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Copyright Assignment and Forgery: What the Supreme Court Ruled
A forged Deed of Assignment does not transfer copyright ownership, and using the work anyway can lead to infringement liability.
Restrictions on Contractual Rights: The Necessity of Consent in Deed of Assignment
Philippine Supreme Court rules on when a deed of assignment of receivables is unenforceable against the obligor without written consent.
Assignment Deeds and Third-Party Liability: When a Conforme Signature Does Not Bind
A developer's conforme signature on a deed of assignment does not make it liable for the assignor's loan obligations.
Deed of Assignment Validity and Loan vs. Sale: Key Contract Lessons from the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court clarifies when a Deed of Assignment establishes ownership, and how courts distinguish a loan from a sale.
Assignment of Mortgage and BSP’s Foreclosure Authority Hinges on Valid Deed
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a bank may foreclose a mortgage assigned to it, requiring a valid deed of assignment.
Right to Information: Compelling Document Production in Credit Assignment Cases
Supreme Court rules on compelling production of documents referenced in a Deed of Assignment under Rule 27, protecting debtors' right to information.
Upholding Contractual Obligations in Agrarian Reform: The Binding Effect of Deeds of Assignment
A deed of assignment signed by a landowner in agrarian reform can bar a later claim for higher just compensation, as the Supreme Court ruled.
Compromise Agreements Upholding Obligations AND Equitable Relief IN Property Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on sale-leaseback arrangements, equitable mortgages, and deed of assignment effects on debtor obligations.
Perfecting Stock Transfers: Delivery and Indorsement Are Key to Ownership
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that a deed of assignment alone does not transfer stock ownership—delivery and indorsement of certificates are essential.
Deed of Assignment Validity: Signature Authenticity and Corporate Share Transfers in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on forged signatures, blank deeds of assignment, and share transfer validity in corporations.
Doing Business in the Philippines: Jurisdiction Over Foreign Corporations
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a foreign corporation is had been the exclusive dealer of BMW vehicles and products in the Philippines. In 1967, Hahn executed a "Deed of Assignment with Specia