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Nov 26, 2024 implied trust donation civil code property law inheritance disputes supreme court

When a Parent Pays for Property in a Child's Name: Implied Trusts vs. Presumed Donations

Philippine law presumes a donation when a parent pays for property titled in a child's name. Learn how to overturn this presumption.

Nov 10, 2024 graft anti-graft law ra 3019 undue injury procurement criminal law

Graft Conviction Overturned: Undue Injury and Burden of Proof Under RA 3019

When does a procurement violation become graft? The Supreme Court clarifies undue injury and the burden of proof under Section 3(e) of RA 3019.

Jul 30, 2024 conjugal property civil law property disputes family code execution sale supreme court

Conjugal Property Presumptions: Protecting Separate Assets from a Spouse's Debts

Learn how the Supreme Court protects separate property from a spouse's debts and what evidence overcomes the conjugal presumption.

Apr 26, 2022 conditional donations civil law donor intent substantial compliance land donation supreme court

Conditional Donations: Substantial Compliance and Donor Intent in Land Donations

Supreme Court clarifies that substantial compliance with a donation's primary purpose, not perfect performance, governs conditional land donations.

Dec 5, 2006 land registration torrens system property law imperfect title judicial confirmation possession

Proving Land Ownership in the Philippines: The June 12, 1945 Rule in Land Registration

Philippine land registration requires proof of possession since June 12, 1945. Learn the rules and the key case of Republic v. Carrasco.

Jul 20, 2006 donations juridical personality corporation law religious organizations property law civil law

Donations to Unregistered Organizations in the Philippines: When Are They Valid?

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on donations to unregistered organizations: why juridical personality matters and what donors and groups must know.

Jan 26, 2006 conditional donations onerous donations revocation of donation civil code contract law

Conditional Donations in the Philippines: When Can a Donor Revoke a Gift?

Philippine law treats onerous donations as contracts. Learn when a donor can revoke a gift if conditions are unmet, and the prescriptive period that applies.

Jan 21, 2001 civil law donations ingratitude property rights revocation supreme court

Revoking a Donation for Ingratitude in the Philippines: The Noceda Case

Philippine law allows donors to revoke gifts when donees show ingratitude, such as usurping the donor's property. Learn the rules and limits.

Feb 17, 2000 foreign land ownership donation inheritance quitclaim deed constitutional restrictions philippine property law

Can Foreigners Own Land in the Philippines? Donation vs. Inheritance Rules

Philippine law bars foreigners from owning land except by inheritance. Learn why a quitclaim deed to an American son failed as a donation.

Dec 3, 1998 conditional donation resolutory condition reversion property law civil code quijada case

Conditional Land Donations in the Philippines: Reversion Rights and Valid Sales

When a conditional land donation fails, when can the donor validly sell the property? The Supreme Court explains reversion rights.

Jul 27, 1997 cohabitation property ownership family code inheritance agapay v. palang

Property Rights in Cohabitation: Ownership Rules for Unmarried Couples in the Philippines

Learn how Philippine law divides property for unmarried couples, the limits on donations, and key lessons from the Agapay case.