REMEDIAL LAW REVIEW SYLLABUS

PART I
Civil Procedure
Prof. Tranquil G.S. Salvador III

I. Filing Fees

Rule 141, Sections 1, 2 , 3, 4, 7, 8 and 19

1. Ruby Shelter Builders and Realty Development Corporation V. Formaran, G.R. No.
175914, February 10, 2009
2. Do-All Metals Industries, Inc. v. Security Bank Corporation, et al., G.R. No. 176339,
January 10, 2011
3. Philippine First Insurance v. First Logistics, G.R. No. 165147, July 9, 2008
4. Benjamin Bautista v. Shirley Unangast, G.R. No. 173002, July 4, 2008
5. Chua v. Executive Judge, Metropolitan Trial Court of Manila, 2013
6. IN RE: EXEMPTION OF THE NATIONAL POWER CORPORATION FROM
PAYMENT OF FILING/ DOCKET FEES, [ A.M. No. 05-10-20-SC, March 10, 2010 ]
7. Unicapital v. Consing, 2013
8. Proton Pilipinas v. Banque Nacional de Paris, G.R. No. 151242, June 15, 2005
9. Request of National Committee on Legal Aid to Exempt Legal Aid Clients from

Paying Filing and Docket Fees, A.M. No. 08-11-7-SC, August 28, 2009

10. Query of Mr. Roger C. Prioreschi re exemption form legal and filing fees of the Good
Shepherd Foundation, Inc., A.M. No. 09-6-9-SC

II. Jurisdiction

Batas Pambansa Bilang 129

Republic Act 7691
1991 Rules on Summary Procedure as amended
Rules on Small Claims

1. Thornton v. Thornton, G.R. No. 154598, August 16, 2004

2. Bernabe L. Navida, et al. v. Hon. Teodoro A. Dizon et al., G.R. No. 125078, May 30,
2011
3. Pua v. Citibank, G.R. 180064, September 16, 2013
4. Celia S. Vda. De Herrera v. Emelita bernardo, et al., G.R. No. 170251, June 01, 2011.
5. Herald Black Dacasin v. Sharon del Mundo Dacasin, G.R. No. 168785, February 05,
2010
6. Far East Bank v. Shemberg, G.R. No.163878, December 12, 2006
7. Sabitsana v. Muertegi, 2013
8. Spouses Manila v. Spouses Manza, G.R. No. 163602, September 07, 2011
 9. EDNA DIAGO LHUILLIER, PETITIONER, V. BRITISH AIRWAYS, G.R. No.
171092, March 15, 2010
10. Heirs of Santiago Nisperos v. Nisperos-Ducusin, 2013
11. Dy v. Bibat-Palamos, 2013
12. Smart Communications v. Aldecoa, 2013

III. Cause of Action (Rule 2)

1. Mindanao Terminal v. Phoenix Assurance, G.R. No. 162467, May 8, 2009

2. Dolores Macaslang v. Renato Zamora, G.R. No. 156375, May 30, 2011
3. Philip Turner, et al. v. Lorenzo Shipping Corporation, G.R. No. 157479, November 24,
2010
4. Chua v. Metrobank, et al., G. R. No.182311, August 19, 2009
5. Catalina Chu, et al. v. Spouses Fernando and Trinidad Cunanan, G.R. No. 156185,
September 12, 2011
6. NM Rothschild & Sons (AUSTRALIA) Limited, v. Lepanto Consolidated Mining
Company, G.R. No. 175799, November 28, 2011
7. Pua v. Citibank, N.A., 2013 (SEC jurisdiction)

