REMEDIAL LAW REVIEW SYLLABUS

PART I
Civil Procedure
Prof. Tranquil G.S. Salvador III
I. Filing Fees
Rule 141, Sections 1, 2 , 3, 4, 7, 8 and 19
1. Ruby Shelter Builders and Realty Development Corporation V. Formaran, G.R. No.
175914, February 10, 2009
2. Do-All Metals Industries, Inc. v. Security Bank Corporation, et al., G.R. No. 176339,
January 10, 2011
3. Philippine First Insurance v. First Logistics, G.R. No. 165147, July 9, 2008
4. Benjamin Bautista v. Shirley Unangast, G.R. No. 173002, July 4, 2008
5. Chua v. Executive Judge, Metropolitan Trial Court of Manila, 2013
6. IN RE: EXEMPTION OF THE NATIONAL POWER CORPORATION FROM
PAYMENT OF FILING/ DOCKET FEES, [ A.M. No. 05-10-20-SC, March 10, 2010 ]
7. Unicapital v. Consing, 2013
8. Proton Pilipinas v. Banque Nacional de Paris, G.R. No. 151242, June 15, 2005
9. Request of National Committee on Legal Aid to Exempt Legal Aid Clients from
Paying Filing and Docket Fees, A.M. No. 08-11-7-SC, August 28, 2009
10. Query of Mr. Roger C. Prioreschi re exemption form legal and filing fees of the Good
Shepherd Foundation, Inc., A.M. No. 09-6-9-SC
II. Jurisdiction
Batas Pambansa Bilang 129
Republic Act 7691
1991 Rules on Summary Procedure as amended
Rules on Small Claims
1. Thornton v. Thornton, G.R. No. 154598, August 16, 2004
2. Bernabe L. Navida, et al. v. Hon. Teodoro A. Dizon et al., G.R. No. 125078, May 30,
2011
3. Pua v. Citibank, G.R. 180064, September 16, 2013
4. Celia S. Vda. De Herrera v. Emelita bernardo, et al., G.R. No. 170251, June 01, 2011.
5. Herald Black Dacasin v. Sharon del Mundo Dacasin, G.R. No. 168785, February 05,
2010
6. Far East Bank v. Shemberg, G.R. No.163878, December 12, 2006
7. Sabitsana v. Muertegi, 2013
8. Spouses Manila v. Spouses Manza, G.R. No. 163602, September 07, 2011

9. EDNA DIAGO LHUILLIER, PETITIONER, V. BRITISH AIRWAYS, G.R. No.

171092, March 15, 2010
10. Heirs of Santiago Nisperos v. Nisperos-Ducusin, 2013
11. Dy v. Bibat-Palamos, 2013
12. Smart Communications v. Aldecoa, 2013
III. Cause of Action (Rule 2)
1. Mindanao Terminal v. Phoenix Assurance, G.R. No. 162467, May 8, 2009
2. Dolores Macaslang v. Renato Zamora, G.R. No. 156375, May 30, 2011
3. Philip Turner, et al. v. Lorenzo Shipping Corporation, G.R. No. 157479, November 24,
2010
4. Chua v. Metrobank, et al., G. R. No.182311, August 19, 2009
5. Catalina Chu, et al. v. Spouses Fernando and Trinidad Cunanan, G.R. No. 156185,
September 12, 2011
6. NM Rothschild & Sons (AUSTRALIA) Limited, v. Lepanto Consolidated Mining
Company, G.R. No. 175799, November 28, 2011
7. Pua v. Citibank, N.A., 2013 (SEC jurisdiction)
IV. Parties (Rule 3)
1. Philip Go, et al. v. Distinction Properties Development, G.R. No. 194024, April 25, 2012
2. Macawadib v. Philippine National Police Directorate, 2013
3. Hacienda Luisita Incorporated v. Presidential Agrarian Reform Council, G.R. No.
171101, July 05, 2011
4. Metrobank v. Rural Bank of Gerona, G.R. No. 159097, July 05, 2010
5. Constantino v. Heirs of Pedro Constantino, 2013
6. Cagato v. Almonte, 2013
7. Legaspi Towers 300 v. Amelia Muer, et al., G.R. No. 170783, June 18, 2012
8. Republic of the Philippines v. Agunoy, G.R. No. 155394. February 17, 2005.
9. Juana Complex I Homeowners Association v. Fil-Estate Land, Inc. G.R. No. 152272,
March 05, 2012
10. Sylvia Banda v. Eduardo R. Ermita G.R. No. 166620, April 20, 2010
11. Napere v. Barbarona, G.R. No. 160426, January 31, 2008.
12. Sumaljap v. Spouses Literato, G.R. No. 149787, June 18, 2008
13. Memoracion Cruz v. Oswaldo Z. Cruz, G.R. No. 173292, September 01, 2010
14. Heritage Park Management v. CIAC, G.R. No. 148133, October 8, 2008
15. William Genato v. Benjamin Bayhon, G.R. No. 171035, August 24, 2009
16. Algura v. LGU of the City of Naga, G.R. No. 15013;5, October 30, 2006

V. Venue (Rule 4)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Briones v. CA, G.R. 204444, January 14, 2015

San Miguel Corporation v. Monasterio, G.R. No. 151037, June 23, 2005
URC v. Albert Lim, G.R. NO. 154338, October 05, 2007
Irene Marcos Araneta v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 154096, August 22, 2008
Heirs of the Late Flaviano Maglasang v. Manila Banking Corporation, 2013
Aceron v. Spouses Ang, G.R. 186993, August 22, 2012

VI. Summary Procedure (Rule 5; 1991 Rules on Summary Procedure as amended)

1.
2.
3.
4.

