540 SCRA 424 – Civil Law – Private International Law – Nationality Theory – Practice of Law is Reserved for Filipinos
In 1998, Atty. Benjamin Dacanay went to Canada to seek medical help. In order for him to take advantage of Canada’s free medical aid program he became a Canadian citizen in …
Remedial Law – Special Proceedings – Letters of Administration – Judicial Partition
In 1989, Antonio Avelino, Sr. died intestate. In 1991, his daughter, Maria Socorro Avelino filed a petition for the issuance of letters of administration of the estate of his deceased father. All the other heirs however opposed the petition and …
193 SCRA 717 – Business Organization – Corporation Law – Board resolutions may be questioned by third persons – Board Meetings – Quorum – Sale of Corporate Properties
In 1962, the Pampanga Bus Company (PAMBUSCO) took out a loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP). PAMBUSCO used the parcels of …
361 SCRA 489 – Conflict of Laws – Private International Law – Foreign Judgments – How Assailed
In 1985, the High Court of Malaysia ordered the Philippine National Construction Corporation (PNCC) to pay $5.1 million to Asiavest Merchant Bankers (M) Berhad. This was the result of a recovery suit filed by Asiavest …
151 SCRA 355 – Business Organization – Corporation Law – Cash Dividends
Madrigal & Company, Inc. (MCI) manages the business of another corporation, Rizal Cement Co., Inc. (RCC). In 1973, a labor union in MCI sought the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The union proposes a P200.00 monthly wage increase …
