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

2. Cojuangco, Jr. vs. Rep
3. SEC v. GMA Network, Inc.

GR# 187587/June 5, 2013

GR# 180705/ Nov. 27,2012
GR# 164026 /Dec. 23, 2008

697 SCRA 359

686 SCRA 472
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
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 # 189607/ April 18, 2016

GR# 199270/Oct. 21, 2015
GR# 188639/Sept. 2, 2015
GR# 189649/April 20, 2015
GR# 173632/Sept. 29, 2014
GR# 149417 / Jun. 4, 2004
GR# 158298/Aug. 11, 2010
GR # 163707/Sept. 15, 2006
GR# 140500 / Jan. 21, 2002
GR# 127406/ Nov. 27, 2000
GR# 125932 / Apr. 21, 1999
AM MTJ 92-706/ Mar. 29, 1995

773 SCRA 518

768 SCRA 633
756 SCRA 55
736 SCRA 584
431 SCRA 76
628 SCRA 27
502 SCRA 151
374 SCRA 180
346 SCRA 86
306 SCRA 183
243 SCRA 32

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

1. FBDC v. CIR
2. PLDT v. Alvarez
3. Ting v. Velez-Ting

GR#175707/ Nov. 19, 2014

GR# 179408/March 5, 2014
GR#166562/ Mar. 31, 2009

740 SCRA 640

718 SCRA 54
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

2. CMI vs. Basso

GR# 207105/Nov. 10, 2015

GR# 178382-83/Sept. 23, 2015

774 SCRA 353

771 SCRA 329

3. Del Socorro v. Van Wilsem

4. OSB vs. Suzuki
5. Ando v. DFA
6. Noveras v. Noveras
7. Lavadia v. Heirs of Luna
8. Republic v. Olaybar
9. Fujiki vs. Marinay
10. Catalan v. Catalan
11. Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas
12. Bayot v. CA
13. Rep. v. Orbecido
14. Morigo v. People
15. Roehr v. Rodriguez
16. Recio vs. Recio
17. Pilapil vs. Ibay-Somera
18. Van Dorn vs. Romillo

GR#193707/Dec. 10, 2014

GR#205487/Nov. 12, 2014
GR#195432/Aug. 27, 2014
GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014
GR# 171914/July 23, 2014
GR# 189538/Feb. 10, 2014
GR# 196049/June 26, 2013
GR# 183622 /Feb. 08, 2012
GR# 186571/Aug. 11, 2010
GR# 155635/Nov. 07, 2008
GR# 154380/Oct. 05, 2005
GR# 145226/ Feb. 6, 2004
GR# 142820/June 30, 2003
GR# 138322/Oct. 2, 2001
GR # 80116/June 30, 1989
GR #L-68470 Oct.8, 1985

744 SCRA 516

740 SCRA 345
733 SCRA 691
733 SCRA 528
730 SCRA 376
715 SCRA 605
700 SCRA 69
665 SCRA 487
628 SCRA 266
570 SCRA 472
472 SCRA 114
422 SCRA 376
404 SCRA 495
366 SCRA 437
174 SCRA 652
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
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

GR#191033/Jan. 11, 2016

GR#199601/Nov. 23, 2015
GR#187240/Oct. 15, 2014
GR#176121/Sept. 22, 2014
GR# 175540/April 7, 2014
GR#160689/March 26, 2014
GR# 175822/Oct. 23, 2013
GR# 179736/June 26,2013
GR# 202791/June 10, 2013
GR# 195670/Dec. 03, 2012
GR# 183026/Nov. 14, 2012
GR# 174238/July 07, 2009

778 SCRA 404

775 SCRA 300
738 SCRA 397
735 SCRA 647
720 SCRA 665
720 SCRA 57
708 SCRA 420
699 SCRA 667
698 SCRA 280
686 SCRA 770
685 SCRA 549
592 SCRA 1

13. Cheng v. Donini

GR# 167017/June 22, 2009

590 SCRA 406

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# 158086/ Feb. 14, 2008

GR# 152411/ Sept. 29, 2004
GR# 139789 /July 19, 2001
GR# 139789, May 12, 2000
GR# 132344/Feb. 7, 2000
SBC Case # 519/July 31, 1997

545 SCRA 300

439 SCRA 467
361 SCRA 427
332 SCRA 1
325 SCRA 805
276 5CRA 445

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

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
2. Geronimo vs. Santos
3. Alabang Dev. Corp v. Alabang Hills
4. Continental Steel v. Montao
5. Dueas v. Santos

GR# 206513/Oct. 20, 2015

GR# 197099/Sept. 28, 2015
GR# 187456/June 2, 2014
GR# 182836/Oct.13, 2009
GR#14941 /June. 4, 2004

773 SCRA 228

771 SCRA 508
724 SCRA 321
603 SCRA 621
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

GR# 209835/Sept. 22, 2015
GR# 189121/July 31, 2013
GR# 193314/June 25, 2013
GR# 1555635/Nov. 07, 2008
GR# 181097/June. 25,2008
GR# 179851/Apr. 18, 2008
GR# 134029/Feb. 6, 2007
GR# 14522 /Feb. 6, 2004

774 SCRA 353

771 SCRA 213
702 SCRA 707
699 SCRA 507
570 SCRA 472
555 SCRA 391
552 SCRA 231
514 SCRA 294
422 SCRA 376

GR# 190901/Nov. 12, 2014

GR# 156205/Nov. 12, 2014
GR#198878/Oct. 15, 2014

740 SCRA 51
739 SCRA 676
738 SCCRA 450

i. Statutory Law v. Equity

1. Cotoner-Zacarias v. Revilla
2. Republic v. MIC
3. Baguio Residents v. SMIDC

Persons & Family Relations

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

GR# 200072/June 20, 2016

GR # 189607/ April 18, 2016
AC# 5816 / March 10, 2015
GR# 199886 / Dec. 3, 2014
GR# 187495 / April 21, 2014
GR# 190710 / June 6, 2011
SBC Case # 519/July 31, 1997

752 SCRA 187

743 SCRA 703
722 SCRA 108
650 SCRA 667
276 5CRA 445

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

GR# 187462/June 1, 2016

A.C.# 10676/Sept. 8, 2015
GR# 206220/Aug. 19, 2015
AM# RTJ-12-2325/April 14, 2015
GR# 182438/July 2, 2014
A.M. # MTJ-14-1842/Feb. 24, 2014
GR# 198780/Oct. 16, 2013
GR# 201061 /July 3, 2013
A.M. No. 07-1691/April 2, 2013
GR#183896 /Jan. 30, 2013
GR# 167746/Aug. 28,2007
A.M. 02-1390 /April 11, 2002
GR# 132529/Feb. 02, 2001

769 SCRA 361

767 SCRA 672
755 SCRA 401
728 SCRA 675
717 SCRA 236
707 SCRA 584
700 SCRA 702
694 SCRA 348
689 SCRA 646
531 SCRA 446
380 SCRA 402
351 SCRA 127

