CLR I Outline October 19, 2016

Preliminary Title & Persons & Family Relations Outline

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I. Preliminary Title; Human Relations; Personality; Domicile; NCC

a. Article 2, As Amended (New Civil Code aka NCC); Art. 5, Labor Code;
Sec. 3(1) & 4, Ch. 2, Book VII, Administrative Code of 1987; BSP Circular 799 interest rate (w/o stip.)
now 6% (from what used to be 12%) Published on 6/28/13 (Business Mirror); filed - ONAR 6/28/13.
Effectivity: 7/1/13.

1. NMSMI vs. DND GR# 187587/June 5, 2013 697 SCRA 359

2. Cojuangco, Jr. vs. Rep GR# 180705/ Nov. 27,2012 686 SCRA 472
3. SEC v. GMA Network, Inc. GR# 164026 /Dec. 23, 2008 575 SCRA 113

b. Retroactivity of Laws. Vested Rights. Arts. 3 & 4, NCC. Arts. 105 & 256 FC.
Art. 40, FC & SC AM 02-11-10

1. Castillo v. Castillo GR # 189607/ April 18, 2016

2. People vs. Ancajas
3. SEC v. Laigo
4. Carolino v. Senga
5. Rotairo v. Alcantara
6. Dueas v. Santos
7. Ablaza v. Republic
8. Guy vs. CA
9. Bernabe v. Alejo
10. Ty v. CA
11. Rep. v. Miller
12. Atienza vs. Brillantes
GR# 199270/Oct. 21, 2015 773 SCRA 518
GR# 188639/Sept. 2, 2015 768 SCRA 633
GR# 189649/April 20, 2015 756 SCRA 55
GR# 173632/Sept. 29, 2014 736 SCRA 584
GR# 149417 / Jun. 4, 2004 431 SCRA 76
GR# 158298/Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 27
GR # 163707/Sept. 15, 2006 502 SCRA 151
GR# 140500 / Jan. 21, 2002 374 SCRA 180
GR# 127406/ Nov. 27, 2000 346 SCRA 86
GR# 125932 / Apr. 21, 1999 306 SCRA 183
AM MTJ 92-706/ Mar. 29, 1995 243 SCRA 32

c. Article 8. Stare Decisis; Case Law; See also Article 36, FC

1. FBDC v. CIR GR#175707/ Nov. 19, 2014 740 SCRA 640

2. PLDT v. Alvarez GR# 179408/March 5, 2014 718 SCRA 54
3. Ting v. Velez-Ting GR#166562/ Mar. 31, 2009 582 SCRA 694

d. Arts 15, 16, 17, 50, 51 (NCC); Art 26 FC; Rules 103/108; Civil Register (Arts. 407-413 NCC)
Divorce, Art. 71, 119, 175, 144, NCC; Doctrine of Processual Presumption; Sections 24, 25 Rule 132
RRC; RA 9225

1. Agustin vs. Comelec GR# 207105/Nov. 10, 2015 774 SCRA 353
2. CMI vs. Basso GR# 178382-83/Sept. 23, 2015 771 SCRA 329

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3. Del Socorro v. Van Wilsem GR#193707/Dec. 10, 2014 744 SCRA 516
4. OSB vs. Suzuki GR#205487/Nov. 12, 2014 740 SCRA 345
5. Ando v. DFA GR#195432/Aug. 27, 2014 733 SCRA 691
6. Noveras v. Noveras GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014 733 SCRA 528
7. Lavadia v. Heirs of Luna GR# 171914/July 23, 2014 730 SCRA 376
8. Republic v. Olaybar GR# 189538/Feb. 10, 2014 715 SCRA 605
9. Fujiki vs. Marinay GR# 196049/June 26, 2013 700 SCRA 69
10. Catalan v. Catalan GR# 183622 /Feb. 08, 2012 665 SCRA 487
11. Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas GR# 186571/Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 266
12. Bayot v. CA GR# 155635/Nov. 07, 2008 570 SCRA 472
13. Rep. v. Orbecido GR# 154380/Oct. 05, 2005 472 SCRA 114
14. Morigo v. People GR# 145226/ Feb. 6, 2004 422 SCRA 376
15. Roehr v. Rodriguez GR# 142820/June 30, 2003 404 SCRA 495
16. Recio vs. Recio GR# 138322/Oct. 2, 2001 366 SCRA 437
17. Pilapil vs. Ibay-Somera GR # 80116/June 30, 1989 174 SCRA 652
18. Van Dorn vs. Romillo GR #L-68470 Oct.8, 1985 139 SCRA 139

e. Human Relations; Abuse of Rights, Unjust Enrichment; Damnum Absque Injuria; Malicious
Prosecution; Independent Civil Action; Arts. 1724; 2142; 2154; 2164; 2176, NCC

1. Orchard Golf v. Yu GR#191033/Jan. 11, 2016 778 SCRA 404

2. PCIB v. Gomez
3. Loria v. Muoz, Jr.
4. Rosete v. Briones
5. Alano vs. Magud-Logmao 1
6. Sesbreo vs. CA
7. CCI vs. Quiones
8. Hing v. Choachuy Sr.
9. PTC v. Legaspi
10. Beumer vs. Amores
11. Padalhin vs. Lavia
12. Cheng v. Sy
13. Cheng v. Donini
14. ASJ Corp. vs. Evangelista
15. UP v. Philab
16. Ilusorio v. Bildner
17. Ilusorio v. Bildner
18. UE vs Jader
19. Figueroa vs. Barranco
GR#199601/Nov. 23, 2015 775 SCRA 300
GR#187240/Oct. 15, 2014 738 SCRA 397
GR#176121/Sept. 22, 2014 735 SCRA 647
GR# 175540/April 7, 2014 720 SCRA 665
GR#160689/March 26, 2014 720 SCRA 57
GR# 175822/Oct. 23, 2013 708 SCRA 420
GR# 179736/June 26,2013 699 SCRA 667
GR# 202791/June 10, 2013 698 SCRA 280
GR# 195670/Dec. 03, 2012 686 SCRA 770
GR# 183026/Nov. 14, 2012 685 SCRA 549
GR# 174238/July 07, 2009 592 SCRA 1
GR# 167017/June 22, 2009 590 SCRA 406
GR# 158086/ Feb. 14, 2008 545 SCRA 300
GR# 152411/ Sept. 29, 2004 439 SCRA 467
GR# 139789 /July 19, 2001 361 SCRA 427
GR# 139789, May 12, 2000 332 SCRA 1
GR# 132344/Feb. 7, 2000 325 SCRA 805
SBC Case # 519/July 31, 1997 276 5CRA 445

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See Justice M. Leonens discourse on Human Relations/Abuse of Rights Law

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Honesto Vivere, non alterum laedere et just suum cique - live virtuously, not injure others;
give everyone his due Memo cum alterius deter detremento protest - No person should
unjustly enrich himself at the expense of another

f. Unfair Competition; Art. 28, NCC

1. WPC v. JMC GR#195549/Sept. 3, 2014 734 SCRA 238

g. Civil Personality; Birth; Death; Arts 40, 41, 42; 390, 391, 712, 777 NCC; Art. 41, 96 &124, 99
& 126, 142 FC; Sec 2, Rule 92, Revised Rules of Court

1. Dimakuta vs. People GR# 206513/Oct. 20, 2015 773 SCRA 228
2. Geronimo vs. Santos GR# 197099/Sept. 28, 2015 771 SCRA 508
3. Alabang Dev. Corp v. Alabang Hills GR# 187456/June 2, 2014 724 SCRA 321
4. Continental Steel v. Montao GR# 182836/Oct.13, 2009 603 SCRA 621
5. Dueas v. Santos GR#14941 /June. 4, 2004 431 SCRA 76

h. RA 9225, Domicile; Arts 50 & 51 NCC; Arts. 68 & 69, FC; Residence v. Domicile; Annulment
or Nullity of Marriages AM 02-11-10 SC; Settlement of Estate; Election laws

1. Agustin vs. Comelec
2. Caballero vs. Comelec
3. Garcia-Quiazon v. Belen
4. Jalosjos v. Comelec (MR)
5. Bayot v. CA
6. Limbona v. Comelec
7. Ugdoracion v. Comelec
8. San Luis v. San Luis
9. Morigo v. People
GR# 207105/Nov. 10, 2015 774 SCRA 353
GR# 209835/Sept. 22, 2015 771 SCRA 213
GR# 189121/July 31, 2013 702 SCRA 707
GR# 193314/June 25, 2013 699 SCRA 507
GR# 1555635/Nov. 07, 2008 570 SCRA 472
GR# 181097/June. 25,2008 555 SCRA 391
GR# 179851/Apr. 18, 2008 552 SCRA 231
GR# 134029/Feb. 6, 2007 514 SCRA 294
GR# 14522 /Feb. 6, 2004 422 SCRA 376

i. Statutory Law v. Equity

1. Cotoner-Zacarias v. Revilla GR# 190901/Nov. 12, 2014 740 SCRA 51

2. Republic v. MIC GR# 156205/Nov. 12, 2014 739 SCRA 676
3. Baguio Residents v. SMIDC GR#198878/Oct. 15, 2014 738 SCCRA 450

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Marriage
1. Classification of Marriages/ Relationships. Parties In Interest; NCC;FC;AM 02-11-10 SC
Valid
Voidable
Void
Terminable
Other Classifications
Legal Separation
Separation in Fact
Common Law Relationship
1. Yu v. Yu
2. Castillo v. Castillo
3. Perez v. Catindig
4. Cagayan II v. Rapanan
5. People v. Jumawan
6. Lucas v. Lucas
7. Figueroa vs. Barranco
2. F.C. Marriage Requirements; Civil Wedding v. Church Wedding; Cert of Civil Registrar;
Art. 352, RPC
1. Kho vs. Republic
2. Ecraela vs. Pangalangan
3. Uy vs. Lacsamana
4. OCA v. Flores
5. Romulo vs. People
6. Tupal v. Rojo
7. Republic v. Albios
8. Go-Bangayan v. Bangayan
9. OCA vs. J. Necessario et al
10. Abbas v. Abbas
11. Alcantara v. Alcantara
12. Araes v. Occiano
13. Cario v. Cario
Persons & Family Relations
GR# 200072/June 20, 2016
GR # 189607/ April 18, 2016
AC# 5816 / March 10, 2015 752 SCRA 187
GR# 199886 / Dec. 3, 2014 743 SCRA 703
GR# 187495 / April 21, 2014 722 SCRA 108
GR# 190710 / June 6, 2011 650 SCRA 667
SBC Case # 519/July 31, 1997 276 5CRA 445
GR# 187462/June 1, 2016
A.C.# 10676/Sept. 8, 2015 769 SCRA 361
GR# 206220/Aug. 19, 2015 767 SCRA 672
AM# RTJ-12-2325/April 14, 2015 755 SCRA 401
GR# 182438/July 2, 2014 728 SCRA 675
A.M. # MTJ-14-1842/Feb. 24, 2014 717 SCRA 236
GR# 198780/Oct. 16, 2013 707 SCRA 584
GR# 201061 /July 3, 2013 700 SCRA 702
A.M. No. 07-1691/April 2, 2013 694 SCRA 348
GR#183896 /Jan. 30, 2013 689 SCRA 646
GR# 167746/Aug. 28,2007 531 SCRA 446
A.M. 02-1390 /April 11, 2002 380 SCRA 402
GR# 132529/Feb. 02, 2001 351 SCRA 127
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14. Ty v. CA GR# 127406/Nov. 27, 2000 346 SCRA 86
15. Sy v. CA GR#127263/Apr. 12, 2000 330 SCRA 550
16. Navarro v. Domogtoy A.M. 96-1088 /July 19,1996 259 SCRA 129

