Legal Insights
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.
Can One Co-Owner File an Ejectment Case Alone? Yes, Says the Supreme Court
A co-owner can file an ejectment suit without joining other co-owners, as ruled in Catedrilla v. Lauron. Learn the rules.
Co-Ownership, Partition, and Prescription in Disputed Land Titles: Key Lessons from Figuracion
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies co-owners' rights to partition property, the limits of prescription, and why Torrens titles are not absolute.
Mortgage in Bad Faith: Protecting Co-Owner Rights in Real Estate Transactions
When a co-owner mortgages shared property without authority, the mortgage binds only that co-owner's share if the lender fails due diligence.
Upholding Legal Ethics Attorneys Must Respect THE LAW AND Legal Processes
Learn how the Supreme Court ruled on co-ownership, Torrens titles, and partition actions in Lacbayan v. Samoy.
Unmarried Couples and Property Rights in the Philippines: Proving Co-Ownership
Unmarried couples in the Philippines must prove actual joint contribution to co-own property. Learn the rules from Lacbayan v. Samoy.
Co-Ownership in the Philippines: Inheritance and Property Rights Explained
Understand co-ownership in Philippine inheritance law, including property rights, partition rules, and how courts resolve disputes among co-owners.
Reconveyance vs Quieting of Title: When Co-Owner Claims Do Not Prescribe
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when an action for reconveyance is imprescriptible, treating it as a suit to quiet title when the claimant remains in possession.
When a Deed Speaks Louder Than a Title: Co-Ownership and Reconveyance
A deed of reconveyance can establish co-ownership even when the certificate of title names only some owners. Learn the rule.
Rental Income in Co-Ownership Disputes: Protecting Rights During Partition
When co-owners dispute rental income during a partition case, courts can order deposits to protect rights—but only within proper limits.
Co-Ownership and Redemption Rights: Key Lessons from Calma v. Santos
Learn how the Supreme Court resolved co-ownership disputes over a fishpond, covering notarized deeds, double sales, and legal redemption.
Redemption Rights: Why Written Notice From the Vendor Matters in Co-Ownership Sales
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that the 30-day legal redemption period only starts upon written notice from the vendor, not from court decisions.
Title Disputes Proving Land Ownership IN Accion Publiciana Cases
Learn how co-owners can pursue accion publiciana without impleading all co-owners, and why non-joinder is not a ground for dismissal.
Co-Ownership and Property Recovery: When Must All Owners Join a Lawsuit
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when co-owners must be impleaded in property recovery suits under Article 487 of the Civil Code.
Revival of Judgment Safeguarding Property Rights After Forcible Entry
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on co-owner recovery actions, tenant protections under P.D. 1517, and property rights enforcement.
Forum Shopping and Corporate Disputes: Consequences of Multiple Filings
Learn how the Supreme Court treats forum shopping in ejectment cases, co-owner suits, and the rule against multiple filings.
Ejectment Actions Co Owners Rights AND Barangay Conciliation Compliance IN Lease Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on ejectment, co-owner rights to sue, and barangay conciliation requirements in lease disputes.
Forum Shopping and Co-Ownership: Res Judicata Boundaries in Property Disputes
Learn when a second property case is barred by forum shopping or res judicata, and how co-ownership affects party identity under Philippine law.
Co-Ownership Rights: Limits on Selling and Legal Redemption of Shares
A co-owner can sell only their own share, not the whole property. Learn the limits of sale and legal redemption rights under Philippine law.
Partitioning Inherited Land: Why Lost Title Proceedings Need Due Process for Co-Owners
Learn why a lost title petition was voided when the owner's duplicate was actually held by buyers, and what co-owners must know about due process.
Co-Ownership Consent and the Limits of Property Rights in the Philippines
One co-owner's consent cannot authorize construction on common property. The Supreme Court explains forcible entry rules in co-ownership disputes.
Family Home vs Co-Ownership: Balancing Heirs' Rights in Property Partition
When heirs dispute partition, the family home enjoys special protection. Learn how Philippine law balances co-ownership rights with family home exemptions.
Essential Co-Owner: Indispensable Parties in Property Donation Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on co-owners as indispensable parties in donation disputes, and the requisites of a valid tenancy relationship.
Bigamous Marriage and Property Rights: When No Contribution Means No Co-Ownership
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on property acquired during a bigamous marriage and the crucial role of actual contribution in determining ownership.
Partitioning Property Understanding Co-Ownership and Heirs' Rights in the Philippines
Learn how Philippine law resolves double sales of inherited property, the role of registration, and heirs' rights in co-ownership disputes.