14. Ty v. CA
15. Sy v. CA
16. Navarro v. Domogtoy

GR# 127406/Nov. 27, 2000

GR#127263/Apr. 12, 2000
A.M. 96-1088 /July 19,1996

346 SCRA 86
330 SCRA 550
259 SCRA 129

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

Single, Civil Status;
1. Cabanez vs. Cabanez
2. Macua Vda. De Avenido vs. Avenido
3. Bunagan-Bansig v. Celera
4.Villatuya v. Tabalingcos

GR# 200180/June 6, 2016

GR# 173540/Jan. 22, 2014
A.C.#5581/Jan. 14, 2014
A.C.# 6622/July 10, 2012

714 SCRA 447

713 SCRA 158
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
2. Ilupa v. Abdulla
3. Juliano-Llave v. Republic
4. Bolos v. Bolos
5. Ablaza v. Republic
6. Carlos v. Sandoval

GR#189121/July 31, 2013

AM SCC 11-16-P /June 1, 2011
GR# 169766 /Mar. 30, 2011
GR#186400 /Oct. 20, 2010
GR# 158298 /Aug. 11, 2010
GR# 179922 /Dec. 16, 2008

702 SCRA 707

650 SCRA 28
646 SCRA 637
634 SCRA 429
628 SCRA 27
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
2. Catalan v. Catalan
3. Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas
4. Rep. v. Orbecido

GR# 196049/ June 26, 2013

GR# 183622/Feb. 08, 2012
GR#186571/Aug. 11, 2010
GR# 154380/Oct. 05, 2005

700 SCRA 69
665 SCRA 487
628 SCRA 266
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
2. Republic v. Romero
3. Malilin vs. Jamesolamin
4. Vias v. Parel-Vias
5. Republic v. De Gracia
6. Republic v. Encelan
7. Republic v. De Quintos
8. Mendoza v. Republic
9. Kalaw v. Fernandez

GR#200072/June 20, 2016

GR#209180/Feb. 24, 2016
GR#192718/Feb. 18, 2015
GR#208790/Jan. 21, 2015
GR#171557/Feb. 12, 2014
GR# 170022 /Jan. 9, 2013
GR#159594/Nov. 12, 2012
GR# 157649/Nov 12, 2012
GR# 166357/Sept. 19, 2011

751 SCRA 1
747 SCRA 508
716 SCRA 8
688 SCRA 215
685 SCRA 33
685 SCRA 16
657 SCRA 822

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

GR# 175367/June 6, 2011
GR# 168335 /June 6, 2011
GR#.170729/Dec. 08, 2010
GR# 173138/Dec, 1, 2010
GR#185286/Aug. 18, 2010
GR# 165321/Aug. 03, 2010

745 SCRA 512

650 SCRA 561
650 SCRA 524
637 SCRA 519
636 SCRA 350
628 SCRA 461
626 SCRA 389

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

1. Pimentel v. Pimentel
2. Jarillo v. People

GR# 172060/Sept. 13, 2010

GR# 164435/Sept. 29, 2009

630 SCRA 437

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

GR#178044 /Jan. 19, 2011
GR# 185286 /Aug. 18, 2010
GR# 163744/Feb. 29, 2008
GR# 122749/July. 31, 1996
AM MTJ 92-706 / Mar. 29, 1995

686 SCRA 770

640 SCRA 178
628 SCRA 461
547 SCRA 246
260 SCRA 221
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
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# 199522/June 22, 2015

GR# 206957/June 17, 2015
GR# 199402/Nov. 12, 2014
GR# 170701/Jan. 22, 2014
GR# 193960/Jan. 7, 2013
GR# 182367/Dec. 15, 2010
AM OCA 07-2630/Apr. 23, 2010
GR#182835/Apr. 20, 2010
GR#16885 /Sept. 30, 2008

760 SCRA 27
759 SCRA 262
740 SCRA 179
714 SCRA 428
688 SCRA 64
638 SCRA 707
619 SCRA 59
618 SCRA 592
567 SCRA 231

10. Art. 40, FC; AM -02-10-11 SC; March 15, 2003; NCC; Rule 108
1. Santos v. Santos
2. Garcia-Quiazon v. Belen
3. Ablaza v. Republic
4. Carlos v. Sandoval
5. Cario v. Cario

GR#187061/Oct. 8, 2014
GR# 189121/July 31, 2013
GR# 158298/ Aug. 11, 2010
GR# 179922 / Dec. 16, 2008
GR# 132529/Feb. 02, 2001

737 SCRA 637

702 SCRA 707
628 SCRA 27
574 SCRA 116
351 SCRA 127

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
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# 207406/Jan. 13, 2016

GR# 200233/July 15, 2015
GR # 159031/June 23, 2014
GR# 191566 /July 17, 2013
GR# 183805 /July 3, 2013
GR# 196049/June 26, 2013
GR# 181089 /Oct 22, 2012
GR#191425 / Sept. 7, 2011
GR#188775/Aug 24, 2011
GR#183824/Dec. 08, 2010
GR#164435/Sept. 29, 2009
GR# 150758/Feb. 18, 2004
GR# 145226/Feb. 06, 2004

763 SCRA 54
727 SCRA 98
701 SCRA 506
700 SCRA 443
700 SCRA 69
684 SCRA 315
657 SCRA 330
656 SCRA 307
637 SCRA 615
601 SCRA 236
423 SCRA 272
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
3. Santos v. Santos
GR#187061/Oct. 8, 2014
4. Republic v. Cantor
GR# 184621/Dec. 10, 2013
5. Rep. v. Granada
GR# 187512 June 13, 2012
6. Valdez v. Republic
GR#180863/Sept. 08, 2009
7. Rep. v. Tango
GR#161062/July 31, 2009
8. Armas v. Calisterio
GR#136467/Apr. 06, 2000
9. Navarro v. Domogtoy
A.M. No.MTJ-96-1088 /July 19, 1996
10. Rep. v. Nolasco
GR# 94053/Mar. 17, 1993

764 SCRA 407

737 SCRA 637
712 SCRA 1
672 SCRA 432
598 SCRA 646
594 SCRA 560
330 SCRA 201
259 SCRA 129
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;

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
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

AC# 10543/March 16, 2016

GR#176556/July 4, 2012
GR# 153206/Oct. 23, 2006
GR#165546/Feb. 27, 2006
GR# 132592/Jan. 23, 2002
A.M. No. MTJ-00-1329 / Mar.08, 2001
GR# 53880/Mar. 17, 1994
GR# 106169/Feb. 14, 1994

675 SCRA 642

505 SCRA 76
483 SCRA 383
374 SCRA 340
354 SCRA 1
231 SCRA 321
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
2. Ilusorio v. Bildner
3. Ilusorio v. Bildner
4. Go vs. CA
5. Pilapil v. Ibay-Somera
6. Van Dorn vs. Romillo, Jr.,

GR#181097/June 25, 2008

GR# 139789/July 19, 2001
GR# 139789/ May 12, 200
GR#114791/May 29, 1997
GR# 80116 /June 30, 1989
GR#L-68470/Oct. 08, 1985

555 SCRA 391

361 SCRA 427
332 SCRA 169
272 SCRA 752
175 SCRA 652
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
2. Arcaba vs. Batocael
3. Agapay vs. Palang

