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OUTLINE IN CIVIL LAW REVIEW 1 1ST SEMESTER, SY 2013-2014 ------------------All articles references are to the Family Code unless a Civil Code article reference ( NCC ) is indicated.

I. INTRODUCTION - CHANGES IN NEW CIVIL CODE PRELIMINARY TITLE II. EFFECT AND APPLICATION OF LAWS Arts. 1 to 13, pp. 1-52 of Tolentino NCC 1 - 18 A. When law takes effect NCC 2 Revised Administrative Code (RAC) Secs. 18-24 Exec. Order 200, Sec. 2 Taada v. Tuvera 136 SCRA 27 Fuentes vs. Roca, G.R. No. 178902, April 21, 2010 Commissioner vHypermix, G.R. No. 179579, February 1, 2012

B. Ignorance of the law NCC 3 KASILAG VS. RODRIGUEZ, 69 PHIL 217 Elegado v. Court of Appeals, 173 SCRA 285

C. Retroactivity of laws NCC 4, cf. NCC 2252 - 2269 Revised Penal Code (RPC) 22 Family Code (FC) 256 Cabalit V COA, G.R. No. 180236, January 17, 2012 Republic v Granada, GR 187512, June 13, 2012

Accenture v Commissioner, GR 190102, July 11, 2012 U.P. v Dizon, GR 18112, August 23, 2012 PERT.CPM v Vinuya, GR 197528, Sept. 5, 2012

D. Mandatory or Prohibitory Laws NCC Art. 5 with NCC Art. 17 (3) Nerwin v PNOC, G.R. No. 167057, April 11, 2012

E. Waiver of rights NCC Art. 6 NCC Art. 2035 DM Consunji vs. CA, G.R. No. 137873, April 20, 2001 Aujero V PhilComSat, G.R. No. 193484, January 18, 2012 Villareal v People, G.R.No.151258, February1, 2012 FF Cruz v HR Industries, GR 187251, March 14, 2012

F. Repeal of laws NCC 7 cf. 1987 Constitution, Art. XVIII Sec. 3 FC 254 Thornton vs. Thornton, Aug. 16, 2004 Kida v Senate, G.R. No. 196271, February 28, 2012

G.

Judicial Decisions

NCC 8 Pesca vs. Pesca, G.R. No. 136921. April 17, 2001 De Castro v JBC, G. R. No. 191002, April 20, 2010 Ty v Banco Filipino, G.R. No. 188302, June 27, 2012 Virtucio v Alegarbes, G.R. No. 187451, August 29, 2012

H. Duty to render judgment NCC 9, 10 RPC 5 People v. Ritter 194 SCRA 690 U.P. v Dizon, GR 18112, August 23, 2012 Condon v COMELEC, G.R. No. 198742, August 10, 2012

I. Presumption and Applicability of Custom NCC 11 - 12 cf. 1987 Constitution, Art. XII Sec. 5 Rules of Court Rule 129 (2), (3) Martinez v. Van Buskirk, 18 Phil. 79

J. Legal periods NCC 13 cf. Rules of Court (ROC) Rule 22 EO 292, RAC Sec. 31 Commr. v Primetown, GR 162155, August 28, 2007 Montajes v People, G.R. No. 183449, March 12, 2012

III. CONFLICT OF LAWS

NCC 14 Art. 2, Revised Penal Code Rayray vs. Chae Kyung Lee, G.R. No. 18176, October 26, 1966 NCC 15 cf. FC 26 par. 2 ATCI Overseas Corp vs. Echin, G.R. No. 178551, Oct. 11, 2010 Tuna Processing v Phi. Kingford, GR 185582, February 29, 2012 NCC 16 Amos v Bellis, 20 SCRA 358

Tayag v Benguet Consolidated, GR L-23145, Nov. 29, 1968 NCC 17 Kazuhiro Hasegawa vs. Kitamura, G.R. No. 149177, November 23, Raytheon v Rouzie, GR 162894, February 26, 2008 NCC 18 Tamano v Ortiz, G.R. No. 126603, June 29, 1998 Zamoranos v People, G.R. No. 193902, June 1, 2011

2007

IV. HUMAN RELATIONS NCC 19 22, vis--vis Breach of Promise to Marry Wassmer v. Velez 12 SCRA 648 Tanjanco v. CA 18 SCRA 994 Baksh v. CA, 219 SCRA 115 Abanag v Mabute, AM P-11-2922, April 4, 2011

PERSONS V. CAPACITY TO ACT NCC 37 - 39 Classes of persons and their distinctions Elements of civil capacity Juridical capacity v. personality Juridical capacity v. capacity to act

1. Presumption of capacity Catalan vs. Basa, G.R. No. 159567, July 31, 2007 2. Restrictions on capacity to act NCC 38 - 39, cf. NCC 1327

(a) Minority, R.A. 6809, FC 5; 45 (1); cf. R.A. 6809, NCC 1327, NCC 1390 (par. 1), 1403 (par. 3), NCC 1397, 1399, NCC 1489, NCC 1426 - 1427 Mercado v. Espiritu 37 Phil 215 Atizado vs People, GR No. 173822, October 13, 2010 (b) Insanity, FC 45 (2), NCC 1327 (1), 1328 Hernandez vs Santos, G.R. No. 169217, August 7, 2009 People v Bulagao, GR 184757, Oct. 5, 2011 Oropesa v Oropesa, GR 184528, April 25, 2012 Crewlink v Teringtering, GR 166803, October 14, 2012 People v Boaquina, G.R. No. 188978, June 13, 2012 (c) Deaf-Mutism, NCC 1327 (2), 807 & 820 (d) Prodigality, ROC Rule 92 Sec. 2 (e) Civil Interdiction, RPC 31, 34, 41 Jalosjos v COMELEC, G.R. No. 193237, October 9, 2012 (f) Family Relations, FC 150-151; cf. FC 87, NCC 1490, NCC 2035, cf. NCC 963-967 (g) Alienage, cf. Art. IV, Secs. 1-5, 1987 Constitution (h) Absence, NCC 381 396, FC 41 Olaguer v Purugganan, GR 158907, February 12, 2007
(i) Insolvency and Trusteeship, NCC 1381, 1491, 2236

Umale v ASB Realty, GR 181126, June 15, 2011

(j) Gender, Art. II, Sec. 14, 1987 Constitution; cf. NCC 403

See also: Rule 3 Section 4, 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure

A. NATURAL PERSONS NCC 40 - 41 Geluz v. CA 2 SCRA 801 Continental Steel vs. Montano, GR 182836, October 13, 2009 Quimiging v Icao, 34 SCRA 134 De Jesus v Syquia, 1933 NCC 42 Limjoco v. Intestate Estate of Pio Fragante 80 Phil 776 Dumlao v. Quality Plastics 70 SCRA 472 Eugenio v. Velez 185 SCRA 425

NCC 43, Rule 131, Sec. 33, ROC Joaquin v. Navarro 93 Phil 257

B. Juridical Persons excluded from Bar coverage

II. CITIZENSHIP AND DOMICILE Art. IV, Sec. 1, 1987 Constitution NCC 50 FC 68-69, cf. NCC 110, cf. FC 55, 101, 152 Romualdez-Marcos vs COMELEC, 248 SCRA 300 Vilando v HRET, August 23, 2011 Republic v Sagun, Feb. 15, 2012 Jalosjos v COMELEC, GR 191970, April 24, 2012 Republic v Sagun, February 15, 2012 Sabili vs Librea, G. R. No. 193261, April 24, 2012

III. SURNAMES NCC 364-380, RA 9255, FC 176 Yasin v. Hon. Judge Sharia Court G.R. No. 94986 (1995)

In the Matter of the Adoption of Stephanie Nathy Astorga Garcia, G.R. No. 148311, March 31, 2005. Remo v DFA, March 5, 2010 Gonzaludo v People, 2006 IV. EMANCIPATION RA 6809 A. Cause of emancipation, FC 234 as amended B. Effect of emancipation, FC 236 as amended cf. FC 15, NCC 2180