IV. Parties (Rule 3)

1. Philip Go, et al. v. Distinction Properties Development, G.R. No. 194024, April 25, 2012
2. Macawadib v. Philippine National Police Directorate, 2013
3. Hacienda Luisita Incorporated v. Presidential Agrarian Reform Council, G.R. No.
171101, July 05, 2011
4. Metrobank v. Rural Bank of Gerona, G.R. No. 159097, July 05, 2010
5. Constantino v. Heirs of Pedro Constantino, 2013
6. Cagato v. Almonte, 2013
7. Legaspi Towers 300 v. Amelia Muer, et al., G.R. No. 170783, June 18, 2012
8. Republic of the Philippines v. Agunoy, G.R. No. 155394. February 17, 2005.
9. Juana Complex I Homeowners Association v. Fil-Estate Land, Inc. G.R. No. 152272,
March 05, 2012
10. Sylvia Banda v. Eduardo R. Ermita G.R. No. 166620, April 20, 2010
11. Napere v. Barbarona, G.R. No. 160426, January 31, 2008.
12. Sumaljap v. Spouses Literato, G.R. No. 149787, June 18, 2008
13. Memoracion Cruz v. Oswaldo Z. Cruz, G.R. No. 173292, September 01, 2010
14. Heritage Park Management v. CIAC, G.R. No. 148133, October 8, 2008
15. William Genato v. Benjamin Bayhon, G.R. No. 171035, August 24, 2009
16. Algura v. LGU of the City of Naga, G.R. No. 15013;5, October 30, 2006

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V. Venue (Rule 4)

1. Briones v. CA, G.R. 204444, January 14, 2015

2. San Miguel Corporation v. Monasterio, G.R. No. 151037, June 23, 2005
3. URC v. Albert Lim, G.R. NO. 154338, October 05, 2007
4. Irene Marcos Araneta v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 154096, August 22, 2008
5. Heirs of the Late Flaviano Maglasang v. Manila Banking Corporation, 2013
6. Aceron v. Spouses Ang, G.R. 186993, August 22, 2012

VI. Summary Procedure (Rule 5; 1991 Rules on Summary Procedure as amended)

1. Macadangdang v. Gaviola, G.R. No. 156809, March 4, 2009

2. Republic v. Sunvar Reality Development Corporation, G.R. No. 194880, June 20, 2012
3. Banares v. Balising, G.R. No. 132624, March 13, 2000
4. Angelina Soriente v. Estate of Arsenio Concepcion, G.R. No. 160239, November 25,
2009

VII. Pleadings (Rules 6 to 8)

1. Cosco Philippines Shipping v. Kemper Insurance Company, G.R. No. 179488, April 23,
2012
2. Iglesia ni Kristo v. Ponferrada, G.R. No. 168943, October 27, 2006
3. Vallacar Transit, Inc. v. Jocelyn Catubig, G.R. No. 175512, May 30, 2011
4. Korean Technologies v. Alberto Lerma, G.R. No. 143581, January 7, 2008
5. Filipinas Textile v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 119800, November 12, 2003
6. Borra v. CA, September 9, 2013
7. Sy Tiong v. Sy Chim, G.R. No. 174168, March 30, 2009
8. PTA of St. Matthew Academy v. Metrobank, G.R.No. 176518, March 2, 2010
9. Abbot Laboratories v. Alcaraz, 2013
10. Permanent Savings Bank v. Velarde, G.R. No. 140608, September 23, 2004
11. S.C. Megaworld Construction v. Parada, 2013

VIII. Default (Rule 9)

1. Anuncacion v. Bocanegra, G.R. No. 152496, July 30, 2009

2. Martinez v. Republic, G.R. No. 160895, October 30, 2006
3. Dico v. Vizcaya Management Corporation, 2013
4. Heirs of Medrano v. Estanislao De Vera, G.R. No. 165770, August 09, 2010
5. Aquino v. Aure, G.R. No. 153567, February 18, 2008
6. Republic v. Hidalgo, G.R. No. 161657, October 04, 2007

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 REMEDIAL LAW REVIEW SYLLABUS
PART II
Civil Procedure
Prof. Tranquil G.S. Salvador III

