From the library
Legal Insights
Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.
Have your own question? Ask ASG Legal AI now.
Get a cited, plain-language answer from 184,000+ statutes and decisions — free, no sign-up.
Jan 22, 2025suretyshippresumption of regularitynotarized documentscivil lawbank liabilitycontinuing suretyship agreement
When a Surety Can Escape Liability: Overcoming the Presumption of Regularity
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when sureties can overcome the presumption of regularity attached to notarized continuing suretyship agreements.
Continuing Suretyship for Future Debts and Assignment Without Debtor's Consent
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on continuing suretyship agreements, validity of assignments without debtor consent, and trust receipt remedies.