V. RULES GOVERNING PERSONS WHO ARE ABSENT NCC 381-383, 384-389, FC 96, 101, 124, NCC 390-396, FC 41 Reyes v. Alejandro, 141 SCRA 65 Eastern Shipping v. Lucero, 124 SCRA 425 Manuel vs. People, G.R. No. 165842, Nov. 29, 2005 Pantollano v Korphil, GR 169575, March 30, 2011 Rep. v Granada, GR 187512, June 13, 2012 VI. FUNERALS NCC 305-310, FC 195 VII. ENTRIES IN THE CIVIL REGISTER NCC 407-413 RA 9048 Rule 108, Rules of Court Dela Cruz v Gracia, G.R. No. 177728, July 31, 2009 Braza v Registrar, G.R. No. 181174, December 4, 2009 Baldos vs. CA, G.R. No. 170645, July 9, 2010 Corpus v Sto. Tomas, GR 18671, Aug. 11, 2010 Republic v Magpayo, GR 189476, Feb. 2, 2011

FAMILY RELATIONS Tolentino, Persons and Family Relations in the Civil Code

I. MARRIAGE A. The concept of and nature of marriage, FC 1 cf. NCC 52, FC 149 Estrada v Escritor, A.M. No. P-02-1651. August 4, 2003 Goitia vs Campos-Rueda, 35 Phils 252 Silverio vs Republic, October 22, 2007 People v De La Cruz, G.R. No.187683,February 11, 2010 De Santis v Jalandoni, GR 178221, December 1, 2010 Espinosa v Omana, AC No. 9081, October 12, 2011 B. Requisites, FC 2-3; FC 5; FC 45 cf. NCC 53 . 1. Essential requisites 2. Formal Requisites DISCUSSION: A. Difference in Sex FC 2 (1), 4 (1), 39. Silverio v Republic B. Some Form of Ceremony FC 3 (3), 4 (1), 6, 8 Martinez v. Tan 12 Phil 731 COMPARE TO: Morigo v People, 422 SCRA C. Legal Capacity Art. 2(1)
1. Age (Articles 5, 35(1), 39, 45(1), 37(1)) 2. Relationship (Articles37, 38 (1-8), 39)

3. Prior Marriage (Articles 35 (4), 35 (6), 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 52, 53 &

39,

NCC 390-391, FC 55 (9), FC 101, ) Wiegel v. Sempio-Diy, 143 SCRA 499 (1986) Republic vs. Nolasco, 220 SCRA 20, March 17, 1993 Garcia vs. Recio, 365 SCRA 437 Bobis v Bobis, GR 139509, July 31, 2000 Te vs. Choa, G.R. No. 126446, Nov. 29, 2000 Mercado vs Tan, 337 SCRA 122 SSS vs Jarque vda. De Bailon, G.R. No. 165545, March 24, 2006 Morigo vs Morigo, 422 SCRA Tenebro vs. CA, G.R. No. 150758. February 18, 2004 Republic v Granada, GR 187512, June 13, 2012 Montanez vs Cipriano, GR 181089, October 22, 2012 See: Abbas vs Abbas, G.R. No. 183896, January 30, 2013 4. Article 53, 52 5. Crime FC 38 (9) 6. Physical Incapacity FC 45 (5), 47 (5) Jimenez v. Caizares 109 Phil 27 Alcazar v Alcazar, G.R. No. 174451, October 13, 2009 7. Psychological Incapacity - FC 36, 68-73

Santos v. CA 240 SCRA 20 Chi Ming Tsoi v. CA G.R. No. 119190, Jan. 16, 1997 Republic v. Olaviano Molina (1997) Antonio vs.Reyes, G.R. No. 155800, Mar. 10,2005 Te vs Te, GR No. 161793, Feb. 13, 2009 Azcueta vs RP, G.R. No. 180668, May 26, 2009 Halili v Halili, GR 165424, June 9, 2009 (Motion for Recon) Najera v Najera, July 3, 2009 Camacho v Reyes, G.R. No. 185286, August 18, 2010 Republic v CA, G.R. No. 159594, November 12, 2012

Mendoza v Republic, GR 157854, November 12, 2012 Republic v Encelan, G.R. No. 170022, Jan. 9, 2013

D. Consent - FC 45, 35 (5), 39 a. Insanity (Articles 45(2), 47(2)) People v Bulagao, 184757, Oct. 5, 2011 b. Fraud (Articles 45 (3), 46) Anaya vs Palaroan, Nov. 26, 1970 Villanueva vs CA, 505 Scra 564 Almelor v RTC, Aug. 26, 2008 c. Duress force, intimidation or undue influence (Articles 45 (4), 47 (4)) Villanueva vs CA, 505 Scra 564 d. Mistake as to Identity (Articles 35 (5), 39) e. Disease FC 45 (6), 47 (5)

E. Authority of the Solemnizing Officer (Articles 3 (1), 4 (1), 7, 10, 31, 32, 35 (2), R.A. 7160 (1991 Local Government Code), Secs. 444(b)(1)(xviii), 445 (b)(1)(xviii) Aranes vs Occiano, 380 SCRA 402 Navarro v. DomagtoyS.C. A.M. MTJ-96-1088, July 19, 1996 F. Marriage License(Articles 3 (2), 4 (1), 4 (3), 35 (3), 9 21[refers to the administrative requirements], 27 34) Sy vs. CA, G.R. No. 127263, April 12, 2000 Alcantara vs. Alcantara, G.R. No. 167746, Aug. 28, 2007 Nial vs. Bayadog, G.R. 133778, Mar. 14, 2000

De Castro v De Castro, G.R. No. 160172, February 13, 2008 Republic v Dayot, G.R. No. 175581, March 28, 2008 Abbas vs Abbas, G.R. No. 183896, January 30, 2013

II. EFFECT OF DEFECTIVE MARRIAGES ON THE STATUS OF CHILDREN A. If marriage is voidable FC 164, 178 B. If marriage is terminated FC 143 C. If marriage is void FC 165, 54 (i) Exceptions: FC 36, 53 III. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE (ARTICLES 22 AND 23) IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ANNULMENT OR DECLARATION OF NULLITY FC48, 53 Enrico vs. Medinaceli, G.R. No. 173614, September 28, 2007 Carlos v Sandoval, GR 179922, December 16, 2008 Ablaza v Republic, G.R. No. 158298, August 11, 2010 Aurelio v Aurelio, GR 175367, June 6, 2011 Republic v CA, G.R. No. 159594, November 12, 2012 Mendoza v Republic, GR 157854, November 12, 2012

V. FOREIGN MARRIAGES AND FOREIGN DIVORCES (a) As to form, NCC 17 (1) and (2) (b) As to substantive requirements, NCC 15 & 17 (3) FC 26; FC 21, FC 10, FC 35(1), 35(4), 35(5), 36, 37 & 38

Arca vs Javier, July 31, 1954 Tenchavez v. Escao, 15 SCRA 355 Van Dorn v. Romillo, 139 SCRA 139 Somera v. Pilapil, 174 SCRA 663 Quita vs CA, 300 SCRA 406 Llorente vs CA, 345 SCRA 592 Garcia vs. Recio, 366 SCRA 437 RP vs. Orbecido, G.R.No. 154380, Oct. 5, 2005 Corpus v Sto Tomas, G.R. No. 186571, August 11, 2010 Llave v Republic, GR 169766, March 30, 2011

VI. EFFECTS OF DEFECTIVE MARRIAGE FC 52, 53, 50, 147, 148, 63

VII. RULES ON FORFEITURE OF THE SHARE OF THE GUILTY SPOUSE FC 43 (2), 50 (1), 63 (2), 147, 148 VIII. WHEN THERE IS DELIVERY OF PRESUMTPIVE LEGITIMES

FC 102 (5), 43 (2), 50 (2), 51, 102 (5), 63 (2), 102, 129, 135 Dino v Dino, GR 178044, January 19, 2011 Yu v Reyes-Carpio, GR 189207, June 15, 2011

IX. LEGAL SEPARATION 1. Grounds for legal separation Art. 55 FC, RA 9262 Kalaw v Fernandez, GR 166357, September 19, 2011 2. Defenses in actions for legal separation FC 56, 60 Lapuz v. Eufemio 43 SCRA 177 Matubis v. Praxedes 109 Phil 789

(a) Consent FC 56(2); NCC 100 Matubis v. Praxedes, supra People v. Sansano 50 Phil 73 People v. Schneckenberger 73 Phil 413

(b) Condonation FC 56(1) Ginez v. Bugayong 100 Phil 616

(c) Recrimination FC 56(4) Brown v. Yambao 102 Phil 168

(d) Collusion/Mutual Consent FC 60 FC 56(3), (5), compare with NCC 101 and 221(3) Brown v. Yambao, supra Ocampo v. Florenciano 107 Phil 35 Mendoza v Republic, GR 157854, November 12, 2012 3. Court procedure in legal separation FC 58-60; Sec 19, RA 9262 No confession of judgment, FC 48; cf. NCC 2035

4. Effect of pendency of the petition

(a) (b) (c) (d)

cooling-off period, FC 58 right of consortium, FC 61 par. 1 administration of property, FC 61 par. 2 Support and custody pendente lite

5. Effects of decree of legal separation (a) On personal relations, FC 63 (b) On the custody of children, FC 63(3); FC 213 (c) On property relations, FC 63(2), FC 64, FC Art. 102 (4), 129 (7) (d) On support, FC 198 (e) On the use of surname, NCC 372 (f) On hereditary rights, FC 63(4)

8. Reconciliation, FC 65-67

9. Effects of reconciliation, FC 65, 66

X.

RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SPOUSES 1. General rule and exceptions - FC 68 71; FC 72, 100; 127; 101, NCC 921 (4) Goitia v. Campos-Rueda, supra Arroyo v. Vasques-Arroyo 42 Phil 54 Ilusorio vs. Bildner, G.R. No. 139789. May 12, 2000. 2. Designation of domicile - FC 69

3. Joint management of family life - FC 70, 94 (last par.), 122, 146

4. Joint Obligation to Support - FC 70,194, 94 (1), 122, 146 SSS v De los Santos, G.R. No. 164790, August 29, 2008

5. The right to exercise a profession or calling, FC 73

6. Related rights/obligations Rep. v Molina, G.R. No. 108763 February 13, 1997

XI. PROPERTY RELATIONS OF THE SPOUSES A. Marriage settlements, FC 74, 75, 130 (3); 103 (3) 1. Form & registration requirement, FC 77, NCC 1357, 1358, NCC 709 Valencia v Loquiao, GR 122134, October 3, 2003 2. Donations propter nuptias, FC 81 cf. Art. 86 (1), FC 82 87, NCC Arts. 748-749, NCC 761, NCC 765; FC Art. 50; 43 (3), FC 48; 44; 61 Solis vs Solis, 53 Phil 912 [1928] Mateo vs Lagua, 29 SCRA 864 3. Parties to a marriage settlement - FC 78, NCC Art. 38, 39, FC 79, RPC 34, FC 135 (1) 4. Which law governs property relations - FC 80, NCC 16 and 17. 5. Void donations by the spouses, FC 87 Matabuena v. Cervantes 38 SCRA 284 Bienvenido v. Court of Appeals, 237 SCRA 676

Sumbad vs CA, 308 CRA 575 SSS v Davac, G.R. No. L-21642. July 30, 1966 Arcaba vs. Tabancura, G.R. No. 146683. Nov. 22, 2001 Ching v Goyanko, GR 165879, November 10, 2006 B. Absolute community of property (ACP) FC 88, 91, 92, 93 1. When applicable, FC 75, 103 (3); 130 (3); 92 (3) 2. Commencement, FC 88 3. Waiver during marriage, FC 89 4. Waiver after marriage, FC 89 par. 2 cf NCC Art. 168 5. Suppletory rules: Co-ownership, FC 90; of NCC 484-501 6. What constitutes ACP, FC 91 Memorize! (a) (b) (c) (d) All property at time of marriage Property acquired subsequently Winnings from gambling, FC as of NCC 164 Presumption of ACP, FC 93 of NCC 160 Muller v Muller, G.R. NO. 149615, August 29, 2006 Pacific Ace v Yanagisawa, G.R. No. 175303, April 11, 2012 Beumer v Amores, GR 195670, December 3, 2012 7. What is excluded from ACP, FC 92; FC 95 Abrenica v Abrenica, G.R. No. 180572, June 18, 2012 8. Charges upon ACP, FC 94

(a) Family expenses cf. FC 100 (3), FC 121(5) and FC 94 (4), (5) (b) Debts of spouses, Art. 94 (2) and (3) (c) Subsidiary liabilities, Art. 94 (9) Buado vs. CA, G.R. No. 145222, April 24, 2009 (d) Sole obligations of a spouse, Art. 94 (e) Gambling losses, FC 95 (f) Other charges, Art. 94

10. Administration and enjoyment of ACP (a) Joint administration, FC 96; FC 90 Dar v Legasto, G.R. No. 143016, August 30, 2000

(b) Sole administration (1) incapacity, FC 96 (2) no court order (2) separation in fact FC 100 (3) with court (3) abandonment, FC 101 with court order (5) pendency of legal separation proceeding, FC 61 with court order (c) Disposition and encumbrance, FC 96-98 Matthews vs. Taylor, GR 164584, June 22, 2009 11. Effect of separation de facto, FC 100; 101; cf. FC 239 summary proceedings for court authority to dispose 12. Effect of abandonment, FC 101, FC 72 damages, rescission/nullity of a contract

13. Dissolution of ACP, FC 99, 102, 43 (2); FC 63(2), 104 (a) Death, FC 103 cf. Rule 73 Sec. 12 ROC Heirs of Go v Servacio, GR 157537, Sept. 7, 2011 (b) Legal separation, FC 63(2); FC 66 (c) Annulment and declaration of nullity, FC 50 in rel. to FC 43 (2) (d) Judicial separation of property, FC 134-138 Ugalde v Ysasi, GR 130623, February 29, 2008 14. Effects of dissolution (a) Liquidation procedure, FC 102 Quiao v Quiao, G. R. No. 183622, July 4, 2012 (b) For cause other than death, FC 43 (2); FC 63(2); 147; 148 (c) Termination due to death, FC 104 Dino v Dino, GR 178044, January 19, 2011 Yu v Reyes-Carpio, GR 189207, June 15, 2011 C. Conjugal partnership of gains Quiao v Quiao, G. R. No. 183622, July 4, 2012 Orpiano vs Tomas, G.R. No. 178611, Jan. 14, 2013 1. When CPG commences and applies (a) Marriages under FC, FC 107 cf. FC 88, FC 89 (b) Marriages before FC, FC 105(2) of FC 256 (c) Suppletory rules, FC 108 cf. NCC 1767-1768 2. What is included in the CPG, FC Art. 106

a. Presumption of CPG, FC 116 Titan v David, G.R. No. 169548, March 15, 2010 Imani vs. Metrobank, G.R. No. 187023, November 17, 2010. Dewara v Lamela, GR 179010, April 11, 2011 b. What are included in CPG, FC 106, 117, 115, 118, 119, 120 Villanueva vs CA, 427 SCRA 439 Mendoza v. Reyes 124 SCRA 154 Canete v PNB, April 2011 De La Pena v Avila, Feb. 2012 3. What is excluded from CPG, FC 109 Laperal v. Katigbak, 10 SCRA 493 Veloso v. Martinez, 28 Phil 255 Berciles v. GSIS,128 SCRA 53, cf. FC 115 Plata v. Yatco, 12 SCRA 718 Francisco v CA, 1998 4. Administration of exclusive property (a) By the spouse-owner, FC 110 (b) By the other spouse, FC 110 2nd par; FC 142, 75, 227 Veloso v. Martinez, supra 5. Encumbrance/disposition of exclusive property FC 111-112, of FC 236, amended by RA 6809 Wong et al. v. IAC 200 SCRA 792

