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Feb 24, 2025 civil-law commission-on-audit finality-of-judgments disallowance government-audit supreme-court

Finality of Judgments: COA Cannot Reverse Absolved Parties' Liability

The Supreme Court rules that the COA cannot reverse a final decision absolving employee-recipients from refunding disallowed benefits, reinforcing finality principles.

Jul 21, 2024 solidary liability construction law lwua water districts contract disputes civil code

Solidary Liability in Construction Contracts: When LWUA Shares Responsibility

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when LWUA can be held solidarily liable with water districts for construction contract obligations.

Oct 22, 2023 civil law quasi-delict employer liability vehicle accidents solidary liability

Employer and Vehicle Owner Liability: Solidary vs. Vicarious Under Philippine Law

When a driver causes an accident, liability depends on presence. Learn the difference between solidary and vicarious liability.

Apr 18, 2023 judgment enforcement execution of judgments revival of judgment property levy rules of court

Enforcing a Philippine Judgment: Time Limits, Property Levies, and Revival

Learn the 5-year rule for executing judgments in the Philippines, how to revive a dormant judgment, and what property a sheriff can levy.

Dec 6, 2021 solidary liability interest rates business partnerships civil code supreme court

Solidary Liability and Interest Rates in Philippine Partnerships: Key Lessons from a Supreme Court Ruling

A look at a Supreme Court ruling on solidary liability, novation, and unconscionable interest rates in business loans and partnerships.

Jul 23, 2019 illegal dismissal ofw rights labor law ra 8042 serrano doctrine due process

Illegal Dismissal of OFWs: Full Contract Pay Upheld by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court reaffirms that illegally dismissed OFWs are entitled to their full salaries for the unexpired portion of their contracts, striking down the three-month cap.

Oct 22, 2013 checks evidence of indebtedness negotiable instruments law loan obligations civil law supreme court ruling

When Checks Prove a Loan: The Supreme Court Ruling on Evidence of Indebtedness

The Supreme Court clarifies when checks alone establish a loan obligation and shift the burden of proof to the debtor under Philippine law.

Feb 16, 2005 hotel liability civil code consumer protection safety deposit box waiver tort

Hotel Waivers for Lost Guest Items Are Void: The McLoughlin Rule

Philippine law voids hotel waivers for lost guest belongings. Learn the McLoughlin case and what hotels must do.

Mar 26, 1998 labor law nlrc motion for reconsideration certiorari procedural rules

Motion for Reconsideration in NLRC Cases: A Jurisdictional Requirement, Not a Mere Technicality

Filing a Motion for Reconsideration with the NLRC is mandatory before seeking certiorari. Missing this step can be fatal to an otherwise meritorious case.

Jan 31, 1996 builder in good faith property law philippine civil code real estate disputes pleasantville case

Builder in Good Faith in the Philippines: Rights Under Property Law

When can a mistaken builder claim good faith under Philippine law? The Supreme Court's ruling in Pleasantville clarifies the rights of builders and landowners.