputed property.