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Employer Liability for Employee Negligence: Proving Due Diligence in Philippine Law
When can an employer be held liable for an employee's negligence? The Supreme Court explains the due diligence defense in Philippine Hawk v. Lee.
Due Diligence in Mortgage Transactions: Protecting Landowners From Fraudulent Transfers
When a bank accepts a mortgaged property with suspicious title transfers, it cannot claim good faith. Learn from this Supreme Court ruling.
Annulment of Judgment: Extrinsic Fraud and Due Diligence in Land Disputes
The Supreme Court clarifies when annulment of judgment is available, emphasizing due diligence and the limits of extrinsic fraud claims.
Real Estate DUE Diligence Realty Firms Held TO Higher Standard AS Innocent Purchasers
Negligence in Notarial Acts: Upholding the Integrity of Public Documents and the Duty of Due Diligence
A notary's failure to verify identity led to a three-month suspension and revocation of notarial commission. Learn the rules.
Sheriffs Must Exercise Diligence in Executing Court Orders — What This Means
A sheriff's duty to execute a writ is ministerial, but due diligence is required. The Supreme Court explains in this administrative case.
Due Diligence and Dismissal: Balancing Court Discretion and Litigant Rights in Pre-Trial Proceedings
Learn how Philippine courts balance judicial discretion with litigant rights in pre-trial proceedings, and what due diligence really means.
Sheriffs Duty Implementing Replevin Orders With DUE Diligence AND Care
When a sheriff seizes property under a replevin order, due diligence is not optional. A Supreme Court ruling shows the costly consequences of neglect.
When a Financing Company Is Not a Mortgagee in Good Faith: Lloyd's Enterprises v. Dolleton
A financing firm that failed to inspect a mortgaged property cannot claim good faith. Learn the due diligence rule from this 2008 case.
Clerk of Court Liability for Lost Court Records: The Limits of Due Diligence
When court records go missing, who bears responsibility? The Supreme Court clarifies that clerks of court cannot blame subordinates for lost case files.
Shares of Stock and Due Diligence: Examining the Duty to Verify Ownership in Legal Disputes
A look at Jimmy T. Go v. Abrogar, where the Supreme Court ruled on the duty to verify share ownership before claiming attachment rights.
Sheriffs’ Misconduct Enforcing Writs With Due Diligence and Respect for Court Orders
When sheriffs overstep in enforcing writs, they face administrative liability. A Supreme Court ruling clarifies the standard of care and deference required.
Accountability and Due Diligence: Clarifying the Standard for Neglect of Duty in Public Service
The Supreme Court clarifies what constitutes simple neglect of duty and the standard of diligence required of public officers in safeguarding government property.
Unmasking Land Title Fraud Evidence and Due Diligence in Philippine Property Disputes
A Philippine Supreme Court ruling on proving forged deeds, church death certificates as evidence, and due diligence in property disputes.
Navigating Conflicting Land Titles in the Philippines: Due Diligence and the Doctrine of Indefeasibility
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on land title disputes, due diligence, and why factual findings bind appellate review.
Good Faith and Due Diligence in Property Transactions: Lessons from Bautista v. Silva
When is a buyer of real property truly in good faith? The Supreme Court clarifies the duty to inquire beyond a special power of attorney.
Mortgage on Unregistered Land in the Philippines: Risks and Due Diligence for Banks and Borrowers
Learn the risks of mortgaging unregistered land in the Philippines and the due diligence banks and borrowers must perform before foreclosure.
Good Faith vs Due Diligence: Protecting Rights in Real Estate Transactions
When is a buyer or mortgagee of land truly in good faith? The Supreme Court clarifies the duty to investigate beyond the Torrens title.
Clerk of Court Negligence Consequences and Due Diligence in Philippine Courts
A Supreme Court ruling on the consequences of a clerk of court's negligence in transmitting case records and the duty of due diligence.
Navigating Anti-Graft Laws in Philippine Government Transactions: Good Faith and Due Diligence
Learn how Philippine courts apply good faith and due diligence standards in government asset sales under the Anti-Graft Law.
Counsel Negligence and Due Diligence: Lessons from a Lawyer's One-Year Suspension
A lawyer's repeated absences and failure to file an appeal brief led to a one-year suspension. Learn the professional responsibility rules at stake.
When Good Faith Fails: Financing Firm's Foreclosure Voided for Ignoring Occupants' Rights
A financing firm's foreclosure was voided for bad faith because it ignored occupants' notice of a prior unregistered sale. Learn the due diligence rule.
DUE Diligence IN Real Estate Mortgage A Banks Duty TO Investigate Beyond THE Title
Good Faith and Due Diligence When Lawyers Rely on Official Records
When can a lawyer rely on official receipts without facing disciplinary action? The Supreme Court explains the limits.