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Jan 29, 2001 expropriation small property owners ra 7279 urban land reform eminent domain philippine real estate

The Perils of Verbal Land Deals: Why Written Authority Is Non-Negotiable in Philippine Real Estate

Learn how the Supreme Court protects small property owners from expropriation and why written authority is crucial in Philippine land deals.

Oct 8, 1999 filiation inheritance birth certificate baptismal certificate evidence civil law

Birth Certificate vs Baptismal Certificate: Proving Filiation in Philippine Inheritance Law

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why birth certificates outweigh baptismal certificates in proving filiation for inheritance claims.

Jul 2, 1999 co-ownership inherited property mortgage civil law succession property rights

Co-Ownership Rights: Protecting Inherited Property From Unauthorized Mortgages

A co-owner cannot mortgage inherited property beyond his own share. Learn the rules protecting co-heirs from unauthorized encumbrances.

Dec 2, 1998 eminent domain writ of possession expropriation executive order 1035 government acquisition property law

Writ of Possession in Eminent Domain: Why Immediate Government Possession Is Key

Learn how the Supreme Court ruled that courts must issue writs of possession promptly in expropriation cases under, even if the government already occupies the property.

Aug 5, 1998 stock pledge pledgee rights corporate law mandamus sec jurisdiction share transfer

Stock Pledge in the Philippines: When Can a Pledgee Demand Ownership and Stock Transfer

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a pledgee of shares can demand stock transfer and ownership rights under a contract of pledge.

Jul 7, 1997 real-estate-law land-titles foreclosure agrarian-reform tenant-rights writ-of-possession

Overlapping Land Titles in the Philippines: Resolving Ownership Disputes

Learn how Philippine courts resolve ownership disputes involving overlapping land titles, foreclosure, and tenant rights under agrarian reform laws.

Feb 3, 1997 compromise agreement co-ownership corporation code corporate authority civil law sale of property

Compromise Agreements and Corporate Authority: Balancing Co-Ownership Rights with Contractual Obligations

When a judicially-approved compromise agreement authorizes a corporation to sell co-owned property, prior consultation with the co-owner is not required.

Jun 26, 1996 accretion reclamation land ownership property law civil law philippines

Accretion vs Reclamation: Understanding Land Ownership Rights in the Philippines

Philippine law distinguishes accretion from reclamation for land ownership. Learn the rules, burdens, and practical implications.