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Pre-Trial Conferences and Dismissal of Cases: The Imperative of Preventing Unwarranted Delays
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that courts cannot dismiss cases merely for failure to submit a compromise agreement, and pre-trial conferences must proceed.
When a Lease Expires: Philippine High Court Rules on Unlawful Detainer After Compromise Agreement
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a separate unlawful detainer case may proceed after a compromise agreement and lease expiration.
Finality of Compromise Agreements: Binding Share Valuation in Corporate Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on compromise agreements, finality of appraisals, and binding share valuation in corporate disputes.
Compromise Agreements and Court Approval in Property Disputes: The PPA v. Maranan Case
The Supreme Court approves a compromise agreement in Philippine Ports Authority v. Maranan, showing how amicable settlements can end property disputes.
Judges Must Honor Compromise Agreements: Lessons from the Mijares Administrative Case
A judge who dismissed a case already settled by a compromise agreement was fined for gross ignorance of the law. Learn the key lessons.
When Judges Err on Compromise Agreements: A Lesson in Judicial Duty
A judge's dismissal of an already-decided case shows why ignorance of the law is no defense for members of the bench.
Supreme Court Enforces Deadlines in Certiorari Petitions and Compromise Judgments
Learn how the Supreme Court enforced strict deadlines in compromise agreements and clarified rules on certiorari petitions and execution of judgments.
Upholding Contractual Obligations: The Imperative of Timely Performance in Compromise Agreements
A Supreme Court ruling on continuing suretyship, assignment of credit, and trust receipts—clarifying that debtors cannot escape liability through technical defenses.
Upholding Contractual Obligations THE Enforceability OF Compromise Agreements IN Real Estate Disputes
Compromise Agreements Upholding Party Autonomy IN Contract Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that rescission of a contract for sale of real property requires judicial or notarial act, not mere letter.
The Essence of Consent When a Contract Addendum Fails as a Valid Compromise Agreement
A Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains why a contract addendum rejected by one party cannot later be ratified as a compromise agreement once the other party has revoked it.
Compromise Agreements Enforceability and Third Party Rights in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on spousal consortium, habeas corpus, and the limits of court-ordered cohabitation under the Family Code.
Upholding Compromise Agreements Good Faith AND Timely Execution IN Property Disputes
When Can an Attorney-in-Fact Bind a Principal to a Compromise Agreement
A Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains how far an attorney-in-fact's authority reaches and why a compromise agreement signed by an agent can bind the principal.
Compromise Agreements: The Binding Force of Reduced Debt vs Contractual Conditions
A Supreme Court ruling explains when a compromise agreement binds a creditor, the limits of fraud claims, and the legal nature of stale manager's checks.
Compromise Agreements in Philippine Labor Disputes: Swift and Amicable Settlements
The Supreme Court approves a compromise agreement in a labor case, showing how parties can settle disputes amicably and avoid prolonged litigation.
Compromise Agreements in the Philippines: Why You Need a Special Power of Attorney
A lawyer cannot compromise a client's case without a special power of attorney. Learn the rules from a Supreme Court ruling.
Ensuring Impartiality: Why Proper Case Raffling Is Crucial in Philippine Courts
A look at how the Supreme Court treats compromise agreements and why proper case raffling remains vital to judicial impartiality.
Compromise Agreements IN Philippine Courts A Path TO Amicable Property Dispute Resolution
Compromise Agreements in Philippine Property Disputes: Ending Litigation With Finality
How a judicially approved compromise agreement in a property dispute becomes final and executory, barring further litigation between co-owners.
Ensuring Finality How Compromise Agreements Resolve Philippine Labor Disputes
Learn how compromise agreements become final and executory in Philippine labor cases, and why finality matters for both employers and employees.
Compromise Agreements and Judicial Enforcement: When Courts Can Compel Compliance
Learn when Philippine courts can compel compliance with compromise agreements, using the 1997 De Leon case as a guide.
Enforcing Compromise Agreements: A Judge’s Duty and Potential Liability
A judge who vacillates in enforcing a final compromise agreement may face administrative liability. Learn the rules from a Philippine 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.