6. If property bought by installments, FC Art. 118, 119

Jovellanos v CA, G.R. No. 100728 June 18, 1992 Tarrosa vs. De Leon, GR 185063, July 23, 2009 7. Improvements on CPG property, FC 120 Munoz, Jr. v Ramirez, GR 156125, August 25, 2010 8. Charges upon and obligations of CPG, FC 121, 122, 123 Ayala vs CA, 286 SCRA 272 Ching vs CA, 423 SCRA 356 Homeowners vs. Dailo, G.R. 153802, Mar.11, 2005 Ando v Campo, GR 184007, February 16, 2011 Security Bank vs. Mar Tiera Corp., G.R. No. 143382, Nov. 29, 2006 Ravina v Villa-Abrille, GR No. 160708, Oct. 16, 2009 Hernandez v Mingoa, G.R. No. 146548, Dec. 18, 2009 Fuentes v Roca, GR No. 178902, April 21, 2010 Aguete v PNB, GR 170166, April 6, 2011 9. Ownership, administration and enjoyment (a) Joint administration, FC 124 cf. FC 96, 142 Homeowners vs. Dailo, G.R. No. 153802, Mar. 11, 2005 Alinas vs Alinas, GR No. 158040, April 14, 2008 Docena vs. Lapesura, 355 SCRA 658 Aggabao vs. Parulan, G.R. No. 165803, Sept. 1, 2010 (b) Sole administration (1) Incapacity, FC 124, 253 Uy vs. CA, 346 SCRA 246 (2) Separation in fact, FC 100 (3), 127(3) (3) Abandonment, FC 101, 128 (4) Pendency of legal separation proceedings, FC 61

10. Disposition and encumbrance, FC 124-125; FC 97, 121, Cheeseman v. IAC 193 SCRA 93 Frenzel vs. Catito, G.R. No. 143958, July 11, 2003 Alinas vs. Alinas, G.R. No. 158040, April 14, 2008 Siochi v Gozon, G.R. No. 169900, March 18, 2010 Ravina v Abrille, GR 160708, Oct. 16, 2009 Fuentes v Roca, GR 178902, April 21, 2010 Aguete v PNB, GR 170166, April 6, 2011 Flores v Lindo, GR 183984, April 13, 2011 11. Effect of separation de facto, FC 127, FC 100 cf. FC 239 12. Effect of abandonment, FC 128 cf. FC 101 Partosa-Jo v. CA 216 SCRA 693 13. Dissolution of CPG, FC 126, 129 Tarrosa vs De Leon, GR 185063, July 23, 2009 Cabreza v Cabreza, GR 171260, September 11, 2009 Heirs of Go v Servacio, GR 157537, Sept. 7, 2011 Ugalde v Ysasi, GR 130623, February 29, 2008 Dino v Dino, GR 178044, January 19, 2011 Yu v Carpio, GR 189207, June 15, 2011 Quiao v Quiao, G. R. No. 183622, July 4, 2012 D. Regime of separation of property (a) In the marriage settlements, FC 143-146 (b) When mandatory, FC 103 & FC 130 (c) Reconciliation in legal separation, FC 66(2) (d) Judicial separation of property, 134 - 146 Ugalde v Ysasi, GR 130623, February 29, 2008 E. Property regime of unions without marriage 1. Unions under FC 147, 6, 35, 36, 53 Valdes v. QC RTC, G.R. No. 122749, July 31, 1996 Carino vs. Carino, GR 132539, February 3, 2001

Gonzales vs Gonzales, 478 SCRA 327 Dio v Dio, GR 178004, January 19, 2011 2. Unions under FC 148, 35, 37, 38, cf FC 50 in rel. to FC 43(2) Belcodero v. CA 227 SCRA 303 Agapay vs Agapay, 276 SCRA 340 Tumlos vs. Sps. Fernandez, G.R. No. 137650, Apr 12, 2000 Atienza vs.de Castro,G.R. No. 1695698, Nov. 29, 2006 Signey v SSS, GR No. 173582, Jan. 28, 2008 Borromeo vs Descallar, GR No. 159310, Feb. 24, 2009 Heirs of Maramag vs De Guzman, GR 181132, June 5, 2009 Labayan v Samoy, GR 165427, March 21, 2011 XII. THE FAMILY, FC 149 15, NCC 2035 Tribiana vs.Tribiana, G.R. No. 137359, Sept. 13, 2004 Hiyas Savings vs. Acua, G.R. NO. 154132, August 31, 2006 XIII. FAMILY HOME, FC 152-162 [exclude FC 157, 161, 162] Patricio vs. Dario, G.R. No. 170829, November 20, 2006 Arriola v Arriola, GR 177703, January 28, 2008 Modequillo v. Breva, 185 SCRA 766 Cabang vs Basay, GR No. 180587, March 20, 2009 Ramos v Pangilinan, GR 185920, July 20, 2010 Equitable v OJ Mark, G.R. No. 165950, August 11, 2010 De Mesa v Acero, Jan. 16, 2011 Fortaleza v Lapitan, GR 178288, August 15, 2012

XIV. PATERNITY AND FILIATION A. Concept of paternity, filiation and legitimacy, FC 163 Arbolario v CA, G.R. No. 129163, April 22, 2003

B. LEGITIMATE CHILDREN, FC 164 Tan v. Trocio, 191 SCRA 764 Angeles vs Maglaya, 469 SCRA 363 SSS vs. Aguas, G.R. 165546, Feb. 27, 2006 Rivera vs Villanueva, GR No. 141501, July 21, 2006 Suntay v Suntay, GR 183053, October 10, 2012 1. Who are considered legitimate children A. LEGITIMATE PROPER, FC 164 (a) Conceived during marriage cf. ROC Rule 131 Sec. 3(dd) FC Art. 168 1. valid marriage 2. terminated marriage under FC 42 in rel. to FC 43(1) 3. void marriages under FC 53, 36 4. voidable marriages, FC 45 Suntay v Suntay, GR 132524, Dec. 29, 1998

(b) Born during marriage (c) Conceived by artificial insemination cf. NCC 40, FC 164 2. Proof of Filiation Of legitimate children, FC 172-173 Trinidad vs. Court of Appeals, 289 SCRA 188, April 20, 1998 De Jesus vs. Estate of Juan Gamboa Dizon, 366 SCRA 499 Ong vs. Diaz, December 17, 2007 Lee v CA, GR No. 177861, July 13, 2010 Makati Shangrila v Harper, GR 189998, August 29, 2012

3. Rights of legitimate children, FC 173-174, NCC 364, 374, 376, NCC 888, NCC 979 4. Action to impugn legitimacy Reyes vs. Mauricio, G.R. No. 175080, November 24, 2010 Republic v Magpayo, GR 189476, Feb. 2, 2011 5. Groundsto impugn legitimacy, FC 166 (a) Physical impossibility of access Andal v. Macaraig, 89 Phil 165 Concepcion vs. CA, G.R. No. 123450, Aug. 31, 2005 (b) Biological or other scientific grounds, FC 170, 171 Estate of Rogelio Ong v. Minor Joanne Diaz, G.R. No. 171713, Dec. 17, 2007 Lucas v Lucas, GR No. 190710, June 6, 2011 (c.) FC 166(3) 6. Effect of a mothers declaration, FC 167 7. In subsequent marriages, FC 168, 169 People v Quitoriano, January 20, 1997 8. Presumptions, FC 170, 171

4. ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN 1. Who are considered illegitimate, FC 165 Joanie Surposa Uy v Jose Ngo Chua, G.R. No. 183965, September 18, 2009

2. Rights of illegitimate children, FC 173, 172, 175-176 Montefalcon v Vasquez, GR No. 165016, June 17, 2008 Maramag vs De Guzman, GR 181132, June 5, 2009 De la Cruz vs Gracia, G.R. No. 177728, July 31, 2009 Uy v Chua, G.R. No. 183965, September 18, 2009 Manungas v Loreto, GR 193161, August 22, 2011 Gotardo v Buling, GR 165166, August 15, 2012 3. Proof of filiation, FC 175 Jison vs. CA, 286 SCRA 495 Rivero v CA, G.R. NO. 141273, May 17, 2005 Intestate Estate Delgado v Heirs of Rustia G.R. NO. 155733, January 27, 2006 Heirs of Gabatan vs CA, GR 150206, March 13, 2009 Jenie San Juan Dela Cruz , et al vs. Ronald Paul S. Gracia, G.R. No. 177728, July 31, 2009 Lucas v Lucas, G.R. No. 190710, June 6, 2011 Gotardo v Buling, GR 165166, August 15, 2012 Perla v Baring, GR 172471, November 12, 2012

4. Compulsory recognition, cf. RPC 345 People vs. Magtibay, G.R. No. 142985. Aug. 6, 2002 People v Abella, G.R. No. 177295, January 6, 2010 5. LEGITIMATED CHILDREN 1. Who may be legitimated, FC 177, RA 9858 Abadilla vs Tabiliran, 249 SCRA 447 2. How legitimation takes place, FC 178, FC 180 3. Retroactivity and effects, FC 180-181 4. Action to impugn legitimation, FC 182