3. Marriage Certificate v. Presumption of Marriage; Torrens Title Entry

Single, Civil Status;

1. Cabanez vs. Cabanez GR# 200180/June 6, 2016

2. Macua Vda. De Avenido vs. Avenido GR# 173540/Jan. 22, 2014 714 SCRA 447
3. Bunagan-Bansig v. Celera A.C.#5581/Jan. 14, 2014 713 SCRA 158
4.Villatuya v. Tabalingcos A.C.# 6622/July 10, 2012 676 SCRA 37

4.Declaration Of Nullity; NCC v. FC, AM 02-11-10 SC; Civil Code; Muslim Code [PD 1083]

1. Garcia-Quiazon v. Belen GR#189121/July 31, 2013 702 SCRA 707

2. Ilupa v. Abdulla
3. Juliano-Llave v. Republic
4. Bolos v. Bolos
5. Ablaza v. Republic
6. Carlos v. Sandoval
AM SCC 11-16-P /June 1, 2011 650 SCRA 28
GR# 169766 /Mar. 30, 2011 646 SCRA 637
GR#186400 /Oct. 20, 2010 634 SCRA 429
GR# 158298 /Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 27
GR# 179922 /Dec. 16, 2008 574 SCRA 116

5. Arts. 15-17,50-5, NCC; Art.26, FC; Divorce [Filipino; Foreigner; Parenting; Children,
Property Rights; Succession rights]; Declaratory Relief; Rule 108;; Art. 412 NCC

1. Fujiki vs. Marinay GR# 196049/ June 26, 2013 700 SCRA 69
2. Catalan v. Catalan GR# 183622/Feb. 08, 2012 665 SCRA 487
3. Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas GR#186571/Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 266
4. Rep. v. Orbecido GR# 154380/Oct. 05, 2005 472 SCRA 114

6. Article 36, FC; AM 02-11-10 SC; See also Articles 48, 68-71, 220-221 & 225 FC

1. Yu v. Yu GR#200072/June 20, 2016

2. Republic v. Romero GR#209180/Feb. 24, 2016
3. Malilin vs. Jamesolamin GR#192718/Feb. 18, 2015 751 SCRA 1
4. Vias v. Parel-Vias GR#208790/Jan. 21, 2015 747 SCRA 508
5. Republic v. De Gracia GR#171557/Feb. 12, 2014 716 SCRA 8
6. Republic v. Encelan GR# 170022 /Jan. 9, 2013 688 SCRA 215
7. Republic v. De Quintos GR#159594/Nov. 12, 2012 685 SCRA 33
8. Mendoza v. Republic GR# 157649/Nov 12, 2012 685 SCRA 16
9. Kalaw v. Fernandez GR# 166357/Sept. 19, 2011 657 SCRA 822

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9a. Kalaw v. Fernandez
10. Aurelio v. Aurelio
11. Rep. v. Galang
12. Agraviador v. Agraviador
13. Baccay v. Baccay
14. Camacho-Reyes v. Reyes
15. Toring v. Toring
GR# 166357/Jan. 14, 2015 745 SCRA 512
GR# 175367/June 6, 2011 650 SCRA 561
GR# 168335 /June 6, 2011 650 SCRA 524
GR#.170729/Dec. 08, 2010 637 SCRA 519
GR# 173138/Dec, 1, 2010 636 SCRA 350
GR#185286/Aug. 18, 2010 628 SCRA 461
GR# 165321/Aug. 03, 2010 626 SCRA 389

7. Declaration Of Nullity; Prejudicial Question; Sec 7, Rule 117, Rules of Procedure

1. Pimentel v. Pimentel GR# 172060/Sept. 13, 2010 630 SCRA 437

2. Jarillo v. People GR# 164435/Sept. 29, 2009 601 SCRA 236

8. Declaration Of Nullity; Arts. 36, 40, 45; Section 19 (1) AM 02-10-11 SC; Arts. 147 & 148

1. Beumer vs. Amores
2. Dio v. Dio
3. Camacho-Reyes v. Reyes
4. MBTC v. Pascual
5. Valdes v. RTC Br. 102, Q, C
6. Atienza v. Brillantes
GR# 195670/Dec. 03, 2012 686 SCRA 770
GR#178044 /Jan. 19, 2011 640 SCRA 178
GR# 185286 /Aug. 18, 2010 628 SCRA 461
GR# 163744/Feb. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 246
GR# 122749/July. 31, 1996 260 SCRA 221
AM MTJ 92-706 / Mar. 29, 1995 243 SCRA 32

9. RA 9262- Law on Violation against Women and their Children; Support; Art. 213 FC; Art.
266-A, RPC

1. Dinamling vs. People GR# 199522/June 22, 2015 760 SCRA 27

2. Bucal vs. Bucal
3. People v. Quintos
4. Tua v. Mangrobang
5. Dabalos v. RTC Br. 59
6. Dolina v. Vallecera
7. Ocampo v. Arcaya- Chua
8. Ang v. CA/ Saguid
9. Go Tan v. Tan
GR# 206957/June 17, 2015 759 SCRA 262
GR# 199402/Nov. 12, 2014 740 SCRA 179
GR# 170701/Jan. 22, 2014 714 SCRA 428
GR# 193960/Jan. 7, 2013 688 SCRA 64
GR# 182367/Dec. 15, 2010 638 SCRA 707
AM OCA 07-2630/Apr. 23, 2010 619 SCRA 59
GR#182835/Apr. 20, 2010 618 SCRA 592
GR#16885 /Sept. 30, 2008 567 SCRA 231

10. Art. 40, FC; AM -02-10-11 SC; March 15, 2003; NCC; Rule 108

1. Santos v. Santos GR#187061/Oct. 8, 2014 737 SCRA 637

2. Garcia-Quiazon v. Belen GR# 189121/July 31, 2013 702 SCRA 707
3. Ablaza v. Republic GR# 158298/ Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 27
4. Carlos v. Sandoval GR# 179922 / Dec. 16, 2008 574 SCRA 116
5. Cario v. Cario GR# 132529/Feb. 02, 2001 351 SCRA 127

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6. Nial v. Bayadog GR#133778 / Mar. 14, 2000 328 SCRA 122

11. Arts. 40 (35 (4) & 41, FC; Art. 349 RPC; Civil & Criminal Bigamy; Art. 83, NCC;

1. Vitangcol vs. People GR# 207406/Jan. 13, 2016

2. Santiago vs. People
3. Lansanas v. People
4. People v. Odtuhan
5. Capili v. People
6. Fujiki vs. Marinay
7. Montanez v. Cipriano
8. Nollora v. People
9. Teves v. People
10. Antone v. Beronilla
11. Jarillo v. People
12. Tenebro v. CA
13. Morigo v. People
GR# 200233/July 15, 2015 763 SCRA 54
GR # 159031/June 23, 2014 727 SCRA 98
GR# 191566 /July 17, 2013 701 SCRA 506
GR# 183805 /July 3, 2013 700 SCRA 443
GR# 196049/June 26, 2013 700 SCRA 69
GR# 181089 /Oct 22, 2012 684 SCRA 315
GR#191425 / Sept. 7, 2011 657 SCRA 330
GR#188775/Aug 24, 2011 656 SCRA 307
GR#183824/Dec. 08, 2010 637 SCRA 615
GR#164435/Sept. 29, 2009 601 SCRA 236
GR# 150758/Feb. 18, 2004 423 SCRA 272
GR# 145226/Feb. 06, 2004 422 SCRA 376

See also Atienza v. Brillantes

12. Arts. 41- 44, 49 FC; Art.83 (2) NCC;

1. Republic v. Sarenogon Jr., GR#199194/Feb. 10, 2016

2. Republic vs. Orcelino-Villanueva GR# 210929/July 29, 2015 764 SCRA 407
3. Santos v. Santos GR#187061/Oct. 8, 2014 737 SCRA 637
4. Republic v. Cantor GR# 184621/Dec. 10, 2013 712 SCRA 1
5. Rep. v. Granada GR# 187512 June 13, 2012 672 SCRA 432
6. Valdez v. Republic GR#180863/Sept. 08, 2009 598 SCRA 646
7. Rep. v. Tango GR#161062/July 31, 2009 594 SCRA 560
8. Armas v. Calisterio GR#136467/Apr. 06, 2000 330 SCRA 201
9. Navarro v. Domogtoy A.M. No.MTJ-96-1088 /July 19, 1996 259 SCRA 129
10. Rep. v. Nolasco GR# 94053/Mar. 17, 1993 220 SCRA 20

13. Art. 51, FC

1. Noveras v. Noveras GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014 733 SCRA 528

Title II. LEGAL SEPARATION (Articles 55-67)

De facto Separation vs. Legal Separation/Article 63;

See also Arts 86 (4), 99 & 126, 100 & 127, 135 (6), 204; Title XI, Chapter 2, Arts 239-248;

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Rule of Procedure on Legal Separation (A.M. No. 02-11-11 SC);
Rule on Provisional Orders (AM 02-11-12 SC);
See RA 9262 VAWC compare Section 19 with Article 58;
Rules on Revocation of Donations; Incapacity to Succeed by Will or Intestate Succession
Are multiple appeals allowed; Article 61 (Admin pendente lite) See also, and compare
with, Article 124,FC

1. Sanchez vs. Atty. Aguilos AC# 10543/March 16, 2016

2. Quiao vs. Quiao
3. Ong v. Ong
4. SSS v. Aguas
5. Baez vs. Baez
6. Manzano vs. Sanchez
7. Pacete vs. Carriaga
8. Sabalones vs. CA
GR#176556/July 4, 2012 675 SCRA 642
GR# 153206/Oct. 23, 2006 505 SCRA 76
GR#165546/Feb. 27, 2006 483 SCRA 383
GR# 132592/Jan. 23, 2002 374 SCRA 340
A.M. No. MTJ-00-1329 / Mar.08, 2001 354 SCRA 1
GR# 53880/Mar. 17, 1994 231 SCRA 321
GR# 106169/Feb. 14, 1994 230 SCRA 79

Title III. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS BETWEEN HUSBAND & WIFE (Arts 68-73)

See also Articles 220, 221 and 225; RA 9262 & IRR; Article 50 NCC;
Different kinds of domicile; Article 69; See also Article 110 NCC; Habeas Corpus;
Rule 102, Rules of Court; Art 73 FC v Art 117 NCC; RA 10572 amended Arts 73 & 111 FC
shb(Signed May 23, 2013 Effectivity Date: 15 Days After Publication in 2 Newspapers).