Macadangdang v. Gaviola, G.R. No. 156809, March 4, 2009

Republic v. Sunvar Reality Development Corporation, G.R. No. 194880, June 20, 2012
Banares v. Balising, G.R. No. 132624, March 13, 2000
Angelina Soriente v. Estate of Arsenio Concepcion, G.R. No. 160239, November 25,
2009

VII. Pleadings (Rules 6 to 8)

1. Cosco Philippines Shipping v. Kemper Insurance Company, G.R. No. 179488, April 23,
2012
2. Iglesia ni Kristo v. Ponferrada, G.R. No. 168943, October 27, 2006
3. Vallacar Transit, Inc. v. Jocelyn Catubig, G.R. No. 175512, May 30, 2011
4. Korean Technologies v. Alberto Lerma, G.R. No. 143581, January 7, 2008
5. Filipinas Textile v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 119800, November 12, 2003
6. Borra v. CA, September 9, 2013
7. Sy Tiong v. Sy Chim, G.R. No. 174168, March 30, 2009
8. PTA of St. Matthew Academy v. Metrobank, G.R.No. 176518, March 2, 2010
9. Abbot Laboratories v. Alcaraz, 2013
10. Permanent Savings Bank v. Velarde, G.R. No. 140608, September 23, 2004
11. S.C. Megaworld Construction v. Parada, 2013
VIII. Default (Rule 9)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Anuncacion v. Bocanegra, G.R. No. 152496, July 30, 2009

Martinez v. Republic, G.R. No. 160895, October 30, 2006
Dico v. Vizcaya Management Corporation, 2013
Heirs of Medrano v. Estanislao De Vera, G.R. No. 165770, August 09, 2010
Aquino v. Aure, G.R. No. 153567, February 18, 2008
Republic v. Hidalgo, G.R. No. 161657, October 04, 2007

REMEDIAL LAW REVIEW SYLLABUS

PART II
Civil Procedure
Prof. Tranquil G.S. Salvador III
IX. Amendment and Supplement (Rule 10)
1.
2.
3.
4.

PAGCOR v. Lopez, A.M. RTJ-04-1848, October 25, 2005

Asean Pacific v. City of Urdaneta, G.R. No. 162525, September 23, 2008
Tiu v. PBCOM, G.R. No. 151932, August 19, 2009
Biglang Awa v. Philippine Trust Company, G.R. NO. 158998, March 28, 2008

X. Bill of Particulars (Rule 12)

1.
2.
3.
4.

Baritua v. Mercader, G.R. No. 136048, January 23, 2001

Reyes v. RTC of Makati, G.R. No. 165744, August 11, 2008
Republic v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 148154, December 17, 2007
Estardante v. People, G.R. Nos. 156851-55, February 18, 2008

XI. Service and Filing (Rule 13)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Domingo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 169122, February 2, 2010

Romulo v. Peralta, G.R. No. 165665, January 31, 2007
Spouses Topacio v. Banco Filipino, G.R. No. 157644, November 17, 2010
Atlantic Erectors v. Herbal Cove, G.R. No. 148568, March 20, 2003
St. Mary of the Woods School v. Office of the Registry of Deeds of Makati, G.R.No.
174290, January 20, 2009
Vicente v. Avera, G.R. No. 169970, January 20, 2009
Aberca et al. v. Ver, et al., G.R. No. 166216, March 14, 2012 ]
FEU-NRMF v. FEU-NRMF AFW, G.R. No. 168362, October 16, 2006
Republic v. BPI, 2013

XII. Summons (Rule 14)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Cada v. Time Saver, G.R. No. 181480, January 30, 2009

Pascual v. Pascual, G.R. No. 171916, December 4, 2009
Manotoc v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 130974, August 16, 2006
Sansio v. Mogol, G.R. No. 177007, July 14, 2009
Republic v. Glasgow, G.R. No. 170281, January 18, 2008
Palma v. Galvez, G.R.No. 165273, March 10, 2010
Acance v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 159699, March 16, 2005
Cabigao v. Nery, 2013
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XIII. Motions (Rule 15)

1. Republic v. Peralta, G.R. No. 150327, June 18, 2003
2. Preysler v. Manila Southcoast, G.R. No. 171872, June 28, 2010
3. Bacelonia v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 143440, February 11, 143440
XIV. Motion to Dismiss (Rule 16)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Heirs of Loreto Maramag v.Maramag, G.R. No. 181132, June 5, 2009

UCPB v. Beluso, G.R. No. 159912, August 17, 2007
Manila Banking v. University of Baguio, G.R. No. 159189, February 21, 2007
Corales v. Republic, 2013
National Housing Authority v. Baello, 2013
Unicapital v. Consing, 2013
Brown Araneta v. Araneta, 2013

