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Feb 12, 1998 conjugal partnership family code civil law surety agreement marital property obligations

When Is a Spouse's Debt Chargeable to the Conjugal Partnership

Supreme Court clarifies when a husband's surety agreement binds the conjugal partnership, distinguishing corporate debts from family obligations.

Jun 19, 1997 sec jurisdiction intracorporate dispute corporation code pd 902-a corporate law civil procedure

SEC Jurisdiction Over Corporate Controversies: The Lozano v. De Los Santos Test

When does the SEC have jurisdiction over corporate disputes? The Supreme Court clarifies the two-element test in Lozano v. De Los Santos.

Jun 10, 1997 intra-corporate dispute securities and exchange commission jurisdiction corporation law stockholders

When Stockholder Disputes Belong to the SEC: Garcia v. Court of Appeals

A stockholder's damages suit against another stockholder may still be an intra-corporate dispute under SEC jurisdiction, not regular courts.

Mar 13, 1997 corporate law labor law piercing corporate veil separation pay close corporation corporate officers

Piercing the Corporate Veil: When Are Company Officers Liable for Corporate Debts in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when corporate officers and close corporation stockholders can be held personally liable for separation pay.

Mar 3, 1997 preferred shares corporation law redemption dividends supreme court

Redeemable Preferred Shares: When Can a Corporation Refuse Redemption? Philippine Law Explained

Philippine Supreme Court explains when a corporation may refuse to redeem preferred shares, and why stockholders cannot compel redemption.

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.