GR# 122134/Oct. 3, 2003

GR#146683/Nov.22, 2001
GR# 116668/July 28, 1997

412 SCRA 600

370 SCRA 414
276 SCRA 340

CHAPTER 3. SYSTEM OF ACP (Articles 88-104); R.A. 8369; Section 3, Rule 87, RRC
1. Nobleza v. Nuega
2. Noveras v. Noveras
3. Quiao vs. Quiao
4. Romero v. CA
5. Sunga-Chan v. CA

GR#193038/March 11, 2015

GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014
GR# 176556/July 4, 2012
GR# 188921/April 18, 2012
GR#164401/June 25, 2008

752 SCRA 602

733 SCRA 528
675 SCRA 642
670 SCRA 218
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
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# 198908/Aug. 3, 2015

GR # 182839/June 2, 2014
GR#183918/Jan. 15, 2014
GR# 195670/Dec. 03, 2012
GR#176556/July 4, 2012
GR# 179010/Apr. 11, 2011
GR# 146548/Dec. 18, 2009
GR# 185063/July 23, 2009
GR#164584/June 22, 2009
GR#159310/Feb. 24, 2009
GR#149615/Aug. 29,2006
GR#143286/ Apr. 14, 2004

764 SCRA 608

724 SCRA 280
713 SCRA 555
686 SCRA 770
675 SCRA 642
647 SCRA 483
608 SCRA 394
593 SCRA 768
590 SCRA 394
580 SCRA 175
500 SCRA 65
427 SCRA 439

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

1. Villegas v. Lingan
Accurate ruling?

GR#153839/June29, 2007

526 SCRA 63

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

1. De La Pena v. Avila
2. Imani v. MBTC
3. Muoz v. Ramirez
4. MBTC v. Pascual
5. Ferrer v. Ferrer

GR#187490/Feb. 8, 2012
GR#187023/Nov. 17, 2010
GR# 156125/Aug 25, 2010
GR# 163744/FEB. 29, 2008
GR#166496/Nov. 29, 2006

665 SCRA 553

635 SCRA 357
629 SCRA 38
547 SCRA 246
508 SCRA 570

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

AM P-11-2972/Sept. 28, 2011
GR#170166/Apr. 06, 2011
GR# 145222/Apr. 24, 2009
GR# 143382/Nov. 29, 2006
GR# 124642/Feb. 23, 2004
GR# 146504/Apr. 09, 2002
GR#118305 /Feb. 12, 1998

687 SCRA 414

658 SCRA 239
647 SCRA 334
586 SCRA 397
508 SCRA 419
423 SCRA 356
380 SCRA 361
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
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# 177235/July 7, 2014

GR# 165803/Sept. 1, 2010
GR# 160708/Oct. 16, 2009
GR# 149801/June 26, 2008
GR# 159889/June 05, 2008
GR# 147978/Jan 23, 2002
GR# 112014/Dec. 05, 2000
GR# 10955/Nov. 29, 2000
GR# 125172/June 26, 1998
GR#92245 /June 26, 1991

729 SCRA 219

629 SCRA 563
604 SCRA 120
555 SCRA 453
554 SCRA 197
374 SCRA498
347 SCRA 10
346 SCRA 246
291 SCRA 372
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
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

GR# 182839/June 2, 2014

AC. 9081/Oct 12, 2011
GR# 178044/Jan.19, 2011
GR# 163744/Feb.29, 2008
GR# 130623/Feb. 29, 2008
GR# 138497/Jan.16, 2001
GR# 134100/Sept. 29, 2000
GR# 82606/Dec.18, 1992

724 SCRA 280

659 SCRA 1
640 SCRA 178
547 SCRA 246
547 SCRA 171
373 SCRA 578
341 SCRA 441
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
2. Barrido v. Nonato
3. Noveras v. Noveras
4. Romero v. Court of Appeals
5. Paz v. Republic
6. Go v. Servacio
7. Agtarap v. Agtarap
8. MBTC v. Pascual
9. Vda. De Consuegra vs. GSIS

GR# 198908/Aug. 3, 2015

GR#176492/Oct. 20, 2014
GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014
GR#188921/April 18, 2012
GR# 157367/Nov. 23, 2011
GR# 157537/Sept. 7, 2011
GR# 177099/June 8, 2011
GR# 163744/Feb. 29, 2008
GR#L-28093/Jan. 30, 1971

764 SCRA 608

738 SCRA 510
733 SCRA 528
670 SCRA 218
661 SCRA 75
657 SCRA 10
651 SCRA 455
547 SCRA 246
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
2. Maquilan v. Maquilan

GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014

GR# 155409 /June 08, 2007

733 SCRA 528

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
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# 198908/Aug. 3, 2015

GR#176492/Oct. 20, 2014
GR# 171914/July 23, 2014
GR# 202932/Oct. 23,2013
GR# 202370/Sept. 23, 2013
GR#. 165427/Mar. 21, 2011
GR# 178044/Jan. 19, 2011
GR# 133743/Feb. 06, 2007
GR# 152716/Oct. 23, 2003
GR# 150611/June 10, 2003
GR# 132529/Feb. 02, 2000
GR# 136803/June 16, 2000
GR# 122749/July 31, 1996

764 SCRA 608

738 SCRA 510
730 SCRA 376
708 SCRA 640
708 SCRA 252
645 SCRA 677
640 SCRA 178
514 SCRA 294
414 SCRA 280
403 SCRA 678
351 SCRA 127
333 SCRA 628
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
2. Tiggangay v. Wacas
3. Hontiveros vs. RTC Iloilo
4. Silva vs. CA

GR#174727/Aug.12, 2013
AM OCA 09-3243/April 1, 2013
GR# 125465/June 29, 1999
GR# 114742/July 17, 1997

703 SCRA 406

694 SCRA 26
309 SCRA 340
275 SCRA 605

CHAPTER 2. THE FAMILY HOME (Arts 152-162); Arts 225, 229-231, 233; 240, 242 NCC]
1. Vitug v. Abuda
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# 201264/Jan. 11, 2016

GR# 186322/July 8, 2015
GR# 178288/Aug. 15, 2012
GR# 185064/Jan. 16, 2012
GR# 185920/July 20, 2010
GR# 180587/Mar.20, 2009
GR# 165060/Nov.27, 2008
GR#172263 /July 09, 2008
GR# 177703/Jan.28, 2008
GR# 166333/Nov. 25, 2005
GR# 108562/Mar. 09, 1999

778 SCRA 609

762 SCRA 103
678 SCRA 469
663 SCRA 40
625 SCRA 181
582 SCRA 172
572 SCRA 57
557 SCRA 499
542 SCRA 666
476 SCRA 280
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
2. Republic v. Sagun
3. Reyes v. Mauricio
4. Lee v. CA

GR# 163362/July 8, 2015

GR# 187567/Feb. 15, 2012
GR# 175080/Nov. 24, 2010
GR# 177861/July 13, 2010

762 SCRA 37
666 SCRA 321
636 SCRA 79
625 SCRA 66

CHAPTER 1. LEGITIMATE CHILDREN (Articles 163-171)

