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When Can a Lawyer Buy a Client's Property? Philippine Law on Attorney-Client Deals
Philippine law restricts lawyers from buying property in litigation they handle, but not all client-property sales are barred. This case explains the limits.
LIS PENDENS in Philippine Property Disputes: Protecting Your Rights Against Title Challenges
Learn how lis pendens protects property rights during litigation, and why it is not a collateral attack on a Torrens title.
Res Judicata in Philippine Courts: Why Final Judgments Bind Property Disputes
Final judgments bar relitigation of the same property dispute. Learn how res judicata works in Philippine courts.
Due Process and Court Clerk Negligence: Why Notice of Orders Matters in Philippine Courts
Philippine Supreme Court holds court clerks liable for failing to notify a party of a dismissal order, underscoring due process in litigation.
Discovery in Philippine Litigation: Timing, Scope, and Court Discretion
Philippine discovery rules have no strict time limit. Courts enjoy wide discretion, as shown in Producers Bank v. Court of Appeals.
Res Judicata in Philippine Law: How Prior Judgments Affect Future Claims
Learn how the doctrine of res judicata bars relitigation of decided cases and affects future legal claims in the Philippines.
Intervention in Philippine Litigation: Protecting Your Interests as a Transferee
Learn when Philippine courts allow intervention by purchasers pendente lite and how transferees can protect their rights in ongoing litigation.
Understanding Res Judicata and Its Exceptions in Philippine Property Disputes
Learn how res judicata bars relitigation of property cases in the Philippines, plus the recognized exceptions to this procedural rule.
Understanding Res Judicata: How a Previous Case Can Affect Your Legal Rights in the Philippines
Learn how res judicata bars re-litigation of settled cases in the Philippines, its elements, and practical implications.