1. Limbona v. Comelec GR#181097/June 25, 2008 555 SCRA 391

2. Ilusorio v. Bildner
3. Ilusorio v. Bildner
4. Go vs. CA
5. Pilapil v. Ibay-Somera
6. Van Dorn vs. Romillo, Jr.,
GR# 139789/July 19, 2001 361 SCRA 427
GR# 139789/ May 12, 200 332 SCRA 169
GR#114791/May 29, 1997 272 SCRA 752
GR# 80116 /June 30, 1989 175 SCRA 652
GR#L-68470/Oct. 08, 1985 139 SCRA 13

TITLE IV. PROPERTY RELATIONS BET. HUSBAND & WIFE (Articles 74- 148)

1. Pana v. Heirs of Jose Juanite St GR# 164201/Dec. 10, 2012 687 SCRA 414

CHAPTER 2. DONATIONS BY REASON OF MARRIAGE (Articles 82-87)

1. Valencia v. Locquiao GR# 122134/Oct. 3, 2003 412 SCRA 600

2. Arcaba vs. Batocael GR#146683/Nov.22, 2001 370 SCRA 414
3. Agapay vs. Palang GR# 116668/July 28, 1997 276 SCRA 340

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CHAPTER 3. SYSTEM OF ACP (Articles 88-104); R.A. 8369; Section 3, Rule 87, RRC

1. Nobleza v. Nuega GR#193038/March 11, 2015 752 SCRA 602

2. Noveras v. Noveras GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014 733 SCRA 528
3. Quiao vs. Quiao GR# 176556/July 4, 2012 675 SCRA 642
4. Romero v. CA GR# 188921/April 18, 2012 670 SCRA 218
5. Sunga-Chan v. CA GR#164401/June 25, 2008 555 SCRA 275

CHAPTER 4. CONJUGAL PARTNERSHIP OF GAINS

Section 1. General Provisions (Articles 105-108); See also Articles 88 & 89, FC; Articles 119,
142; 160 - 173 NCC; Section 7, Article XII, 1987 Constitution

1. Ocampo v. Ocampo GR# 198908/Aug. 3, 2015 764 SCRA 608

2. PNB v. Garcia
3. Lim v. PCI/BDO
4. Beumer vs. Amores
5. Quiao vs. Quiao
6. Dewara v. Lamela
7. Hernandez v. Mingoa
8. De Leon v. De Leon
9. Matthews v. Taylor
10. Borromeo v. Descallar
11. Muller v. Muller
12. Villanueva vs. CA et al.
GR # 182839/June 2, 2014 724 SCRA 280
GR#183918/Jan. 15, 2014 713 SCRA 555
GR# 195670/Dec. 03, 2012 686 SCRA 770
GR#176556/July 4, 2012 675 SCRA 642
GR# 179010/Apr. 11, 2011 647 SCRA 483
GR# 146548/Dec. 18, 2009 608 SCRA 394
GR# 185063/July 23, 2009 593 SCRA 768
GR#164584/June 22, 2009 590 SCRA 394
GR#159310/Feb. 24, 2009 580 SCRA 175
GR#149615/Aug. 29,2006 500 SCRA 65
GR#143286/ Apr. 14, 2004 427 SCRA 439

Section 2. Exclusive Property of Each Spouse (Articles 109-115)

1. Villegas v. Lingan GR#153839/June29, 2007 526 SCRA 63

Accurate ruling?

Section 3. Conjugal Partnership Property (Articles 116-120); Article 160 NCC

1. De La Pena v. Avila GR#187490/Feb. 8, 2012 665 SCRA 553

2. Imani v. MBTC GR#187023/Nov. 17, 2010 635 SCRA 357
3. Muoz v. Ramirez GR# 156125/Aug 25, 2010 629 SCRA 38
4. MBTC v. Pascual GR# 163744/FEB. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 246
5. Ferrer v. Ferrer GR#166496/Nov. 29, 2006 508 SCRA 570

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6. Pisuea vs. Heirs of Unating GR# 132803/Aug. 31, 1999 313 SCRA 384

Section 4. Charges & Obligations of CPG (Arts 121-123); Arts. 73, 111 FC. RA 10572

1. Pana v. Heirs of Juanite
2. Corpuz v. Sheriff Pascual
3. Ros v. PNB Laoag Br.
4. Buado v. CA
5. SBTC v. Mar Tierra Corp
6. Ching vs. CA
7. Carlos vs. Abelardo
8. AIDC. vs. CA
GR# 164201/Dec. 10, 2012 687 SCRA 414
AM P-11-2972/Sept. 28, 2011 658 SCRA 239
GR#170166/Apr. 06, 2011 647 SCRA 334
GR# 145222/Apr. 24, 2009 586 SCRA 397
GR# 143382/Nov. 29, 2006 508 SCRA 419
GR# 124642/Feb. 23, 2004 423 SCRA 356
GR# 146504/Apr. 09, 2002 380 SCRA 361
GR#118305 /Feb. 12, 1998 286 SCRA 272

Section 5. Administration of the CPG (Articles 124-125); Article 165, 173, 1390 NCC; Rule
on Forum Shopping; Article 124 FC v. Guardianship v. Summary Proceedings;

1. Mendoza vs. Fermin GR# 177235/July 7, 2014 729 SCRA 219

2. Aggabao v. Parulan
3. Ravina v. Villa Abrille
4. De La Cruz v. Segovia
5. Villanueva v. Chiong
6. Jader-Manalo vs. Camaisa
7. Jardeleza vs. Jardeleza
8. Uy (Jardeleza) vs. Jardeleza
9. Guiang vs. CA
10. Roxas vs. CA
GR# 165803/Sept. 1, 2010 629 SCRA 563
GR# 160708/Oct. 16, 2009 604 SCRA 120
GR# 149801/June 26, 2008 555 SCRA 453
GR# 159889/June 05, 2008 554 SCRA 197
GR# 147978/Jan 23, 2002 374 SCRA498
GR# 112014/Dec. 05, 2000 347 SCRA 10
GR# 10955/Nov. 29, 2000 346 SCRA 246
GR# 125172/June 26, 1998 291 SCRA 372
GR#92245 /June 26, 1991 198 SCRA 541

Section 6. Dissolution of the Conjugal Partnership Regime (Articles 126-128); - Collection

suits against the partnership; death of a spouse

1. PNB v. Garcia GR# 182839/June 2, 2014 724 SCRA 280

2. Espinosa v. Omaa
3. Dio v. Dio
4. MBTC v. Pascual
5. De Ugalde v. De Ysasi
6. Relucio vs. Lopez
7. Alipio vs. CA
8. Partosa-Jo vs. CA
AC. 9081/Oct 12, 2011 659 SCRA 1
GR# 178044/Jan.19, 2011 640 SCRA 178
GR# 163744/Feb.29, 2008 547 SCRA 246
GR# 130623/Feb. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 171
GR# 138497/Jan.16, 2001 373 SCRA 578
GR# 134100/Sept. 29, 2000 341 SCRA 441
GR# 82606/Dec.18, 1992 216 SCRA 692

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Section 7. Liquidation of the CPG Assets & Liabilities (Arts 129-133); Succession; Probate;
Sec. 3, Rule 87; See also Arts. 147, 148, FC; Section 2, Rule 73, Secs. 86/87, Title III, NIRC

1. Ocampo v. Ocampo GR# 198908/Aug. 3, 2015 764 SCRA 608

2. Barrido v. Nonato GR#176492/Oct. 20, 2014 738 SCRA 510
3. Noveras v. Noveras GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014 733 SCRA 528
4. Romero v. Court of Appeals GR#188921/April 18, 2012 670 SCRA 218
5. Paz v. Republic GR# 157367/Nov. 23, 2011 661 SCRA 75
6. Go v. Servacio GR# 157537/Sept. 7, 2011 657 SCRA 10
7. Agtarap v. Agtarap GR# 177099/June 8, 2011 651 SCRA 455
8. MBTC v. Pascual GR# 163744/Feb. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 246
9. Vda. De Consuegra vs. GSIS GR#L-28093/Jan. 30, 1971 37 SCRA 315

CHAPTER 5. Separation of Properties & Administration (Arts 134-142)

CHAPTER 6. REGIME OF SEPARATION OF PROPERTY (Articles 143-146)

1. Noveras v. Noveras GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014 733 SCRA 528

2. Maquilan v. Maquilan GR# 155409 /June 08, 2007 524 SCRA 166

CHAPTER 7. PROPERTY REGIMES OF UNIONS WITHOUT MARRIAGE

(Arts 147-148) - See A.M. No. 02-11-10 SC; See Arts 148, 256 (FC); Art 144 NCC

1. Ocampo v. Ocampo GR# 198908/Aug. 3, 2015 764 SCRA 608

2. Barrido v. Nonato
3. Lavadia v. Heirs of Luna
4. Ventura v. Abuda
5. Salas v. Aguila
6. Lacbayan v. Samoy
7. Dio v. Dio
8. San Luis v. San Luis
9. Mercado Fehr v. Fehr
10. Saguid vs. CA
11. Cario v. Cario
12. Mallilin, Jr. vs. Castillo
13. Valdes v. RTC Br. 102, QC
GR#176492/Oct. 20, 2014 738 SCRA 510
GR# 171914/July 23, 2014 730 SCRA 376
GR# 202932/Oct. 23,2013 708 SCRA 640
GR# 202370/Sept. 23, 2013 708 SCRA 252
GR#. 165427/Mar. 21, 2011 645 SCRA 677
GR# 178044/Jan. 19, 2011 640 SCRA 178
GR# 133743/Feb. 06, 2007 514 SCRA 294
GR# 152716/Oct. 23, 2003 414 SCRA 280
GR# 150611/June 10, 2003 403 SCRA 678
GR# 132529/Feb. 02, 2000 351 SCRA 127
GR# 136803/June 16, 2000 333 SCRA 628
GR# 122749/July 31, 1996 260 SCRA 221

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TITLE V. THE FAMILY HOME; See also Article 2035, NCC

CHAPTER 1. THE FAMILY AS AN INSTITUTION (Articles 149-151)

1. Iing v. Vega GR#174727/Aug.12, 2013 703 SCRA 406

2. Tiggangay v. Wacas AM OCA 09-3243/April 1, 2013 694 SCRA 26
3. Hontiveros vs. RTC Iloilo GR# 125465/June 29, 1999 309 SCRA 340
4. Silva vs. CA GR# 114742/July 17, 1997 275 SCRA 605