IX. Amendment and Supplement (Rule 10)

1. PAGCOR v. Lopez, A.M. RTJ-04-1848, October 25, 2005

2. Asean Pacific v. City of Urdaneta, G.R. No. 162525, September 23, 2008
3. Tiu v. PBCOM, G.R. No. 151932, August 19, 2009
4. Biglang Awa v. Philippine Trust Company, G.R. NO. 158998, March 28, 2008

X. Bill of Particulars (Rule 12)

1. Baritua v. Mercader, G.R. No. 136048, January 23, 2001

2. Reyes v. RTC of Makati, G.R. No. 165744, August 11, 2008
3. Republic v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 148154, December 17, 2007
4. Estardante v. People, G.R. Nos. 156851-55, February 18, 2008

XI. Service and Filing (Rule 13)

1. Domingo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 169122, February 2, 2010

2. Romulo v. Peralta, G.R. No. 165665, January 31, 2007
3. Spouses Topacio v. Banco Filipino, G.R. No. 157644, November 17, 2010
4. Atlantic Erectors v. Herbal Cove, G.R. No. 148568, March 20, 2003
5. St. Mary of the Woods School v. Office of the Registry of Deeds of Makati, G.R.No.
174290, January 20, 2009
6. Vicente v. Avera, G.R. No. 169970, January 20, 2009
7. Aberca et al. v. Ver, et al., G.R. No. 166216, March 14, 2012 ]
8. FEU-NRMF v. FEU-NRMF AFW, G.R. No. 168362, October 16, 2006
9. Republic v. BPI, 2013

XII. Summons (Rule 14)

1. Cada v. Time Saver, G.R. No. 181480, January 30, 2009

2. Pascual v. Pascual, G.R. No. 171916, December 4, 2009
3. Manotoc v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 130974, August 16, 2006
4. Sansio v. Mogol, G.R. No. 177007, July 14, 2009
5. Republic v. Glasgow, G.R. No. 170281, January 18, 2008
6. Palma v. Galvez, G.R.No. 165273, March 10, 2010
7. Acance v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 159699, March 16, 2005
8. Cabigao v. Nery, 2013

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XIII. Motions (Rule 15)

1. Republic v. Peralta, G.R. No. 150327, June 18, 2003

2. Preysler v. Manila Southcoast, G.R. No. 171872, June 28, 2010
3. Bacelonia v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 143440, February 11, 143440

XIV. Motion to Dismiss (Rule 16)

1. Heirs of Loreto Maramag v.Maramag, G.R. No. 181132, June 5, 2009

2. UCPB v. Beluso, G.R. No. 159912, August 17, 2007
3. Manila Banking v. University of Baguio, G.R. No. 159189, February 21, 2007
4. Corales v. Republic, 2013
5. National Housing Authority v. Baello, 2013
6. Unicapital v. Consing, 2013
7. Brown –Araneta v. Araneta, 2013

XV. Dismissals by the Plaintiff (Rule 17)

1. Limaco v. Gakuen, G.R.No. 158245, June 30, 2005

2. Pinga v. Heirs of Santiago, G.R. No. 170354, June 30, 2006

XVI. Pre-Trial (Rule 18)

1. Diaz v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 149749, July 25, 2006

2. Alcaraz v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 152202, G.R. No. 152202, July 28, 2006
3. Macasaet v.Macasaet, G.R. No. 154391, September 30, 2004
4. Chingkoe v. Republic, 2013
5. LBL Industries v. City of Lapu-Lapu, 2013

XVII. Intervention (Rule 19)

1. Looyuko v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 102696, July 12, 2001

2. Limpo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 124582, July 16, 2000
3. Asian Terminals v. Ricafort, G.R. No. 166901, October 27, 2006
4. Salas Jr. v. Aguila, 2013
5. Smart Communications v. Aldecoa

