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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.
Ownership vs Possession: When an Accused Can File a Separate Civil Action for Quasi-Delict
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when an accused in a criminal case may file a separate civil action for quasi-delict without committing forum-shopping.
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Valid Mortgage Even Before Title Transfer Philippine Property LAW Explained
Philippine Supreme Court explains why a mortgage can be valid even if the title transfers after the mortgage contract is signed.