CHAPTER 2. THE FAMILY HOME (Arts 152-162); Arts 225, 229-231, 233; 240, 242 NCC]

1. Vitug v. Abuda GR# 201264/Jan. 11, 2016 778 SCRA 609

2. Eulogio vs. Bell, Sr.
3. Fortaleza v. Lapitan
4. Olivia De Mesa v. Acero
5. Ramos v. Pangilinan
6. Cabang v. Basay
7. Josef v. Santos
8. Kelly v. Planters Products
9. Arriola v. Arriola
10. Honrado v. CA
11. Taeo v. CA
GR# 186322/July 8, 2015 762 SCRA 103
GR# 178288/Aug. 15, 2012 678 SCRA 469
GR# 185064/Jan. 16, 2012 663 SCRA 40
GR# 185920/July 20, 2010 625 SCRA 181
GR# 180587/Mar.20, 2009 582 SCRA 172
GR# 165060/Nov.27, 2008 572 SCRA 57
GR#172263 /July 09, 2008 557 SCRA 499
GR# 177703/Jan.28, 2008 542 SCRA 666
GR# 166333/Nov. 25, 2005 476 SCRA 280
GR# 108562/Mar. 09, 1999 304 SCRA 308

TITLE VI. PATERNITY & FILIATION

See also RA 9255 - Use of Fathers Surname; Rules Of Evidence (DNA)

RA 9262 AVWC; RA 9858 Amendment to Art. 177, FC
Article 345, RPC; Filial Privilege, Art 965 NCC, Sec. 25, Rule 130 RRC

1. Arado vs. Alcoran GR# 163362/July 8, 2015 762 SCRA 37

2. Republic v. Sagun GR# 187567/Feb. 15, 2012 666 SCRA 321
3. Reyes v. Mauricio GR# 175080/Nov. 24, 2010 636 SCRA 79
4. Lee v. CA GR# 177861/July 13, 2010 625 SCRA 66

CHAPTER 1. LEGITIMATE CHILDREN (Articles 163-171)

1. Liyao vs. Tanhoti-Liyao GR# 138961/Mar. 07, 2002 378 SCRA 563
2. Labagala vs. Santiago GR# 132305/Dec. 04, 2001 371 SCRA 360
3. Babiera vs. Catotal GR# 138493/June 15, 2000 333 SCRA 487

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4. Benitez-Badua vs. CA GR# 105625/Jan. 24, 1994 229 SCRA 468
5. Mariategui vs. CA GR# 57062/Jan. 24,1992 205 SCRA 337

CHAPTER 2. PROOF OF FILIATION (Arts 172-174), RRC; Succession

1. Aguilar v. Siasat GR# 200169/Jan. 28, 2015 748 SCRA 555

2. Geronimo vs. Santos
3. Perla v. Baring
4. Mkti Shangri-La v. Harper
5. Gotardo v. Buling
6. Lucas v. Lucas
7. Puno v. Puno Ent. Inc.
8. Tayag v. Tayag-Gallor
9. Estate of Ong v. Diaz
10. Verceles v. Posada
11. Bernabe v. Alejo
12. Solinap vs. Locsin Jr.
13. Tijing vs. CA
14. Cenido vs. Apacionado
15. Heirs of Cabais vs. CA
16. Rodriguez vs. CA
GR# 197099/Sept. 28, 2015 771 SCRA 508
GR# 172471/Nov. 12, 2012 685 SCRA 101
GR# 189998/Aug. 29, 2012 679 SCRA 444
GR#. 165166/Aug. 15, 2012 678 SCRA 436
GR# 190710/June 6, 2011 650 SCRA 667
GR# 177066/Sept. 11, 2009 599 SCRA 585
GR# 174680/Mar. 24, 2008 549 SCRA 68
GR# 171713/Dec. 17, 2007 540 SCRA 480
GR#159785/Apr. 27, 2007 522 SCRA 518
GR# 140500/Jan.21, 2002 374 SCRA 180
GR# 146737/Dec. 10, 2001 371 SCRA 711
GR# 125901/Mar. 08, 2001 354 SCRA 17
GR# 132474/Nov. 19, 1999 318 SCRA 688
GR# 106314-15/Oct. 08, 1999 316 SCRA 338
GR# 85723/June 19, 1995 245 SCRA 150

CHAPTER 3. ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN (Articles 175-176); RA 9255

1. Grande v. Antonio GR# 206248/Feb. 18, 2014 716 SCRA 698

2. Salas v. Matusalem GR# 180284/Sept. 11, 2013 705 SCRA 560
3. Uy v. Chua GR#183965/Sept. 18, 2009 600 SCRA 806
4. De La Cruz v. Gracia GR# 177728/July 31, 2009 594 SCRA 648
5. Guy v. CA GR#163707/Sept. 15, 2006 502 SCRA 151
6. People v. Magtibay GR# 142985/Aug. 06, 2002 386 SCRA 332
7. Tonog vs. CA GR# 122906/Feb. 07, 2002 376 SCRA 523
8. Aruego v. CA GR# 112193/Mar. 13, 1996 254 SCRA 711
9. David vs. CA GR# 111180/Nov. 16,1995 250 SCRA 82

CHAPTER 4. LEGITIMATED CHILDREN (Articles 177-182); RA 9858

1. De Santos vs. Angeles GR# 105619/Dec. 12, 1995 251 5CRA 206
2. Abadilla vs. Tabiliran, Jr A.M No. MTJ-92-716/Oct. 25, 1999 249 SCRA 447

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TITLE VII. ADOPTION

See Domestic Adoption Act of 1988 (RA 8552) as amended by RA 9523 (March 2009)
A.M. No. 02-6-02-SC - Re: Proposed Rule on Domestic Adoption
ICAA of 1995 (RA 8043); Amended IRR on ICCAA (January 8, 2004)

1. Bartolome v. SSS GR#192531/Nov. 12, 2014 740 SCRA 78

2. Castro v. Gregorio
3. Nery v. Sampana
4. Adoption of Michelle Lim
5. Lahom vs. Sibulo
6. Republic vs. Miller
7. Cang vs. CA
8. Republic vs. Vergara
9. Republic vs. Toledano
10. Republic vs. CA & Hughes
11. Republic vs. CA/Wong
12. Republic vs. CA & Bobiles
GR#188801/Oct. 15, 2014 738 SCRA 415
A.C.# 10196/Sept. 9 2014 734 SCRA 486
GR# 168992/May 21, 2009 588 SCRA 98
GR#143989 /July 14, 2003 406 SCRA 135
GR#125932/Apr. 21, 1999 306 5CRA 183
GR#105308 /Sept. 25, 1998 296 SCRA 128
GR# 95551/Mar. 20, 1997 270 SCRA 206
GR#94147 /Jun. 08, 1994 233 SCRA 9
GR# 100835/Oct. 26, 1993 227 SCRA 401
GR#97906 / May 21, 1992 209 SCRA 189
GR#92326/Jan. 24, 1992 205 SCRA 356

TITLE VIII. SUPPORT

RA 9262 & IRR; Contracts, Quasi-Contracts; Rule 61, RRC; A.M. 02-11-12 SC;
Scope of Dependent Parents

1. Bartolome v. SSS GR#192531/Nov. 12, 2014 740 SCRA 78

2. Lim-Lua v. Lua
3. Calderon v. Roxas
4. Gotardo v. Buling
5. Lim v. Lim
6. Uy v. Chua
7. Sy v. CA
8. Lacson v. Lacson
9. Mangonon v. CA
10. People vs. Magtibay
11. Gan vs. Reyes
12. De Asis vs. CA
13. David vs. CA
GR#175279/June 5, 2013 697 SCRA 237
GR# 185595/Jan. 9, 2013 688 SCRA 330
GR# 165166/Aug. 15, 2012 678 SCRA 436
GR# 163209/Oct. 30, 2009 604 SCRA 691
GR#183965 /Sept. 18, 2009 600 SCRA 806
GR# 124518/Dec. 27, 2007 541 SCRA 391
GR#150644/Aug. 28, 2006 499 SCRA 677
GR# 125041/June. 30, 2006 494 SCRA 1
GR# 142985/Aug. 06, 2002 386 SCRA 332
GR#145527/May. 28, 2002 382 SCRA 357
GR#127578 /Feb. 15, 1999 303 SCRA 176
GR# 111180/Nov. 16, 1995 250 SCRA 82

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TITLE IX. PARENTAL AUTHORITY

Rule on Custody of Minors & Writ of Habeas Corpus (SC AM 03-04-04)

Rule on Juveniles in Conflict With the Law (2002)
SC Rule on Guardianship of Minors (A.M. 03-02-05)
SC Rule on Examination of Child Witness (2000)
See RA 9262 (Anti Violence against Women and Children [VAWC]) & IRR
Re: Proposed Rule on Guardianship of Minors (SC AM No. 03-02-05)
RA 8972 "Solo Parents' Welfare Act of 2000 & IRR of 2002
See RA 9262 VAWC; IRR
Article 2176 & 2180; RA 6809

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS (Articles 209-215)

1. Beckett v. Sarmiento AM RTJ-12-2326/Jan. 30, 2013 689 SCRA 494

2. Lim v. Lim GR# 163209/Oct. 30, 2009 604 SCRA 691
3. Sy v. CA GR#124518 /Dec. 17, 2007 541 SCRA 391
4. Madrian v. Madrian GR# 159374/July 12, 2007 527 SCRA 487
5. Viesca v. Gilinsky GR# 171698/July 04, 2007 526 SCRA 533
6. Roehr v. Rodriguez GR# 142820/June 30, 2003 404 SCRA 495
7. Laxamana v. Laxamana GR# 144763/Sept. 3, 2002 388 SCRA 296
8. Vancil v. Belmes GR# 132223/June 19, 2001 358 SCRA 707
9. Silva vs. CA GR# 114742/July 17, 1997 275 SCRA 206
10. Perez v. CA GR# 118870/Mar. 29, 1996 255 SCRA 661
11. Santos Sr. v. CA GR# 113054/Mar. 16, 1995 242 SCRA 407

CHAPTER 2. SUBSTITUTE & SPECIAL PARENTAL AUTHORITY (Arts 216-219); Arts. 2176, 2180

1. St. Marys Academy v. Carpitanos GR# 143363/Feb. 6, 2002 376 SCRA 473

CHAPTER 3. EFFECT OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY UPON THE PERSONS OF THE CHILDREN

(Articles 220-224)

1. Obedencio vs. Murillo A.M. No. RTJ-03-1753/Feb. 5, 2004 422 SCRA 21

CHAPTER 4. Effect of Parental Authority on the Property of the Children (Arts 225-227)