XVIII. Subpoena (Rule 21)

1. Collado v. Bravo, A.M.-P-99-1377, April 10, 2011

2. Roco v. Contreras, G.R. No. 158275, June 28, 2005

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XIX. Deposition (Rules 23 to 29)

a. Deposition taken in another proceeding

Republic v. Sandiganbayan, Jose Africa, Imelda Marcos, et al. G.R. No. 152375,
December 13, 2011

b. Deposition may be taken anytime after institution of any action; Uses of Deposition
Jonathan Land Oil v. Mangudadatu, G.R. No. 155010, August 16, 2004

c. Deposition not a substitute for actual testimony

Sales v. Sabino, G.R. No. 133154, December 9, 2005

d. Period to apply for Deposition

1. Rosete v. Lim, June 8, 2006, G.R. No. 136051
2. International v. Ley Construction, G.R. NO. 147143, March 10, 2006

e. Non-resident foreign corporation to testify through deposition

1. San Luis v. Rojas, G.R. 159127, March 3, 2008
2. Philippine Computer Solutions v. Jose Hernandez, G.R. 168776, July 17, 2007

f. Application of Rule 23 in criminal cases

Manguerra v. Risos, G.R. No. 152643, August 28, 2008

g. Purpose of taking deposition

Pajarilla v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 163515, October 31, 2008

h. Letters rogatory and commission

Dulay v. Dulay, G.R. No. 158857, November 11, 2005

i. Failure to answer written interrogatories

Jaravata v. Karolus, G.R. No. 154988, June 21, 2007

j. Consequences of failure to answer interrogatories

Zepeda v. China Banking Corporation, G.R. No. 172175, October 9, 2006

k. Request for Admission not answered

Sime Darby v. NLRC, G.R. No. 148021, December 6, 2006

l. Request for Admission instead of Offer to Stipulate

Manzano v. Despalidares, G.R.No. 148786, December 16, 2004

m. Failure to respond to a Request for Admission

Limos v. Spouses Odones, G.R. No.186979, August 11, 2011

n. Documents to be produced should be described with particlularity

Solidbank v. Gateway Electronics, G.R. No. 164805, April 30, 2008

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XX. Trial, Trial by Commissioners, Hearings and Consolidation of Cases (Rules 30 to 32)

1. Lourdez de Castro v. Crispino de Castro, G.R. No. 172198, June 16, 2009
2. Zulueta v. Asia Brewery, G.R. No. 138137, March 8, 2001
3. Roque v. Magno, G.R. No. 138701, October 17, 2006
4. Mega Land v. C-E Construction, Inc., G.R. No. 165211, July 31, 2007
5. Neri v. Sandiganbayan, 2013

XXI. Demurrer to Evidence (Rule 33)

1. Radiowealth v. Del Rosario, G.R. No. 138739, July 6, 2000

2. People v. Cachola, G.R. No. 148712, January 21, 2004

XXII. Judgment on the Pleadings and Summary Judgment (Rule 34 and 35)

1. Wood Technology v. Equitable Banking, G.R. 153867, February 17, 2005

2. Bascug v. Aranday, A.M.-RTJ 00-1591, April 11, 2002
3. Eland Phil. V. Garcia, G.R. No. 173289, February 17, 2010
4. Smart Communications v. Aldecoa, 2013

XXIII. Judgment (Rule 36)

1. Consing v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 143584, March 10, 2004

2. Heirs of Valdez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 163208, August 13, 2008
3. Intramuros Tennis v. PTA, G.R. No. 135630, September 26, 2000
4. Polymer Rubber Corporation v. Salamuding, 2013
5. Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Fortune Tobacco Corporation, 2013

XXIV. Motion for Reconsideration and New Trial (Rule 37)

1. Fernandez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 131094, May 16, 2005

2. Republic v. Peralta, G.R. No. 150327, June 18, 2003
3. People v. Odilao, April 14, 2004, G.R. No. 155451
4. Neypes v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 141524, September 14, 2005
5. Tan v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 130314, September 22, 1998

XXV. Petition for Relief from Judgment (Rule 38)

1. Alaban v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.156021, September 23, 2005

2. Samartino v. Raon, G.R. No. 131482, July 3, 2002
3. Purcon v. MRM Philippines et al., G.R. No. 182718, September 26, 2008

