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Nov 20, 2008 dacion en pago contract law statute of frauds mortgage foreclosure civil code

Dacion en Pago Without Consent Cannot Nullify Debt Settlement

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that dacion en pago requires mutual consent; a mere proposal or appraisal does not perfect the agreement.

Mar 2, 2006 lease renewal unlawful detainer civil code philippine real estate lessor rights lessee rights

Lease Renewal in the Philippines: What "Upon Agreement" Really Means

A lease "renewable upon agreement" requires mutual consent—no automatic renewal. Learn the rules from Josefa v. San Buenaventura.

Jan 23, 2002 dacion en pago civil law obligations and contracts debt extinguishment supreme court ruling

Dacion en Pago: Why Mutual Consent Is Essential to Extinguish a Debt

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on dacion en pago, requiring mutual consent between debtor and creditor to extinguish an obligation.

Jan 31, 2000 lease renewal contract law option to renew mutual consent philippine jurisprudence

Lease Renewal Clauses: Mutual Consent vs Unilateral Option Under Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a lease renewal clause requires mutual consent rather than a unilateral lessee option, with practical guidance.