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Mar 9, 2016 corporate law stock ownership election contest corporation code quorum

Corporate Control and Stock Ownership: Resolving Disputes in Philippine Corporations

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies how stock ownership disputes affect corporate elections and why prior rulings cannot be overstretched.

Nov 24, 2010 appraisal right corporation code retained earnings dissenting stockholder corporate law litigation

Unrestricted Retained Earnings and the Appraisal Right of Dissenting Stockholders

When can a dissenting stockholder sue to collect the fair value of shares? The Supreme Court clarifies the timing rule.

Nov 24, 2010 appraisal right corporation code retained earnings dissenting stockholders trust fund doctrine premature action

Appraisal Rights and Unrestricted Retained Earnings: Turner v. Lorenzo Shipping

A dissenting stockholder's right to payment accrues only when the corporation has unrestricted retained earnings; a premature suit is dismissible.

Mar 8, 2007 right of pre-emption article 1622 adjoining landowners property law real estate disputes civil code

Right of Pre-emption for Adjoining Landowners in the Philippines: A Guide

Learn how Article 1622 protects adjoining landowners of small urban lots, explained through the Supreme Court case Contreras v. Alcantara.

Jul 6, 2004 sandiganbayan pcgg jurisdiction corporate law pre-emptive rights sequestered assets

Shareholder Rights vs PCGG Authority: Jurisdiction in Corporate Disputes Involving Government Assets

Supreme Court clarifies Sandiganbayan jurisdiction limits in corporate disputes involving sequestered assets and stockholder pre-emptive rights.