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XXVI. Execution of Judgment (Rule 39)

1. Capa v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 160082, September 19, 2006

2. Navaros v. Comelec, G.R. No. 157957, September 18, 2003
3. International School v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 131109, June 29, 1999
4. Manacop v. Equitable Bank, G.R. No. 162814, August 25, 2005
5. Curata v. PPA, G.R. No. 154211, June 22, 2009
6. Garcia v. PAL, G.R. No. 164856, January 20, 2009
7. Arcenas v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 150233, February 16, 2005
8. RCBC v. Serra, 2013
9. Infante v. Aran Builders, G.R. No. 156596, August 24, 2007
10. Josef v. Santos, G.R. No. 165060, November 27, 2008
11. D-Armoured Security v. Orpia, G.R. No. 151325, June 27, 2005
12. Caja v. Nanquil, A.M. P-04-1885, September 13, 2004
13. Zamora v. Villanueva, A.M. P-04-1898, July 28, 2008
14. Landrito v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 133079, August 9, 2005
15. Marsmony Trading v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 170515, May 6, 2010
16. Benitez v. Acosta, A.M. P-01-1473, March 27, 2001
17. St. Aviation Services v. Grand International Airways, G.R. No.140288, October 23, 2006
18. City Government of Makati v. Odena, 2013

XXVII. Appeals/Original Actions in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals (Rules 40 to
56 except Rule 47)

1. Fernando v. Santamaria, G.R. No. 160730, December 10, 2004

2. Madrigal Transport v. Lapanday, G.R. No. 156067, August 11, 2004
3. BPI v. Sarabia Manor Hotel, 2013
4. NAPOCOR v. Paderanga, G.R. No. 155065, July 28, 2005
5. State Investment v. Delta Motors, G.R. No. 144444
6. Aguilar v. Comelec, G.R. No. 185140, June 30, 2009
7. Cardona v. Amansec, G.R. No. 147216, April 15, 2004
8. Canedo v. Kampilan Secutiry and Detective Agency, 2013
9. Esteban v. Marcelo, 2013
10. Dyoco v. Court of Appeals, 2013
11. Ang v. San Joaquin, 2013

XXVIII. Petition for Annulment of Judgment (Rule 47)

1. Orbeta v. Sendiong, July 8, 2005

2. Nery v. Leyson, G.R. No. 139306, August 29, 2000
3. Ceruila v. Delantar, G.R. No. 140305, December 9, 2005
4. Salera v. A-1 Investors, G.R. No. 141238, February 15, 2002
5. Cole v. Court of Appeals, December 26, 2000, G.R. No. 137561
6. Arcenas v. Queen City Development, G.R. No. 166819, June 16, 2010

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XXIX. Provisional Remedies

a. Attachment (Rule 57)

a.1 Security Pacific v. Amelia Tria-Infante, G.R. No. 1444740, August 31, 2005.
a.2 Torres v. Satsatin, G.R. No. 166759, November 25, 2009
a.3 Insular Savings v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.123638, June 15, 2006
a.4 Yu v. Ngo Yet Te, G.R. No. 155868, February 6, 2007

b. Preliminary Injunction (Rule 58)

b.1 Universal Motors v. Rojas, A.M. RTJ 03-1814, May 26, 2005
b.2 Greenstar v. Andiong, A.M. RTJ 041826, February 6, 2008
b.3 Aldover v. Court of Appeals, 2013
b.4 Bacolod City Water v. Labayen, G.R. No. 157994, December 10, 2004
b.5 Calawag v. University of the Philippines-Visayas, 2013

c. Receivership (Rule 59)

c.1 Citibank v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 61508, March 17, 1999
c.2 Republic v. Saludares, G.R. No. 111174, March 9, 2000
c.3 Tantano v. Espino-Caboverde, 2013

d. Replevin (Rule 60)

d.1 Twin Ace Holding v. Rufina and Company, G.R. No. 160191, June 8, 2006.
d.2 Superlines Transportation v. PNCC, G.R. No. 169596, March 28, 2007
d.3 Dagudag v. Paderanga, A.M.-RTJ No. 06-2017, June 19, 2008

e. Support Pendete Lite (Rule 61)

e.1 Mangonon v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 125041, June 30, 2006

