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Jul 31, 2018 disbarment best evidence rule legal ethics supreme court administrative case evidence

Best Evidence Rule in Disbarment Cases: Goopio v. Maglalang Explained

The Supreme Court clarifies that photocopies cannot prove lawyer misconduct, dismissing a disbarment case for violating the Best Evidence Rule.

Oct 19, 2015 general power of attorney special power of attorney real property sale agency law civil code supreme court

Limits of a General Power of Attorney Authority to Sell Real Property in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that a general power of attorney does not authorize an agent to sell real property without a special power of attorney.

Jul 31, 2013 agency property law corporation code deed of sale civil code philippine law

Agency and Authority: When a Deed Does Not Mean a Done Deal in Property Sales

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a deed of sale is void without proper agency authority under the Civil Code.

Apr 19, 2010 agency civil law real estate special power of attorney jurisdiction

Agency and Authority: Why a Written Mandate Is Paramount in Real Estate Sales

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why an agent's authority to sell land must be in writing, or the sale is void.