Legal Insights

Bouncing Checks in Business Partnerships: Avoiding Criminal Liability Under Philippine Law

A Supreme Court ruling explains when a bouncing check in a partnership dissolution is not a crime under the Bouncing Checks Law.

Why Original Checks Are Crucial in Bouncing Check Cases in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies why original checks must be presented as evidence in BP 22 and estafa cases.

Bouncing Checks and Estafa in the Philippines: The Tongko Case Explained

Learn how the Supreme Court in People v. Tongko clarified when issuing bouncing checks constitutes estafa under Philippine law.

Bouncing Checks and Ejectment: Civil Liability and Land Possession in the Philippines

A Supreme Court ruling explains when a bounced check creates civil liability despite acquittal, and when ejectment suits must be filed.

Territorial Jurisdiction and Bouncing Checks Law: Where Can You Be Sued

The Supreme Court explains where a B.P. 22 bouncing checks case may be filed, based on territorial jurisdiction rules.

When Courts Lack Jurisdiction Over Bouncing Checks Cases: The Rosa Uy Ruling

The Supreme Court clarifies territorial jurisdiction rules for B.P. 22 cases and when lack of jurisdiction can still be raised.

Bouncing Checks and Continuous Crimes: Understanding Jurisdiction in BP 22 Cases

Learn how the Supreme Court treats multiple bouncing check violations as continuous crimes affecting jurisdiction in Philippine law.

Bouncing Checks and Estafa: When a Dishonored Check Is Not Fraud

The Supreme Court clarifies when issuing a bouncing check constitutes estafa versus a mere violation of the Bouncing Checks Law.

Bouncing Checks Law: Corporate Officers Personally Liable for Signed Checks

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on BP 22: corporate officers who sign bouncing checks face personal criminal liability, even if signed in blank.