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Oct 10, 2022 civil-law real-estate contracts evidence sandiganbayan land-sale

Upholding Land Sale Agreements: Clear Evidence Needed to Challenge Real Estate Transactions

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on Ortigas land dispute underscores the heavy burden of proving intimidation in challenging real estate sales.

Oct 9, 2022 contract law intimidation undue influence real estate voidable contracts burden of proof

Proving Intimidation in Contracts: The Ortigas Land Dispute and the Burden of Proof

Philippine law presumes contracts valid. Learn how the Supreme Court requires clear evidence to prove intimidation or undue influence.

Jun 20, 2012 jurisdiction hlurb subdivision disputes ortigas rtc real estate law

Jurisdiction Over Subdivision Disputes: HLURB vs RTC in Enforcement Actions

Ortigas v. CA clarifies when HLURB has exclusive jurisdiction over subdivision disputes and when the RTC handles local government enforcement cases.

Aug 15, 1997 land title reconstitution republic act no. 26 jurisdiction torrens system due diligence ortigas v. velasco

Navigating Land Title Reconstitution: Due Diligence and Jurisdictional Requirements in the Philippines

A guide to the strict jurisdictional rules for land title reconstitution in the Philippines, drawn from the Supreme Court's ruling in Ortigas & Co. v. Velasco.