No one can give what one does not have
Dear PAO, My three siblings and I inherited a parcel of land from our deceased parents. Recently, I found out that my brother sold the property without our knowledge and consent. Is the sale valid? Edward Dear Edward, The Supreme Court, in the case of Heirs of Gregorio Lopez, represented by Rogelia Lopez et al., […]
Jurisdiction of regular courts | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I own a small tindahan (store). My tindera (helper) came to my house, and I loaned her P10,000 because she had to take her child to the hospital. She still refused to return the said amount until now, so I filed a case against her with the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC). Was […]
Liability for damages from donated food
Dear PAO,To celebrate Christmas, our family decided to donate food to the needy and poor. However, my aunt immediately discouraged us, saying that we would definitely be liable in case some of the donees complained of stomachaches after eating the food we donated. Is my aunt correct?Mary Jane Dear Mary Jane,Please be informed of Sections […]
Breach of promise to marry
Dear PAO, Before leaving the country for work, my ex-boyfriend for ten years promised that he will marry me. He even gave me a promise ring and told me to wait for him. But just five months after he left, he stopped talking to me and told me that we should already break up. Can […]