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Jul 23, 2007 future inheritance civil code article 1347 void contracts property law succession supreme court ruling

Future Inheritance Contracts Are Void: Arrogante v. Deliarte Explained

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on void contracts over future inheritance, and the exceptions that can save family property arrangements.

Jun 29, 2005 corporate-law banking-law loan-obligations surety-agreement trust-receipts philippine-supreme-court

Corporate Identity and Loan Obligations: Name Change Does Not Excuse Debt Payment

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether a corporate name change or bank identity affects loan obligations and surety liability.

Oct 8, 2001 insurance law fire insurance contract interpretation parole evidence rule insurance claims

Reforming Insurance Policies How Manifest Intent Prevails Over Technical Descriptions In Property Claims

A fire insurance dispute shows how courts prioritize the parties' true intent over technical misdescriptions in policies.