XXX. Special Civil Actions

a. Interpleader (Rule 62)

a.1 Ocampo v. Tirona, G.R. No. 147812, April 6, 2005

a.2 Maglente v. Padilla, G.R. No. 148182, March 7, 2007
a.3 Arreza v. Diaz, G. R. No. 133113, August 30, 2001

b. Declaratory Relief (Rule 63)

b.1 Almeda v. Bathala Marketing, G.R. No. 150608, January 28, 2008
b.2 Malana v. Tapa, G.R. No. 181303, September 17, 2009

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 b.3 Sabistana v. Muertegi, 2013
b.4 Republic v. Roque, 2013

c. Review of Judgment of COA or COMELEC (Rule 64)

d. Certiorari, Prohibition and Mandamus (Rule 65)

d.1 Certiorari
1. Republic v. Carmel Development, G.R. No.142572, February 20, 2002
2. Jiao et al. v. NLRC, G.R. No. 182331, April 18, 2012
3. PNB v. Arcobillas, 2013

d.2 Prohibition
1. City Government of Quezon City v. Bayantel, G.R. No. 162015, March 6,
2006
2. LTFRB v. Stronghold Insurance Company, Inc., 2013
3. Vivas v. Monetary Board of the BSP, 2013
4. Corales v. Republic, 2013

d.3 Mandamus
1. Raul Lambino v. Comelec, G.R. No. 174153, October 25, 2006
2. Esquivel v. Ombudsman, G.R. No. 137237, September 17, 2002
3. Dolot v. Paje, 2013

e. Quo Warranto (Rule 66)

1. Liban v. Gordon, G.R. No. 175352, July 15, 2009

2. Divinagracia v. Consolidated Broadcasting, G.R. No. 162272, April 7, 2009

f. Expropriation (Rule 67)

1. Bardillon v. Bgy. Masili, G.R. No. 146886, April 30, 2003

2. Republic v. Mangotara, G.R. No. 170375, July 7, 2010
3. Republic v. Court of Appeals, July 7, 2010, August 14, 2009
4. NPC v. Santa Loro, G.R. No. 175176, October 17, 2008
5. Apo Fruits v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 164195, December 4, 2009
6. Republic v. Holy Trinity Development Corp., G.R. No. 172410, April 14, 2008

g. Judicial Foreclosure (Rule 68)

1. Huerta Alba v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 128567, September 1, 2000

2. Bacaling v. Muya, G.R. No. 148404, April 11, 2002
3. Monzon v. Relova, G.R. No. 171827, September 17, 2008
4. Nagtalon v. UCPB, 2013

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h. Judicial Partition (Rule 69)

Sepulveda v. Pelaez, G.R. No. 152195, January 31, 2005

i. Ejectment (Rule 70)

1. Inocencio v. Hospicio de San Jose, 2013

2. Serrano v. Gutierrez, G.R. No. 162366, November 10, 2006
3. Esteban v. Marcelo, 2013
4. Philippine Tourism Authority v. Sabandal-Herzentiel, 2013

j. Contempt (Rule 71)

1. Curata v. PPA, G.R. No. 154211, June 22, 2009

2. Fuentes v. Albarracin, A.M. RTJ 05-1587, April 15, 2005

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 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE SYLLABUS

