Legal Insights

Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

Showing 1–3 of 3 articles for “installment sales”

Sort:Newest Oldest

Dec 3, 2023 installment sales maceda law real estate buyer rights contract to sell supreme court

Installment Land Sales in the Philippines: Buyer Rights and Contract Reinstatement

Learn how the Supreme Court protects installment buyers' right to reinstate contracts under the Maceda Law.

Jun 28, 2001 registered owner liability vehicle accidents civil law jurisprudence motor vehicle registration

Registered Vehicle Owner’s Liability for Accidents: Aguilar v. Commercial Savings Bank

Philippine law holds the registered vehicle owner primarily liable for accidents, even if another person was driving. Learn the rule and its practical impact.

Jul 10, 1996 recto law article 1484 chattel mortgage installment sales deficiency judgment civil code

Recto Law Explained: Deficiency Claims After Chattel Mortgage Foreclosure

Understand Article 1484 (Recto Law) and when sellers can still recover attorney's fees after foreclosing on installment-sold personal property.