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Nov 9, 2021 theft estafa revised penal code criminal law supreme court civil liability

Theft vs. Estafa in the Philippines: Key Distinctions and the Horca Case

Theft and estafa differ in possession and deceit. The Horca ruling shows why the distinction matters and how acquittal can still leave civil liability.

Jan 19, 2020 forcible entry prior physical possession property law rule 70 supreme court ruling

Prior Physical Possession in Forcible Entry: The Madayag Ruling Explained

The Supreme Court clarifies that prior physical possession in forcible entry cases can be established through juridical acts, not just actual occupation.

Feb 24, 2015 estafa theft juridical possession criminal law employee misappropriation revised penal code

Theft vs. Estafa: When Employee Misappropriation Is Not Estafa (Benabaye Doctrine)

The Supreme Court in Benabaye v. People clarifies when an employee's misappropriation of funds is theft, not estafa, based on possession.

Feb 12, 2008 theft estafa criminal law revised penal code possession supreme court

Theft vs. Estafa: When Misusing Entrusted Funds Becomes Theft in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when misappropriating funds received for a specific purpose constitutes theft rather than estafa.