We have in several articles reiterated previously the change of criterion adopted by the Supreme Court in relation to the right of those who have experienced a situation of custody to be compensated in cases of not guilty plea or in cases of dismissal. We have already pointed out that compared to the previous criterion that now exists, the Supreme…
It is recognized that if there is a science with great advances over the last few years, it is medicine. The knowledge is such that every day the patient has more and more certainty as to the effective and positive outcome of the health care he or she receives. Nevertheless, medical activity is not an activity of result, and its…
Hidden Defects in Property Purchase What happens if, after acquiring a property, significant defects are discovered that, if known earlier, would have led you to avoid the purchase or negotiate a substantial price reduction? These are known as hidden defects. These are significant defects, not merely finishing flaws It is not uncommon for hidden defects to appear within six months…
Common Property Division Co-ownership or condominium, as a situation where multiple people share ownership of a real estate property, is regulated in our Civil Code with key provisions. This general regulation does not exclude other specific ones, such as those provided in the Horizontal Property Law, which addresses situations like homeowners’ associations in buildings. Typically, the origin of this shared…
