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Feb 7, 2018 estafa breach of contract subdivision law p.d. 957 real property developer liability

Breach of Contract and Estafa: Developer Liability for Unfulfilled Property Sale

When a developer fails to deliver titles after full payment, both civil and criminal remedies may apply. The Supreme Court clarifies when estafa and P.D. 957 violations arise.