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Preemptive Rights and Waiver in Close Corporation Stock Transfers
When does failure to follow a stock transfer restriction become valid? The Supreme Court explains consent and waiver in Florete v. Florete.
Perfecting Stock Transfers: Why Recording Matters in Third-Party Claims
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that unrecorded stock transfers are not binding on third parties, including creditors levying on corporate property.
Mandamus and Stock Transfers: Protecting Transferee Rights in Corporate Actions
A transferee of shares can sue for mandamus to compel registration of stock transfer, even before the transfer is recorded.
Corporate Stock Transfers: Why Registration in Corporate Books Is Mandatory
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that unregistered stock transfers do not confer stockholder rights like voting or calling meetings.
Stock Certificate Delivery: A Prerequisite for Valid Stock Transfer in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why physical delivery of stock certificates is essential to transfer ownership and what it means for buyers and sellers.
Stock Transfer Obligations Ministerial Duty VS Corporate Discretion
Shareholder Rights and Corporate Obligations: How Trust Agreements Affect Corporate Governance
Supreme Court ruling on trust agreements, stock transfer books, and shareholder rights under Philippine corporate law.
Stock Transfer Recording Requirement for Corporate Recognition as Stockholder
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why transfer of shares must be recorded in corporate books before a transferee can compel issuance of stock certificates.
Perfecting Stock Transfers: Delivery and Indorsement Are Key to Ownership
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that a deed of assignment alone does not transfer stock ownership—delivery and indorsement of certificates are essential.
Shareholder Rights vs Corporate Discretion: Mandamus and Stock Transfer Recording
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a corporate secretary must record stock transfers, SEC jurisdiction, and shareholder rights.
Unregistered Stock Transfers: Creditors' Rights vs. Ownership Claims
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on unregistered stock transfers and their effect on creditors' rights to levy shares.
Stock Pledge in the Philippines: When Can a Pledgee Demand Ownership and Stock Transfer
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a pledgee of shares can demand stock transfer and ownership rights under a contract of pledge.