XV. Dismissals by the Plaintiff (Rule 17)

1. Limaco v. Gakuen, G.R.No. 158245, June 30, 2005
2. Pinga v. Heirs of Santiago, G.R. No. 170354, June 30, 2006
XVI. Pre-Trial (Rule 18)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Diaz v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 149749, July 25, 2006

Alcaraz v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 152202, G.R. No. 152202, July 28, 2006
Macasaet v.Macasaet, G.R. No. 154391, September 30, 2004
Chingkoe v. Republic, 2013
LBL Industries v. City of Lapu-Lapu, 2013

XVII. Intervention (Rule 19)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Looyuko v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 102696, July 12, 2001

Limpo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 124582, July 16, 2000
Asian Terminals v. Ricafort, G.R. No. 166901, October 27, 2006
Salas Jr. v. Aguila, 2013
Smart Communications v. Aldecoa

XVIII. Subpoena (Rule 21)

1. Collado v. Bravo, A.M.-P-99-1377, April 10, 2011
2. Roco v. Contreras, G.R. No. 158275, June 28, 2005
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XIX. Deposition (Rules 23 to 29)

a. Deposition taken in another proceeding
Republic v. Sandiganbayan, Jose Africa, Imelda Marcos, et al. G.R. No. 152375,
December 13, 2011
b. Deposition may be taken anytime after institution of any action; Uses of Deposition
Jonathan Land Oil v. Mangudadatu, G.R. No. 155010, August 16, 2004
c. Deposition not a substitute for actual testimony
Sales v. Sabino, G.R. No. 133154, December 9, 2005
d. Period to apply for Deposition
1. Rosete v. Lim, June 8, 2006, G.R. No. 136051
2. International v. Ley Construction, G.R. NO. 147143, March 10, 2006
e. Non-resident foreign corporation to testify through deposition
1. San Luis v. Rojas, G.R. 159127, March 3, 2008
2. Philippine Computer Solutions v. Jose Hernandez, G.R. 168776, July 17, 2007
f. Application of Rule 23 in criminal cases
Manguerra v. Risos, G.R. No. 152643, August 28, 2008
g. Purpose of taking deposition
Pajarilla v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 163515, October 31, 2008
h. Letters rogatory and commission
Dulay v. Dulay, G.R. No. 158857, November 11, 2005
i. Failure to answer written interrogatories
Jaravata v. Karolus, G.R. No. 154988, June 21, 2007
j. Consequences of failure to answer interrogatories
Zepeda v. China Banking Corporation, G.R. No. 172175, October 9, 2006
k. Request for Admission not answered
Sime Darby v. NLRC, G.R. No. 148021, December 6, 2006
l. Request for Admission instead of Offer to Stipulate
Manzano v. Despalidares, G.R.No. 148786, December 16, 2004
m. Failure to respond to a Request for Admission
Limos v. Spouses Odones, G.R. No.186979, August 11, 2011
n. Documents to be produced should be described with particlularity
Solidbank v. Gateway Electronics, G.R. No. 164805, April 30, 2008
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XX. Trial, Trial by Commissioners, Hearings and Consolidation of Cases (Rules 30 to 32)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Lourdez de Castro v. Crispino de Castro, G.R. No. 172198, June 16, 2009
Zulueta v. Asia Brewery, G.R. No. 138137, March 8, 2001
Roque v. Magno, G.R. No. 138701, October 17, 2006
Mega Land v. C-E Construction, Inc., G.R. No. 165211, July 31, 2007
Neri v. Sandiganbayan, 2013

XXI. Demurrer to Evidence (Rule 33)

1. Radiowealth v. Del Rosario, G.R. No. 138739, July 6, 2000
2. People v. Cachola, G.R. No. 148712, January 21, 2004
XXII. Judgment on the Pleadings and Summary Judgment (Rule 34 and 35)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Wood Technology v. Equitable Banking, G.R. 153867, February 17, 2005

Bascug v. Aranday, A.M.-RTJ 00-1591, April 11, 2002
Eland Phil. V. Garcia, G.R. No. 173289, February 17, 2010
Smart Communications v. Aldecoa, 2013

XXIII. Judgment (Rule 36)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Consing v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 143584, March 10, 2004

Heirs of Valdez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 163208, August 13, 2008
Intramuros Tennis v. PTA, G.R. No. 135630, September 26, 2000
Polymer Rubber Corporation v. Salamuding, 2013
Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Fortune Tobacco Corporation, 2013

XXIV. Motion for Reconsideration and New Trial (Rule 37)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Fernandez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 131094, May 16, 2005

Republic v. Peralta, G.R. No. 150327, June 18, 2003
People v. Odilao, April 14, 2004, G.R. No. 155451
Neypes v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 141524, September 14, 2005
Tan v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 130314, September 22, 1998

XXV. Petition for Relief from Judgment (Rule 38)

1. Alaban v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.156021, September 23, 2005
2. Samartino v. Raon, G.R. No. 131482, July 3, 2002
3. Purcon v. MRM Philippines et al., G.R. No. 182718, September 26, 2008
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XXVI. Execution of Judgment (Rule 39)

