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Special Proceedings
Judge Manasseh S. Bastes
BACA (U.P.), LLB (USC)
2nd Semester, AY 2019-2020
Class Rules:
1. Attendance is a must. A total of more than eight (8) absences per semester shall
automatically drop a student from the roll.
2. Read all assigned laws and jurisprudence. Recitation and quizzes shall constitute
50% of the grade. The other 50% shall be taken from major examinations.
4. All electronic gadgets, books, notes, etc. must be placed below the seat, except
writing pens and blank papers during quizzes and examinations.
PRELIMINARIES
Define Action
Define Special Proceeding
Action v. Special Proceeding
Cases:
1) Hagans v. Wislezenus, 42 Phil 880 (1920)
2) Natcher v. Court of Appeals, 366 SCRA 386 (2001)
3) Vda. De Manalo v. Court of Appeals, 349 SCRA 135 (2001) 366
SCRA 752 (2001)
JURISDICTION
Extent of Jurisdiction – BP 129, as amended
Cases:
1) Mangaliman v. Gonzales, 36 SCRA 462 (1970)
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2) Baybayan v. Aquino, 149 SCRA 185 (1987)
3) Fernandez v. Maravilla, 10 SCRA 589 (1964)
4) Manalo v. Paredes, 47 Phil 938 (1925)
Fernandez v. Maravilla, supra
RULE 73 – VENUE AND PROCESS
Steps to determine which court has jurisdiction
When does the court acquire jurisdiction?
Settlement of estate upon dissolution of marriage
Presumption of Death - Article 390 to 392 of the CC
Cases:
1) Salazar v. CFI of Laguna, 64 Phil 78 (1937)
2) Cayetano v. Leonidas, 129 SCRA 522 (1984)
3) In re Kaw Singco, 74 Phil 239 (1943)
4) Garcia Fule v. Court of Appeals, 74 SCRA 189 (1976)
5) Cuenco v. Court of Appeals, 53 SCRA 360 (1973)
6) Ongsingco v. Tan, 97 Phil 330 (1955)
7) Eusebio v. Eusebio, 100 Phil 593 (1956)
8) Sandoval v. Santiago, 83 Phil 784 (1949)
9) Vda. De Manzanero v. CFI of Batangas, 61 Phil 850 (1935)
10) Benedicto v. Javellana, 10 Phil 197 (1908)
11) Casiano v. Maloto, 70 SCRA 232 (1977)
12) Cuizon v. Ramolete, 129 SCRA 495 (1984)
13) Bernardo v. Court of Appeals, 7 SCRA 367 (1963)
14) Uriarte v. CFI of Negros Occidental, 33 SCRA 252 (1970)
15) Del Rosario v. Del Rosario, 67 Phil 652 (1939)
16) Dolar v. Roman Catholic, 68 Phil 727 (1939)
17) Alfonso v. Natividad, 6 Phil 240 (1906)
18) Cruz v. De Jesus, 52 Phil 870 (1929)
19) De la Rama v. De la Rama, 7 Phil 745 (1907)
20) Villacorte v. Mariano, 89 Phil 342 (1951)
21) Calma v. Tanedo, 66 Phil 594 (1938)
22) Ocampo v. Potenciano 89 Phil 160 (1951)
23) Prado v. Natividad, 47 Phil 776 (1925)
24) De la Rama v. De la Rama, 25 Phil 437 (1913)
25) Fulgencio v. Gatchalian, 21 Phil 252 (1912)
26) Lukban v. Republic, 98 Phil 574 (1956)
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WEEK 2
RULE 78 – RULE 83
WEEK 6
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RULE 84 - GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF EXECUTORS AND
ADMINISTRATORS
RULE 86 - Claims against the Estate and Actions by and against Executors and
Administrators
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
RULE 90 – DISTRIBUTION AND PARTITION OF THE ESTATE
Cases:
1) Lopez v. Lopez, 68 Phil 227
2) Heirs of Perfecto Santiesban v. Santiesban, 68 Phil 367
3) Solivio v. CA, 183 SCRA 119
4) Timbol v. Cano, supra
