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When Lawyers Overstep: Misrepresentation in Property Redemption and Disbarment Risks
A lawyer's unauthorized claim to redeem property led to a two-year suspension. Learn the ethical rules and property redemption limits.
Attorney Suspended Five Years for Deceitful Conduct and Breach of Professional Responsibility
Lawyer suspended five years for deceiving clients into paying P350,000 for a property redemption she never processed, violating the Lawyer's Oath and Rule 1.01.
Redemption Rights Strict Tender Of Full Payment Required In Foreclosure Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on strict tender of full payment for property redemption after extrajudicial foreclosure.
Sheriffs Must Follow Auction Sale and Redemption Rules Strictly
A sheriff's failure to follow Rule 39 procedures on auction sales and property redemption constitutes simple neglect of duty, warranting suspension.
Redemption Rights Upholding Timeliness IN Foreclosure Cases
Learn how the Supreme Court enforced strict deadlines for property redemption after extrajudicial foreclosure, and why timing matters.
Upholding Mortgage Foreclosure Waiver and Estoppel in Property Redemption
A mortgagor who attempts to redeem foreclosed property waives defects in the foreclosure sale and is estopped from later challenging its validity.