1. Liyao vs. Tanhoti-Liyao
2. Labagala vs. Santiago
3. Babiera vs. Catotal

GR# 138961/Mar. 07, 2002

GR# 132305/Dec. 04, 2001
GR# 138493/June 15, 2000

378 SCRA 563

371 SCRA 360
333 SCRA 487

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4. Benitez-Badua vs. CA
5. Mariategui vs. CA

GR# 105625/Jan. 24, 1994

GR# 57062/Jan. 24,1992

229 SCRA 468

205 SCRA 337

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

1. Aguilar v. Siasat
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# 200169/Jan. 28, 2015

GR# 197099/Sept. 28, 2015
GR# 172471/Nov. 12, 2012
GR# 189998/Aug. 29, 2012
GR#. 165166/Aug. 15, 2012
GR# 190710/June 6, 2011
GR# 177066/Sept. 11, 2009
GR# 174680/Mar. 24, 2008
GR# 171713/Dec. 17, 2007
GR#159785/Apr. 27, 2007
GR# 140500/Jan.21, 2002
GR# 146737/Dec. 10, 2001
GR# 125901/Mar. 08, 2001
GR# 132474/Nov. 19, 1999
GR# 106314-15/Oct. 08, 1999
GR# 85723/June 19, 1995

748 SCRA 555

771 SCRA 508
685 SCRA 101
679 SCRA 444
678 SCRA 436
650 SCRA 667
599 SCRA 585
549 SCRA 68
540 SCRA 480
522 SCRA 518
374 SCRA 180
371 SCRA 711
354 SCRA 17
318 SCRA 688
316 SCRA 338
245 SCRA 150

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

1. Grande v. Antonio
2. Salas v. Matusalem
3. Uy v. Chua
4. De La Cruz v. Gracia
5. Guy v. CA
6. People v. Magtibay
7. Tonog vs. CA
8. Aruego v. CA
9. David vs. CA

GR# 206248/Feb. 18, 2014

GR# 180284/Sept. 11, 2013
GR#183965/Sept. 18, 2009
GR# 177728/July 31, 2009
GR#163707/Sept. 15, 2006
GR# 142985/Aug. 06, 2002
GR# 122906/Feb. 07, 2002
GR# 112193/Mar. 13, 1996
GR# 111180/Nov. 16,1995

716 SCRA 698

705 SCRA 560
600 SCRA 806
594 SCRA 648
502 SCRA 151
386 SCRA 332
376 SCRA 523
254 SCRA 711
250 SCRA 82

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

1. De Santos vs. Angeles
2. Abadilla vs. Tabiliran, Jr

GR# 105619/Dec. 12, 1995

A.M No. MTJ-92-716/Oct. 25, 1999

251 5CRA 206

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
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#192531/Nov. 12, 2014

GR#188801/Oct. 15, 2014
A.C.# 10196/Sept. 9 2014
GR# 168992/May 21, 2009
GR#143989 /July 14, 2003
GR#125932/Apr. 21, 1999
GR#105308 /Sept. 25, 1998
GR# 95551/Mar. 20, 1997
GR#94147 /Jun. 08, 1994
GR# 100835/Oct. 26, 1993
GR#97906 / May 21, 1992
GR#92326/Jan. 24, 1992

740 SCRA 78
738 SCRA 415
734 SCRA 486
588 SCRA 98
406 SCRA 135
306 5CRA 183
296 SCRA 128
270 SCRA 206
233 SCRA 9
227 SCRA 401
209 SCRA 189
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
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#192531/Nov. 12, 2014

GR#175279/June 5, 2013
GR# 185595/Jan. 9, 2013
GR# 165166/Aug. 15, 2012
GR# 163209/Oct. 30, 2009
GR#183965 /Sept. 18, 2009
GR# 124518/Dec. 27, 2007
GR#150644/Aug. 28, 2006
GR# 125041/June. 30, 2006
GR# 142985/Aug. 06, 2002
GR#145527/May. 28, 2002
GR#127578 /Feb. 15, 1999
GR# 111180/Nov. 16, 1995

740 SCRA 78
697 SCRA 237
688 SCRA 330
678 SCRA 436
604 SCRA 691
600 SCRA 806
541 SCRA 391
499 SCRA 677
494 SCRA 1
386 SCRA 332
382 SCRA 357
303 SCRA 176
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
2. Lim v. Lim
3. Sy v. CA
4. Madrian v. Madrian
5. Viesca v. Gilinsky
6. Roehr v. Rodriguez
7. Laxamana v. Laxamana
8. Vancil v. Belmes
9. Silva vs. CA
10. Perez v. CA
11. Santos Sr. v. CA

AM RTJ-12-2326/Jan. 30, 2013

GR# 163209/Oct. 30, 2009
GR#124518 /Dec. 17, 2007
GR# 159374/July 12, 2007
GR# 171698/July 04, 2007
GR# 142820/June 30, 2003
GR# 144763/Sept. 3, 2002
GR# 132223/June 19, 2001
GR# 114742/July 17, 1997
GR# 118870/Mar. 29, 1996
GR# 113054/Mar. 16, 1995

689 SCRA 494

604 SCRA 691
541 SCRA 391
527 SCRA 487
526 SCRA 533
404 SCRA 495
388 SCRA 296
358 SCRA 707
275 SCRA 206
255 SCRA 661
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
3. Pineda v. CA
4. Lindain v. CA

GR# 162421/Aug. 31, 2007

GR# 105562/Sept. 27, 1993
GR# 95305/Aug. 20, 1992

531 SCRA 691

226 SCRA 754
212 SCRA 725

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

1. Rosaldes v. People
2. Bondagjy vs. Bondagjy
3. Silva vs. CA

GR# 173988/Oct. 8, 2014

GR# 140817/Dec. 07, 2001
GR# 114742/Jul. 17, 1997

737 SCRA 592

371 SCRA 64
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
2. Grande v. Antonio
3. Remo v. Sec of DFA
4. De La Cruz v. Gracia

GR#195432/Aug. 27, 2014

GR# 206248/Feb. 18, 2014
GR# 169202/Mar. 5, 2010
GR#177728/July 31, 2009

733 SCRA 691

716 SCRA 698
614 SCRA 281
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
2. Republic v. Olaybar
3. REP v. Uy
4. Fujiki vs. Marinay
5. Rep v. Coseteng-Magpayo
6. Republic v. Mercadera
7. Corpus v. Sto. Tomas
8. Baldos v. CA
9. Republic v. Cagandahan
10. Silverio v. Rep
11. Republic v. Kho
12. Republic v. Bolante

GR# 197174/Sept. 10, 2014

GR# 189538/Feb. 10, 2014
GR# 198010/ Aug. 12, 2013
GR# 196049 / June 26, 2013
GR#189476/Feb. 02, 2011
GR#186027/Dec. 8, 2010
GR# 186571/Aug. 11, 2010
GR#170645/July 9, 2010
GR#166676/Sept. 12, 2008
GR#174689 /Oct. 19, 2007
GR#170340 /June 29, 2007
GR# 160597/July 20, 2006

734 SCRA 661

715 SCRA 605
703 SCRA 425
700 SCRA 69
641 SCRA 533
637 SCRA 654
628 SCRA 266
624 SCRA 615
565 SCRA 72
537 SCRA 373
526 SCRA177
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
2. Republic v. Tango
3. Rep. v. Bermudez-Lorino
4. Uy (Jardeleza) vs. CA

