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Apr 21, 2015 katarungang pambarangay amicable settlement municipal circuit trial court local government code civil procedure supreme court

Barangay Settlement Enforcement: MCTC Jurisdiction and the 10-Day Rule

Learn how the Supreme Court clarified enforcement of barangay amicable settlements, including MCTC jurisdiction and the binding 10-day repudiation period.

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.

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.