5. Rights of legitimated children, FC 179

5. ADOPTED CHILDREN Lazatin v. Campos, 92 SCRA 250 Cervantes v. Fajardo, 169 SCRA 575 R.A. 8552 (Domestic Adoption Law) R.A. 8043 (Inter-Country Adoption Law) 1. Who may adopt Sec. 7, 8552 Michelle Lim, GR 168992, May 21, 2009 Republic v. Toledano, 233 SCRA 9 2. Who may be adopted Sec. 8 3. Need for consent Sec. 9 Landingin vs. RP, G.R. No. 164948, June 27, 2006 4. Effects of a decree of adoption, Secs. 13, 16, 17 and 18 Tamargo v. CA, 209 SCRA 518 Cervantes v. Fajardo, 169 SCRA 575 Stephanie Garcia, 454 SCRA 541 5. Rescission of adoption, Sec. 19, 20 Lahom vs. Sibulo, G.R. No. 143989, July 14, 2003 XV. SUPPORT A. What comprises support, FC 194 B. Who are obliged to provide support, FC 195, 196, 199 Pelayo v. Lauron, 12 Phil 453 Sanchez v. Zulueta, 68 Phil 110

De Asis vs. CA, G.R. No. 127578, Feb. 15, 1999 Rondina v People, GR 179059, June 13, 2012 Gotardo v Buling, GR 165166, August 15, 2012 Perla v Baring, GR 172471, November 12, 2012 Calderon vs Roxas, G.R. No. 185595, Jan. 09, 2013 C. Source of support, FC 197-198, cf. FC 49, 70, 94, 121, 122 Lerma v. CA, 61 SCRA 440 Reyes vs Ines-Luciano, 88 SCRA 803 D. Order of support, FC 199, 200, 204 Mangonon vs. CA, G.R. No. 125041, June 30, 2006 Spouses Lim v Lim, G.R. No. 163209, October 30, 2009 E. Manner and time of payment, FC 200-208 F. Renunciation and Termination, NCC 2035; FC 194 G. Support pendente lite, FC 198

XVI. PARENTAL AUTHORITY & CUSTODY OF CHILDREN

A. Concept of parental authority, FC 209, 211 Medina vs. Makabali, 27 SCRA 502, March 28, 1969 Unson vs. Navarro, 101 SCRA 183, November 17, 1980 B. Transfer of PA, FC 210 cf. FC 223-224, FC 234 Eslao vs CA, 266 SCRA 317 C. Who exercises PA, FC 211-213 cf. FC 49, 102(6). 129 (9)and 63(2), Art. 176 Unson v. Navarro 101 SCRA 183

Espiritu & Layug v. CA, G.R. No. 115640 (1995) Santos Sr. v. C.A., G.R. No. 113054 (1995) David vs. Court of Appeals, 250 SCRA 82, November 16, 1995 Briones vs. Miguel, G.R. No. 156343, October 18, 2004 Gualberto vs. Gualberto, G.R. No. 154994. June 28, 2005 Salientes vs Salientes, 500 SCRA 128 People v Marquez, April 13, 2011

D. Substitute PA, FC 212-214, 216, FC 233 Vancil vs Belmes, 358 SCRA 707

E. Special PA, FC 218-219, FC 233, cf. FC 221 in rel. to NCC 2180 St. Marys vs. Carpitanos, G.R. No. 143363, February 6, 2002 Child Learning Centre vs. Tagario, GR 150920, Nov. 25, 2005 Holy Spirit vs. Taguiam, GR 165565, July 14, 2008 AquinasSchool v Inton, GR 184202, January 26, 2011 F. Effects of PA over the childs person, FC 220-222, FC 223-224 Cuadra v. Monfort, 35 SCRA 160 Republic v Sagun, GR 187567, February 15, 2012 G. Filial privilege, FC 215 H. Effects of PA over the childs property, FC 225-227 RA 9231, Secs. 12-B and 12-C Hebron vs. Loyola, G.R. No. 168960, July 5, 2010 Neri v Heirs, GR 194366, October 10, 2012 Lindain v. CA, 212 SCRA 725

I. Suspension or termination of PA, FC 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, cf 193 cf. RA 6809

XV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, FC 356 363 XVI. SUMMARY JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS, FC 238-252

PROPERTY I. Classification of property, NCC 414 A. Immovable or real, 415 B. Movable, 416, 417 Lopez v Orosa, 103 Phil. 98 Associated Insurance v Iya, 103 SCRA Tumalad v Vicencio, 41 SCRA 143 Board of Assessments v Meralco, 10 SCRA 68 Berkenkotter c Cu Unjieng, 61 Phil 663 Davao Sawmill v Castillo, 61 Phil. 709 II. Character of Ownership, NCC 419-425 A. Public domain Government v Cabangis, 53 Phil. 112 MIAA v City of Pasay, April 2, 2009, G.R. No. 163072 MIAA v CA, et al., July 20, 2006, G.R. No. 155650 Republic v Vega, GR 177790, January 17, 2011 Victoria v Republic, G.R. No. 179673, June 8, 2011 B. Patrimonial property of the State Laurel v Garcia, 187 SCRA 797 Rep. v Rizalvo, GR 172011, March 7, 2011 C. Private ownership, NCC 421 Tan Toco v Muni. Of Iloilo, GR 24950, 25 March 1926 Zamboanga v Zamboanga, G.R. No. L-24440, June 30, 1969 Casimiro v Mateo, GR 175845, July 27, 2011

III. Essential Form IV. Designation V. Susceptibility to Substitution VI. Aptitude for repeated use, NCC 418 VII. Susceptibility to Division VIII. Existence in Time IX. Dependence Arriola v Arriola, GR 177703, January 28, 2008

BUNDLE OF RIGHTS A. Ownership, NCC 427 - 439 Lunod v Meneses, G.R. No. 4223, August 19, 1908 NAPOCOR v Ibrahim, GR No. 168732, June 29, 2007 Aneco Realty v Landex, 560 SCRA 182 Padilla v Velasco, et al, GR No. 169956, January 19, 2009 Datu v Lantud, GR 162551, July 18, 2011 Corpuz v Agustin, GR 183822, Jan. 18, 2012 Edralin v PVB, 2011 Ermitano v Paglas, GR 174436, Jan. 2013 Isip v Quintos, G.R. No. 172008, AUG-2012Villondo v Quijano, C.R No. 173606, December 3, 2012 Top Management v Fajardo, June 15, 2011 Mananquil v Moico, G.R. No. 180076, Nov, 21, 2012 Chung v Mondragon, 179754, Nov. 21, 2012 B. Right of Accession, NCC 440 474 Bachrach v Siefert, 87 Phil. 117 Bachrach v Talisay-Silay, 56 Phil. 117 Tuatis v Escol, Oct. 27, 2009, GR No. 175399

Vda. De Roxas v Our Lady, GR 182378, March 2013 Ortiz v Kayanan, 92 SCRA 146 Narvaez v Alciso, July 27, 2009, GR No. 165907 New Regent v Tanjautco, April 16, 2009, GR No. 168800 Fernando v Acuna, Sept. 14, 2011 Republic v Santos, November 12, 2012 C. Co-Ownership, NCC 484 494 NOTE: Condominium Law, RA 4762 as amended by RA 7899. EXCLUDED Pardell v Bartolome, G.R. No. L-4656, November 18, 1912 Dailisan v CA, 560 SCRA 351 Cruz v Catapang, GR No. 164110, Feb. 12, 2008 Plasabas v CA, March 31, 2009, GR No. 168139 Republic v Heirs, 549 SCRA 58 Monteroso v CA, 533 SCRA 66 (2008) Quimpo v Abad, 545 SCRA 174 (2008) Lacbayan v Samoy, GR 165427, March 21, 2011 Tecson v Francisco, GR 180683, June 1, 2011 Ampil v Manahan, 11 October 2012 Figuracion v Gerilla, February 13, 2013 D. Possession 1. Possession in the concept of a holder, NCC 525, 554, 561, 552, 1128, 526 Aranda v Republic, GR 172331, August 24, 2011 2. Concept of Owner, NCC 540 Decaleng v Bishop, G.R. No. 171209, June 27, 2012 Abobon v Abobon, GR 155830, August 12, 2012 a. Presumption of just title, NCC 541 Casimiro Development v Mateo, GR 175485, July 27, 2011

b. Good Faith, NCC 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 1132, 1134, 552 Cabigas v Limbaco, GR 175291, July 27, 2011 c. Bad faith, NCC549, 1132, 1137, 552 d. Applicable presumptions, NCC 541, 527, 559, 1505, 1132, 1518, 528, 529, 554, 561, 542, 426 Luga v Arciaga, GR 175343, July 27, 2011