GR# 187512/June 13, 2012

GR#161062/July 31, 2009
GR# 160258/Jan. 19, 2005
GR# 109557/Nov. 29, 2000

672 SCRA 432

594 SCRA 560
449 SCRA 57
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
2. Rep v. Rural Bank Of Kabacan
GR# 185124/Jan. 25, 2012
3. PLDT v. Alvarez
GR# 179408/March 5, 2014
4.Laurel v. Abrogar
GR# 155076/ Jan. 13, 2009
5.Sergs vs. PCI Leasing
GR# 137705 /Aug. 22, 2000
6.Prudential vs. Panis
GR# L-50003/ Aug. 31, 1987

765 SCRA 52
664 SCRA 233
718 SCRA 54
576 SCRA 41
338 SCRA 499
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

GR# 169710/Aug. 19, 2015
GR# 195990/Aug. 5, 2015
GR# 194617/Aug. 5, 2015
GR# 177168/Aug. 3, 2015
GR# 200773/July 8, 2015
GR# 210341/July 1, 2015
GR# 183511/March 25, 2015
GR# 203384/Jan. 14, 2015
GR# 156205/Nov. 12, 2014
GR# 180086/July 2, 2014
GR# 202414/June 4, 2014
GR# 191516/June 4, 2014
GR# 185092/June 4, 2014
GR# 164408/March 24, 2014
GR# 186639/Feb. 5, 2014

769 SCRA 267

767 SCRA 385
765 SCRA 304
765 SCRA 265
764 SCRA 524
762 SCRA 310
761 SCRA 451
754 SCRA 352
746 SCRA 231
739 SCRA 676
728 SCRA 602
725 SCRA 242
724 SCRA 660
724 SCRA 592
719 SCRA 601
715 SCRA 416

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17. Dream Village v. BCDA

18. Republic v. Paraaque
19. Almagro vs. Kwan

GR# 192896/July 24, 2013

GR# 191109/July 18, 2012
GR# 175806/175810/Oct. 20, 2010

702 SCRA 222

677 SCRA 246
634 SCRA 250

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

Art. 15, NCC; Mixed Marriages
1. Ventura JR. v. Abuda
2. Beumer vs. Amores
3. Matthews v. Taylor
4. Borromeo v. Descallar

GR# 202932/Oct.23, 2013

GR# 195670/ Dec. 03, 2012
GR# 164584/June 22, 2009
GR# 159310/Feb. 24, 2009

708 SCRA 640

686 SCRA 770
590 SCRA 394
580 SCRA 175

GR# 170671/Aug. 19, 2015

GR# 162375-162605/Mar. 6, 2012
GR# 159941/Aug 17, 2011

767 SCRA 399

667 SCRA 472
655 SCRA 580

D. Friar Lands
1. Lausa vs. Quilaton
2. Manotok v. Barque
3. Reterta v. Lopez

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

1. Tuazon vs. Isagon
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# 191432/Sept. 2, 2015

GR# 179751/Aug. 5, 2015
GR# 171804/Aug. 5, 2015
GR# 177803/Aug. 3, 2015
GR# 160728/March 11, 2105
GR# 205867/Feb. 23, 2015
GR# 148748/Jan. 14, 2015
GR# 178169/Jan. 12, 2015
GR# 191101/Oct. 1, 2014
GR# 176020/Sept. 29, 2014
GR# 173632/Sept. 29, 2014
GR# 204369/Sept. 17, 2014
GR# 195443/Sept. 17, 2014
GR# 205065/June 4, 2014
GR# 194066/ June 4, 2014
GR# 192669/ April 21, 2014
GR# 195825/ Feb. 27, 2013
GR# 173531/ Feb. 1, 2012
GR# 184589/June 13, 2013

768 SCRA 691

765 SCRA 208
765 SCRA 178
764 SCRA 569
752 SCRA 289
751 SCRA 371
745 SCRA 468
745 SCRA 73
737 SCRA 381
736 SCRA 596
736 SCRA 584
735 SCRA 547
735 SCRA 456
725 SCRA 273
725 SCRA 25
722 SCRA 287
692 SCRA 277
664 SCRA 618
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
2. Javier vs. De Guzman
3. Sio Tiat King vs. Lim
4. Hortizuela v. Tagufa
5. Heirs of Narvasa, Sr. v. Imbornal
6. Francisco v. Rojas
7. Tongg v. Go Tiat Kun
8. Yared v. Tiangco
9. Vda. De Ouano v. Republic
10. Catholic Bishop of Balanga vs. CA

GR# 173186/Sept. 16, 2015

GR# 186204/Sept. 2, 2015
GR# 185407/June 22, 2015
GR# 205867/Feb. 23, 2015
GR# 182908/Aug. 6, 2014
GR# 167120/April 23, 2014
GR# 196023/April 21, 2014
GR# 161360/Oct. 19, 2011
GR# 168770/ Feb. 9, 2011
GR# 112519/Nov. 14, 1996

770 SCRA 513

768 SCRA 600
759 SCRA 523
751 SCRA 371
732 SCRA 171
723 SCRA 423
722 SCRA 623
659 SCRA 545
642 SCRA384
264 SCRA 181

H. Reversion; Nullity Proceedings

1. Maltos vs. Heirs of Borromeo GR# 172720/Sept. 14, 2015
2. Mendoza vs. Valte
GR# 172961/Sept. 7, 2015
3. Hortizuela v. Tagufa
GR# 205867/Feb. 23, 2015
4. Galang v. Reyes
GR# 184746/Aug. 15, 2012
5. Soquillo v. Tortola
GR# 192450/July 23, 2012

770 SCRA 397

769 SCRA 226
751 SCRA 371
678 SCRA 523
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
3. Paz v. Republic
GR# 157367 /Nov. 23, 2011

754 SCRA 165

661 SCRA 75

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

1. Billote vs. Solis
2. Republic vs. Mancao

GR# 181057/June 17, 2015

GR# 174185/July 22, 2015

759 SCRA 47
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
2. Liwag v. Happy Glen Loop HOA
3. Ortigas & Co v. CA
4. Fedman Dev v. Agcaoili
5. Limson v. Wack-Wack Cond

GR# 182133/June 23, 2015

GR# 189755/July 4, 2012
GR# 129822/June 20, 2012
GR# 165025/Aug. 31, 2011
GR# 188802/Feb. 14, 2011

760 SCRA 300

675 SCRA 744
674 SCRA 46
656 SCRA 354
642 SCRA 773

M. Accion Publiciana; Rule on collateral attack on title

1. Supapo v. De Jesus
2. Gabriel Jr, v. Crisologo

GR# 198356/April 20, 2015

GR# 204626/June 9, 2014

756 SCRA 211

725 SCRA 528

N. Ejectment: Forcible Entry & Tolerance; Unlawful Detainer

1. Mangaser v. Ugay
2. Pro-Guard v. Tormil Realty
3. Suarez v. Emboy, Jr.
4. Jose v. Alfuerto
5. Del Rosario v. Roxas Foundation

