Legal Library

Naturalization

Nature and Principles of Naturalization Naturalization is the legal act of adopting a foreigner into the political body of a nation, clothing them with the privileges of a citizen. Modes of Naturalization

Annulment of Marriage

Under Philippine law, annulment applies to both marriages and contracts that are considered voidable. A voidable marriage or contract is perfectly valid and binding, producing all civil effects, until it is invalidated

Declaration of Nullity of Marriage

A declaration of absolute nullity of marriage applies to marriages that are considered void ab initio (void from the very beginning). These marriages are deemed never to have taken place and produce

Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage

Foreclosure of a real estate mortgage is a legal remedy available to a mortgagee-creditor to subject the mortgaged property to the satisfaction of the principal obligation when the debtor defaults. Because a

How to Recover Personal or Movable Property

To recover a personal property legally, the proper remedy is to file an action for replevin. Replevin is a provisional remedy used exclusively for the recovery of possession of personal or movable

Quieting of Title

What is an Action for Quieting of Title? An action for quieting of title is a common law remedy grounded on equity. Its primary purpose is to remove any cloud, doubt, or

Corporate Actions and the Required Vote

Corporate Action Required Board Vote Required Stockholder/Member Vote Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation (AOI) Majority vote of the board. 2/3 of the outstanding capital stock (or members). Extension or Shortening of

Trademark vs. Copyright vs. Patent

Feature Patent Trademark Copyright Object Protected An invention (product, process, or improvement) that provides a technical solution to a problem. A visible sign capable of distinguishing goods (trademark) or services (service mark).