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Aug 2, 2023 construction law subcontractor rights ciac arbitration article 1729 civil code

Can a Subcontractor Sue the Project Owner Directly? CIAC Jurisdiction Explained

Subcontractors can claim unpaid amounts from project owners under Article 1729, but the dispute must go through CIAC arbitration, not regular courts.

Jan 22, 2007 article-1729 civil-code contractor owner-liability construction-law philippine-law

Philippine LAW Owner Liability FOR Contractor Debts Understanding Article 1729

When can a building owner be held liable for a contractor's unpaid debts? The Supreme Court explains Article 1729 of the Civil Code.

Jun 23, 2005 contract-law sale-vs-piece-of-work subcontractor-rights article-1729 civil-code del-monte

Contract of Sale vs Piece of Work: Subcontractor Rights Under Article 1729

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a supply agreement is a piece of work, giving subcontractors direct claims against project owners.