1. Neri v. Heirs of Yusop GR# 194366/Oct.10, 2012 683 SCRA 253

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2. Cabales v. CA GR# 162421/Aug. 31, 2007 531 SCRA 691
3. Pineda v. CA GR# 105562/Sept. 27, 1993 226 SCRA 754
4. Lindain v. CA GR# 95305/Aug. 20, 1992 212 SCRA 725

CHAPTER 5. Suspension or Termination of Parental Authority (Arts 228-233); RA 7610

1. Rosaldes v. People GR# 173988/Oct. 8, 2014 737 SCRA 592

2. Bondagjy vs. Bondagjy GR# 140817/Dec. 07, 2001 371 SCRA 64
3. Silva vs. CA GR# 114742/Jul. 17, 1997 275 SCRA 206

Title X. FUNERAL (Articles 305 -310, NCC)

1. Valino v. Adriano GR# 182894/April 22, 2014 703 SCRA 1

Title XII. CARE AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN (Arts 356 363, NCC)
PD 603 The Child and Youth Welfare Code
RA 9262 (Anti Violence against Women and Children [VAWC]) and IRR; RA 9523

Title XIII. USE OF SURNAMES (Arts 364-380, NCC)

RA 9255 An Act Allowing Illegitimate Children to Use the Surname of their Father
(Amending Art. 176 of the Family Code); IRR of 9255; Passport Law (RA 8239)

1. Ando v. DFA GR#195432/Aug. 27, 2014 733 SCRA 691

2. Grande v. Antonio GR# 206248/Feb. 18, 2014 716 SCRA 698
3. Remo v. Sec of DFA GR# 169202/Mar. 5, 2010 614 SCRA 281
4. De La Cruz v. Gracia GR#177728/July 31, 2009 594 SCRA 648

Title XIV. ABSENCE (Arts 381-396, NCC);

See Article 41 FC; Rules (Section 4) 73, 74,107, Revised Rules of Court;
Arts. 774 - 777; Art. 1456; Arts 22, 2142-2175; Wills & Succession

Chapter 1. Provisional Measures in Case of Absence

Chapter 2. Declaration of Absence
Chapter 3. Administration of the Property of the Absentee
Chapter 4. Presumption of Death
Chapter 5. Effect of Absence Upon the Contingent Rights of the Absentee

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1. Valdez v. Republic GR#180863/Sept. 08, 2009 598 SCRA 646

Title X. EMANCIPATION AND AGE OF MAJORITY; See RA 6809; 2176 & 2180 NCC
Title XVI. CIVIL REGISTER (Articles 407 - 413); RA 9048 as amended by RA 10172
See Rules 103 & 108, RRC

1. Onde v. OLCRLPC GR# 197174/Sept. 10, 2014 734 SCRA 661

2. Republic v. Olaybar GR# 189538/Feb. 10, 2014 715 SCRA 605
3. REP v. Uy GR# 198010/ Aug. 12, 2013 703 SCRA 425
4. Fujiki vs. Marinay GR# 196049 / June 26, 2013 700 SCRA 69
5. Rep v. Coseteng-Magpayo GR#189476/Feb. 02, 2011 641 SCRA 533
6. Republic v. Mercadera GR#186027/Dec. 8, 2010 637 SCRA 654
7. Corpus v. Sto. Tomas GR# 186571/Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 266
8. Baldos v. CA GR#170645/July 9, 2010 624 SCRA 615
9. Republic v. Cagandahan GR#166676/Sept. 12, 2008 565 SCRA 72
10. Silverio v. Rep GR#174689 /Oct. 19, 2007 537 SCRA 373
11. Republic v. Kho GR#170340 /June 29, 2007 526 SCRA177
12. Republic v. Bolante GR# 160597/July 20, 2006 495 SCRA 729

Title XI SUMMARY JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE FAMILY LAW

Family Courts Act and SC AM Orders & Circulars;

CHAPTER 1. Scope of Application (Art 238);
CHAPTER 2. Separation in fact (Articles 239-248); See RA 9262 [VAWC]
CHAPTER 3. Incidents Involving Parental Authority (Arts 249-252);
A.M. No. 02-11-12-SC- Re: Proposed Rule on Provisional Orders (March 4, 2003)
A.M. No. 03-02-05-SC- Re: Proposed Rule on Guardianship of Minors (April 1, 2003)
A.M. No. 03-04-SC- Re: Proposed Rule on Custody of Minors and Writ of
Habeas Corpus in Relation to Custody of Minors (April 30, 2003)

CHAPTER 4. OTHER MATTERS SUBJECT TO SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS (Article 253)

1. Rep. v. Granada GR# 187512/June 13, 2012 672 SCRA 432

2. Republic v. Tango GR#161062/July 31, 2009 594 SCRA 560
3. Rep. v. Bermudez-Lorino GR# 160258/Jan. 19, 2005 449 SCRA 57
4. Uy (Jardeleza) vs. CA GR# 109557/Nov. 29, 2000 346 SCRA 246

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TITLE XII FINAL PROVISIONS (Articles 254-257)
A.M. No. 02-1-18-SC - Re: Rule on Juveniles in Conflict with the Law (02/28/2002)
A.M. No. 02-1-19-SC - Re: Rule on Commitment of Children (02/28/2002))
RA 8369 "Family Courts Act"
RA 9208 - "Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003" -
RA 9231 - An Act Providing for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor and
affording Stronger Protection for the Working Child, Amending for the Purpose RA No.
7610, as amended, otherwise known as the "Special Protection of Children Against Child
Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act
RA 9257 - Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003
RA 9994 Grant of Additional Benefits to Senior Citizens (2010)
AM 02-1-18 SC Rule on Juveniles in Conflict With the Law
RA 9710 Magna Carta for Women (2009)
RA 9775 Child Pornography (2009)
Convention On The Rights Of Children
Anti-Sexual Harassment Act
Solo Parents Act

Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child: On the involvement of
children in armed conflict
Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees
Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees
Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act (RA 7610)
An Act Providing for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor and Affording
Stronger Protection for the Working Child (RA 9231)
Anti-Rape Law of 1997 (RA 8353)

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AUSL CLR I October 19, 2016

Property Law Outline

____________________________________________________________________________

A. PROPERTY, OWNERSHIP, & ITS MODIFICATIONS (Arts. 414 773)

See also: RA 349 as amended by RA 1056 (An Act to Legalize Permissions to Use
Human Organs or Any Portion or portions of the Human Body for Medical, Surgical or Scientific
Purposes under Certain Conditions); RA 7170 (An Act Authorizing The Legacy or Donation of
All or Part of a Human Body After Death For Specified Purposes) as amended by RA 7875 (An
Act to Advance Corneal Transplantations in the Philippines)

1. MEC vs. The City Assessor GR# 166102/Aug. 5, 2015 765 SCRA 52
2. Rep v. Rural Bank Of Kabacan GR# 185124/Jan. 25, 2012 664 SCRA 233
3. PLDT v. Alvarez GR# 179408/March 5, 2014 718 SCRA 54
4.Laurel v. Abrogar GR# 155076/ Jan. 13, 2009 576 SCRA 41
5.Sergs vs. PCI Leasing GR# 137705 /Aug. 22, 2000 338 SCRA 499
6.Prudential vs. Panis GR# L-50003/ Aug. 31, 1987 153 SCRA 391

B. Ownership - Arts. 427-483; Art. 712; Jura Regalia; Sec. 2, Art. XII, 1987 Phil. Constitution;
Sec. 14, Ch. 4, Title I, Book III, RAC of 1987; Sec. 14 (1), PD 1429 in rel. to Sec. 11(4) & 48 (b)
CA 141 (Public Land Act); Sec. 14 (2) PD 1529 in rel. to NCC (Arts. 420, 421, 422; Arts. 1106,
1113, 1134, 1136); Tax Declaration; Art. 1410

1. Republic vs. Cortez, Sr.
2. Republic vs. Alba
3. Heirs of Gozo vs. PUMCO
4. La Tondea vs. Republic
5. NOVAI vs. Republic
6. Republic vs. Dayaoen
7. Republic vs. Alora
8. Republic v. Lualhati
9. Republic v. Castuera
10. Republic v. MIC
11. AFP-RSBS v. Republic
12. Wee v. Mardo
13. Republic v. Santos
14. Republic v. Sese
15. Republic v. Zurbaran
16. Republic v. Cortez
GR# 197472/Sept. 7, 2015 769 SCRA 267
GR# 169710/Aug. 19, 2015 767 SCRA 385
GR# 195990/Aug. 5, 2015 765 SCRA 304
GR# 194617/Aug. 5, 2015 765 SCRA 265
GR# 177168/Aug. 3, 2015 764 SCRA 524
GR# 200773/July 8, 2015 762 SCRA 310
GR# 210341/July 1, 2015 761 SCRA 451
GR# 183511/March 25, 2015 754 SCRA 352
GR# 203384/Jan. 14, 2015 746 SCRA 231
GR# 156205/Nov. 12, 2014 739 SCRA 676
GR# 180086/July 2, 2014 728 SCRA 602
GR# 202414/June 4, 2014 725 SCRA 242
GR# 191516/June 4, 2014 724 SCRA 660
GR# 185092/June 4, 2014 724 SCRA 592
GR# 164408/March 24, 2014 719 SCRA 601
GR# 186639/Feb. 5, 2014 715 SCRA 416

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17. Dream Village v. BCDA GR# 192896/July 24, 2013 702 SCRA 222
18. Republic v. Paraaque GR# 191109/July 18, 2012 677 SCRA 246
19. Almagro vs. Kwan GR# 175806/175810/Oct. 20, 2010 634 SCRA 250

C. Ownership & Alienage (Foreigners); Section 7, Art. XII, 1987 Constitution;

Art. 15, NCC; Mixed Marriages

1. Ventura JR. v. Abuda GR# 202932/Oct.23, 2013 708 SCRA 640

2. Beumer vs. Amores GR# 195670/ Dec. 03, 2012 686 SCRA 770
3. Matthews v. Taylor GR# 164584/June 22, 2009 590 SCRA 394
4. Borromeo v. Descallar GR# 159310/Feb. 24, 2009 580 SCRA 175

D. Friar Lands

1. Lausa vs. Quilaton GR# 170671/Aug. 19, 2015 767 SCRA 399
2. Manotok v. Barque GR# 162375-162605/Mar. 6, 2012 667 SCRA 472
3. Reterta v. Lopez GR# 159941/Aug 17, 2011 655 SCRA 580