1. Capa v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 160082, September 19, 2006
2. Navaros v. Comelec, G.R. No. 157957, September 18, 2003
3. International School v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 131109, June 29, 1999
4. Manacop v. Equitable Bank, G.R. No. 162814, August 25, 2005
5. Curata v. PPA, G.R. No. 154211, June 22, 2009
6. Garcia v. PAL, G.R. No. 164856, January 20, 2009
7. Arcenas v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 150233, February 16, 2005
8. RCBC v. Serra, 2013
9. Infante v. Aran Builders, G.R. No. 156596, August 24, 2007
10. Josef v. Santos, G.R. No. 165060, November 27, 2008
11. D-Armoured Security v. Orpia, G.R. No. 151325, June 27, 2005
12. Caja v. Nanquil, A.M. P-04-1885, September 13, 2004
13. Zamora v. Villanueva, A.M. P-04-1898, July 28, 2008
14. Landrito v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 133079, August 9, 2005
15. Marsmony Trading v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 170515, May 6, 2010
16. Benitez v. Acosta, A.M. P-01-1473, March 27, 2001
17. St. Aviation Services v. Grand International Airways, G.R. No.140288, October 23, 2006
18. City Government of Makati v. Odena, 2013
XXVII. Appeals/Original Actions in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals (Rules 40 to
56 except Rule 47)
1. Fernando v. Santamaria, G.R. No. 160730, December 10, 2004
2. Madrigal Transport v. Lapanday, G.R. No. 156067, August 11, 2004
3. BPI v. Sarabia Manor Hotel, 2013
4. NAPOCOR v. Paderanga, G.R. No. 155065, July 28, 2005
5. State Investment v. Delta Motors, G.R. No. 144444
6. Aguilar v. Comelec, G.R. No. 185140, June 30, 2009
7. Cardona v. Amansec, G.R. No. 147216, April 15, 2004
8. Canedo v. Kampilan Secutiry and Detective Agency, 2013
9. Esteban v. Marcelo, 2013
10. Dyoco v. Court of Appeals, 2013
11. Ang v. San Joaquin, 2013
XXVIII. Petition for Annulment of Judgment (Rule 47)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Orbeta v. Sendiong, July 8, 2005

Nery v. Leyson, G.R. No. 139306, August 29, 2000
Ceruila v. Delantar, G.R. No. 140305, December 9, 2005
Salera v. A-1 Investors, G.R. No. 141238, February 15, 2002
Cole v. Court of Appeals, December 26, 2000, G.R. No. 137561
Arcenas v. Queen City Development, G.R. No. 166819, June 16, 2010
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XXIX. Provisional Remedies

a. Attachment (Rule 57)
a.1 Security Pacific v. Amelia Tria-Infante, G.R. No. 1444740, August 31, 2005.
a.2 Torres v. Satsatin, G.R. No. 166759, November 25, 2009
a.3 Insular Savings v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.123638, June 15, 2006
a.4 Yu v. Ngo Yet Te, G.R. No. 155868, February 6, 2007
b. Preliminary Injunction (Rule 58)
b.1 Universal Motors v. Rojas, A.M. RTJ 03-1814, May 26, 2005
b.2 Greenstar v. Andiong, A.M. RTJ 041826, February 6, 2008
b.3 Aldover v. Court of Appeals, 2013
b.4 Bacolod City Water v. Labayen, G.R. No. 157994, December 10, 2004
b.5 Calawag v. University of the Philippines-Visayas, 2013
c. Receivership (Rule 59)
c.1 Citibank v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 61508, March 17, 1999
c.2 Republic v. Saludares, G.R. No. 111174, March 9, 2000
c.3 Tantano v. Espino-Caboverde, 2013
d. Replevin (Rule 60)
d.1 Twin Ace Holding v. Rufina and Company, G.R. No. 160191, June 8, 2006.
d.2 Superlines Transportation v. PNCC, G.R. No. 169596, March 28, 2007
d.3 Dagudag v. Paderanga, A.M.-RTJ No. 06-2017, June 19, 2008
e. Support Pendete Lite (Rule 61)
e.1 Mangonon v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 125041, June 30, 2006
XXX. Special Civil Actions
a. Interpleader (Rule 62)
a.1 Ocampo v. Tirona, G.R. No. 147812, April 6, 2005
a.2 Maglente v. Padilla, G.R. No. 148182, March 7, 2007
a.3 Arreza v. Diaz, G. R. No. 133113, August 30, 2001
b. Declaratory Relief (Rule 63)
b.1 Almeda v. Bathala Marketing, G.R. No. 150608, January 28, 2008
b.2 Malana v. Tapa, G.R. No. 181303, September 17, 2009
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b.3 Sabistana v. Muertegi, 2013

b.4 Republic v. Roque, 2013
c. Review of Judgment of COA or COMELEC (Rule 64)
d. Certiorari, Prohibition and Mandamus (Rule 65)
d.1 Certiorari
1. Republic v. Carmel Development, G.R. No.142572, February 20, 2002
2. Jiao et al. v. NLRC, G.R. No. 182331, April 18, 2012
3. PNB v. Arcobillas, 2013
d.2 Prohibition
1. City Government of Quezon City v. Bayantel, G.R. No. 162015, March 6,
2006
2. LTFRB v. Stronghold Insurance Company, Inc., 2013
3. Vivas v. Monetary Board of the BSP, 2013
4. Corales v. Republic, 2013
d.3 Mandamus
1. Raul Lambino v. Comelec, G.R. No. 174153, October 25, 2006
2. Esquivel v. Ombudsman, G.R. No. 137237, September 17, 2002
3. Dolot v. Paje, 2013
e. Quo Warranto (Rule 66)
1. Liban v. Gordon, G.R. No. 175352, July 15, 2009
2. Divinagracia v. Consolidated Broadcasting, G.R. No. 162272, April 7, 2009
f. Expropriation (Rule 67)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Bardillon v. Bgy. Masili, G.R. No. 146886, April 30, 2003