GR# 204926/Dec. 3, 2014

GR# 176341/July 7, 2014
GR# 187944/March 12, 2014
GR# 169380/Nov 26, 2012
GR# 170575/June 8, 2011

744 SCRA 13
729 SCRA 206
718 SCRA 677
686 SCRA 323
651 SCRA 415

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

1. Republic v. Pasicolan
2. Aquino v. Quiazon
3. CLT Realty v. Phil-Ville
4. Syjuco v. Bonifacio
5. Quintos v. Nicolas

GR# 198543/April 15, 2015

GR# 201248/March 11, 2015
GR# 160728/March 11, 2105
GR# 148748/Jan. 14, 2015
GR# 210252/June 16, 2014

755 SCRA 495

753 SCRA 98
752 SCRA 289
745 SCRA 468
726 SCRA 482

GR# 190641/Nov. 10, 2015

774 SCRA 214

P. Club Shares
1. VGCCI vs. Reyes

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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
2. Aquino vs. Aguilar
3. Tolentino vs. Latagan
4. Vda. De Roxas v. Our Ladys Foundation
5. Cusi v. Domingo
6. Communities Cagayan v. Nanol
7. Ferraren v. CA
8. Limense v. Vda De Ramos
9. Tuatis v. Escol
10. Narvaez v. Alciso
11. Cheng v. Donini
12. Pecson vs. CA

GR# 213233/Aug. 5, 2015

GR# 182754/June 29, 2015
GR# 179874/June 22, 2015

765 SCRA 453

760 SCRA 444
759 SCRA 451

GR# 182378/Mar 6, 2013

692 SCRA 578

GR# 195825/Feb. 27, 2013

GR# 176791/Nov. 14, 2012
GR# 159328/Oct. 5, 2011
GR# 152319/Oct. 28, 2009
GR# 175399 /Oct. 27, 2009
GR# 165907/July 27, 2009
GR# 167017/June 22, 2009
GR# 115814/May 26, 1995

692 SCRA 277

685 SCRA 453
659 SCRA 569
604 SCRA 599
604 SCRA 471
594 SCRA 60
590 SCRA 406
244 SCRA 407

R. Accretion, Alluvium: Arts. 440 - 475; Art 58, PD 1067 (Water Code) Arts. 502, 420;
1. Rep. v. Santos III
2. Fernando v. Acua
3. Mayor of Paraaque v. Ebio
4. Regent v. Tanjuatco
5. Meneses vs. CA
6. Nazareno vs. CA

GR# 160453/Nov. 12, 2012

GR# 161030/Sept 14, 2011
GR# 178411/June 23, 2010
GR# 168800 /April 16, 2009
GR# 83059/July 14, 1995
GR# 98045/June 26, 1986

685 SCRA 51
657 SCRA 499
621 SCRA 555
585 SCRA 329
246 SCRA 162

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
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# 205705/Aug. 5, 2015

765 SCRA 399
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

13. Taghoy vs. Tigol
14. Hulst v. PR Builders
15. MBTC v. Pascual
16. Cruz v. Catapang
17. Arriola v. Arriola

GR# 176858/ Sept. 15, 2010

GR# 159665/Aug. 3, 2010
GR# 156364/Sept. 25, 2008
GR# 163744/Feb. 29, 2008
GR# 164110/Feb. 12, 2008
GR# 177703/Jan. 28, 2008

630 SCRA 573

626 SCRA 341
566 SCRA 333
547 SCRA 246
544 SCRA 512
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
2. REP v. Ng
3. Soledad v. People
4. Abalos v. Heirs of Torio
5. People v. Peaflorida
6. BPI Family v. Franco
7. Chua-Bruce v. CA
8. EDCA Publ. v. Santos

GR# 206910/Oct. 14, 2015

GR# 182449/Mar. 6, 2013
GR# 184274/Feb 23, 2011
GR# 175444/Dec. 14, 2011
GR# 175604/Apr. 10, 2008
GR# 123498/Nov. 23, 2007
GR# 109595/Apr. 27, 2000
GR# 80298/Apr. 26, 1990

772 SCRA 541

692 SCRA 589
644 SCRA 258
662 SCRA 450
551 SCRA 111
538 SCRA 186
331 SCRA 1
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
2. Aquino v. MMA
GR# 211356/Sept. 29, 2014
3. Rana v. Wong
GR# 192861/June 30, 2014
4. Pilar Dev. v. Dumagdag
GR# 194336/Mar. 11, 2013
5 .Perez v. Madrona
GR# 184478/ Mar. 21, 2012
6. Liwag v. Happy Glen Loop HOA
GR# 189755/July 4, 2012
7. Gancayco v. Quezon City
GR# 177807/Oct 11, 2011
8. Dichoso v. Marcos
GR# 180282/April 11, 2011
9. Castro v. Monsod
GR# 183719/Feb 2, 2011
10. Salimbangon v. Tan
GR# 185240/Jan. 20, 2010
11. Limense v. Vda De Ramos GR# 152319/Oct. 28, 2009
12. Bicol Agro-Ind v. Obias
GR# 172077/Oct. 09, 2009
13. Unisource v. Chung
GR# 173252/July 17, 2009
14. Goldcrest v. Cypress
GR# 171072/Apr. 7, 2009
15. Valdez v. Tabisula
GR# 175510/July 28, 2008
16. Quintanilla v. Abangan
GR# 160613/Feb. 12, 2008
17. Fajardo v. Freedom to Build GR# 134692/Aug. 1, 2000
18. La Vista Assoc. v. CA
GR# 95252/ Sept. 5, 1997
19. Quimen v. CA
GR# 112331/May 29, 1996
20. Abellana v. CA
GR# 97039/Apr. 24, 1992

778 SCRA 385

737 SCRA 145
727 SCRA 539
693 SCRA 96
668 SCRA 697
675 SCRA 744
658 SCRA 853
647 SCRA 495
641 SCRA 486
610 SCRA 426
604 SCRA 599
603 SCRA 173
593 SCRA 230
584 SCRA 435
560 SCRA 332
544 SCRA 494
337 SCRA 115
278 SCRA 498
257 SCRA 163
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
2. Communities Cagayan v. Nanol
GR# 176791/Nov. 14, 2012
3. Abelgas v. Comia
GR# 163125/April 18, 2012
4. Ureta v. Ureta
GR# 165748/Sept. 14, 2011
5. Palero-Tan v. Urdaneta
AM# P-07-2399/Jun. 18, 2008
6. Acap v. CA
GR# 118114/Dec. 7, 1995

