Amicable settlement negates illegal dismissal
Vergara was not at all able to substantiate his allegation of verbal dismissal. At most, he was subjected to disciplinary action inappropriately.
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Eduardo Martinez
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Sale of land on a private document is valid
Where a contract is not in the form prescribed by law, the parties can merely compel each other to observe that form, once the contract has been perfected.
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When the double-sale rule is not applicable
Should there be no inscription, the ownership shall pertain to the person who, in good faith was first in possession; and, in the absence thereof, to the…
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Difference between admission and appreciation of evidence
Although courts are not ordinarily bound by expert testimonies, they may place whatever weight they may choose upon such testimonies in accordance with the…
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When objections should be made
As regards the testimony of a witness, the offer must be made at the time the witness is called to testify.
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Foreign divorce empowers Filipino to remarry
In determining whether a divorce decree obtained by a foreigner spouse should be recognized in the Philippines, it is immaterial that the divorce is sought by…
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Free patent not subject to 5-year disposition ban
Section 118 of CA No. 141 proscribes the alienation and encumbrance of a parcel of land acquired under free patent, within five years from its grant.
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Exhaustion doctrine of administrative remedies
The appellate court dismissed his petition for non-exhaustion of administrative remedies. The court found the petition premature.
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Not entitled to suspend payment after termination of lease
The Supreme Court clarified in G.R. 189609 (January 29, 2018) that lessees cannot suspend rent payments after a lease has expired, even if utilities are…
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