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Showing 1–4 of 4 articles for “resulting trust”

Unraveling Implied Trusts Protecting Family Interests in Property Disputes

The Supreme Court explains implied resulting trusts in family property disputes, clarifying prescription, parol evidence, and ownership rights.

When Company Benefits AND Legal Title Collide Establishing Ownership Through Resulting Trusts

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that paying for an asset registered in another's name creates a resulting trust, even in employee benefits.

Unveiling Implied Trust: How Purchase Money Defines Property Rights in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court explains purchase money resulting trust under Article 1448, Civil Code, and its effect on donations of property.

Extrajudicial Settlement and Heirs' Rights: When a Co-Owner Is Not Bound

A Supreme Court ruling on extrajudicial settlements, resulting trusts, and why a minor heir who did not participate in partition retains rights to property.