A. Complaint or Information (Rule 110)

a. Sufficiency of Complaint or Information

1. People v. Dimaano, 469 SCRA 647
2. Sasot v. People, 462 SCRA 138
3. Lasoy v. Zenarosa, 455 SCRA 360
4. People v. Batin, G.R. No. 177223, November 28, 2007
5. People v. Cachapero, G.R. No. 153008, May 20, 2004
6. Bacasmas v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 189343, July 10, 2013

b. Substitution of Information
1. Saludaga v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 184537, April 23, 2010
2. Pacoy v. Cajigal, G.R. NO. 157472, September 28, 2007

c. Amended Information/Amendment
1. Cabo v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. NO. 169509, June 16, 2006
2. Kummer v. People, G.R. No. 174461, September 11, 2013

d. Filing of Information if there is pending Motion for Reconsideration

Ramiscal v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. 172476-99, September 15, 2010

e. Prescription
1. Panaguiton v. DOJ, G.R. No. 167571, November 25, 2008
2. People v. Romuladez, G.R. No. 166510, April 29, 2009
3. Disini v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No.169823, September 11, 2013

f. Control and Direction of Criminal Action

1. Pinote v. Ayco, 477 SCRA 409
2. Bureau of Customs v. Whelan, G.R. No. 190487, April 13, 2011
3. Flores v. Gonzales, G.R. No. 188197, August 03, 2010

B. Civil Aspect of a Criminal Case (Rule 111)

a. Rule in Civil Liability Arising from Delict

Bun Tiong v. Balboa, G.R. No. 158177, January 28, 2008

b. Independent Civil Action

Simon v. Chan, G.R. No. 157547, February 23, 2011

c. Death of the Accused

1. Asilo v. People, G.R. Nos. 159017-18, March 09, 2011
2. People v. Bayot, G.R. No. 200030, April 18, 2012

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d. Acquittal
1. People v. Tirso Velasco, G.R. No. 127444, September 13, 2000
2. Ching v. Nicdao, G.R. No. 141181, April 27, 2007
3. Coscoluella v. Sandiganbayan, G.R.No. 191411, July 15, 2013

e. Prejudicial Question
1. Dreamwork Construction v. Janiola, G.R. No. 184861, June 30, 2009
2. Pimentel v. Pimentel, G.R. No. 172060, September 13, 2010
3. San Miguel Properties v. Perez, G.R. No.192253, September 18, 2013

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 Part I

A. Venue in Criminal Cases is Jurisdictional

1. Pilipinas Shell v. Romars International, G.R. No. 189669, February 16, 2015
2. People v. Taroy, G.R. No. 192466, September 07, 2011
3. Hector Trenas v. People, G. R. No. 195002, January 25, 2012

B. Jurisdiction to Issue Hold Departure Orders (Regular Courts Distinguished with

the Sandiganbayan)

1. Father Reyes v. Court of Appeals, G. R. No. 182161, December 03, 2009

2. Mondejar v. Buban, A.M. No. MTJ-01-1349, July 12, 2001
3. Mupas v. Espanol, A.M. No. RTJ-04-1850, July 14, 2004

C. Jurisdiction is conferred by law and determined by the allegations of the Complaint

1. Dazon v. Yap, G.R. No. 157095, January 15, 2010

2. Foz v. People, October 9, 2009, G.R. No. 167764

D. Creation of the Sandiganbayan

Section 4, Article XI of the 1987 Constitution

Presidential Decree 1486 dated June 11, 1978
Presidential Decree 1606 dated December 10, 1978
Presidential Decree 1861
Republic Act 7995 approved March 10, 1995
Republic Act 8249 approved February 5, 1997

E. Jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan

1. People v. Sandiganbayan, August 25, 2009, G.R. No. 167304

2. Serrana v. Sandiganbayan, January 22, 2008, G.R. 162059
3. Garcia v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. NO. 165835, June 22, 2005

F. Dismissal of the Complaint because of inordinate delay

1. Tatad v. Sandiganbayan, 159 SCRA 70

2. People v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 188165, December 11, 2013

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G. Anti-Graft Cases in the Sandiganbayan

