Legal Insights

Parol Evidence Rule Unveiling True Intent IN Contractual Disputes

Compromise Agreements Upholding Due Process and Party Rights in Contractual Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies due process and party rights in compromise agreements within contractual disputes.

Cashier's Checks and Contractual Disputes: Bank Obligations and Purchaser Rights in Philippine Law

When can a purchaser stop payment on a manager's or cashier's check? The Supreme Court explains in Chiok v. Metrobank.

Upholding Arbitration Agreements When Courts Must Defer TO Contractual Dispute Resolution

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when courts must defer to arbitration agreements and the limits of judicial intervention in contractual disputes.

Arbitration Prevails: Upholding Agreements Amid Contractual Disputes

The Supreme Court affirms that arbitration clauses survive main contract disputes, reinforcing the doctrine of separability in Philippine law.

When Contractual Disputes Must Go to Arbitration and Courts, Not the HLURB

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when condominium disputes belong to arbitration or courts, not the HLURB, in Frabelle Fishing Corp. ruling.

Mandatory Arbitration Prevails: Contractual Disputes Must Go to Arbitration First

Philippine Supreme Court ruling: when a contract has a mandatory arbitration clause, parties must arbitrate before going to court.

Arbitration vs Judicial Review: Defining the Boundaries of Contractual Disputes in the Philippines

When a contract contains an arbitration clause, can courts still hear constitutional questions? The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of jurisdiction.

When Contractual Disputes Dont Constitute Estafa Reconciling Civil Obligations AND Criminal Liability

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when breach of contract becomes estafa, distinguishing civil liability from criminal fraud.