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Jul 25, 2023 property registration certificate of title torrens system real estate disputes pd 1529 supreme court ruling

Forcing Title Surrender After a Property Sale: What the Law Says

Learn when courts can compel a certificate of title's surrender under the Property Registration Decree, and the key difference between its relevant provisions.

Aug 27, 2019 civil registry ra 9048 rule 103 rule 108 name change clerical error

Civil Registry Corrections: R.A. 9048 vs. Rules 103 and 108 Explained

Learn when to use R.A. 9048 versus Rules 103 and 108 for correcting civil registry entries, based on the Bartolome ruling.

Aug 21, 2012 venue civil procedure real party in interest rules of court philippine law

Venue in Civil Cases: Real Party in Interest's Residence Governs, Even for Plaintiffs Abroad

Philippine venue rules: when a plaintiff resides abroad, the case must be filed where the defendant resides—not where the attorney-in-fact lives.

Aug 20, 1997 docket fees jurisdiction improper venue civil procedure re-filing cases

Docket Fees and Jurisdiction: Re-Filing a Case After Dismissal for Improper Venue

When a case is dismissed for improper venue, must new docket fees be paid upon re-filing? The Supreme Court clarifies the rule.