3. Acquisition and loss of possession, NCC 531, 532, 555, 1125, 1189, 1120-1124 Republic v Aldana, 175578, August 11, 2010 E. Usufruct 1. Objects of Usufruct 2. Elements in a Usufruct 3. Classes of Usufruct - NCC 563, 563, FC 226, NCC 564, 756, 863, 869, 564, 574, 573, 564, 598-599, 758-759 4. Rights of Usufructuary NCC 566-569, 438, 570, 571-572, 590, 578-579, 594, 580 5. As to the Legal Right of Usufruct Itself NCC 580, 572 6. Obligations of the Usufructuary NCC 583, 586, 599, 585, 584, 587, FC 226, NCC 584 7. During the Usufruct NCC 589, 610, 590, 591, 592, 593,594, 595, 596-597, 610, 602 8. At the Time of the Termination of the Usufruct NCC 612

9. Special Cases of Usufruct NCC 570, 582, 591, 575-576, 578, 600, 598, 573, 574 Fabie v David, 75 Phil. 536 Baluran v Navarro, 79 SCRA 309 Gaboya v Cui, 38 SCRA 85 10.Rights of the Naked Owner NCC 574, 581 11. Extinguishment of the usufruct, NCC 603, 611, 606, 605, 607, 608, 1381, 709 Calingasan v Rivera, GR 171555, April 17, 2013 12.Conditions Not Affecting Usufruct NCC 609, 610, 607, 608 Albar v Carandang, 106 Phil. 855 F. Easements 1. Characteristics, NCC 613, 617, 618 Privatization v Legaspi Towers, July 22, 2009, GR No. 174957 Velasco v Cui, 105 SCRA 616 Valisno v Adriano, 161 SCRA 398 2. Kinds of easements, NCC 613, 615, 616, 619 La Vista v CA, 278 SCRA 498 Liwag v Happy Glen, July 4, 2012 3. Modes of acquiring easements, NCC 623, 624 4. Effects of Easement, NCC 625, 641, 626, 627, 628 Valderrama v North Negros, G.R. No. L-23810, December 18, 1925 Goldcrest v Cypress, GR No. 171072, April 7, 2009 NPC v Heirs of Makabangit, GR 165828, August 24, 2011 Cabahug v Napocor, January 30, 2013

5. Legal Easements - Water Code, Arts. 31-52, NCC 640-641, 642-646, 647, 649-657, 658-666, 667-673 Valdez v Tabisula, 560 SCRA 332 92008 St. Michael v Masaito, GR 166301, Feb. 29, 2008 Quintanilla v Abangan, 544 SCRA 494 Obra v Sps Badua, GR 149125, Aug. 9, 2007 Dichoso v Marcos, GR 180282, April 11, 2011 Regala v Carin, GR 188715, April 6, 2011 Fabie v Lichauco, 11 Phil. 15 6. Other easements NCC 674-676, 677-681, 682-683,667-673 Calma v CA, 176 SCRA 556 Gancayco v QC, GR 177807, October 11, 2011 Unisource Commercial v Chung, July 17, 2009, GR No. 73252 7. Extinguishment of Easements NCC 631, 655

DIFFERENT MODES OF ACQUIRING OWNERSHIP A. In general, NCC 712 Acap v CA, 251 SCRA 30 B. Modes of Acquiring Ownership 1. Intellectual Creation * Now governed by the Intellectual Property Code and the TRIPS Agreement. 2. Occupation, NCC 713-720 Palero-Tan v Urdaneta, A.M. P-07-2399, June 18, 2008 3. Law, NCC 681, 1434, 1456 4. Tradition, NCC 1496-1501

5. Donation, NCC 725 769 a. Features Seventh Day Adventist v. Northeastern Mindanao, 496 SCRA 215 b. Classifications Del Rosario v Ferrer, 630 SCRA 683 c. Form Pajarillo v IAC, 176 SCRA 340 Echavez v Dozen, GR 192916, October 11, 2010 d. Distinctions between inter vivos and mortis causa Del Rosario v Ferrer, 630 SCRA 683 e. Limitations a. Who may donate, NCC 735, 41, 1390 (1) b. Who may be a donee, NCC 738 c. Void donations, 739 (1), 736 Insular Life v Ebrado, L-44059, Oct. 28, 1977 Republic v AFP, citing Tayato v Heirs of Kusop, Jan. 16, 2013 d. Others, NCC 740, 1027, 1028, 1027 (ex par. 4), 741 744, 1544, 745, 746 6. Reduction and revocation, NCC 760-773 CentralPhilippinesUniversity v CA, 246 SCRA 511 Lazaro v CA, 287 SCRA 18 Imperial v CA, GR 112483, October 8, 1999

7. Prescription NCC 1106-1155 Solis v CA, 176 SCRA 678 Republic v Rizalvo, GR 172011, March 7, 2011 (a) Distinctions between Acquisitive and Extinctive Prescription Rule 9, Sec. 1 (1997) Sunga v De Guzman, June 19, 1979 Overseas Bank v Geraldez, December 28, 1979 Ledesma v CA, 224 SCRA 174 Tanyag v Gabriel, April 11, 2012 Mercado v Espenocilla, February 1, 2012 (b) Distinctions between Extinctive Prescription and Laches Miguel v Catalino, November 29, 1968 Lola v CA, 145 SCRA 439 (c ) Special Cases Espiritu v CFI, October 31, 1972 Solidarios v Alampay, January 28, 1975 Jalandoni v PNB, October 9, 1981 Republic v CFI, January 27, 1983 8. Succession

C. Modes of Extinguishing Ownership

SUCCESSION I. GENERAL PROVISIONS A. Definition and Concept, NCC 774, 776, 712, 1311 Estate of Hemady v Luzon Surety, Alvarez v IAC, G.R. No. L-68053 May 7, 1990

National Housing Authority v Almeida, 525 SCRA 383 Nazareno v Court of Appeals, 343 SCRA 637 B. Subjects of Succession, NCC 775, 902, 782, 887, 1003 1. Who are the subjects? NCC 775, 782 2. Relationship, NCC 963-969 3. Capacity to succeed a. Determination, NCC 1034, 1039, 16 (2) Cayetano v Leonides, 129 SCRA 522 b. Who may succeed? NCC 1024-26, 1029-30 Parish Priest of Victoria v Rigor, 89 SCRA 493 c. Who are incapable of succeeding? NCC 1027-28, 1031-33 d. Effect of alienations by the excluded heir, NCC 1038 e. Prescription of Action, NCC 1040

C. Object of Succession, NCC 776, 781, 1311, 1429, 1178, 1347 Art. 108, RPC Reyes v Dimagiba, L-5620, July 31, 1954 Estate of Hemady v Luzon Surety, G.R. No. L-8437. November 28, 1956. Guinto v Medina, 50 O.G., #1 Nazareno v CA, October 18, 2000 Heirs of Ureta v Ureta, September 14, 2011 D. Opening of Succession NCC 777, 781, 2263, 2253, 533, 1347, 1461, 130, 132, 390, 391, FC 84, 86 Requisites for the transmission of successional rights 1. Express will of the testator or provision of law

2. Death of the person whose property is the subject of succession 3. Acceptance of the inheritance NCC 1041-1057 Uson v del Rosario, No. L-4693, 29 January 1953 Pacio v Billon, No. L-15088, 31 January 1961 Butte v Manuel Uy & Sons, Inc., No. L-15499, 18 February 1962 Salvador v Sta. Maria, No. L-25952, 30 June 1967 Reganon v Imperial, No. L-24434, 17 January 1968 Ramirez v Baltazar, No. L-25049, 30 August 1968 De Borja v Vda. de Borja, No. L-28040, 18 August 1972 Bonilla v Barcena, No. L-41715, 18 June 1976 Go Ong v Court of Appeals, No. L-75884, 24 September 1987 Heirs of Spouses Sandejas v Lina, G.R. No. 141634, 5 February 2001 Santos v Lumbao, G.R. No. 169129, 28 March 2007 Reyes v RTC, G.R. No. 165744, 11 August 2008 Puno v Puno Enterprises, Inc., G.R. No. 177066, 11 September 2009 Cabalu v Tabu, G.R. No. 188417, September 24, 2012