E. Ownership; Land Registration & Titles, Indefeasibility Of Title, Mirror Doctrine

1. Tuazon vs. Isagon GR# 191432/Sept. 2, 2015 768 SCRA 691

2. Mendoza vs. Garana
3. RD Negros vs. Anglo, Sr.
4. Jalbay, Sr. vs. PNB
5. CLT Realty v. Phil-Ville
6. Hortizuela v. Tagufa
7. Syjuco v. Bonifacio
8. NFFIC v. GLAB
9. Ocampo v. Heirs of Dionisio
10. Heirs of Julao v. De Jesus
11. Rotairo v. Alcantara
12. Locsin v. Hizon
13. Campit v. Gripa
14. Paulino v. CA
15. Republic v. Millado
16. Saberon v. Ventanilla Jr,
17. Cusi v. Domingo
18. Oliveros v. SMC
19. Rodriguez v. CA
GR# 179751/Aug. 5, 2015 765 SCRA 208
GR# 171804/Aug. 5, 2015 765 SCRA 178
GR# 177803/Aug. 3, 2015 764 SCRA 569
GR# 160728/March 11, 2105 752 SCRA 289
GR# 205867/Feb. 23, 2015 751 SCRA 371
GR# 148748/Jan. 14, 2015 745 SCRA 468
GR# 178169/Jan. 12, 2015 745 SCRA 73
GR# 191101/Oct. 1, 2014 737 SCRA 381
GR# 176020/Sept. 29, 2014 736 SCRA 596
GR# 173632/Sept. 29, 2014 736 SCRA 584
GR# 204369/Sept. 17, 2014 735 SCRA 547
GR# 195443/Sept. 17, 2014 735 SCRA 456
GR# 205065/June 4, 2014 725 SCRA 273
GR# 194066/ June 4, 2014 725 SCRA 25
GR# 192669/ April 21, 2014 722 SCRA 287
GR# 195825/ Feb. 27, 2013 692 SCRA 277
GR# 173531/ Feb. 1, 2012 664 SCRA 618
GR# 184589/June 13, 2013 698 SCRA 352

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F. PD 1529; See Sections 41, 42-95

1. CLT Realty vs. Hi-Grade Feeds Corp. GR# 160684/Sept. 2, 2015 768 SCRA 537

G. Accion Reinvindicatoria & Prescription: Arts. 712, 1477-1479; 1497-1501; 1458, 1191; 433,
434; 437; 1431-1439 & 1440-1457; Sects. 44, 47, 48, PD 1529; Arts. 493; 979-980, 1410; Sec.
1, Rule 74; Easement & Section 70, PD 1529; Art. 1456, Sec. 53, PD 1529; Lashes

1. Uy vs. CA GR# 173186/Sept. 16, 2015 770 SCRA 513

2. Javier vs. De Guzman GR# 186204/Sept. 2, 2015 768 SCRA 600
3. Sio Tiat King vs. Lim GR# 185407/June 22, 2015 759 SCRA 523
4. Hortizuela v. Tagufa GR# 205867/Feb. 23, 2015 751 SCRA 371
5. Heirs of Narvasa, Sr. v. Imbornal GR# 182908/Aug. 6, 2014 732 SCRA 171
6. Francisco v. Rojas GR# 167120/April 23, 2014 723 SCRA 423
7. Tongg v. Go Tiat Kun GR# 196023/April 21, 2014 722 SCRA 623
8. Yared v. Tiangco GR# 161360/Oct. 19, 2011 659 SCRA 545
9. Vda. De Ouano v. Republic GR# 168770/ Feb. 9, 2011 642 SCRA384
10. Catholic Bishop of Balanga vs. CA GR# 112519/Nov. 14, 1996 264 SCRA 181

H. Reversion; Nullity Proceedings

1. Maltos vs. Heirs of Borromeo GR# 172720/Sept. 14, 2015 770 SCRA 397
2. Mendoza vs. Valte GR# 172961/Sept. 7, 2015 769 SCRA 226
3. Hortizuela v. Tagufa GR# 205867/Feb. 23, 2015 751 SCRA 371
4. Galang v. Reyes GR# 184746/Aug. 15, 2012 678 SCRA 523
5. Soquillo v. Tortola GR# 192450/July 23, 2012 677 SCRA 331

I. Entry & Registration; Amendment of Title, Section 108, PD 1529; Rule 108

1. Cabanez vs. Cabanez GR# 200180/June 6, 2016

2. Banguis v. Balcom-Tambuyat GR# 202805/March 23, 2015 754 SCRA 165
3. Paz v. Republic GR# 157367 /Nov. 23, 2011 661 SCRA 75

J. Reconstitution of Title; Section 109, PD 1529 vs. Sections 18-19, RA 26

1. Billote vs. Solis GR# 181057/June 17, 2015 759 SCRA 47

2. Republic vs. Mancao GR# 174185/July 22, 2015 763 SCRA 475

K. Unregistered Lands - PD 1529

1. ABRC v. Ybaez GR# 161380/April 21, 2014 722 SCRA 1

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L. HLURB, PDs 957 & 1344; RA 4726 Condominium Law; RA 6552 (Maceda Law);
Estoppel, Easements

1. UOBP vs. HLURB GR# 182133/June 23, 2015 760 SCRA 300
2. Liwag v. Happy Glen Loop HOA GR# 189755/July 4, 2012 675 SCRA 744
3. Ortigas & Co v. CA GR# 129822/June 20, 2012 674 SCRA 46
4. Fedman Dev v. Agcaoili GR# 165025/Aug. 31, 2011 656 SCRA 354
5. Limson v. Wack-Wack Cond GR# 188802/Feb. 14, 2011 642 SCRA 773

M. Accion Publiciana; Rule on collateral attack on title

1. Supapo v. De Jesus GR# 198356/April 20, 2015 756 SCRA 211

2. Gabriel Jr, v. Crisologo GR# 204626/June 9, 2014 725 SCRA 528

N. Ejectment: Forcible Entry & Tolerance; Unlawful Detainer

1. Mangaser v. Ugay GR# 204926/Dec. 3, 2014 744 SCRA 13

2. Pro-Guard v. Tormil Realty GR# 176341/July 7, 2014 729 SCRA 206
3. Suarez v. Emboy, Jr. GR# 187944/March 12, 2014 718 SCRA 677
4. Jose v. Alfuerto GR# 169380/Nov 26, 2012 686 SCRA 323
5. Del Rosario v. Roxas Foundation GR# 170575/June 8, 2011 651 SCRA 415

O. Quieting of Title, Arts. 476 -477; Reconstitution (RA 26)

1. Republic v. Pasicolan GR# 198543/April 15, 2015 755 SCRA 495

2. Aquino v. Quiazon GR# 201248/March 11, 2015 753 SCRA 98
3. CLT Realty v. Phil-Ville GR# 160728/March 11, 2105 752 SCRA 289
4. Syjuco v. Bonifacio GR# 148748/Jan. 14, 2015 745 SCRA 468
5. Quintos v. Nicolas GR# 210252/June 16, 2014 726 SCRA 482

P. Club Shares

1. VGCCI vs. Reyes GR# 190641/Nov. 10, 2015 774 SCRA 214

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Q. Accession (Arts. 440 475); Arts. 546-548; Art. 1678; RA 6552 (Maceda Law); Art. 1456
NCC

1. BDC/HGC vs. Diaz GR# 213233/Aug. 5, 2015 765 SCRA 453

2. Aquino vs. Aguilar GR# 182754/June 29, 2015 760 SCRA 444
3. Tolentino vs. Latagan GR# 179874/June 22, 2015 759 SCRA 451
4. Vda. De Roxas v. Our Ladys Foundation GR# 182378/Mar 6, 2013 692 SCRA 578
5. Cusi v. Domingo GR# 195825/Feb. 27, 2013 692 SCRA 277
6. Communities Cagayan v. Nanol GR# 176791/Nov. 14, 2012 685 SCRA 453
7. Ferraren v. CA GR# 159328/Oct. 5, 2011 659 SCRA 569
8. Limense v. Vda De Ramos GR# 152319/Oct. 28, 2009 604 SCRA 599
9. Tuatis v. Escol GR# 175399 /Oct. 27, 2009 604 SCRA 471
10. Narvaez v. Alciso GR# 165907/July 27, 2009 594 SCRA 60
11. Cheng v. Donini GR# 167017/June 22, 2009 590 SCRA 406
12. Pecson vs. CA GR# 115814/May 26, 1995 244 SCRA 407

R. Accretion, Alluvium: Arts. 440 - 475; Art 58, PD 1067 (Water Code) Arts. 502, 420;

1. Rep. v. Santos III GR# 160453/Nov. 12, 2012 685 SCRA 51

2. Fernando v. Acua GR# 161030/Sept 14, 2011 657 SCRA 499
3. Mayor of Paraaque v. Ebio GR# 178411/June 23, 2010 621 SCRA 555
4. Regent v. Tanjuatco GR# 168800 /April 16, 2009 585 SCRA 329
5. Meneses vs. CA GR# 83059/July 14, 1995 246 SCRA 162
6. Nazareno vs. CA GR# 98045/June 26, 1986

S. Co-ownership (Arts. 484 501) & Partition - Arts. 1078- 1105; Art. 434;
Partition (Rule 69, Rules of Court); Arts. 91 129 (ACP & CPG); Art. 26, FC
Arts. 147-148, 152, 153 & 159, FC; RA 4726 Condominium Law

1. Apique vs. Fahnenstich GR# 205705/Aug. 5, 2015 765 SCRA 399

2. Divinagracia v. Parilla
3. Torres, Jr. v. Lapinid
4. Cabrera v. Ysaac
5. PNB v. Garcia
6. Ventura v. Abuda
7. Arambulo v. Nolasco
8. Bagayas v. Bagayas
9. Casilang Sr. v. Casilang Dizon
10. Vda. De Figuracion v. Figuracion
11. Notarte v. Notarte
GR# 196750/March 11, 2015 753 SCRA 87
GR# 187987/Nov. 26, 2014 742 SCRA 646
GR# 166790/Nov. 19, 2014 740 SCRA 612
GR# 182839/June 2, 2014 724 SCRA 280
GR# 202932/Oct. 23, 2013 708 SCRA 670
GR# 189420/March 26, 2014 720 SCRA 95
GR# 187308-187517/Sept. 18,2013 706 SCRA 73
GR# 180269/Feb. 20, 2013 691 SCRA 385
GR# 151334/ Feb. 13, 2013 690 SCRA 495
GR# 180614/Aug. 29, 2012 679 SCRA 378

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12. Padilla vs. Magdula GR# 176858/ Sept. 15, 2010 630 SCRA 573
13. Taghoy vs. Tigol GR# 159665/Aug. 3, 2010 626 SCRA 341
14. Hulst v. PR Builders GR# 156364/Sept. 25, 2008 566 SCRA 333
15. MBTC v. Pascual GR# 163744/Feb. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 246
16. Cruz v. Catapang GR# 164110/Feb. 12, 2008 544 SCRA 512
17. Arriola v. Arriola GR# 177703/Jan. 28, 2008 542 SCRA 666

T. Possession (Arts. 523 -561; Prescription 1106 1155): Acquisitive Prescription

Good Faith & Just Title; (Arts. 526 -529 vis a vis 1127-1129; 1132, 1134, 1137 & 1139)

