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Mar 4, 2025 double sale good faith property law civil code due diligence land registration

Double Sale in the Philippines: Good Faith and Due Diligence in Property Disputes

A buyer who fails to inspect the property before purchase cannot claim good faith in a double sale. The Supreme Court explains why.

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.