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Sep 16, 2015 construction law legal interest government contracts quantum meruit civil law

Construction Contracts and Legal Interest: Determining Liability in Government Projects

The Supreme Court clarifies when 6% legal interest applies to unpaid construction claims against government agencies and local governments.

Dec 8, 2010 construction law liquidated damages substantial completion ciac civil code

Construction Disputes: Substantial Completion and Liquidated Damages in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when 95% substantial completion bars liquidated damages in construction disputes under CIAP rules.

Mar 9, 2010 contract-law construction-law fixed-price-contracts civil-code supreme-court philippines

Fixed Price Contracts: No Recovery for Unapproved Additional Costs

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on fixed lump-sum contracts: contractors cannot recover additional costs without written approval under Article 1724.

Oct 12, 2005 construction law breach of contract additional works contract law philippine supreme court

Breach of Construction Contract: Liability for Additional Works Beyond Original Scope

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on contractor liability for additional works ordered beyond original construction contract scope.