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Jun 19, 2019 civil law corporate rehabilitation contracts penalties good faith supreme court

Abuse of Rights in Contractual Dealings: Upholding Freedom to Contract and Good Faith

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on corporate rehabilitation, contractual penalties, and the limits of judicial interference in contracts.

Oct 6, 2010 labor law compromise agreement illegal dismissal quitclaim freedom to contract

Compromise Agreements in Labor Cases: Upholding Freedom to Contract and Settling Disputes

The Supreme Court affirms a compromise agreement ending a long-running illegal dismissal case, underscoring the validity of amicable settlements in labor disputes.

Mar 1, 2004 contract-law government-contracts civil-code freedom-to-contract equity national-housing-authority

Freedom to Contract vs Equity: When Government Sales Require Perfected Agreements

Supreme Court rules equity cannot compel a government sale without a perfected contract, applying Civil Code principles.

Mar 1, 2004 contract law freedom to contract government contracts equity civil code national housing authority

Freedom to Contract vs Equity: No Perfected Contract, No Forced Sale of Government Property

Supreme Court rules equity cannot compel the National Housing Authority to sell land without a perfected contract of sale.

Jul 4, 2002 usury law interest rates freedom of contract civil law loan agreements unconscionable interest

Usury Law Suspension, Freedom to Contract, and Unconscionable Interest Rates in Loan Agreements

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether courts can reduce interest rates agreed upon by parties after the Usury Law suspension.