E. Kinds of succession, NCC 778 1. Testamentary, NCC 779 2. Legal or intestate, NCC 960 3. Mixed, NCC 780 4. Contractual, NCC 130, 1347, 752, FC 84 Blas v Santos, No. L-14070, 29 March 1961 Balus v Balus, G.R. No. 168970, January 15, 2010 Santos v Lumbao, 519 SCRA 408 Union Bank vs. Santibaez, G.R. No. 149926, February 23, 2005 Estate of Carungcong vs. People, G.R. No. 181409, February 11, 2010

TESTAMENTARY SUCCESSION II. WILLS A. Definition, NCC 783 Vitug v CA, G.R. No. 82027 March 29, 1990 B. Characteristics, NCC 783, 839 (3) and (4), 828, 796-798, 777, 818, 784 - 787. C. Interpretation of Wills, NCC 788, 789, 790-794, 930 Solla v Ascueta, 49 Phil. 333 Dizon-Rivera v Dizon, No. L-24561, 30 June 1970 Vda. De Villaflor v Juico, No. L-15737, 28 February 1962

D. Law governing form 1. Time of execution, NCC 795 2. Place of execution, NCC 17, 810, 815-819 In re Will of Rev. Abadia, 50 O.G. #9, p. 4185 Fleumer v Hix, 54 Phil 610 Estate of Giberson, 48 O.G. #7, 2657 Dela Cerna v Potot, 12 SCRA 576

E. Law governing content 1. Time NC 2263 2. Successional rights, etc NCC 16 Estate of Christensen, 61 O.G. #46, p. 7302 Estate of Amos Bellis, 20 SCRA 358 Cayetano v Leonides, 129 SCRA 524

III. TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY AND INTENT

A. Who may make a will? - NCC 796-803 B. Supervening incapacity NCC 801 Torres v Lopez, 48 Phil., 77 Baltazar v Laxa, G.R. No. 174489, April 11, 2012 IV SOLEMNITIES OF WILLS A. Kinds of Wills NCC 804, 810 B. Notarial Wills 1. General requirements NCC 804 Abangan v Abangan, G.R. No. L-13431, November 12, 1919 Suroza v Honrado, 110 SCRA 388 2. Specific requirements NCC 805, 806 Barut v Cabacungan, G.R. No. L-6285, February 15, 1912 Nera v Rimando, 18 Phil. 450 Payad v Tolentino, G.R. No. L-42258, January 15, 1936 Garcia v Lacuesta, 90 Phil. 489 Lopez v Liboro, No. L-1787, 27 August 1948 Reyes v Vda. De Vidal, No. L-2867, 21 April 1952 Matias v Salud, GR L-10907, Jan. 29, 1957 Javellana v Ledesma, 97 Phil. 258 Balonan v Abellana, 109 Phil. 358 Icasiano v Icasiano, 11 SCRA 422 Garcia v Gatchalian, No. L-20357, 25 November 1967 Vda. De Ramos v CA, No. L-40804, 31 January 1978 Cruz v Villasor, 54 SCRA 31 Gabucan v Manta, 95 SCRA 752 Taboada v Rosal, 118 SCRA 195 Estate Of Abada v Abaja, G.R. No. 147145, 31 January 2005 Azuela v CA, G.R. No. 122880, 12 April 2006 Guerrero v. Bihis, G.R. No. 174144, 17 April 2007 Lee v Tambago, A.C. No. 5281, 12 February 2008

Samaniego v Abena, G. R. No. 145545,30 June 2008 Echavez v Dozen, 2010 Baltazar v Laxa, G.R. No. 174489, April 11, 2012 Lopez v Lopez, G.R. No. 189984, Nov. 12, 2012 a. Witnesses to a will (i) Who are competent? NCC 820, 821, 824 Gonzales v CA, 90 SCRA 183 Nera v Rimando, 18 Phil. 450 Icasiano v Icasiano, 11 SCRA 422 Cagro v Cagro, G.R. No, L-5826, April 29, 1953 (ii) Supervening incompetency NCC 822 (iii) Competency of interested witnesses 823 3. Special requirements for deaf, etc. NCC 807-808 Garcia v Vasquez, 32 SCRA 489 Alvarado v Gaviola, G.R. No. 74695 September 14, 1993 4. Substantial compliance NCC 809 Gil v Murciano, No. L-3362, 1 March 1951 Caneda v CA, G.R. No. 103554, 28 May 1993

C. Holographic Wills 1. General requirements NCC 804 2. Specific requirements NCC 810, 812, 813 3. Probate NCC 811, 814 Roxas v De Jesus, 134 SCRA 245 Labrador v CA, L-83843, April 15, 1990 Kalaw v Relova, 132 SCRA 237 Azaola v Singson, G.R. No. L-14003, August 5, 1960 Codoy v Calugay, G.R. No. 123486. August 12, 1999 Gan v Yap, 104 Phil 509

Rodelas v Aranza, 119 SCRA 16 Rivera v IAC, No. L-75005-06, 15 February 1990 Ajero v CA, No. 106720, 15 September 1994 Baltazar v Laxa, 11 April 2012 Cabalu v Tadu, G.R. No. 188417 , Sept. 24, 2012 V. INCORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE NCC 827 VI. CODICILS A, Definition NCC 825 B. Solemnities NCC 826

VII. REVOCATION OF WILLS AND TESTAMENTARY DISPOSITIONS A. Definition of revocation B. When may revocation be effected, NCC 828 C. Law governing revocation, NCC 829 D. Modes of revocation, NCC 830 Gago v Mamuyac, 49 Phil. 902 Casiano v CA, 158 SCRA 451 E. Effect of revocation, NCC 831-834 F. Doctrine of Dependent Relative Revocation Diaz v de Leon, GR 17714, May 31, 1922 Molo v Molo, 90 Phil. 37 VIII. REPUBLICATION AND REVIVAL OF WILLS NCC 835-837 IX. ALLOWANCE OF WILLS NCC 838 Guevara v Guevara, December 29, 1943 De La Cerna v Potot, December 23, 1964 Gallonosa v Arcangel, 83 SCRA 676

Baltazar v Laxa, G.R. No. 174489, April 11, 2012

A. Concept of probate Rodriguez v Rodriguez, G.R. No. 175720, 11 September 2007 Heirs Lasam v Umengan, G.R. No. 168156, 6 December 2006 Maninang v CA, No. L-57848, 19 June 1982 Pastor, Jr. v CA, No. L-56340, 24 June 1983 Quasha Law v LCN Construction, G.R. No. 174873, 26 August 2008 Jimenez v IAC, G.R. No. L-75773, 17 April 1990 Ozaeta v Cuartero, No. L-5597, 31 May 1956 Coso v Fernandez Deza, No. 16763, 22 December 1921 Nepomuceno v CA, 139 SCRA 206 Ortega v Valmonte, G.R. No. 157451, 16 December 2005 Dorotheo v CA, G.R. No. 108581, 8 December 1999 Palaganas v Palaganas, GR No. 169144, January 26, 2011 Agtarap v Agtarap, G.R. No. 177099, June 8, 2011

B. Necessity of probate De Borja v De Borja, 46 SCRA 577 C. Modes of probate Guevara v Guevara, December 29, 1943 D. Requirements for probate of a holographic will NCC 811 Gan v Yap, 104 Phil 509 Rodelas v Aranza, 119 SCRA 16 Azaola v Singson, 109 Phil 102 Codoy v Calugay, 312 SCRA 333 Nepomuceno v CA, 139 SCRA 206 E. Effect of allowance of wills Gallonosa v Arcangel, 83 SCRA 676 Roberts v Leonides, 129 SCRA 33

