Actual five-year cohabitation necessary
The presumption that a man and a woman deporting themselves as husband and wife is based on the approximation of the requirements of the law.
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Distinction between rape and sexual abuse (2)
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Distinction between rape and sexual abuse (1)
‘...sexual abuse,’ as defined under RA 7610, encompasses situations wherein a minor indulges — or, put differently, consents, albeit defectively — to engage in…
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When large-scale illegal recruitment exists (2)
In proving illegal recruitment, it must be shown that the accused gave the complainants the distinct impression that she had the power or ability to deploy the…
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When large-scale illegal recruitment exists (1)
Still believing in her contention that she was not part of the illegal recruitment, she brought the matter up to the Supreme Court.
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No first marriage license, no bigamy
One of the essential elements of bigamy is a prior valid marriage. If the supposed first marriage was void ab initio, it is nonexistent from the beginning.
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New procedure in notice of dishonor service (3)
Regardless of the mode of service employed, the requirement for an affidavit of service of notice of dishonor is now mandatory.
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New procedure in service of notice of dishonor (2)
If personal service is not practicable, service may be effected by registered mail. Significantly, service through electronic means may likewise be undertaken.
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New procedure in notice of dishonor service (1)
In cases involving Batas Pambansa Blg. 22, the service of notice of dishonor is likewise material, as it proves an element of the offense.
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