1. People v. Pancho GR# 206910/Oct. 14, 2015 772 SCRA 541

2. REP v. Ng GR# 182449/Mar. 6, 2013 692 SCRA 589
3. Soledad v. People GR# 184274/Feb 23, 2011 644 SCRA 258
4. Abalos v. Heirs of Torio GR# 175444/Dec. 14, 2011 662 SCRA 450
5. People v. Peaflorida GR# 175604/Apr. 10, 2008 551 SCRA 111
6. BPI Family v. Franco GR# 123498/Nov. 23, 2007 538 SCRA 186
7. Chua-Bruce v. CA GR# 109595/Apr. 27, 2000 331 SCRA 1
8. EDCA Publ. v. Santos GR# 80298/Apr. 26, 1990 184 SCRA 614

W. Easements & Restrictive Covenants; Nuisance, Art. 649, 694, 695; 700-705,Prescription

1. Cruz v. Pandacan Hikers GR# 188213/Jan. 11, 2016 778 SCRA 385
2. Aquino v. MMA GR# 211356/Sept. 29, 2014 737 SCRA 145
3. Rana v. Wong GR# 192861/June 30, 2014 727 SCRA 539
4. Pilar Dev. v. Dumagdag GR# 194336/Mar. 11, 2013 693 SCRA 96
5 .Perez v. Madrona GR# 184478/ Mar. 21, 2012 668 SCRA 697
6. Liwag v. Happy Glen Loop HOA GR# 189755/July 4, 2012 675 SCRA 744
7. Gancayco v. Quezon City GR# 177807/Oct 11, 2011 658 SCRA 853
8. Dichoso v. Marcos GR# 180282/April 11, 2011 647 SCRA 495
9. Castro v. Monsod GR# 183719/Feb 2, 2011 641 SCRA 486
10. Salimbangon v. Tan GR# 185240/Jan. 20, 2010 610 SCRA 426
11. Limense v. Vda De Ramos GR# 152319/Oct. 28, 2009 604 SCRA 599
12. Bicol Agro-Ind v. Obias GR# 172077/Oct. 09, 2009 603 SCRA 173
13. Unisource v. Chung GR# 173252/July 17, 2009 593 SCRA 230
14. Goldcrest v. Cypress GR# 171072/Apr. 7, 2009 584 SCRA 435
15. Valdez v. Tabisula GR# 175510/July 28, 2008 560 SCRA 332
16. Quintanilla v. Abangan GR# 160613/Feb. 12, 2008 544 SCRA 494
17. Fajardo v. Freedom to Build GR# 134692/Aug. 1, 2000 337 SCRA 115
18. La Vista Assoc. v. CA GR# 95252/ Sept. 5, 1997 278 SCRA 498
19. Quimen v. CA GR# 112331/May 29, 1996 257 SCRA 163
20. Abellana v. CA GR# 97039/Apr. 24, 1992 208 SCRA 316

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X. Arts. 712 -720; Hidden Treasures Arts. 438 -439.

1. ORC v. Castillo GR# 196251/July 9, 2014 729 SCRA 544

2. Communities Cagayan v. Nanol GR# 176791/Nov. 14, 2012 685 SCRA 453
3. Abelgas v. Comia GR# 163125/April 18, 2012 670 SCRA 7
4. Ureta v. Ureta GR# 165748/Sept. 14, 2011 657 SCRA 555
5. Palero-Tan v. Urdaneta AM# P-07-2399/Jun. 18, 2008 555 SCRA 28
6. Acap v. CA GR# 118114/Dec. 7, 1995 251 SCRA 30

Y. Donation (Arts. 725 773); Arts. 43 (3), 44, 64, 81 87, 147, 148 FC;
Arts. 907 910, 1061 -1077; Arts. 1144 & 1306, 1378, et seq.

1. Reyes vs. Asuncion GR# 196083/Nov. 11, 2015 774 SCRA 615
2. HATVI vs. JM Tuason GR# 203883/Nov. 10, 2015 774 SCRA 315
3. Bascara vs. Javier GR# 188069/June 17, 2015 759 SCRA 105
4. Carinan v. Cueto GR# 198636/Oct. 8, 2014 738 SCRA 48
5. Villanueva v. Branoco GR# 172804/Jan. 24, 2011 640 SCRA 308
6. Del Rosario vs. Ferrer GR# 187056/Sept. 20,2010 630 SCRA 683
7. Heirs of Maramag v. Maramag GR# 181132/June 5, 2009 588 SCRA 774
8. Arangote v. Maglunob GR# 178906/Feb. 18, 2009 579 SCRA 620
9. Aluad v. Aluad GR# 176943/Oct. 17, 2008 569 SCRA 697
10. Zamboanga v. Plagata GR# 148433/Sept. 30, 2008 567 SCRA 163
11. Ty v. Ty GR# 165696/Apr. 30, 2008 553 SCRA 306
12. Catalan vs. Basa GR# 159667/July 31, 2007 528 SCRA 645
13. Ganuelas v. Cawed GR# 123968/Apr. 24, 200 401 SCRA 447
14. Maglasang v. Cabatingan GR# 131953/June5, 2002 383 SCRA 6
15. Magat v. CA GR# 106755/Feb. 1, 2002 375 SCRA 556
16. Quilala v. Alcantara, GR# 132681/Dec. 3, 2001 371 SCRA 311
17. Arcaba v. Batocael GR# 146683/Nov. 22, 2001 370 SCRA 414
18. RP v. Silim GR# 140487/Apr. 2, 2001 356 SCRA 1
19. Gestopa v. Pilapil GR# 111904/Oct. 5, 2000 342 SCRA 105
20. Republic v. Guzman GR# 132964/Feb. 18, 2000 326 SCRA 90
21. Noceda v. CA GR# 119730/Sept. 2, 1999 313 SCRA 504
22. Sicad vs. CA GR# 125888/Aug. 13, 1998 294 SCRA 183
23. Archbishop of Manila v. CA GR# 77425/June 19, 1991 198 SCRA 300
24. De Luna v. Abrigo GR# 57455/Jan. 18, 1990 181 SCRA 150
25. Insular Life v. Ebrado GR# 44059/Oct. 28, 1977 80 SCRA 181

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Z. Prescription; Article 391 vs. Labor Code; Estoppel; Ownership; Trust Laches; (Art. 143-
1448)

1. Trinidad vs. Imson GR# 197728/Sept. 16, 2015 770 SCRA 581
2. Pangasinan vs. Disonglo-Almazora GR# 200558/July 1, 2015 761 SCRA 220
3. Foculan-Fudalan vs. Ocial GR# 194516/June 17, 2015 759 SCRA 160
4. Teekay v. Concha GR# 185463/Feb. 22, 2012 666 SCRA 609
5. Pantollano v. Korphil GR# 169575/Mar. 30, 2011 646 SCRA 623

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AUSL CLR I Outline October 19, 2016

Wills & Succession

_____________________________________________________________________

A. General Provisions [Arts. 774-782]

Death & Presumptive Death & Death of Marriage;

Inheritance v. Succession, Patrimony; Money Obligations
Transmission, Non-transmission; Presumptive Legitimes
See Arts. 41, 51, 103/130,132 FC; Arts.15-17, 390-392 NCC; Rules of Court;
RA 349 as amended by RA 1056; RA 7170, as amended by RA 7885;

Are the remains of decedent "property" subject to succession and or Commercial

transaction? Rules of Court - [Section 3, Rule 1; Sections 2, 16, Rule 3; Section 3, Rule 87];
Arts. 103, 130 FC Sect 119, CA 141; Arts. 390, 391 NCC; 1306, 1315, 1347

A. Declaration of Heirship; Filiation & Adoption & Succession; Presumptive Legitime (Art. 51,
FC)

1. SSC v. Azote GR#209741/April 15, 2015 755 SCRA 605

2. Bartolome v. SSS GR#192531/Nov. 12, 2014 740 SCRA 78

B. Survivorship Agreement, Succession & Taxes; Aleatory Contract (Art. 2010, NCC)

1. Vitug vs. Court of Appeals, GR# 82027/Mar. 29, 1990 183 SCRA 755

C. Inter Vivos or Mortis Causa

1. Peralta v. Heirs of Abalon GR# 183448/June 30 2014 727 SCRA 477

2. Aluad v. Aluad GR# 176943/Oct. 17, 2008 569 SCRA 697

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3. Sicad vs. CA, GR# 125888/Aug. 13, 1998 294 SCRA 183

D. Affinity

1. Heirs of Ypon v. Ricaforte GR#198680/July 8, 2013 700 SCRA 778

2. Tiggangay v. Wacas A.M. OCA 09-3243/April 1, 2013 694 SCRA 264

E. After Death, Before Distribution Inchoate or? ; Transmission/Non-Transmission of

Rights

1. Hacbang vs. Alo GR# 191031/Oct. 5, 2015 772 SCRA 38

2. Calalang-Parulan v. Garcia GR# 184148/June 9, 2014 725 SCRA 402
3. PNB v. Garcia GR# 182839/June 2, 2014 724 SCRA 280
4. Ventura JR. v. Abuda GR# 202932/Oct.23, 2013 708 SCRA 640
5. Ining v. Vega GR#174727/Aug.12, 2013 703 SCRA 406
6. De Belen Vda. De Cabalu v. Tabu GR# 188417/Sept. 24, 2102 681 SCRA 625
7. Medina v. CA GR# 137582/Aug. 29, 2012 679 SCRA 191
8. Republic v. Marcos-Manotoc GR# 171701/Feb. 8, 2012 665 SCRA 367
9. Cruz vs. Cruz GR# 173292/Sept. 1, 2010 629 SCRA 605
10. Silverio v. CA GR# 178933/Sept. 16, 2009 600 SCRA 1
11. Carlos v. Sandoval GR3 179922 /Dec. 16, 2008 574 SCRA 116
12. DBP v. Gagarani GR# 172248/Sept. 17, 2008 565 SCRA 54
13. Sumaljag v. Literato GR# 149787/June 18, 2008 555 SCRA 53
14. Reyes v. Enriquez GR# 162956/April 10, 1998 551 SCRA 86
15. Nazareno vs. CA, GR# 138842/Oct. 18, 2000 343 SCRA 637
16. DKC Holdings Corp. vs. CA GR# 118248/April. 5, 2000 329 SCRA 666
17. Ventura vs. Militante GR# 63145/Oct. 5, 1999 316 SCRA 226
18. Alvarez v. IAC GR# 68053/May 7, 1990 185 SCRA 8
19. Bonilla vs. Barcena, GR# L-41715/June 18, 1976 71 SCRA 491

