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Dec 1, 2020 property law land titles torrens system accion publiciana accion reivindicatoria priority of registration

Overlapping Land Titles in the Philippines: Priority of Registration and Legal Remedies

When two titles cover the same land, the earlier registered title prevails. Learn the rules and remedies in Philippine property disputes.

Aug 14, 2018 land titles torrens system quieting of title property law supreme court

Overlapping Land Titles: Prior Certificate Prevails in Philippine Law

When two land titles cover the same property, the earlier certificate generally prevails. Learn the rule and its limits.

Jan 18, 2008 election-law presidential-electoral-tribunal election-protest abandonment legarda de-castro

Abandonment in Election Protests: Legarda v. De Castro and the Effect of Subsequent Candidacy

PET dismisses Legarda's VP protest against De Castro on abandonment and evidentiary grounds, clarifying election protest rules.

Jul 13, 2000 civil procedure attorney negligence notice to counsel relief from judgment rule 38 final judgment

When a Lawyer's Negligence Binds the Client: The Mercury Drug Rule on Notice and Final Judgments

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a lawyer's failure to inform the client of an adverse judgment is binding, and when relief from judgment is unavailable.