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Writ of Possession Denied When Third Party Holds Property Adversely to Mortgagor
Supreme Court clarifies when a bank cannot get a writ of possession after foreclosure—when a third party holds the property under an adverse title.
Right of Way Cannot Be Acquired by Continuous Use Alone; Title or Written Agreement Required
Philippine Supreme Court ruling: easement of right of way is discontinuous, cannot be acquired by prescription or mere continuous use.
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.
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.
Attachment vs. Unregistered Sale: Who Has the Better Right Over Land?
A registered writ of attachment generally beats an earlier unregistered deed of sale, but knowledge of the prior sale can change the outcome. Here is how the Court ruled.
Writ OF Possession Ministerial Duty Despite Pending Annulment Case
Possession Is Nine Tenths of the Law: Enforceability of a Writ of Possession During Appeal
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a writ of possession in extrajudicial foreclosures can be enforced even while an appeal is pending.
Habeas Corpus and Valid Court Judgments: When the Writ Is Denied in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when habeas corpus petitions are denied despite procedural leniency, emphasizing valid judgments and pending cases.
Final vs Interlocutory Orders: Timeliness of Appeal and the Right to Appeal
Learn the difference between final and interlocutory orders, the timeliness of appeal, and how sheriffs execute writs in Philippine civil procedure.
Sheriffs Misconduct Upholding Integrity IN Writ Execution 2
When a sheriff oversteps in enforcing a writ, the Supreme Court steps in. Learn the rules on sheriff's expenses and conduct.
Redemption Rights in Foreclosure: Consignation of Redemption Price Is Mandatory
Philippine Supreme Court ruling: filing a judicial redemption action does not stop a writ of possession unless the redemption price is paid or consigned.
Redemption Rights: Why Written Notice From the Vendor Matters in Co-Ownership Sales
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that the 30-day legal redemption period only starts upon written notice from the vendor, not from court decisions.
Breach of Contract and Delay Damages in Construction Projects: Uy v. Public Estates Authority
A Supreme Court ruling on contractor claims for delay damages, standby equipment costs, and the strict written-change-order rule under Article 1724.
Separation of Proceedings: Annulment Case Cannot Delay Writ of Possession
Supreme Court rules consolidation of annulment case with writ of possession petition is grave abuse, delays foreclosure remedy.
Writ OF Amparo AND Land Disputes Protecting Rights TO Life Liberty AND Security
Writ of Possession Limits: When Third-Party Adverse Claims Block Foreclosure Ejectment
A bank cannot use an ex parte writ of possession to eject third parties claiming adverse ownership of foreclosed property; due process requires a full hearing.
Possession vs Ownership: Writ of Possession and Third-Party Claims in Philippine Foreclosures
A writ of possession is ministerial only against the mortgagor. Third parties with adverse claims must be heard first.
Sheriffs Accountability Receiving Unauthorized Payments AND Neglecting Duty
Supreme Court rules on sheriff's liability for receiving unauthorized payments and dereliction of duty in implementing writs of execution.
Eminent Domain Authority and Just Compensation in Expropriation Cases
Supreme Court clarifies board authority for expropriation and the immediate payment rule under R.A. 8974 for writs of possession.
Execution Pending Appeal: Weighing Discretion and Protecting Creditors' Rights in Philippine Courts
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on final judgments, execution, and the limits of challenging a labor arbiter's writ of execution.
Court Personnel and Delay in Executing Writs: Domingo v. Malana
The Supreme Court suspended a sheriff for delaying a writ of demolition, reminding court personnel that judgments left unexecuted are rendered inutile.
Sheriffs' Duty to Execute Writs Promptly: Lessons from Domingo v. Malana
A sheriff's delay in executing a writ of demolition is administrative misconduct. Learn the rules and accountability standards from this Philippine Supreme Court case.
Sheriffs Must Execute Court Orders Promptly: Accountability in the Judiciary
A sheriff's delay in implementing a writ of demolition leads to suspension, underscoring the duty to execute court orders promptly and efficiently.
Breach of Preliminary Attachment: Officials Liable for Undue Injury Under RA 3019
Supreme Court rules local officials who released retention money despite a writ of preliminary attachment face criminal liability under RA 3019.