F. Declaration of Heirship; Nature of Agreement of EJS & Partition; Sec 1, Rule 73

1. Heirs of Basbas v. Basbas GR# 188773/Sept. 10, 2014 734 SCRA 625
2. Rebusquillo v. Gualvez GR# 204029/June 4, 2014 725 SCRA 259
3. Garcia-Quiazon v. Belen GR# 189121/July 31, 2013 702 SCRA 707
4. Ureta v. Ureta GR# 165748/Sept. 14, 2011 657 SCRA 555
5. Limos v. Odones GR#186979/ Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 288
6. Balus v. Balus GR# 168970/Jan. 15, 2010 610 SCRA 178

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7. Yaptinchay v. Del Rosario GR# 124320/Mar. 2, 1999 304 SCRA 18
8. Acap vs. CA, GR# 118114/Dec. 7, 1995 251 SCRA 30

G. Succession, Death Funerals, see (Arts. 305-310, Art 199, FC) NCC & Family Home (Articles
152, 153, 159); Co-Ownership

1. Valino v. Adriano GR# 182894/April 22, 2014 703 SCRA 1

2. Arriola v. Arriola GR# 177703/Jan. 28, 2008 542 SCRA 666

H. Succession; Equitable Title & Legal Title; Heirs & Estate; Rules 73 91, Rules of Court

1. Puno v. Puno Enterprises GR# 177066/Sept. 11, 2009 599 SCRA 585
2. Reyes v. RTC Makati GR# 165744/Aug. 11, 2008 561 SCRA 593

I. Forms of Wills, Et Seq. Arts. 804 809; Art. 838

1. Lopez v. Lopez GR# 189984/Nov. 12, 2012 685 SCRA 209

2. Baltazar v. Laxa GR# 174489/April, 11, 2012 669 SCRA 249
3. Echavez vs. Dozen cons. GR# 192916/Oct. 11, 2010 632 SCRA 594
4. Celada v. Abena GR# 145545/June. 30, 2008 556 SCRA 569
5. Lee v. Tambago A.C.# 5281/Feb. 12, 2008 544 SCRA 393
6. Guerrero v. Bihis GR# 174144/April. 17, 2007 521 SCRA 394
7. Azuela v. CA GR# 122880/April. 12, 2006 487 SCRA 119
8. Alvarado vs. Gaviola, Jr., GR# 74695/Sept. 14, 1993 226 SCRA 348
9. Caneda vs. CA GR# 103554/ May. 28, 1993 222 SCRA 781
10. Suroza vs. Honrado, AM# 2026-CFI/Dec. 19, 1981 110 SCRA 388
11. Javellana vs. Ledesma No. L-7179/June. 30, 1955 97 Phil 258
12. Cruz vs. Villasor No. L-32213/Nov. 26, 1973 54 SCRA 31
13. Abangan vs. Abangan GR# 13431/Nov. 12, 1919 40 Phil 476
14. Garcia vs. Vasquez, No. L-26615/April. 30, 1970 32 SCRA 489

J. Arts. 810 814; Arts. 838, 916

1. Seangio v. Reyes GR# 140371-72/Nov. 27, 2006 508 SCRA 172

2. Codoy vs. Calugay GR# 123486/Aug. 12, 1999 312 SCRA 333
3. Ajero vs. CA, GR# 106720/Sept. 15, 1994 236 SCRA 488
4. Labrador vs. CA, GR# 83843-44/April. 5, 1990 184 SCRA 170
5. Roxas vs. De Jesus, No. L-38338/Jan. 28, 1985 134 SCRA 245
6. Kalaw vs. Relova No. L-40207/Sept. 28, 1984 132 SCRA 237

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7. Rodelas vs. Aranza No. L-58509/Dec. 7, 1982 119 SCRA 16

K. Art. 816, Rules 76 & 77, Rules of Court; Arts. 815 819, NCC

1. Palaganas v. Palaganas GR# 169144/Jan. 26, 2011 640 SCRA 538

2. Vda. De Perez vs. Tolete, GR# 76714/June. 2, 1994 232 SCRA 722

L. Revocation Of Wills; Art. 830; Disposicion Captatoria

1. Adriana Maloto vs. CA, No. L-76464/Feb. 29, 1988 158 SCRA 451
2. Gago vs. Mamuyac No. L-26317/Jan. 29, 1927 49 Phil 902
3. Molo vs. Molo No. L- 2538/Sept. 21, 1951 90 Phil 37
4. Diaz vs. De Leon, No. L- 17714/May. 31, 1922 43 Phil 413

M. Probate. Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Elements; Voluntary Institution & Succession; Arts. 102,
130 FC

1. Agtarap vs. Agtarap GR# 177099/June 8, 2011 651 SCRA 455

2. Heirs of Sandejas vs. Lina GR# 141634/Feb. 5, 2001 351 SCRA 183
3. Dorotheo vs. CA, GR# 108581/Dec. 8, 1999 320 SCRA 12
4. Parish Priest of Victoria vs. Rigor GR# L-22036/April 30, 1979 89 SCRA 493
5. Santos vs. Buenaventura GR# L-22797/Sept. 22, 1966 18 SCRA 47

N. Legitimes. Institution, Preterition (Arts. 854; 886 et seq); Art. 51 FC.

1. Seangio v. Reyes GR# 140371-72/Nov. 27, 2006 508 SCRA 172

2. Guy v. CA GR# 163707/Sept. 15, 2006 502 SCRA 151
3. Acain vs. IAC GR#L- 72706/Oct. 27, 1987 155 SCRA 100
4. Aznar vs. Duncan, GR# L- 24365/June 30, 1966 17 SCRA 590
5. Nuguid vs. Nuguid GR# L- 23445/June 23, 1966 17 SCRA 449

O. Freedom of Disposition/Art. 842; Deed of Sale; Agency

1. Ureta v. Ureta GR# 165748/Sept. 14, 2011 657 SCRA 555

P. Voluntary Succession And Legitime (Arts. 859, 863, 904); Real Usufruct in favor of Aliens;
Forms of Substitution; Conflict of Laws

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1. Rabadilla vs. Court of Appeals GR# 113725/June 29, 2000 334 SCRA 522
2. Ramirez vs. Vda. De Ramirez GR# L- 27952/Feb. 15, 1982 111 SCRA 704
3. PCIB vs. Escolin GR# L-27860/Mar. 29, 1974 56 SCRA 265

Q. Legitime and Simulated Contracts; Spousal/Marital Estrangement

1. Noveras v. Noveras GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014 733 SCRA 528

2. Capitle v. Elbambuena GR# 169193/Nov. 30, 2006 509 SCRA 444
3. Francisco vs. Francisco-Alfonso, GR# 138774/Mar. 8, 2001 354 SCRA 112

R. Reserva Troncal Art. 891

1. Mendoza v. De Los Santos GR#176422/Mar. 20, 2013 694 SCRA 75

2. Vizconde v. CA GR# 118449/Feb. 11, 1998 286 SCRA 217
3. Cano vs. Director GR# L-10701/Jan. 16, 1959 105 Phil. 1
4. Gonzales vs. CFI GR#L-34395/May 19, 1981 104 SCRA 479
5. Edroso vs. Sablan GR# L-6878/Sept. 13, 1913 25 Phil. 295
6. Sienes vs. Esparcia GR# L-12957, Mar. 24, 1961 1 SCRA 750

S. Legitime; Proximity & Representation; Art. 962-978; Adoption; Filiation

1. Aguilar v. Siasat GR# 200169/Jan. 28, 2015 748 SCRA 555

2. Neri v. Heirs of Hadji Yusop Uy GR# 194366/Oct. 10, 2012 683 SCRA 553
3. Bagunu vs. Piedad, GR# 140975/Dec. 8, 2000 347 SCRA 571
4. Sayson vs. CA, GR# 89224-25/Jan. 23, 1992 205 SCRA 321
5. Leonardo vs. CA GR# L-51263/Feb. 28, 1983 120 SCRA 890

T. Article 992. Iron Curtain; Arts. 902, 982, 989 & 990

1. Neri v. Heirs Yusop Uy GR# 194366/Oct. 10, 2012 683 SCRA 553
2. Suntay v. Cojuangco-Suntay (MR) GR# 183053/Oct. 10, 2012 683 SCRA 439
3. Suntay v. Cojuangco-Suntay GR# 183053/June 16, 2010 621 SCRA 142
4. Diaz vs. IAC GR# L-66574/Feb. 21, 1990 182 SCRA 427
5. Diaz vs. IAC GR# L-66574/June 17, 1987 150 SCRA 645
6. Corpus vs. Corpus GR# L-22469/Oct. 23, 1978 85 SCRA 567

U. Arts. 995, 1001; 996; 1003; 962, 963-966, 1006, 987

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1. Arado vs. Alcoran GR# 163362/July 8, 2015 726 SCRA 37
2. Cabales v. CA GR# 162421/Aug. 31, 2007 531 SCRA 691
3. Gonzales vs. CA GR# 117740/Oct. 30, 1998 298 SCRA 322
4. Heirs of Uriarte vs. CA GR# 116775/Jan. 22, 1998 284 SCRA 511
5. Verdad vs. CA GR# 109972/April. 29, 1996 256 SCRA 593

V. Escheat

1. Republic vs. CA, GR# 143483/Jan. 31, 2002 375 SCRA 484

W. Art. 916; Art. 810

1. Seangio v. Reyes GR# 140371-72/Nov. 27, 2006 508 SCRA 172

X. Article 1003, 1004; Collation; Donation

1. Arellano vs. Pascual GR# 189776/Dec. 15, 2010 638 SCRA 826
2. Vizconde v. CA GR# 118449/Feb. 11, 1998 286 SCRA 217

Y. Administration Partition; art. 1080; Arts. 867, 870, 1013; See Co-ownership cases
Settlement of Estate (Rules of Court)

1. Divinagracia v. Parilla GR# 196750/March 11, 2016 753 SCRA 87

2. MIMC v. Marcelo, Jr. GR# 209651/Nov. 26, 2014 743 SCRA 253
3. Marcos v. Heirs of Isidro Bangi GR# 185745/Oct. 15, 2014 738 SCRA 384
4. Suntay v. Cojuangco-Suntay (MR) GR# 183053/Oct. 10, 2012 683 SCRA 439
5. Suntay v. Cojuangco-Suntay GR# 183053/June 16, 2010 621 SCRA 142
6. Alfonso v. Andres GR# 166236/July 29, 2010 626 SCRA 149
7. Orendain Jr. vs. Rodriguez GR# 168660/June 30, 2009 591 SCRA 285
8. Arrogante v. Deliarte GR# 152132/July. 24, 200 528 SCRA 63
9. Zaragoza vs. CA, GR# 106401/Sept. 29, 2000 341 SCRA 309
10. Reyes vs. Baretto-Datu, GR# L-17818/Jan. 25, 1967 19 SCRA 85

Z. Trusts & Succession

1. Ty v. Ty GR# 165696/April. 30, 2008 553 SCRA 306

2. Nazareno vs. CA, GR# 138842/Oct. 18, 2000 343 SCRA 637

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