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Nov 26, 2024 contract-to-sell conditional-sale forum-shopping property-law parol-evidence-rule supreme-court

Conditional Sale vs. Contract to Sell: A Supreme Court Ruling on Ownership, Breach, and Forum Shopping

The Supreme Court clarifies when a "conditional sale" is really a contract to sell, and warns against forum shopping in property disputes.

Nov 21, 2005 oral contracts loan agreements civil code contract law supreme court ruling enforceability

Oral Loan Agreements in the Philippines: When a Verbal Promise Is Legally Binding

Oral loan agreements can be enforceable in the Philippines. Learn the rules, evidence needed, and key Supreme Court ruling on verbal contracts.

Apr 28, 2005 labor law corporate authority employment benefits verbal promise leave credits nlrc

Verbal Promises vs Corporate Authority: Enforceability of Employment Benefits in the Philippines

When can a verbal promise by a corporate officer bind the company? The Supreme Court explains the limits of corporate authority over employment benefits.