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Jun 4, 2009 quasi-contract solutio indebiti civil liability acquittal criminal law unjust enrichment

Civil Liability Despite Acquittal: Quasi-Contracts and Unjust Enrichment in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains when an acquittal in a criminal case does not erase civil liability, citing quasi-contracts and solutio indebiti.

Nov 10, 2004 civil-law solutio-indebiti donation reconveyance property-disputes trust

Piercing the Veil When Trust Turns to Deceit in Property Disputes

When a foreigner entrusts money to friends to buy property, but the deed names them as owners, Philippine courts apply solutio indebiti to compel reconveyance.

Mar 3, 2003 civil law banking solutio indebiti unjust enrichment gross negligence check clearing

Bank Negligence Bars Recovery: Solutio Indebiti and Unjust Enrichment in Check Clearing Errors

Supreme Court rules banks cannot recover funds lost to their own gross negligence in check clearing, explaining solutio indebiti and unjust enrichment.

Mar 3, 2003 solutio indebiti unjust enrichment mistaken payment civil law quasi-delict

Mistaken Payment: Recouping Funds Paid Under a False Belief of Co-Ownership

When money is paid by mistake under an assumed co-ownership, Philippine law allows recovery. Learn when solutio indebiti applies and how courts rule.