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Sep 13, 2021 property law civil procedure cause of action demurrer to evidence supreme court

Failure to State vs. Lack of Cause of Action: Key Distinctions in Philippine Property Cases

Learn the crucial difference between failure to state a cause of action and lack of cause of action, as clarified by the Supreme Court in Roa v. Sy.

Jun 18, 2017 conjugal property family code property law spousal consent void contracts

Spousal Consent in Property Sales: Why a Sale Without Written Consent Is Void

Selling conjugal property without the other spouse's written consent is void under Philippine law. Learn the rules and buyer protections.

Oct 12, 1999 lis pendens property due diligence buyers in good faith philippine real estate transferee pendente lite

Lis Pendens and Due Diligence: Why Philippine Property Buyers Must Investigate Title Defects

Learn how the lis pendens rule and the Po Lam case show why Philippine property buyers must go beyond a title check to avoid costly legal disputes.