Republic v. Mangotara, G.R. No. 170375, July 7, 2010
Republic v. Court of Appeals, July 7, 2010, August 14, 2009
NPC v. Santa Loro, G.R. No. 175176, October 17, 2008
Apo Fruits v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 164195, December 4, 2009
Republic v. Holy Trinity Development Corp., G.R. No. 172410, April 14, 2008

g. Judicial Foreclosure (Rule 68)

1.
2.
3.
4.

Huerta Alba v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 128567, September 1, 2000

Bacaling v. Muya, G.R. No. 148404, April 11, 2002
Monzon v. Relova, G.R. No. 171827, September 17, 2008
Nagtalon v. UCPB, 2013

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h. Judicial Partition (Rule 69)

Sepulveda v. Pelaez, G.R. No. 152195, January 31, 2005
i. Ejectment (Rule 70)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Inocencio v. Hospicio de San Jose, 2013

Serrano v. Gutierrez, G.R. No. 162366, November 10, 2006
Esteban v. Marcelo, 2013
Philippine Tourism Authority v. Sabandal-Herzentiel, 2013

j. Contempt (Rule 71)

1. Curata v. PPA, G.R. No. 154211, June 22, 2009
2. Fuentes v. Albarracin, A.M. RTJ 05-1587, April 15, 2005

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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE SYLLABUS

A. Complaint or Information (Rule 110)
a. Sufficiency of Complaint or Information
1. People v. Dimaano, 469 SCRA 647
2. Sasot v. People, 462 SCRA 138
3. Lasoy v. Zenarosa, 455 SCRA 360
4. People v. Batin, G.R. No. 177223, November 28, 2007
5. People v. Cachapero, G.R. No. 153008, May 20, 2004
6. Bacasmas v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 189343, July 10, 2013
b. Substitution of Information
1. Saludaga v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 184537, April 23, 2010
2. Pacoy v. Cajigal, G.R. NO. 157472, September 28, 2007
c. Amended Information/Amendment
1. Cabo v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. NO. 169509, June 16, 2006
2. Kummer v. People, G.R. No. 174461, September 11, 2013
d. Filing of Information if there is pending Motion for Reconsideration
Ramiscal v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. 172476-99, September 15, 2010
e. Prescription
1. Panaguiton v. DOJ, G.R. No. 167571, November 25, 2008
2. People v. Romuladez, G.R. No. 166510, April 29, 2009
3. Disini v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No.169823, September 11, 2013
f. Control and Direction of Criminal Action
1. Pinote v. Ayco, 477 SCRA 409
2. Bureau of Customs v. Whelan, G.R. No. 190487, April 13, 2011
3. Flores v. Gonzales, G.R. No. 188197, August 03, 2010
B. Civil Aspect of a Criminal Case (Rule 111)
a. Rule in Civil Liability Arising from Delict
Bun Tiong v. Balboa, G.R. No. 158177, January 28, 2008
b. Independent Civil Action
Simon v. Chan, G.R. No. 157547, February 23, 2011
c. Death of the Accused
1. Asilo v. People, G.R. Nos. 159017-18, March 09, 2011
2. People v. Bayot, G.R. No. 200030, April 18, 2012

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d. Acquittal
1. People v. Tirso Velasco, G.R. No. 127444, September 13, 2000
2. Ching v. Nicdao, G.R. No. 141181, April 27, 2007
3. Coscoluella v. Sandiganbayan, G.R.No. 191411, July 15, 2013
e. Prejudicial Question
1. Dreamwork Construction v. Janiola, G.R. No. 184861, June 30, 2009
2. Pimentel v. Pimentel, G.R. No. 172060, September 13, 2010
3. San Miguel Properties v. Perez, G.R. No.192253, September 18, 2013

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Part I
A.

Venue in Criminal Cases is Jurisdictional

1.
2.
3.

B.

Jurisdiction to Issue Hold Departure Orders (Regular Courts Distinguished with

the Sandiganbayan)
1.
2.
3.

C.

Father Reyes v. Court of Appeals, G. R. No. 182161, December 03, 2009

Mondejar v. Buban, A.M. No. MTJ-01-1349, July 12, 2001
Mupas v. Espanol, A.M. No. RTJ-04-1850, July 14, 2004

Jurisdiction is conferred by law and determined by the allegations of the Complaint

1.
2.

D.

