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Jul 29, 2019 reformation of instruments civil law mutual mistake summary judgment contracts philippine supreme court

Reformation of Instruments: When Can a Contract Be Changed

Learn when Philippine courts allow contract reformation due to mutual mistake, and why summary judgment fails when facts are disputed.

Apr 18, 2018 reformation of instruments contract law civil code philippine supreme court makati tuscany

Reformation of Instruments When a Written Contract Fails to Reflect True Intentions

Philippine Supreme Court explains when courts may reform a written contract to reflect the parties' true intentions, citing Article 1359.

Mar 30, 2010 reformation of instruments civil law notarized deeds presumption of regularity contract law

Reformation of Instruments: Proving True Intent Beyond Notarized Deeds

Explore when Philippine courts allow reformation of a notarized deed and why clear, convincing evidence is required to override its presumption of regularity.

Oct 11, 2005 civil-law

When a over his 15.3955-hectare unregistered parcel of land in Davao City in favor of Benny Go for P20,000.00.

Bacaron filed a complaint for reformation of instrument, arguing that the true agreement was an equitable mortgage. He pointed out that the P20,000.00 considera