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Jun 9, 1997 labor law solidary liability contractors wage violations illegal dismissal philippines

Solidary Liability Holding Principals Accountable FOR Wage Violations OF Contractors IN THE Philippines

Learn how Philippine labor law holds principals solidarily liable for wage violations of their contractors and the rules on valid dismissal.

Jan 15, 1997 quantum meruit construction law contractor payment quasi-contract philippine law

Quantum Meruit: When a Contractor Can Recover Payment Without a Formal Contract

Philippine Supreme Court explains when contractors can recover payment on a quantum meruit basis even without a written contract.

Jan 2, 1997 contract law obligations estoppel corporate authority civil code

Contract Validity and Enforceability: Lessons from Roblett v. Court of Appeals

A 1997 Supreme Court ruling on contract validity, authority to sign, and estoppel in Philippine obligations law.