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Continuing Security Mortgage Coverage Beyond Initial Credit Agreements
Explaining the Supreme Court ruling on when deeds of assignment serve as continuing security for credit facilities, and why summary judgment was properly denied.
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.
Estate Creditors Can Demand Examination of Suspected Asset Concealment
Creditors may seek court examination of persons suspected of concealing estate assets, even if heirs present deeds of assignment.
Prioritizing Assignment Rights: The Battle Over Promissory Notes in Trust Receipt Agreements
Supreme Court rules on competing claims over promissory notes under trust receipts and deeds of assignment, emphasizing proof and priority.
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.