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Apr 14, 2013 co-ownership ejectment unlawful detainer property law civil code supreme court ruling

Can One Co-Owner File an Ejectment Case Alone? Yes, Says the Supreme Court

A co-owner can file an ejectment suit without joining other co-owners, as ruled in Catedrilla v. Lauron. Learn the rules.

Nov 16, 2005 barangay conciliation lupon jurisdiction real party in interest local government code property dispute supreme court ruling

Barangay Jurisdiction in Property Disputes: Residency of the Real Party in Interest Controls

The Supreme Court clarifies that the real party in interest's residency, not the attorney-in-fact's, determines barangay lupon jurisdiction over disputes.

Mar 17, 2005 barangay settlement katarungang pambarangay rescission civil code breach of contract

Breach of Barangay Settlement: Your Right to Rescind and Sue in Court

When a barangay settlement is breached, Philippine law gives the aggrieved party the right to rescind it and pursue their original claim in court.