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ARMANDO V. SIERRA v. CA

This case has been cited 8 times or more.

2015-09-02
VELASCO JR., J.
Likewise, Pasimio also denied, having appeared before a notary public to subscribe and swear to the loan documents, but never substantiated this allegation. It is settled that a notarial document, guaranteed by public attestation in accordance with the law, must be sustained in full force and effect, absent strong, complete, and conclusive proof of its falsity or nullity on account of some flaw or defect provided by law.[35]
2015-03-11
REYES, J.
"A promissory note is a solemn acknowledgment of a debt and a formal commitment to repay it on the date and under the conditions agreed upon by the borrower and the lender. A person who signs such an instrument is bound to honor it as a legitimate obligation duly assumed by him through the signature he affixes thereto as a token of his good faith. If he reneges on his promise without cause, he forfeits the sympathy and assistance of this Court and deserves instead its sharp repudiation."[36]
2013-11-11
LEONEN, J.
In Viloria, this Court cited Sierra v. Court of Appeals[60] stating that mere preponderance of evidence will not suffice in proving fraud.
2012-01-16
REYES, J.
Also, fraud must be serious and its existence must be established by clear and convincing evidence. As ruled by this Court in Sierra v. Hon. Court of Appeals, et al.,[33] mere preponderance of evidence is not adequate: Fraud must also be discounted, for according to the Civil Code:
2010-07-05
NACHURA, J.
In Sierra v. Court of Appeals,[44] we held that: A promissory note is a solemn acknowledgment of a debt and a formal commitment to repay it on the date and under the conditions agreed upon by the borrower and the lender. A person who signs such an instrument is bound to honor it as a legitimate obligation duly assumed by him through the signature he affixes thereto as a token of his good faith. If he reneges on his promise without cause, he forfeits the sympathy and assistance of this Court and deserves instead its sharp repudiation.
2009-02-13
NACHURA, J.
As we held in Sierra v. Court of Appeals,[44] and recently in Henry dela Rama Co v. Admiral United Savings Bank:[45]
2008-04-16
NACHURA, J.
In Sierra v. Court of Appeals,[14] we held that:A promissory note is a solemn acknowledgment of a debt and a formal commitment to repay it on the date and under the conditions agreed upon by the borrower and the lender. A person who signs such an instrument is bound to honor it as a legitimate obligation duly assumed by him through the signature he affixes thereto as a token of his good faith. If he reneges on his promise without cause, he forfeits the sympathy and assistance of this Court and deserves instead its sharp repudiation.
2000-05-12
YNARES-SANTIAGO, J.
The same strict requirements apply with respect to the contents of the subject Deed. As held in Sierra v. Court of Appeals[11]