Pilipinas Shell v. Romars International, G.R. No. 189669, February 16, 2015
People v. Taroy, G.R. No. 192466, September 07, 2011
Hector Trenas v. People, G. R. No. 195002, January 25, 2012

Dazon v. Yap, G.R. No. 157095, January 15, 2010

Foz v. People, October 9, 2009, G.R. No. 167764

Creation of the Sandiganbayan

Section 4, Article XI of the 1987 Constitution
Presidential Decree 1486 dated June 11, 1978
Presidential Decree 1606 dated December 10, 1978
Presidential Decree 1861
Republic Act 7995 approved March 10, 1995
Republic Act 8249 approved February 5, 1997

E.

Jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan

1.
2.
3.

F.

People v. Sandiganbayan, August 25, 2009, G.R. No. 167304

Serrana v. Sandiganbayan, January 22, 2008, G.R. 162059
Garcia v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. NO. 165835, June 22, 2005

Dismissal of the Complaint because of inordinate delay

1.
2.

Tatad v. Sandiganbayan, 159 SCRA 70

People v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 188165, December 11, 2013

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G.

Anti-Graft Cases in the Sandiganbayan

1.
2.
3.

H.

Jurisdiction of the Ombudsman

1.
2.
3.
4.

I.

Sesbreno v. Aglugub, February 28, 2005, A.M. No. MTJ 05-1581

Enriquez v. Caminade, A.M. NO. RTJ-05-1966, March 21, 2006

Power of the Secretary of Justice over Prosecutors

1.

J.

Antonino v. Desierto, December 18, 2008, G.R. No. 144492

Enemecio v. Office of the Ombudsman, G.R. No. 146731, January 13, 2004
Baviera v. Zoleta, G.R. NO. 169098, October 12, 2006

Procedure before the Ombudsman

1.
2.

I.

Department of Justice v. Liwag, February 11, 2005, G.R. No. 149311

Lazatin v. Desierto, June 5, 2009, G.R. No. 147097
Angeles v. Merceditas Gutierrez, G.R. Nos. 189161 & 189173, March 21, 2012
Gonzales v. Office of the President, G.R. No. 196231, January 28, 2014

Review of Decisions of the Ombudsman

1.
2.
3.

J.

Venus v. Desierto, 298 SCRA 219

Magcusi v. Sandiganbayan, 240 SCRA 13
Sistoza v. Desierto , G.R. No. 144784, September 3, 2002

Dino et al. v. Olivarez, G.R. No. 170447, December 04, 2009

Role of the Office of the Solicitor General in Criminal Cases

1.

People v. Duca, October 9, 2009, G.R. No. 171175

Republic v. Iyoy, G.R. NO. 152577, September 21, 2005

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Part II
Rule 112 Preliminary Investigation
a. Community Rural Bank v. Talavera, 455 SCRA 34
b. Serag v. Court of Appeals, 473 SCRA 590
c. Soriano v. People, G.R. No.162336, February 1, 2010
d. Samuel Lee v. KBC Bank, G.R. No. 164673, January 15, 2011
e. Okabe v. Gutierrez, May 27, 2004, G.R.No. 150185
Rule 113 Arrest
a. People v. De Leon , G.R. No. 169858, January 26, 2010
b. People v. Laguio, March 16, 2007, G.R. No. 128587
c. Valdez v. People, G.R.170180, November 23, 2007
d. Rolito Go v. Court of Appeals, G.R.No.101837, February 11, 1992
Rule 114 Bail
a. Mabutas v. Perello, A.M.-RTJ No. 03-1817, June 8, 2005.
b. Leviste v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.181922, March 17, 2010
c. Domingo v. Pagayatan, A.M.-RTJ No.03-1751, June 10, 2003
d. Lachica v. Tormis, A.M.-RTJ No. 05-1609September 20, 2005
e. Serapio v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 148468, January 28, 2003
Rule 115

Rights of the Accused

a. Crisostomo v. Sandiganbayan, 456 SCRA 45

b. Andrado v. People, 452 SCRA 685
c. Olivarez v. Court of Appeals, 465 SCRA 465
d. Libuit v. People, 469 SCRA 510
e. Magtolis v. Salud, 469 SCRA 439
f. Herrera v. Alba, 460 SCRA 197
g. Yulo v. People, 452 SCRA 705
h. Petition for Radio and Television Coverage of the Multiple Murder Cases Against
Maguindanao Governor Ampatuan, June 2011

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Part III
Rule 116
1. Adasa v. Abalos, G.R. No. 168617, February 19, 2007
2. People v. Documento, G.R. No. 188706, March 17, 2010
3. Virata v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No.114331, May 27, 1997
Rule 117
1. Los Banos v. Pedro, G.R. No. 173588, April 22, 2009
2. Lazarte v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 180122
3. People v. Lacson, G.R. No. 149453, October 7, 2003
Rule 118
1. Office of the Court Administrator v. Espanol, A.M. No. RTJ-04-1872,
2004
2. People v. Sunga, G.R. No. 126029, March 23, 2003

October 18,

Rule 119
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

People v. Hernandez, August 28, 2006, G.R. No. 154218

Dayap v. Sendiong, G.R. No. 177960, January 29, 2009
Salazar v. People, September 23, 2003, G.R.No. 151931
Manguerra v. Risos, G.R. No. 152643, August 28, 2008
Salvanera v. People, G.R. No. 143093, May 21, 2007
People v. Estacio, G.R. No.171655, July 22, 2009

