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Sep 2, 2013 best evidence rule quieting of title secondary evidence land title deed of sale rule 130

Best Evidence Rule in Quieting Title: Heirs of Margarita Prodon v. Heirs of Maximo Alvarez

Supreme Court clarifies when the Best Evidence Rule applies in quieting title cases, and when secondary evidence may prove a deed's existence.

Oct 23, 2001 ejectment secondary evidence lease contract civil law rules of court lost document

Proving a Lost Lease with Secondary Evidence and Ejectment Rights in Philippine Law

How Philippine courts allow secondary evidence to prove a lost lease contract, and when a lessor may eject a non-paying tenant.

Jun 28, 2001 partnership law partnership dissolution accounting records evidence execution of judgment supreme court

Partnership Dissolution and Asset Determination When Accounting Records Are Unavailable

When partnership books are lost, courts can still determine a partner's share using secondary evidence. Learn the rules from this Philippine Supreme Court case.

Aug 7, 1996 secondary evidence best evidence rule lost documents rules of court evidence

Lost Documents in Court: Proving Your Case With Secondary Evidence in the Philippines

When the original document is lost, Philippine rules allow secondary evidence. Learn the requirements from a Supreme Court case.