729 SCRA 544

685 SCRA 453
670 SCRA 7
657 SCRA 555
555 SCRA 28
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
2. HATVI vs. JM Tuason
GR# 203883/Nov. 10, 2015
3. Bascara vs. Javier
GR# 188069/June 17, 2015
4. Carinan v. Cueto
GR# 198636/Oct. 8, 2014
5. Villanueva v. Branoco
GR# 172804/Jan. 24, 2011
6. Del Rosario vs. Ferrer
GR# 187056/Sept. 20,2010
7. Heirs of Maramag v. Maramag GR# 181132/June 5, 2009
8. Arangote v. Maglunob
GR# 178906/Feb. 18, 2009
9. Aluad v. Aluad
GR# 176943/Oct. 17, 2008
10. Zamboanga v. Plagata
GR# 148433/Sept. 30, 2008
11. Ty v. Ty
GR# 165696/Apr. 30, 2008
12. Catalan vs. Basa
GR# 159667/July 31, 2007
13. Ganuelas v. Cawed
GR# 123968/Apr. 24, 200
14. Maglasang v. Cabatingan GR# 131953/June5, 2002
15. Magat v. CA
GR# 106755/Feb. 1, 2002
16. Quilala v. Alcantara,
GR# 132681/Dec. 3, 2001
17. Arcaba v. Batocael
GR# 146683/Nov. 22, 2001
18. RP v. Silim
GR# 140487/Apr. 2, 2001
19. Gestopa v. Pilapil
GR# 111904/Oct. 5, 2000
20. Republic v. Guzman
GR# 132964/Feb. 18, 2000
21. Noceda v. CA
GR# 119730/Sept. 2, 1999
22. Sicad vs. CA
GR# 125888/Aug. 13, 1998
23. Archbishop of Manila v. CA GR# 77425/June 19, 1991
24. De Luna v. Abrigo
GR# 57455/Jan. 18, 1990
25. Insular Life v. Ebrado
GR# 44059/Oct. 28, 1977

774 SCRA 615

774 SCRA 315
759 SCRA 105
738 SCRA 48
640 SCRA 308
630 SCRA 683
588 SCRA 774
579 SCRA 620
569 SCRA 697
567 SCRA 163
553 SCRA 306
528 SCRA 645
401 SCRA 447
383 SCRA 6
375 SCRA 556
371 SCRA 311
370 SCRA 414
356 SCRA 1
342 SCRA 105
326 SCRA 90
313 SCRA 504
294 SCRA 183
198 SCRA 300
181 SCRA 150
80 SCRA 181

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Z. Prescription; Article 391 vs. Labor Code; Estoppel; Ownership; Trust Laches; (Art. 1431448)
1. Trinidad vs. Imson
GR# 197728/Sept. 16, 2015
2. Pangasinan vs. Disonglo-Almazora
GR# 200558/July 1, 2015
3. Foculan-Fudalan vs. Ocial
GR# 194516/June 17, 2015
4. Teekay v. Concha
GR# 185463/Feb. 22, 2012
5. Pantollano v. Korphil
GR# 169575/Mar. 30, 2011

770 SCRA 581

761 SCRA 220
759 SCRA 160
666 SCRA 609
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
2. Bartolome v. SSS

GR#209741/April 15, 2015

755 SCRA 605

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
2. Aluad v. Aluad

GR# 183448/June 30 2014

GR# 176943/Oct. 17, 2008

727 SCRA 477

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
2. Tiggangay v. Wacas

GR#198680/July 8, 2013
A.M. OCA 09-3243/April 1, 2013

700 SCRA 778

694 SCRA 264

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

Rights
1. Hacbang vs. Alo
2. Calalang-Parulan v. Garcia
3. PNB v. Garcia
4. Ventura JR. v. Abuda
5. Ining v. Vega
6. De Belen Vda. De Cabalu v. Tabu
7. Medina v. CA
8. Republic v. Marcos-Manotoc
9. Cruz vs. Cruz
10. Silverio v. CA
11. Carlos v. Sandoval
12. DBP v. Gagarani
13. Sumaljag v. Literato
14. Reyes v. Enriquez
15. Nazareno vs. CA,
16. DKC Holdings Corp. vs. CA
17. Ventura vs. Militante
18. Alvarez v. IAC
19. Bonilla vs. Barcena,

GR# 191031/Oct. 5, 2015

GR# 184148/June 9, 2014
GR# 182839/June 2, 2014
GR# 202932/Oct.23, 2013
GR#174727/Aug.12, 2013
GR# 188417/Sept. 24, 2102
GR# 137582/Aug. 29, 2012
GR# 171701/Feb. 8, 2012
GR# 173292/Sept. 1, 2010
GR# 178933/Sept. 16, 2009
GR3 179922 /Dec. 16, 2008
GR# 172248/Sept. 17, 2008
GR# 149787/June 18, 2008
GR# 162956/April 10, 1998
GR# 138842/Oct. 18, 2000
GR# 118248/April. 5, 2000
GR# 63145/Oct. 5, 1999
GR# 68053/May 7, 1990
GR# L-41715/June 18, 1976

772 SCRA 38
725 SCRA 402
724 SCRA 280
708 SCRA 640
703 SCRA 406
681 SCRA 625
679 SCRA 191
665 SCRA 367
629 SCRA 605
600 SCRA 1
574 SCRA 116
565 SCRA 54
555 SCRA 53
551 SCRA 86
343 SCRA 637
329 SCRA 666
316 SCRA 226
185 SCRA 8
71 SCRA 491

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

1. Heirs of Basbas v. Basbas
2. Rebusquillo v. Gualvez
3. Garcia-Quiazon v. Belen
4. Ureta v. Ureta
5. Limos v. Odones
6. Balus v. Balus

GR# 188773/Sept. 10, 2014

GR# 204029/June 4, 2014
GR# 189121/July 31, 2013
GR# 165748/Sept. 14, 2011
GR#186979/ Aug. 11, 2010
GR# 168970/Jan. 15, 2010

734 SCRA 625

725 SCRA 259
702 SCRA 707
657 SCRA 555
628 SCRA 288
610 SCRA 178

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7. Yaptinchay v. Del Rosario

8. Acap vs. CA,

GR# 124320/Mar. 2, 1999

GR# 118114/Dec. 7, 1995

304 SCRA 18
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
2. Arriola v. Arriola

GR# 182894/April 22, 2014

GR# 177703/Jan. 28, 2008

703 SCRA 1
542 SCRA 666

H. Succession; Equitable Title & Legal Title; Heirs & Estate; Rules 73 91, Rules of Court
1. Puno v. Puno Enterprises
2. Reyes v. RTC Makati

GR# 177066/Sept. 11, 2009

GR# 165744/Aug. 11, 2008

599 SCRA 585

561 SCRA 593

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

1. Lopez v. Lopez
2. Baltazar v. Laxa
3. Echavez vs. Dozen cons.
4. Celada v. Abena
5. Lee v. Tambago
6. Guerrero v. Bihis
7. Azuela v. CA
8. Alvarado vs. Gaviola, Jr.,
9. Caneda vs. CA
10. Suroza vs. Honrado,
11. Javellana vs. Ledesma
12. Cruz vs. Villasor
13. Abangan vs. Abangan
14. Garcia vs. Vasquez,

GR# 189984/Nov. 12, 2012

GR# 174489/April, 11, 2012
GR# 192916/Oct. 11, 2010
GR# 145545/June. 30, 2008
A.C.# 5281/Feb. 12, 2008
GR# 174144/April. 17, 2007
GR# 122880/April. 12, 2006
GR# 74695/Sept. 14, 1993
GR# 103554/ May. 28, 1993
AM# 2026-CFI/Dec. 19, 1981
No. L-7179/June. 30, 1955
No. L-32213/Nov. 26, 1973
GR# 13431/Nov. 12, 1919
No. L-26615/April. 30, 1970

