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Aug 12, 2024real-property-taxtax-salelocal-government-codesection-267deposit-requirementannulment-of-tax-sale
Real Property Tax Sales: When Must a Taxpayer Deposit Disputed Funds
The Supreme Court clarifies when a taxpayer must deposit disputed funds under Section 267 of the Local Government Code to challenge a tax sale.
Feb 11, 2008banking lawevidencepreponderance of evidencecivil proceduredeposit disputephysical evidence
BPI v. Reyes: Physical Evidence Prevails in Bank Deposit Dispute
Supreme Court explains preponderance of evidence in bank deposit disputes, ruling physical evidence outweighs bare testimony.
Litis Pendentia and Forum Shopping: When Two Cases Arise From the Same Facts
The Supreme Court explains when litis pendentia and forum shopping apply, using a bank deposit dispute as an example.