Rule 120
1. Merencillo v. People, G.R. No. 142369, April 13, 2007
2. Consulta v. People, G.R. No. 179462, February 12, 2009
3. Ching v. Nicdao, G.R. No. 141181, April 27, 2007
Rule 121
1. Writ of Habeas Corpus of Reynaldo de Villa, G.R.No.158802, November 17, 2004
2. Sumiran v. Damaso, G.R. No. 162518, August 19, 2009

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Rule 122 to Rule 125

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

People v. Abon, G.R.No.169245, February 15, 2008

Quidet v. People, G.R. No.170289, April 8, 2010
Deus v. People, G.R. No. 178405, October 15, 2008
Tamayo v. People, G.R. No. 174698, July 28, 2008
People v. Taruc, G.R. 185202, February 18, 2009

Rule 126
1.
2.
3.
4.

Marimla v. People, G.R. No. 158467, October 16, 2009

Chan v. Honda Motors, G.R.No.172775, December 19, 2007
Sy Tan v. Sy Tiong, G.R. No. 174570, February 17, 2010
Quinicot v. People, G.R. No. 179700, June 22, 2009

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SYLLABUS ON EVIDENCE
I.

Admissibility (Rule 128, Section 3)

1. Garcillano v. House of Representatives
2. People v. Lauga, G.R. No. 186228, March 15, 2010

II.

Judicial Notice (Rule 129)

1. Corinthian Gardens v. Spouses Tanjangco, G.R. No. No. 160795, June 27, 2008.
2. Social Justice Society v. Atienza, G.R. No. 156052, February 13, 2008
3. G Holdings, Inc. v. National Mines and Allied Workers, G.R. No. 160236,
October 16, 2009
4. Spouses Latip v. Chua, G.R. No. 177809, October 16, 2009

III.

Judicial Admission (Rule 129, Section 4)

1. Social Justice Society v. Atienza, G.R. No. 156052, February 13, 2008
2. Cuenco v. Talisay Tourist Sports Complex, G.R. No. 174154
3. Toshiba Information v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, G.R.No.157594,
March 9, 2010

IV.

Paraffin Test
1. Marturillas v. People, G.R. No. 163217, April 18, 2006

V.

Photograph as Evidence
1. Jose v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118441, January 18, 2000

VI.

Best Evidence Rule/Secondary Evidence (Rule 130)

1.
2.
3.
4.

Edsa Shangrila v. BF Corporation, G.R. 145842, June 27, 2008

Chua Gaw v. Chua G.R. No. 160855, April 16, 2008
Sansan v. NLRC, G.R. No. 160855, April 16, 2008
DECS v. del Rosario, G.R. No. 146596, January 26, 2005

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VII.

Parole Evidence Rule

1. ACI Phil.Inc. v. Coquia, G.R. No. 174466, July 14, 2008
2. Seaoil Petroleum Corporation v. Autocorp.Group, G.R. No. 164326, October 17,
2008
3. Marquez v. Espejo, G.R. No. 168387, August 25, 2010

VIII. Disqualification by Reason of Immaturity

1. People v. Golimlim, G.R.No. 145225, April 2, 2004
IX.

Disqualification by Reason of Death

1. Sanson v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 127745, April 22, 2003

X.

Child Witness Examination Rule

1. People v. Canete, G.R. No. 491920, March 28, 2003

XI.

Privilege
1. Government Privilege
Neri v. Senate Committee on Accountability, G.R. No. 180643, March 25, 2008
2. Judicial Privilege
Per Curiam Decision of the Supreme Court in connection with the Letter of the
House Prosecution Panel to Subpoena Justices of the Supreme Court, February
14, 2012
3. Privilege Communications (Rule 130, Section 24)
Mercado v. Vitriolo, AC 5110, May 26, 2005
4. Filial Privilege (Rule 130, Section 25)
People v. Invencion, G.R. No. 131636, March 5, 2003

XII.

Extrajudicial Confessions/Confession
1. People v. Muit, G.R. No. 181043, October 8, 2008
2. People v. Satorre, G.R. No. 133858, August 12, 2003

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XIII. Positive Identification

1. People v. Villacorta, G.R. No. 172468, October 15, 2008
XIV. Documented Alibi
1. Lejano v. People, 2010
XV.

Offer of Compromise
1. People V. Erguiza, G.R. No. 171348, November 26, 2008

XVI. Admission by conspirator

1. Tamargo v. Awigan, G.R.No. 177727, January 19, 2010
XVII. Similar Conduct
1. Bank of Commerce v. Manalo, G.R. No. 158149, February 9, 2006
15 from Espejo
XVIII. Dying Declaration
1. People v. Tabarnero, G.R. No. 168169, February 24, 2010
XIX. Res Gestae
1. Marturillas v. People, G.R. No. 163217, April 18, 2006
XX.

