Legal Insights

Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

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Valid Consignation Demands Strict Compliance With Legal Requirements

Learn when depositing rent in a bank account is not valid consignation, and what the law requires for debt payment.

Judicial Consignation: Paying a Loan When the Creditor’s Identity Is Unclear

When two entities claim the right to collect a debt, judicial consignation lets the debtor deposit payment in court and be released.

Contract of Sale vs Contract to Sell: Key Differences and Legal Implications

Philippine Supreme Court explains the difference between a contract of sale and a contract to sell, and why the distinction matters in real estate disputes.