5) Uriarte v. CFI of Negros Occidental, 33 SCRA 252
MIDTERM WEEK
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WEEK 1
RULE 91 – ESCHEAT
Cases:
1) Municipal Council of Laguna v. Colegio de San Jose, 65 Phil
2) Vicente Tan v. City of Davao, 166 SCRA 73 2
3) Bermudo v. CA 55 SCRA 8
WEEK 2
RULE 92 – GUARDIANSHIP
Cases:
1) Francisco v. CA 127 SCRA 371
2) Lavides v. City Court of Lucena, 114 SCRA 187
RULE 93 – APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIANS
Cases:
1) Encarnacion Lopez Vda. De Baluyot v. Leonor Ines Luciano, 72
SCRA 52
2) Yangco v. CFI of Manila, 21 Phil 184
RULE 94 – BONDS OF GUARDIANS
Cases:
1) Delfin Nario v. Philippine American Life Insurance Co., 20 SCRA 434
2) Arroyo v. Jungsay, 34 Phil 589
RULE 97 – TERMINATIONS OF GUARDIANSHIP
Cases:
1) Ypil v. Salas, 89 SCRA 172
WEEK 3
RULE 98 – TRUSTEES
Cases:
1) Tiangco v. Francisco, 68 Phil 639
2) Roman Catholic Bishop of Jaro v. de la Peña. 26 Phil 144
A. Domestic adoption
Effects of adoption
Instances when adoption may be rescinded
Effects of rescission of adoption
B. Inter-country adoption
When allowed
Functions of the RTC
“Best interest of minor” standard
WEEK 4
Writ of Habeas Corpus (Rule 102)
Lee Yick Hon v. Insular Collector of Customs, GR L-16779. Mar. 30, 1921, 41 Phil.
548
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WEEK 5
Change of Name (Rule 103)
1. Re: Final Report on the Judicial Audit Conducted at the RTC Branch 67,
Paniqui, Tarlac, AM 06-07-414-RTC, Oct. 19, 2007
2. Republic v. Bolante, GR 160597. July 20, 2006, 495 SCRA 729
3. Republic v. Mercadera, GR 186027. Dec. 8, 2010, 637 SCRA 654
Title XIV, Batas Pambansa Blg. 68 or the Corporation Code (Rule 104)
WEEK 6
Absentees (Rule 107)
1. Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas, GR 186571. Aug. 11, 2010, 628 SCRA 266
2. Republic v. Coseteng-Magpayo, GR 189476. Feb. 2, 2011, 641 SCRA 533
WEEK 7
Appeals in Special Proceedings (Rule 109)
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Zayco v. Hinlo, Jr., GR 170243, Apr. 16, 2008, 551 SCRA 613
Rule on Legal Separation (A.M. No. 02-11-11-SC); Family Code: Arts. 55-67
WEEK 8
Rule on Declaration of Absolute Nullity of Void Marriages and Annulment of
Voidable Marriages (A.M. No. 02-11-10-SC, March 4, 2003); Family Code: Arts.
43-54; A.M. No. 02-11-12-SC
1. Rayray vs. Chae Kyung Lee, G.R. No. L-18176, October 26, 1966
2. Santos vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 112019, January 4, 1995
3. Agraviador vs. Agraviador, G.R. No. 170729, December 8, 2010
4. Ochosa vs. Alano, G.R. No. 167459, January 26, 2011
5. Republic vs. Court of Appeals and Molina, G.R. No. 108763, February 13,
1997
6. Ngo Te vs. Yu-Te, GR No. 161793, February 13, 2009
7. Yambao vs. Republic, GR No. 184063, January 24, 2011
8. Toring vs. Toring, G.R. No. 165321, August 3, 2010
9. Vinas vs. Vinas, GR No. 208790, January 21, 2015
10. Kalaw vs. Fernandez, G.R. No. 166357, January 14, 2015 (Resolution)
11. Chi Ming Tsoi vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 119190, January 16, 1997
12. Republic vs. Olaybar, GR No. 189538, February 10, 2014
13. Fujiki vs. Marinay, G.R. No. 196049, June 26, 2013
FINAL WEEK
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