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Finder in theft is not limited to actual finder but includes finder in law

Dear PAO,My cousin found a bundle of money and showed it to me. We cannot ascertain the real owner of…

3 days ago

Survey is immaterial in proving ownership over a land covered by Torrens Title

Dear PAO, I have a dispute with Juan regarding a certain land. He claimed that he was recovering the land…

4 days ago

Owner of land has two options against builder in good faith

Dear PAO,I found out that the kitchen of my neighbor was constructed on a portion (15 square meters, more or…

5 days ago

Cooling off period only applies in legal separation

Dear PAO, May I know the meaning of the so-called cooling-off period in legal separation cases? Does it also apply…

2 weeks ago

Void ab initio marriage may be raised as defense by the accused in bigamy

Dear PAO, I married Adela sometime in 1998 without getting a marriage license. We separated after two months because of…

3 weeks ago

Equipoise rule and acquittal in criminal cases

Dear PAO, I was charged with a crime, and the prosecution was able to present pieces of evidence which are…

1 month ago

Additional conditions in a warranty card

Dear PAO, I bought a printer from a retail store, which is an official distributor of the brand. After a…

1 month ago

Consignment of loan payment in court

Dear PAO, I incurred a loan from my friend with a monthly interest rate of 2 percent. I have been…

2 months ago

Can a foreigner inherit private land in the Philippines?

Dear PAO, I am an American citizen, and I have a friend who is a Filipino citizen and included me…

2 months ago

Issue of reasonableness of new rental may be resolved in ejectment, not in consignation

Dear PAO, My lease agreement with Lina is about to expire. She told me the lease may be renewed if…

2 months ago

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