Legal Insights

Corporate Liability and Bouncing Checks: Clarifying the Scope of B.P. Blg. 22

The Supreme Court clarifies that corporations cannot be impleaded in B.P. 22 cases, but creditors may still pursue separate civil actions against them.

Bouncing Checks and Corporate Liability: When Can a Corporation Be Sued?

Supreme Court clarifies that a corporation can be sued separately for civil liability from bounced checks even if the signing officer is acquitted.

Bouncing Checks AND Lawyer Discipline Upholding Integrity IN THE Legal Profession

Accountability Above Procedure Mayors Cannot Bypass Essential Checks IN Fund Disbursement

Disbarment for Misusing Blank Checks: Dishonesty and Abuse of Authority

A lawyer who filled up borrowers' blank checks and filed baseless criminal cases was disbarred for gross misconduct and dishonesty.

Bouncing Checks and Broken Promises: When Estafa Is Proven Beyond Reasonable Doubt

The Supreme Court clarifies when issuing bouncing checks amounts to estafa, and why a spouse is not automatically guilty by association.

Bouncing Checks AND Broken Promises When IS A Debt A Crime

Bouncing Checks and Broken Promises: Estafa Conviction Affirmed in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court affirms estafa conviction for bouncing checks, ruling that deceit exists even with prior business relations and contracts.

Bouncing Checks AND Broken Partnerships THE Limits OF BP 22 IN Lending Disputes

When Lawyers Issue Bouncing Checks: Administrative Liability Under Philippine Law

A lawyer who issues worthless checks faces suspension even after full payment. Learn the rules from a Supreme Court administrative case.

Fictitious Payee Rule and Bank Liability in Check Payments

When is a named payee "fictitious" under Philippine law? The Supreme Court explains who bears the loss when checks are paid without indorsement.

BP 22 Cases Not Suspended by Corporate Rehabilitation: Tiong Rosario v. Co

Corporate rehabilitation suspends claims against a company, but not criminal prosecution of officers for bouncing checks under BP 22.

Altered Checks and Holder in Due Course Protection Under the Negotiable Instruments Law

Supreme Court ruling on drawee bank liability for altered checks and holder in due course protection under the Negotiable Instruments Law.

When Lawyers Abuse Blank Checks: Lessons from Manaois v. Deciembre

A Supreme Court ruling on indefinite suspension for a lawyer who filled blank checks with unauthorized amounts shows how the Bar polices deceitful conduct.

Bouncing Checks and Iniquitous Interest: When a Civil Case Cannot Stop a Criminal Prosecution

Learn when a dispute over unconscionable interest rates can—and cannot—suspend criminal prosecutions for bouncing checks under BP 22.

Beyond the Signature: Validating Agreements Despite Spousal Absence and Time Lapses in Contract Law

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on estafa clarifies deceit, notice of dishonor, and penalties for bouncing checks.

Bouncing Checks and Deceit: When Issuing a Bad Check Becomes Estafa

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when issuing a bouncing check constitutes estafa, not just a civil debt, and explains the deceit requirement.

Bouncing Checks and Due Process: The Notice Requirement in BP 22 Cases

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that proof of receipt of notice of dishonor is essential to convict under BP 22, the bouncing checks law.

Bouncing Checks Acquittal: When Lack of Notice of Dishonor Leads to Acquittal and Reduced Civil Liability

SC acquits in B.P. 22 case for lack of proof of notice of dishonor, but reduces unconscionable 10% monthly interest to 12% per annum.

Postdated Checks and Estafa: When a Bouncing Check Becomes a Crime

The Supreme Court clarifies when issuing postdated checks with insufficient funds constitutes estafa under the Revised Penal Code.

Dishonored Checks AND Disciplinary Action Upholding Integrity IN Public Service

Crossed Checks and Collecting Banks: Who Bears the Loss for Wrong Endorsement?

Learn when a collecting bank is liable for depositing a crossed check into the wrong account, and the duty to verify endorsements.

Cashier's Check as Bank's Primary Obligation: Holder in Due Course Rights

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on cashier's checks, holder in due course status, and bank liability explained in plain language.

Bouncing Checks LAW Intent NOT A Defense Strict Liability Prevails