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Apr 10, 2011 partnership loan agreement civil code profit sharing contract law supreme court

Partnership vs. Loan in the Philippines: Profit-Sharing Terms Still Bind

Philippine courts look beyond contract labels to determine if a deal is a partnership or loan—but agreed profit-sharing terms remain enforceable either way.

Mar 3, 2010 partnership civil law evidence preponderance of evidence informal partnership business disputes

Partnership Disputes: Proving a Partnership Without a Formal Agreement

When no written partnership contract exists, courts look to conduct and circumstances. This case shows how to prove or disprove an informal partnership.