SUBJECT: The Concept of Conjugal Partnership of Gains I. INTRODUCTION The Conjugal Partnership of Gains (CPG) is the default property regime for marriages solemnized under the […]
SUBJECT: Void vs Voidable Contracts I. INTRODUCTION This memo outlines the fundamental distinctions between void and voidable contracts under Philippine Civil Law. Understanding these differences is […]
SUBJECT: Contract of Adhesion and Consumer Rights I. INTRODUCTION A contract of adhesion is a pre-drafted agreement where one party (usually the stronger one) imposes terms […]
SUBJECT: Special Power of Attorney and Agency I. INTRODUCTION This memo outlines the legal framework governing Special Power of Attorney (SPA) and Agency under Philippine Civil […]
SUBJECT: Writ of Amparo and Habeas Data I. INTRODUCTION This memo outlines the legal framework, theoretical underpinnings, and procedural aspects of the Writs of Amparo and […]
SUBJECT: Direct and Indirect Contempt I. INTRODUCTION This memo outlines the legal framework governing direct and indirect contempt under Philippine Remedial Law. Contempt of court is […]
SUBJECT: The Rule on Electronic Evidence I. INTRODUCTION The Rule on Electronic Evidence (A.M. No. 01-7-01-SC) governs the admissibility, authentication, and presentation of electronic data messages […]
SUBJECT: Estafa vs BP 22 I. INTRODUCTION This memo aims to delineate the critical distinctions between the crimes of Estafa under Article 315 of the Revised […]
SUBJECT: Self-Defense and the Battered Woman Syndrome I. INTRODUCTION This memo addresses the application of self-defense, a justifying circumstance under Philippine criminal law, specifically in cases […]