Entries in the Regular Course of Business

1. Security Bank v. Gan, G.R. No. 150464, June 27, 2006

XXI. Commercial List

1. Meralco v. Quisumbing, G.R. No. 127598, February 22, 2000
19 from Espejo
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XXII. Opinion Rule

1. Domingo v. Domingo, G.R. No. 150897, April 11, 2005
XXIII. Character Evidence
1. People v. Lee, G.R. No. 139070, May 29, 2002
21 cases from Espejo
XXIV. Burden of Proof
1. Manongsong v.Estimo, G.R. No. 136773, June 25, 2003
XXV. Conclusive Presumption
1. Datalift Movers v. Belgravia Realty, G.R. No. 144268, August 30, 2006
XXVI. Adverse Party Witness
1. Chua Gaw v. Gaw, G.R. No. 160855, April 16, 2008
XXVII.

Public Documents
1.

Suerte-Felipe v. People, G.R. No. 170974, March 3, 2008

XXVIII. Formal Offer of Evidence

1.
2.

Atlas Consolidated v. CIR, G.R. No. 159490, February 18, 2008

Dizon v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 140944, April 30, 2008

XXIX. Tender of Excluded Evidence

1.

Cruz-Arevalo v. Layosa, A.M. RTJ- 06-2005, July 14, 2006

XXX. Preponderance of Evidence

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1.

Raymundo v. Lunaria, G.R. No. 171036, October 17, 2008

XXXI. Corpus Delicti

1.
XXXII.

Rimorin v. People, G.R. No. 146481, April 30, 2003

Circumstantial Evidence
1.

People v. Quizon, G.R. No. 142532, November 18, 2003

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SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS SYLLABUS

1.
Special Proceeding and Summary Proceeding under Article 41 of the Family
Code, Republic v. Court of Appeals, May 5, 2005, G.R. No. 163604.
2.
Jurisdiction of Probate Court Munsayac-De Villa v. Court of Appeals, October
28, 2003, G.R. No. 148597.
3.
CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY CONTRACTED BY DECEDENT IN HIS
LIFETIME, Lui v. Loy, July 3, 2003, G.R. No. 145982.
4.
Determination of the title of the properties part of the estate, Pacioles v. Ching,
August 9, 2005, G.R. No. 127920.
5.
Claims against an estate of a partner, Prime Link Properties v. Magat, June 27,
2006, G.R. No. 167379.
6.
Claims for lease rentals after the death, Chan v. Court of Appeals, February
27, 2004, G.R. No.147999.
7.
Sale of Real Property should have the consent of the probate court. Lee v. RTC
Quezon City Branch 85, February 23, 2004, G.R. No. 146006.
8.
162934.

Special Administrator. , Castillo v. Gabriel, November 11, 2005, G.R. No.

9.

Escheat; Republic v. Court of Appeals, January 31, 2002, G.R. No. 143483.

10.

Guardianship and custody of children; Vancil v. Belmes, June 19, 2001

11.
Guardianship court is a court of limited jurisdiction; Payment of Widow's
Allowance; Sy Bang v. Sy, October 13, 2009, G.R. No. 114217.
12.
Petition for appointment of a guardian is a special proceeding, without the usual
parties; Almayri v. Pabale, April 30, 2008, G.R.No. 151243
13.
JURISDICTION OF PROBATE COURT INCLUDES QUESTIONS AS TO
ADVANCEMENT MADE OR ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN MADE BY THE DECEASED
TO ANY HEIRS, Natcher v. Court of Appeals, October 2, 2001, G.R. No. 133000.
14.

ADOPTION; Lahom v. Sibulo, June 14, 2003, G.R. No. 143989. While R.A. No.

8552

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15.
Reception of Evidence in Adoption Cases. Munsayac v. Reyes. A.M.-RTJ No. 051925, June 26, 2006.
16.

In the Matter of the Adoption of Stephanie Ann Astorga, 148311, March 31, 2005.

17.

HABEAS CORPUS, Martinez v. Mendoza, August 17, 2006, G.R. 153795.

18.
Thornton v. Thornton, August 16, 2004, G.R. No. 154598.SPECIAL
PROCEEDINGS; HABEAS CORPUS; CONCURRENT JURISDICTION OF THE
COURT OF APPEALS AND SUPREME COURT WITH THE FAMILY COURTS IN
HABEAS CORPUS CASES WHERE CUSTODY OF MINORS IS CONCERNED.
19.

Veluz v. Villanueva, January 29, 2008, G.R. No. 169482.

20.

Camara v. Pagayatan, April 2, 2007, G.R. No. 176563.

21.

CHANGE OF NAME; Republic v. Bolante, June 20, 2006, G.R. No. 160597.

22.
DECLARATION OF ABSENCE AND DEATH; Manuel v. People, November
29, 2005, G.R. No. 165842.
23.
159966.

Change of Name, Wang v. Cebu City Civil Registrar, March 30, 2005, G.R. No.

24.

Republic v. Cagandahan, September 12, 2008, G.R. No. 166676

25.

Rommel Silverio v. Republic of the Philippines, G.R. No. 174689. October 19,

2007.
26.
Parties to cancellation or correction of entries in the civil registry, Ceruila v.
Delantar, December 9, 2005, G.R. No. 140305.
27.

Uy v. Jose Chua, September 18, 2009, G.R. No. 183965, Compromise on Filiation

28.

Ramon Ching v. Cheng, November 28, 2011, G.R. 192828

29.

Spouses Lebin v. Vilma Mirasol, September 7, 2011, G.R. 164255, Appeal in

Special Proceedings

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