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Perfected Contract vs Contract to Sell: Earnest Money and Timely Payments in Real Estate Deals
Learn when earnest money perfects a sale, the difference from a contract to sell, and how late payments can still be cured under Philippine law.
Protecting the Vulnerable: Convicting Child Abusers Beyond Reasonable Doubt
In Rimando v. People, the Supreme Court upheld a father's rape conviction, showing how circumstantial evidence and a child's testimony can prove guilt beyond doubt.
Judicial Ethics: When Judges Squabble, Both Face Administrative Liability
A Supreme Court ruling on two RTC judges fined for a public altercation shows why decorum is a non-negotiable judicial duty.
Protecting the Vulnerable: Statutory Rape and the Credibility of Child Witnesses in Philippine Law
A Supreme Court ruling on statutory rape shows how Philippine courts weigh a child victim's testimony and why minor inconsistencies do not destroy credibility.
Eminent Domain: Fair Initial Compensation Based on Property Classification
Supreme Court ruling on RA 8974: initial compensation in expropriation must match property classification, not actual use.
Upholding Land Titles: The Limits of Reconveyance Based on Alleged Fraud in Free Patent Applications
The Supreme Court clarifies when a free patent title becomes indefeasible and why mere allegations of fraud cannot defeat a Torrens title.
Rape Conviction Upheld: Force and Intimidation Override Mental Capacity Concerns
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction in People v. Neverio, ruling that force and intimidation, not proof of mental retardation, sustain the guilty verdict.
Estoppel in Land Sales: Upholding Agreements Despite Lack of Written Authority
Philippine Supreme Court rules on estoppel in land sales where an agent lacked written authority, protecting buyers who relied on the seller's silence.
Perfecting Appeals in Election Protests: Clarifying Appeal Fee Payment Rules
When is an election protest appeal perfected? The Supreme Court clarifies the appeal fee rules in Pacanan v. Comelec.
Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over Local Officials: When Does the Court Have Authority
Explains when the Sandiganbayan has jurisdiction over local officials below Salary Grade 27, based on the Supreme Court ruling in People v. Sandiganbayan (G.R. No. 167304).
Insurance Policy Lapses Reinstatement Approval Required Before Death
A lapsed life insurance policy requires company approval during the insured's lifetime for reinstatement; payment alone is not enough.
Wage Orders vs CBAs: When Salary Hikes Affect ECOLA Entitlement
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies how retroactive CBA wage increases affect ECOLA entitlement under Wage Order NCR-09 and double indemnity penalties.
Certificate of Non-Forum Shopping: A Mandatory Requirement for Perfecting Labor Appeals
Learn why a missing Certificate of Non-Forum Shopping can doom a labor appeal and make a decision final and executory.
Duress vs Free Will: When Fear Does Not Excuse Criminal Liability
Philippine Supreme Court explains when uncontrollable fear excuses a crime and when it does not, in a murder case.
Labia Majora and Consummated Rape: When Entry, Not Full Penetration, Establishes Carnal Knowledge
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that mere introduction of the penis into the labia majora consummates rape; hymenal rupture not required.
Interest Rate Disputes Contractual Agreements VS Legal Modifications IN Philippine LAW
Philippine Supreme Court rules on contractual interest rates, legal modifications, and judicial intervention in private loan agreements.
Heirs Obligation Estate Debt Survival Beyond Death IN Philippine LAW
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that debts survive death—heirs inherit obligations but only up to the estate's value. Learn the rules.
Forfeiture of Retirement Benefits for Serious Misconduct: Due Process in Termination Cases
Supreme Court ruling on when employers may forfeit retirement benefits for serious misconduct and what due process requires in termination.
One-Day Late Appeal in Labor Cases: When Courts Excuse Procedural Lapses
Supreme Court rules a one-day late appeal in labor cases may be excused to serve justice, explaining the exception to the mandatory appeal period.
Labor Appeals When Justice Outweighs Strict Deadlines In Philippine Courts
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on labor appeals, strict deadlines, and when substantial justice prevails over procedural rules.
Sugar Planters' Associations Cannot Demand Arbitration Without Contract Privity
Philippine Supreme Court rules associations lack legal standing to demand arbitration unless they are parties to the milling contracts or authorized by members.
Writ of Possession in Foreclosure: Validity and Grounds for Annulment
Learn when a writ of possession is ministerial, when redemption ends, and the remedy to annul a foreclosure sale.
Constructive Possession When Contraband in a Shared Space Implicates Guilt
Philippine Supreme Court explains when drugs found in a shared space can still prove constructive possession and guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Abuse of Rights Under Article 19: When Business Decisions Are Protected
The Supreme Court clarifies when business decisions like audits and non-renewal of contracts are protected, not abuse of rights.