Property Rules

Does excessive loan interest affect foreclosure of mortgaged land?

Loan contracts that violate the Usury Law, which, among others, has imposed a ceiling on…

The action must prosper

Ping was the registered owner of a condominium unit. Ping became delinquent in the payment…

Exclusively the man’s

Laarni and Steph began living together as husband and wife in 1975. In 1978, they…

The law protects the weak

Art entered into a contract to sell with Trans Sales Inc. over a lot located…

Can an acknowledgment receipt qualify as a sale contract?

A sale remains valid for as long as the parties agreed on the transfer of…

Can illegally built structures be demolished without a court order?

In karaoke, you don’t choose the song,” said comedian Aisling Bea. “The song chooses you.”…

Can stockholders be held liable to pay their firm’s unpaid rent?

Corporations are created by people, acting through their governments,” said United States House of Representatives…

The warring neighbors

Spouses Rudy and Cris once owned five contiguous parcels of land. Two of these properties…

When is a donation valid?

In 1959, the spouses Cos donated a piece of land to the Philippine Mission Church…

Possession, not ownership, is primary to forcible entry cases

(First of two parts) As a man is said to have a right to his…