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Showing 49–52 of 52 articles for “enforceability”

Statute of Frauds and Implied Trusts When Verbal Agreements Fail in Property Disputes

When verbal property deals fail, the Statute of Frauds and implied trust rules decide enforceability. Learn from a Supreme Court case.

Compromise Agreements in Estate Settlements: Validity and Enforceability

Learn when compromise agreements partitioning inherited property are valid without court approval, and why probate courts cannot finally rule on ownership.

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.

Liquidated Damages in Lease Agreements: Enforceability and Practical Implications

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when liquidated damages in lease contracts are enforceable and how courts treat penalty clauses.