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PDIC Role in Bank Insolvency Cases: Representative, Not Substitute Party
Explains Balayan Bay Rural Bank v. NLDC, clarifying PDIC's role as representative party, not substitute, in suits involving closed banks.
Cashier's Checks and Bank Insolvency: When a Holder's Claim Is Not a Preference
A depositor's unpaid cashier's checks from a failed bank are disputed claims in liquidation, not automatic preferences. The Supreme Court explains why.