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Heirs' Rights Prevail in Inheritance Disputes: Partition and Prescription Explained
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on heirs' rights in inheritance disputes, covering partition, prescription, and validity of conveyances affecting estate property.
The Burden of Proof in Philippine Property Disputes: Lessons from Spouses Anchinges v. Spouses Albarillo
A family property dispute shows why courts require preponderance of evidence, not just claims, in Philippine civil cases.
Marital Consent Is Key: Spousal Rights in Property Sales Under Article 124
Supreme Court voids a husband's sale of conjugal property without his wife's consent, explaining Article 124 of the Family Code.
When Attached Property May Be Sold Before Judgment: China Banking Corp. v. Asian Construction
The Supreme Court clarifies when attached properties may be sold before final judgment under Rule 57, Section 11 of the Rules of Court.
Malversation AND Command Responsibility Holding Officers Accountable FOR Public Property
Lis Pendens Cancellation: Final Judgments and Property Rights Under Biglang-Awa
Learn when a notice of lis pendens can be cancelled after a final judgment, based on the Supreme Court ruling in Biglang-Awa v. Philippine Trust Company.
Judgment Bindings Protecting Rights OF NON Parties IN Property Disputes
The Supreme Court ruled that demolition orders cannot bind non-parties who never had their day in court, protecting their property rights.
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.
Immediate Possession in Expropriation: Public Purpose Need Not Be Settled First
Supreme Court clarifies that in expropriation cases, a local government may take possession of property upon filing the case and depositing 15% of the tax value, without a prior hearing on public purp
Easement OF Right OF WAY Ensuring Access Amidst Landlocked Property
Dividing Assets After Annulment: Mortgage Validity and Property Rights in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on conjugal property division after annulment, mortgage validity, and the effect of compromise agreements on asset distribution.
Oral Sales and Unlawful Detainer: Resolving Property Disputes in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies when an oral sale of real property defeats an unlawful detainer suit, and when it does not.
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.
Attorney Suspended for Neglect and Mishandling Client's Property
Supreme Court suspends lawyer for two years for failing to render legal services, returning money late, and withholding client's title and documents.
Dation in Payment: When Transferring Property Fully Settles a Debt
A bank accepted equipment as full payment of a loan, then sued for more. The Supreme Court explains when dation in payment extinguishes a debt.
Upholding Property Rights: The Church's Right to Eject a Former Pastor
A pastor who stayed on church property after his license was revoked had to leave. The Supreme Court ruled the church's title prevails over self-serving claims.
Lease Termination: Lessors Can Still Collect Rent After Lessee Default and Abandonment
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on lessor rights when lessee defaults and abandons leased property, clarifying remedies for unpaid rent.
Final Judgment Immutability VS Justice Resolving Conflicting Property Ownership Claims
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.
Co-Ownership Rights and the Finality of Partition in Property Disputes
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that a final partition judgment binds co-owners and their successors, limiting what a co-owner can sell.
Challenging Ownership The Affidavit Requirement In Third Party Claims Over Levied Property
Third-party claims over levied property need more than a bare affidavit. Learn the rules from Bacos v. Arcega.
Voiding Land Deals Fraud AND THE Limits OF Good Faith Acquisition IN Philippine Property LAW
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when writs of execution may be void and the limits of procedural due process in property disputes.