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Civil Lawyers in the Philippines

Contract disputes, property conflicts, collection cases, and civil litigation — handled with legal precision and financial insight.

Civil Law Philippines

Protecting Your Rights in Civil Disputes and Litigation

Civil law governs private relationships — between individuals, between businesses, and between individuals and businesses. When contracts are breached, property is disputed, or obligations go unmet, the courts are the last resort. But the journey to court — and through it — requires careful legal strategy and a thorough understanding of financial stakes.

QSP's CPA-Lawyers handle civil cases with precision: computing damages accurately, understanding the financial position of opposing parties, and structuring settlements that actually protect your interests.

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What We Handle

Contract Disputes & Breach of Contract

We draft demand letters, negotiate settlements, and litigate breach of contract claims — covering service agreements, sale contracts, loan agreements, and commercial contracts of all types.

Property Disputes

We handle disputes over land ownership (Accion Reivindicatoria), possession (Accion Publiciana), title defects, boundary conflicts, and disputes between co-owners (partition).

Collection Cases

We file and prosecute civil cases for the recovery of unpaid debts, loans, and obligations — from demand letters through execution of judgment.

Annulment of Contracts

We file for annulment or rescission of contracts that were entered into under fraud, mistake, undue influence, or lack of consent.

Injunctions & Restraining Orders

We obtain Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) and injunctions to prevent irreparable harm while litigation is ongoing.

Quasi-Delict & Tort Claims

We handle cases arising from negligence or fault causing damage to another — road accidents, professional malpractice, damage to property.

Civil Aspects of Criminal Cases

We pursue civil liability (actual, moral, and exemplary damages) in connection with criminal cases — particularly estafa, theft, and physical injuries.

Document Drafting & Legal Opinions

We draft legally sound contracts, deeds, and agreements to prevent disputes before they arise, and provide legal opinions on civil law matters.

Act Before It's Too Late

Prescriptive Periods for Civil Actions

The law imposes deadlines. Miss them and your claim is permanently barred — regardless of how strong your case is. Know your window.

10 Years
Written Contracts
Breach of a written contract, loan agreement with written evidence
6 Years
Oral Contracts
Breach of verbal agreements and other oral obligations
4 Years
Quasi-Delicts
Negligence, accidents, professional malpractice claims
4 Years
Fraud & Mistake
Contracts voidable due to fraud, mistake, or undue influence
1 Year
Forcible Entry
Unlawful entry or detainer, dispossession of property
1 Year
Defamation
Libel, slander, and other defamatory acts
Common Questions

Civil Law FAQ

A demand letter is strongly advisable — and legally required in some cases — before filing a civil complaint. It formally notifies the other party of your claim, provides them an opportunity to settle without litigation, creates a written record establishing the date they were put on notice, and is required for collection cases and small claims. For amounts under ₱400,000, the Small Claims Court requires proof that a demand was made. Sending a demand letter also demonstrates good faith, which courts consider favorably.

A civil case is a dispute between private parties seeking money, specific performance, or other non-criminal remedies for private wrongs — breach of contract, property disputes, negligence. A criminal case is initiated by the State against someone who committed a public wrong (a crime), seeking punishment. The same act can give rise to both: issuing a bouncing check can be prosecuted under B.P. 22 (criminal) while simultaneously being subject to a civil action for the unpaid debt. The standard of proof is different: "beyond reasonable doubt" for criminal cases, "preponderance of evidence" for civil cases.

Small Claims Courts (Rules of Procedure for Small Claims Cases) handle purely money claims not exceeding ₱400,000 for individuals or ₱2,000,000 for juridical entities. The process is fast, lawyer-free, and typically resolved in one hearing. Regular civil cases handle all amounts and all types of claims — property rights, specific performance, annulment, injunctions. Regular cases go through full pleadings, pre-trial, trial proper, and post-trial proceedings, often taking 2-5 years at the trial court level before appeals.

An injunction is a court order requiring a party to do something (mandatory injunction) or to stop doing something (prohibitory injunction). A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) can be issued ex parte (without hearing the other side) and lasts 20 days (extendable once). A Preliminary Injunction requires a hearing and lasts during the pendency of the main case. To obtain either, you must show: (1) a clear and unmistakable right to be protected; (2) a material and substantial invasion of that right; and (3) an urgent necessity to prevent serious and irreparable damage. The applicant must also post a bond.

Yes, in specific circumstances listed under Article 2208 of the Civil Code — including when the defendant acted in gross and evident bad faith, when the case falls under specific statutory provisions, when exemplary damages are awarded, or when the defendant's act compelled you to litigate. Courts do not award attorney's fees as a matter of course — you must specifically allege and prove your entitlement under one of the recognized grounds. Courts may also award costs of suit (filing fees, service fees) to the prevailing party.

Annulment voids a contract from the beginning (retroactively) due to a defect at the time of formation — such as lack of consent, incapacity of a party, fraud, mistake, intimidation, undue influence, or failure of cause. The parties must restore whatever they received. Rescission extinguishes a valid contract due to events occurring after its formation — typically a breach by one party, failure of consideration, or fraud in performance. Rescission operates going forward (prospectively). The choice of remedy affects both the relief available and the evidence required.

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Our CPA-Lawyers handle civil cases across the Philippines — from demand letters to full trial litigation. Act before the prescriptive period lapses.

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