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Jun 19, 2019 spv non-performing loans ra 9182 borrower rights asset transfer civil procedure

Notice Requirements for SPV Asset Transfers: Protecting Borrowers' Rights

The Supreme Court clarifies notice requirements for SPV asset transfers under RA 9182, balancing borrower protection with valid assignments.

Mar 2, 2016 civil-procedure substitution-of-parties due-process estate-proceedings rule-3 execution-of-judgment

Substitution of Parties: Due Process Prevails Despite Procedural Lapses in Estate Cases

Philippine Supreme Court rules that failure to formally substitute deceased parties is not fatal when heirs actively participate in the case.

Feb 3, 2016 administrative-law rule-65 certiorari legal-standing lawyers philippine-supreme-court

When a Lawyer Can Challenge a Court Order: The Rule 65 "Aggrieved Party" Exception

Explaining when a lawyer can file a certiorari petition despite not being a party, based on a 2016 Supreme Court ruling.

Dec 4, 2008 revival of judgment substitution of parties attorney negligence heirs property law civil procedure

Revival of Judgment, Attorney Negligence, and Binding Effect on Heirs

Explains when a dormant judgment can be revived, and how a lawyer's failure to inform the court of a client's death binds the heirs.