Nepomuceno v CA, 139 SCRA 206 De la Cerna v Potot, December 23, 1964 X. DISALLOWANCE OF WILLS NCC 839, 1335, 1337, 1338 Pascual v de la Cruz, 28 SCRA 421 XI. LEGITIME A. Concept - NCC 886 B. Who are entitled to legitimes: Compulsory heirs NCC 782, 887, 902 Nuguid v Nuguid, 17 SCRA 449 Balanay v Martinez, 64 SCRA 452 Solano v CA, 126 SCRA 122 Rosales v Rosales, 148 SCRA 69 Acain v CA, 155 SCRA 100 Seangio v Reyes, G.R. No. 140372-72, 27 November 2006 J.L.T. Agro v. Balansag, 453 SCRA 211 Rep. v Manotoc, G. R. No. 171701, February 8, 2012 Neri v Heirs of Uy, G.R. No. 194366, Oct. 10, 2012

C. Concurrence of compulsory heirs and their corresponding legitimes. NCC 888-890, 892-901, 903, Article 39, P.D. 603, Sec. 18, Rep. Act 8552, FC 189-190 Baritua v CA, 82233, March 22, 1990 In re Petition for Adoption of Michelle Lim, 1689921, May 21, 2009 In the Matter of the Adoption of Stephanie Garcia, 148311, March 31, 2005 In the Matter of the Intestate Estate of Suntay, 183053, June 16, 2010 Suntay vs. Suntay, GR 183053, October 10, 2012

D. Restrictions regarding the legitime NCC 904, 872, 905-907, 1347 Ureta v Ureta, 165748, Sept. 14, 2011 E. Determination or computation NCC 908-913 COLLATION NCC 1061-1077 Dizon-Rivera v Dizon, 33 SCRA 554 De Roma v CA, 152 SCRA 205 Locsin v CA, 206 SCRA 383 Vizconde v CA, 118449, Feb. 11, 1998 Arellano v Pascual, 189776, Dec. 15, 2010 F. Freedom to dispose free portion NCC 914

Principles Affecting Legitime XII. PRETERITION NCC 854, 906, 855, 918 Escuin v Escuin, 11 Phil 332 Aznar v Duncan, 17 SCRA 590 Nuguid v Nuguid, 17 SCRA 449 Reyes v Barreto-Datu, 19 SCRA 85 Balanay v Martinez, 64 SCRA 452 Solano v CA, 126 SCRA 122 Acain v CA, 155 SCRA 100 Ureta v Ureta, Sept. 14, 2011 XIII. RESERVA TRONCAL NCC 891 Edroso v Sablan, 25 Phil 295 Sienes v Esparcia, 1 SCRA 750 Florentino v Florentino, 40 Phil 480 Padura v Baldovino, 104 Phil 1065 Chua v CFI, 78 SCRA 406 Gonzales v CFI, 104 SCRA 161 De Papa v Camacho, 144 SCRA 281

Mendoza v De los Santos, GR 176422, March 20, 2013 XIV. RESERVA ADOPTIVA Article 39 of PD 603 repealed by Article 254 of the Family Code Banawa v Mirano, 87 SCRA 517 Teotico v del Val, 13 SCRA 406 XV. DISINHERITANCE NCC 915-923 Ching v Hon. Rodriguez, Nov. 28, 2011

Principles Affecting the Freely Disposable Portion XVI. INSTITUTION OF HEIRS A. In General 1. Definition, NCC 840 2. Requisites for valid institution of heirs. See NCC 785, 787 3. Effect if will institutes no heir, NCC 841 4. Freedom of disposition, NCC 842 Ureta v Ureta, Sept. 14, 2011 5. Manner of designating an heir, NCC 843-844 in rel to 789 6. Disposition in favor of an unknown person, NCC 845 7. Disposition in favor of a definite class, NCC 845 in rel to 786 8. Equality of heirs, NCC 846, 848 9. Individuality of institution, NCC 847 10. Simultaneity of institution, NCC 849 11. Institution based on a false cause, NCC 850 Austria v Reyes, 31 SCRA 754 12. Shares in the institution, NCC 851-853

13. Predecease of heirs, NCC 856 B. Kinds of Institution 1. Simple or Pure, NCC 777 2. Conditional, NCC 871 a. Kinds Vda de Kilayko v Tengco, 207 SCRA 600 b. Inoperative Conditions, NCC 872-874, rel to 1183 c. Disposition Captatoria, NCC 875 d. Compliance, NCC 876-877, 2nd par. e. Effect, NCC 1034 3rd par., 879, 880, 881, 884 3. Institution with a Term a. Kinds NCC 885 1st par. b. Effect NCC 878, 885 2nd par. in rel 880 4. Modal Institution, NCC 882-883

XVII. SUBSTITUTION OF HEIRS A. Concept NCC 857 B. Kinds NCC 858 1. Simple or common 859 2. Brief or compendious 860 3. Reciprocal 860 4. Fideicommisary 863-869 Palacios v Ramirez, 111 SCRA 704 Crisologo v Singson, 49 SCRA 491 C. Time-limitation on inalienability NCC 870 XVIII. LEGACIES AND DEVISES NCC 924-959

Fernandez v Dimagiba, 21 SCRA 428 Belen v BPI, L-14474, Oct. 31, 1960 Villanueva v Branoco, GR 172804, January 24, 2011

LEGAL OR INTESTATE SUCCESSION XIX. GENERAL PROVISIONS A. In general 1. When does it take place? NCC 960 2. Who are the intestate heirs? NCC 961 Rosales v Rosales, 148 SCRA 69 3. Order and share in the intestate succession 962 De los Santos v De la Cruz, 37 SCRA 555 Bagunu v Piedad, 347 SCRA 571 Heirs of Uriarte v CA, 284 SCRA 511 B. Right of representation 970-977, 982, 902, 992, 1005-8 Teotico v Del Val, supra Diaz v IAC, 150 SCRA 645 Abellana v Ferraris-Borromeo, 14 SCRA 986 Corpus v Corpus, 85 SCRA 567 Delgado v Rustia, 480 SCRA 334

XX. ORDER OF INTESTATE SUCCESSION A. Descending Direct Line 1. Estate of a legitimate decedent a. Illegitimate descendants, 983, 895, 988-992

Corpus v Corpus, 85 SCRA 567 Leonardo v CA, 120 SCRA 890 Diaz v IAC, 150 SCRA 645 Manuel v Ferrer, August 21, 1995 Bolanos v Bernarte, G.R. No. 180997, Nov. 17, 2010 2. Estate of an illegitimate decedent a. Legitimate children and descendants, 903, 987-994 b. Illegitimate children and descendants, 990, 992 Diaz v IAC, 150 SCRA 645 De la Puerta v CA, 181 SCRA 861 Suntay v Cojuangco, 621 SCRA 142 B. Surviving Spouse 995-1002 Santillon v Miranda, 14 SCRA 563 C. Ascending direct line 1. Legitimate parents and ascendants 985-987 2. Illegitimate parents 993 D. Collateral line 1003-1010 Bicomong v Almanza, 80 SCRA 421 Abellana v Borromeo, 14 SCRA 986 E. The State 1011-1014

PROVISIONS COMMON TO TESTATE AND INTESTATE SUCCESSION XXI. Right of Accretion A. Concept - 1015-1017, 1019-1020 B. In legal succession 1018

C. Testamentary - 1022-1023

XXII. PARTITION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ESTATE A. Partition 1078-1090 [exclude NCC 1058-1060] Legasto v Verzosa, G.R. No. L-32344, March 31, 1930 Fajardov Fajardo,G.R. No. L-32195, August 19, 1930 Tuason v Tuason, GR L-3404, April 2, 1951 Raquel Chavez v IAC, L-68282, Nov. 8, 1990 Alsua Betts v CA, 92 SCRA 332 Doromal v CA, L-36083, Sept. 2, 1975 Alonzo v IAC, 150 SCRA 517 Bautista v Grio-Aquino, 166 SCRA 760 De los Santos v De la Cruz, 37 SCRA 555 Ureta v Ureta, Sept. 14, 2011 Notarte v Notarte, G.R. No. 180614, Aug. 9, 2012 Neri vs Uy, GR 194366, October 10, 2012 Casilang v Casilang-Dizon, GR 180269, Feb. 20, 2013

*Exclude: Executors and administrators (Arts. 1058-1060, Civil Code), which will becovered under Remedial Law