In Union Bank v. Santibañez, the Supreme Court ruled that creditors must file monetary claims against a deceased person’s estate in probate court, not directly against heirs. This ensures proper estate settlement and debt payment. Additionally, heirs are only liable for debts if they were parties to the original obligation.
In Estate of K.H. Hemady v. Luzon Surety, the Supreme Court ruled that a surety’s obligations are transmissible to heirs upon death. The Court allowed Luzon Surety’s contingent claims against Hemady’s estate, emphasizing that such obligations are not strictly personal and thus pass to successors.
Estate of K.H. Hemady v. Luzon Surety [November 28, 1956] Read More »
In Uson v. Del Rosario, the Supreme Court ruled that the lawful wife, Maria Uson, inherited her deceased husband’s property, as per the laws in effect at his death. The Court denied inheritance claims by his illegitimate children, emphasizing that new rights under the New Civil Code cannot retroactively impair vested rights.
The Supreme Court ruled that a donation of property between spouses during marriage is void under the Family Code. In Santos v. Santos, the donated property was considered part of their community property. This case emphasizes the prohibition on such donations to protect marital property and preserve equality between spouses.
In Colinares v. Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court ruled that the transaction between petitioners and the bank was a simple loan, not a trust receipt agreement. The petitioners had already acquired ownership of the construction materials before securing a loan, indicating the absence of a trust receipt relationship.
Colinares vs. Court of Appeals [September 5, 2000] Read More »
In Tagaytay Realty Co., Inc. vs. Gacutan, the Supreme Court ruled that a developer’s failure to complete subdivision amenities within one year, as mandated by P.D. No. 957, excuses the buyer from paying penalties. However, the buyer remains obligated to pay agreed-upon interest on the purchase price.
Tagaytay Realty Co., Inc. vs. Gacutan [July 1, 2015] Read More »
In the case of Lo vs. KJS Eco-Formwork System Phil., Inc., the Supreme Court of the Philippines ruled that an employee’s resignation must be voluntary. If coerced, it is considered constructive dismissal, entitling the employee to reinstatement and back wages. The Court emphasized the employer’s burden to prove the resignation’s voluntariness.
Lo vs. KJS Eco-Formwork System Phil., Inc. [October 8, 2003] Read More »
In A. Francisco Realty vs. Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ruled that a contract labeled as a “pacto de retro sale” was actually an equitable mortgage. The stipulation for automatic transfer of property ownership upon default was deemed a pactum commissorium, which is prohibited under Article 2088 of the Civil Code.
A. Francisco Realty vs. Court of Appeals [October 30, 1998] Read More »
In Roberts vs. Papio, the Supreme Court of the Philippines held that a contract labeled as an absolute sale cannot later be claimed as an equitable mortgage if the seller initially acknowledged it as a pacto de retro sale. The Court emphasized that judicial admissions prevent parties from changing their stance during proceedings.
In PCI Leasing vs. Giraffe-X Creative, the Supreme Court of the Philippines determined that a finance lease, despite lacking an explicit purchase option, was effectively a sale with an option to buy. Consequently, under the Recto Law, the lessor cannot both repossess the property and demand payment of unpaid installments.
PCI Leasing vs. Giraffe-X-Creative [July 12, 2007] Read More »
