Survey is immaterial in proving ownership over a land covered by Torrens Title
Dear PAO, I have a dispute with Juan regarding a certain land. He claimed that he was recovering the land of his father, which is covered by a title, and that includes a portion of my farmland. I presented my Torrens title to him to prove that the land was mine, but Juan claimed that […]
Boeing Is Said to Offer Stock to Buy Spirit, Preserving Cash Amid Struggles
In a bid to acquire a key supplier, Boeing has shifted how it plans to pay for the deal, according to two people familiar with the negotiations, a move that could help the plane maker preserve money as it addresses safety and quality problems. Boeing would use stock instead of cash to buy Spirit AeroSystems, […]
Owner of land has two options against builder in good faith
Dear PAO,I found out that the kitchen of my neighbor was constructed on a portion (15 square meters, more or less) of my unoccupied lot. I demanded the demolition of his kitchen, or else I would sue him. He offered to purchase the lot, claiming he built his kitchen in good faith. We agreed to […]
A Lakeside Castle Hotel in the Austrian Alps
The castles of the German and Austrian Alps are known for their fairy-tale quality. The iconic turreted silhouette in the background of the Disney logo was, in fact, modeled after Neuschwanstein, King Ludwig II’s Bavarian palace near the border of the two countries. Schloss Fuschl, located on an evergreen-ringed, emerald-hued glacial lake 20 minutes outside […]
Refusal of a parent to subject her baby to newborn screening test
Dear PAO, I am pregnant, and I’m due to give birth in the coming days. My doctor spoke to me and explained that my baby would undergo newborn screening, which involves a procedure where blood has to be drawn from my child. I do not want to subject my child to screening because my religion […]
How to Travel Safely if You Have Food Allergies
For the 33 million Americans managing any of the most common nine food allergies — including milk, eggs, nuts, wheat, soy, sesame and different types of fish — traveling safely can be challenging, but it’s becoming easier. In the air, where carriers say they can’t guarantee fully nut-free flights, the recently enacted Federal Aviation Administration […]
Contract of adhesion | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, My husband and I contracted a loan with a bank purposely to help finance our small merchandising store, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. As collateral, we mortgaged the land on which the store is located. In the succeeding years, we renewed our loan to increase the loan amount. However, the ready-made […]
Big Pink Bird Makes Splash in the Hamptons
For the last few summers in East Hampton, N.Y., many people have gotten up early in hopes of glimpsing Jay-Z on one of his early morning walks amid the shingled mansions of moguls such as David Zaslav, David Geffen and Ron Perelman. But this season, the world’s most successful rapper has seemingly been upstaged by […]
VAWC victims may ask legal help from PAO
Dear PAO, Can a VAWC victim ask for legal help from your office? My friend is physically and economically abused by her former live-in partner, with whom she has a 5-year-old daughter. She has been contemplating filing a complaint against him, but she has no means to avail herself of the services of a private […]
A Local’s Guide to Cap Ferret, France
T’s monthly travel series, Flocking To, highlights places you might already have on your wish list, sharing tips from frequent visitors and locals alike. Sign up here to find us in your inbox once a month, and to receive our weekly T List newsletter. Have a question? You can always reach us at tlist@nytimes.com. A […]