SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OUTLINE

Second Semester, SY 2015-2016

I.

Rule 72 Subject Matter and Applicability of General Rules

Cases:
Hagans vs. Wislizenus, 42 Phil., 880 , No. 16680 September 13, 1920
Vda. De Manalo vs. CA,349 SCRA 135, GR 129242, January 16, 2001
Domingo vs. Landicho 531 SCRA 606, GR 170015, August 29, 2007

II.

ESTATE
Rule 73 Venue and Process
Rule 74 Summary Settlement of Estate
Rule 75 Production of Will. Allowance of Will Necessary
Rule 76 Allowance or Disallowance of Will
Rule 77 Allowance of Will Proved Outside of Philippines and Administration
of Estate Thereunder
Cases:
Fule, et al. vs. CA, et al., L-40502, November 29, 1976
Cuenco, et al. vs. CA, et al., L-24742, Oct. 26, 1973
Monserrat vs. Ibaez, 88 Phil. 785
Gerona, et al. vs. De Guzman, et al., L-19060, May 29, 1964
Balanay, Jr. vs. Martinex, et al., L-32947, June 27, 1975
Casiano et al. vs. Maloto, et al., L-32328, Sept. 30, 1977
Guevara vs. Guevara, et al., 98 Phil. 259
Duran et al. vs. Duran, L-23372, June 14, 1967
Gago vs. Mamuyac, et al., 49 Phil. 902
Rodelas vs. Aranza, et al., G.R. No. 58509, December 7, 1982
Collector of Internal Revenue vs. Fisher, L-11668, Jan. 28, 1961
Rule 78 Letters Testamentary and of Administration, When and to Whom

Issued
Rule 79 Opposing Issuance Of Letters Testamentary. Petition And Contest
For Letters Of Administration
Rule 80 Special Administrator
Rule 81 Bond of Executors and Administrators
Rule 82 Revocation of Administration, Death, Resignation, and Removal of
Executors or Administrators
Rule 83 Inventory and Appraisal. Provision for Support of Family
Cases:
Matute vs. CA, et al., L-26751, Jan. 31, 1969
Baluyut vs. Pao, et al., L-42088, May 7, 1976
Gabriel, et al. vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 101512, Aug. 7, 1992
Junquera vs. Borromeo, L-18498, March 30, 1967
Mendoza vs. Pacheco, et al., 64 Phil. 134
Parreo vs. Aranzanso, L-27657, August 30, 1982
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84 General Powers and Duties of Executors and Administrators

85 Accountability and Compensation of Executors and Administrators
86 Claims Against Estate
87 Actions By and Against Executors and Administrators
88 Payment of the Debts of the Estate
89 Sales, Mortgages, and Other Encumbrances of Property of
90 Distribution and Partition of the Estate

Cases:
Rodriguez vs. Ynza, 97 Phil. 1003

Tan Sen Guan vs. Go Siu San, 47 Phil. 89

Villanueva vs. PNB, L-18403, Sept. 30, 1963
Vera, et al. vs. Fernandez, et al., L-31364, Mar. 30, 1979
Gotamco vs. Chan Seng, et al., 46 Phil. 542
Paredes, et al. vs. Moya, et al. L-38051, Dec. 26, 1973
Romualdez, et al. vs. Tiglao, et al., G.R. No. 51151, July 24, 1981
Uriarte vs. CFI of Neg. Occ. Et al., L-21938-39, May 29, 1970
Mari et al. vs. Bonilla, et al., 83 Phil. 137
Rule 91 Escheats
III.

GUARDIANSHIP
Rule 92 Venue
Rule 93 Appointment of Guardians
Rule 94 Bonds of Guardians
Rule 95 Selling and Encumbering Property of Ward
Rule 96 General Powers and Duties of Guardians
Rule 97 Termination of Guardianship
Cases:
Paciente vs. Dacuycuy, etc., et al., G.R. No. 58319, June 29, 1982
Vda. De Bengson vs. PNG, et al., L-17066, Dec. 28, 1961

IV.
V.

Rule 98 Trustees
Adoption
R.A. 8552 Domestic Adoption Act
R.A. 8043 Inter Country Adoption Act
Case:
Lahom vs. Sibulo G.R. 143989, July 14, 2003

VI.
VII.

Rule 101 Proceedings for Hospitalization of Insane Persons

Rule 102 Habeas Corpus
Case:
Moncupa vs. Enrile, et al., G.R. No. 63345, Jan. 30, 1986

VIII.
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X.

Rule 103 Change of Name

Rule 104 Voluntary Dissolution of Corporations
Rule 105 Judicial Approval of Voluntary Recognition of Minor Natural
Children
XI.
Rule 106 Constitution of Family Home
XII.
Rule 107 Absentees
XIII. Rule 108 Cancellation Or Correction Of Entries In The Civil Registry
XIV. Rule 109 Appeals in Special Proceedings

GRADING SYSTEM:
Recitation:
10%
Attendance: 10%
Midterms:
40%
Finals:
40%
Bonus: For perfect attendance (meaning no tardiness), additional
5% on your final grade.