685 SCRA 209

669 SCRA 249
632 SCRA 594
556 SCRA 569
544 SCRA 393
521 SCRA 394
487 SCRA 119
226 SCRA 348
222 SCRA 781
110 SCRA 388
97 Phil 258
54 SCRA 31
40 Phil 476
32 SCRA 489

GR# 140371-72/Nov. 27, 2006

GR# 123486/Aug. 12, 1999
GR# 106720/Sept. 15, 1994
GR# 83843-44/April. 5, 1990
No. L-38338/Jan. 28, 1985
No. L-40207/Sept. 28, 1984

508 SCRA 172

312 SCRA 333
236 SCRA 488
184 SCRA 170
134 SCRA 245
132 SCRA 237

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

1. Seangio v. Reyes
2. Codoy vs. Calugay
3. Ajero vs. CA,
4. Labrador vs. CA,
5. Roxas vs. De Jesus,
6. Kalaw vs. Relova

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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
2. Vda. De Perez vs. Tolete,

GR# 169144/Jan. 26, 2011

GR# 76714/June. 2, 1994

640 SCRA 538

232 SCRA 722

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

1. Adriana Maloto vs. CA,
2. Gago vs. Mamuyac
3. Molo vs. Molo
4. Diaz vs. De Leon,

No. L-76464/Feb. 29, 1988

No. L-26317/Jan. 29, 1927
No. L- 2538/Sept. 21, 1951
No. L- 17714/May. 31, 1922

158 SCRA 451

49 Phil 902
90 Phil 37
43 Phil 413

M. Probate. Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Elements; Voluntary Institution & Succession; Arts. 102,
130 FC
1. Agtarap vs. Agtarap
2. Heirs of Sandejas vs. Lina
3. Dorotheo vs. CA,
4. Parish Priest of Victoria vs. Rigor
5. Santos vs. Buenaventura

GR# 177099/June 8, 2011

GR# 141634/Feb. 5, 2001
GR# 108581/Dec. 8, 1999
GR# L-22036/April 30, 1979
GR# L-22797/Sept. 22, 1966

651 SCRA 455

351 SCRA 183
320 SCRA 12
89 SCRA 493
18 SCRA 47

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

1. Seangio v. Reyes
2. Guy v. CA
3. Acain vs. IAC
4. Aznar vs. Duncan,
5. Nuguid vs. Nuguid

GR# 140371-72/Nov. 27, 2006

GR# 163707/Sept. 15, 2006
GR#L- 72706/Oct. 27, 1987
GR# L- 24365/June 30, 1966
GR# L- 23445/June 23, 1966

508 SCRA 172

502 SCRA 151
155 SCRA 100
17 SCRA 590
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

2. Ramirez vs. Vda. De Ramirez
3. PCIB vs. Escolin

GR# 113725/June 29, 2000

GR# L- 27952/Feb. 15, 1982
GR# L-27860/Mar. 29, 1974

334 SCRA 522

111 SCRA 704
56 SCRA 265

Q. Legitime and Simulated Contracts; Spousal/Marital Estrangement

1. Noveras v. Noveras
2. Capitle v. Elbambuena
3. Francisco vs. Francisco-Alfonso,

GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014

GR# 169193/Nov. 30, 2006
GR# 138774/Mar. 8, 2001

733 SCRA 528

509 SCRA 444
354 SCRA 112

R. Reserva Troncal Art. 891

1. Mendoza v. De Los Santos
2. Vizconde v. CA
3. Cano vs. Director
4. Gonzales vs. CFI
5. Edroso vs. Sablan
6. Sienes vs. Esparcia

GR#176422/Mar. 20, 2013

GR# 118449/Feb. 11, 1998
GR# L-10701/Jan. 16, 1959
GR#L-34395/May 19, 1981
GR# L-6878/Sept. 13, 1913
GR# L-12957, Mar. 24, 1961

694 SCRA 75
286 SCRA 217
105 Phil. 1
104 SCRA 479
25 Phil. 295
1 SCRA 750

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

1. Aguilar v. Siasat
2. Neri v. Heirs of Hadji Yusop Uy
3. Bagunu vs. Piedad,
4. Sayson vs. CA,
5. Leonardo vs. CA

GR# 200169/Jan. 28, 2015

GR# 194366/Oct. 10, 2012
GR# 140975/Dec. 8, 2000
GR# 89224-25/Jan. 23, 1992
GR# L-51263/Feb. 28, 1983

748 SCRA 555

683 SCRA 553
347 SCRA 571
205 SCRA 321
120 SCRA 890

T. Article 992. Iron Curtain; Arts. 902, 982, 989 & 990
1. Neri v. Heirs Yusop Uy
2. Suntay v. Cojuangco-Suntay (MR)
3. Suntay v. Cojuangco-Suntay
4. Diaz vs. IAC
5. Diaz vs. IAC
6. Corpus vs. Corpus

GR# 194366/Oct. 10, 2012

GR# 183053/Oct. 10, 2012
GR# 183053/June 16, 2010
GR# L-66574/Feb. 21, 1990
GR# L-66574/June 17, 1987
GR# L-22469/Oct. 23, 1978

683 SCRA 553

683 SCRA 439
621 SCRA 142
182 SCRA 427
150 SCRA 645
85 SCRA 567

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

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1. Arado vs. Alcoran

2. Cabales v. CA
3. Gonzales vs. CA
4. Heirs of Uriarte vs. CA
5. Verdad vs. CA

GR# 163362/July 8, 2015

GR# 162421/Aug. 31, 2007
GR# 117740/Oct. 30, 1998
GR# 116775/Jan. 22, 1998
GR# 109972/April. 29, 1996

726 SCRA 37
531 SCRA 691
298 SCRA 322
284 SCRA 511
256 SCRA 593

GR# 143483/Jan. 31, 2002

375 SCRA 484

V. Escheat
1. Republic vs. CA,
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
2. Vizconde v. CA

GR# 189776/Dec. 15, 2010

GR# 118449/Feb. 11, 1998

638 SCRA 826

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
2. MIMC v. Marcelo, Jr.
3. Marcos v. Heirs of Isidro Bangi
4. Suntay v. Cojuangco-Suntay (MR)
5. Suntay v. Cojuangco-Suntay
6. Alfonso v. Andres
7. Orendain Jr. vs. Rodriguez
8. Arrogante v. Deliarte
9. Zaragoza vs. CA,
10. Reyes vs. Baretto-Datu,

GR# 196750/March 11, 2016

GR# 209651/Nov. 26, 2014
GR# 185745/Oct. 15, 2014
GR# 183053/Oct. 10, 2012
GR# 183053/June 16, 2010
GR# 166236/July 29, 2010
GR# 168660/June 30, 2009
GR# 152132/July. 24, 200
GR# 106401/Sept. 29, 2000
GR# L-17818/Jan. 25, 1967

753 SCRA 87
743 SCRA 253
738 SCRA 384
683 SCRA 439
621 SCRA 142
626 SCRA 149
591 SCRA 285
528 SCRA 63
341 SCRA 309
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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