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Jun 13, 2023 co-ownership lease agreements property disputes civil law partition ejectment

Co-Owner’s Lease Without Consent: Rights of Heirs and Lessees Explained

Can one co-owner lease shared property without the others’ consent? The Supreme Court explains the limits, the lessee’s rights, and the remedies for non-consenting heirs.

Jul 3, 2019 ombudsman probable cause anti-graft lahar mining act administrative law

Supreme Court Upholds Ombudsman's Dismissal of Graft Charges Over Lahar Quarrying

The Court explains when it will not interfere with the Ombudsman's probable cause findings, even where injury to a landowner may exist.

Jul 3, 2017 civil law builder in good faith land dispute article 448 accession property law

Good Faith Prevails in Land Disputes: Builders' Rights Under Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a builder on another's land is in good faith and entitled to reimbursement under Articles 448 and 546.

Jul 27, 2006 civil-procedure jurisdiction corporate-disputes supreme-court philippine-law litigation

Navigating Corporate Disputes Jurisdiction AND Procedural Pitfalls IN Philippine LAW

Learn how Philippine courts handle jurisdiction and procedural errors in corporate disputes, with key takeaways from a recent Supreme Court ruling.