Research Outline

1. Is a designation of “danish embassy” definite

Cases:
1. rabadilla vs ca, g.r. no. 113725

Law:

art 1026 entities can inherit

art 789 on patent or extrinsic ambiguity - that which appears o the face of the will
itself, it is evident that it is not clear.

Extrinsic evidence, as well as the will itself may be examined (but not the oral
declarations of the testator) to ascertain the testator's intent, but if after everything
has been done, the doubt still remains, not one will get as instituted heirs, because
then, the heirs will be considered as unknown persons under 844 2nd par

solution:

examine:
the will itself
extrinsic evidence such as written declarations of the testator

2. presumption of death - who died first wife who was shot or husband who jumped off
building?

Cases:
1. joaquin vs. navarro g.r. no. l-5426
2. de los santos vs. reyes g.r. no. l-45027

Law:
Art 43, NCC