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Jan 30, 2019 compromise agreement debt settlement civil law supreme court enforceability mutuality

Compromise Agreements Ensuring Mutuality AND Enforceability IN Debt Settlements

Philippine Supreme Court approves compromise agreement in debt settlement, highlighting mutual concessions and clear terms for enforceability.

Aug 17, 2016 civil law foreclosure debt settlement interest payments supreme court deficiency judgment

Priority of Interest Payments in Foreclosure: When Debt Settlement Falls Short

Learn how the Supreme Court applies Article 1253 in foreclosure cases—payments first cover interest and penalties before principal.

Nov 20, 2008 dacion en pago contract law statute of frauds mortgage foreclosure civil code

Dacion en Pago Without Consent Cannot Nullify Debt Settlement

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that dacion en pago requires mutual consent; a mere proposal or appraisal does not perfect the agreement.

Feb 2, 2001 bouncing checks bp 22 criminal law negotiable instruments debt settlement supreme court

Bouncing Checks and Debt Settlement: When a Check's Purpose Doesn't Excuse the Funds

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on BP 22: the purpose of a check doesn't matter—issuing a bouncing check is punishable, even if meant as a guarantee.