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Feb 9, 2021 property law estate proceedings intervention probate court writ of possession civil procedure

Timely Intervention and Jurisdictional Limits in Philippine Estate Proceedings

Learn how the Constantino case clarifies intervention rules and probate court limits in Philippine estate proceedings.

Sep 16, 2008 execution of judgments overlevy sheriff duties debt recovery rule 39 waiver of demand

Debt Recovery Execution: Waiver of Demand and Proving Overlevy

Learn when a sheriff's failure to demand payment is excused and how to prove overlevy in execution sales under Rule 39.

Dec 4, 2000 property law execution sales third-party claims civil procedure spousal property rights

Third-Party Claims in Philippine Execution Sales: Protecting Your Property

Learn how spouses and third parties can protect their property from wrongful execution sales in the Philippines, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in Naguit v. Court of Appeals.

Sep 7, 2000 sheriff authority execution sale property levy rule 39 civil procedure

Sheriff’s Authority in Property Levy: What Francisco v. Cruz Teaches About Execution Sales

Learn how Francisco v. Cruz defines a sheriff’s limits in property levy and execution sales, and how to protect your rights.

Jul 20, 1997 execution sale redemption rights rule 39 judgment debtor property law civil procedure

Redemption After Execution Sale: Ownership Disputes Do Not Stop the Clock

Philippine law gives judgment debtors one year to redeem property sold at execution. Ownership disputes do not suspend that deadline.