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Contingent Attorneys Fees Defining Benefit IN Legal Agreements
Learn how the Supreme Court interpreted contingent attorney's fees in contracts, and what benefit means for lawyers and clients.
Illegal Dismissal of Security Guards: When a Verbal "Don't Report" Is Not Enough
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on illegal dismissal of security guards, burden of proof, and the two-notice rule.
Buy-Bust Operations and Warrantless Arrests: Safeguarding Individual Rights in Drug Cases
A look at how the Supreme Court treats buy-bust operations as valid warrantless arrests under Philippine drug law, and what this means for accused persons.
Injunctions in Ejectment Cases: Balancing Property Rights and Public Service
When can an ejectment judgment be stayed? City of Naga v. Asuncion shows how courts balance property rights against disruption of public services.
Equitable Mortgage Prevails Protecting Borrowers From Onerous Sale Agreements
Supreme Court rules a deed of sale with right to repurchase can be an equitable mortgage, protecting borrowers from onerous terms.
Fraud Voids Titles Good Faith Purchaser Loses TO Torrens System Integrity
When forged court documents produce a Torrens title, even a buyer for value cannot keep the land, the Supreme Court ruled.
Defective Informations in Rape Cases: When Procedural Lapses Do Not Defeat Convictions
Learn when defective informations in rape cases do not invalidate convictions, and how procedural lapses can be cured under Philippine law.
Equitable Mortgage VS Absolute Sale Protecting Vulnerable Parties IN Property Transactions
Learn how Philippine courts protect vulnerable parties in property deals, distinguishing equitable mortgages from absolute sales to prevent exploitation.
Beyond the Ticket: Passenger Rights and Emotional Distress Claims Against Airlines
Philippine Airlines v. Savillo clarifies when emotional distress claims against airlines fall outside the Warsaw Convention's two-year prescriptive period.
Motion Denied: Strict Enforcement of Notice Requirements in Lifting Property Levies
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on quieting title, property levies, and the strict enforcement of redemption periods after execution sales.
Possession Rights When CAN A Bank Eject A Buyer After Foreclosure
Resolving Land Disputes THE Importance OF Accurate Surveys IN Overlapping Title Cases
Habitual Tardiness and Falsification of Time Records: Ethical Standards in the Judiciary
The Supreme Court dismisses a court utility worker for habitual tardiness and falsifying time cards, underscoring strict ethical standards for judiciary employees.
Expiration OF Redemption Rights Understanding Quiet Title Actions IN Philippine Property LAW
TAX Refund Eligibility THE Significance OF Declaring Intent IN Income TAX Returns
Large Scale Illegal Recruitment: Proving Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt
Learn how Philippine courts convict illegal recruiters in large scale, the elements of the crime, and the penalties under the Labor Code.
Vehicle Registration VS Lease Agreements WHO Pays FOR Negligence
Boundary Disputes, Reconveyance Orders, and the Limits of General Prayers
A Supreme Court ruling on boundary disputes explains when courts may order reconveyance beyond specific prayers, and why final judgments must stand.
Rape Conviction Upheld: Exact Date Not Essential in Proving Sexual Assault
Philippine Supreme Court rules the precise date of rape is not an essential element; conviction stands on proof of penetration and intimidation.
Sheriffs Must Exercise Diligence in Executing Court Orders — What This Means
A sheriff's duty to execute a writ is ministerial, but due diligence is required. The Supreme Court explains in this administrative case.
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.
Demand to Vacate in Unlawful Detainer: Strict Compliance and Jurisdictional Requirements
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the demand-to-vacate rule in unlawful detainer cases, its jurisdictional nature, and amendment of complaints.
Judicial Conduct: Courtesy and Impartiality in Court Proceedings
A judge's insulting remarks about a lawyer's law school violate the Code of Judicial Conduct and warrant reprimand.
Perfecting Contracts: Why Consent Is Essential in Real Estate Agreements
Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains why a real estate sale needs the buyer's consent to be binding—lessons from Looc Bay Timber v. Montecalvo.