1. Venus v. Desierto, 298 SCRA 219

2. Magcusi v. Sandiganbayan, 240 SCRA 13
3. Sistoza v. Desierto , G.R. No. 144784, September 3, 2002

H. Jurisdiction of the Ombudsman

1. Department of Justice v. Liwag, February 11, 2005, G.R. No. 149311

2. Lazatin v. Desierto, June 5, 2009, G.R. No. 147097
3. Angeles v. Merceditas Gutierrez, G.R. Nos. 189161 & 189173, March 21, 2012
4. Gonzales v. Office of the President, G.R. No. 196231, January 28, 2014

I. Review of Decisions of the Ombudsman

1. Antonino v. Desierto, December 18, 2008, G.R. No. 144492

2. Enemecio v. Office of the Ombudsman, G.R. No. 146731, January 13, 2004
3. Baviera v. Zoleta, G.R. NO. 169098, October 12, 2006

J. Procedure before the Ombudsman

1. Sesbreno v. Aglugub, February 28, 2005, A.M. No. MTJ 05-1581

2. Enriquez v. Caminade, A.M. NO. RTJ-05-1966, March 21, 2006

I. Power of the Secretary of Justice over Prosecutors

1. Dino et al. v. Olivarez, G.R. No. 170447, December 04, 2009

J. Role of the Office of the Solicitor General in Criminal Cases

1. People v. Duca, October 9, 2009, G.R. No. 171175

Republic v. Iyoy, G.R. NO. 152577, September 21, 2005

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 Part II

Rule 112 Preliminary Investigation

a. Community Rural Bank v. Talavera, 455 SCRA 34

b. Serag v. Court of Appeals, 473 SCRA 590
c. Soriano v. People, G.R. No.162336, February 1, 2010
d. Samuel Lee v. KBC Bank, G.R. No. 164673, January 15, 2011
e. Okabe v. Gutierrez, May 27, 2004, G.R.No. 150185

Rule 113 Arrest

a. People v. De Leon , G.R. No. 169858, January 26, 2010

b. People v. Laguio, March 16, 2007, G.R. No. 128587
c. Valdez v. People, G.R.170180, November 23, 2007
d. Rolito Go v. Court of Appeals, G.R.No.101837, February 11, 1992

Rule 114 Bail

a. Mabutas v. Perello, A.M.-RTJ No. 03-1817, June 8, 2005.

b. Leviste v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.181922, March 17, 2010
c. Domingo v. Pagayatan, A.M.-RTJ No.03-1751, June 10, 2003
d. Lachica v. Tormis, A.M.-RTJ No. 05-1609September 20, 2005
e. Serapio v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 148468, January 28, 2003

Rule 115 Rights of the Accused

a. Crisostomo v. Sandiganbayan, 456 SCRA 45

b. Andrado v. People, 452 SCRA 685
c. Olivarez v. Court of Appeals, 465 SCRA 465
d. Libuit v. People, 469 SCRA 510
e. Magtolis v. Salud, 469 SCRA 439
f. Herrera v. Alba, 460 SCRA 197
g. Yulo v. People, 452 SCRA 705
h. Petition for Radio and Television Coverage of the Multiple Murder Cases Against
Maguindanao Governor Ampatuan, June 2011

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Rule 116

1. Adasa v. Abalos, G.R. No. 168617, February 19, 2007

2. People v. Documento, G.R. No. 188706, March 17, 2010
3. Virata v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No.114331, May 27, 1997

Rule 117

1. Los Banos v. Pedro, G.R. No. 173588, April 22, 2009

2. Lazarte v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 180122
3. People v. Lacson, G.R. No. 149453, October 7, 2003

Rule 118

1. Office of the Court Administrator v. Espanol, A.M. No. RTJ-04-1872, October 18,
2004
2. People v. Sunga, G.R. No. 126029, March 23, 2003

Rule 119

1. People v. Hernandez, August 28, 2006, G.R. No. 154218

2. Dayap v. Sendiong, G.R. No. 177960, January 29, 2009
3. Salazar v. People, September 23, 2003, G.R.No. 151931
4. Manguerra v. Risos, G.R. No. 152643, August 28, 2008
5. Salvanera v. People, G.R. No. 143093, May 21, 2007
6. People v. Estacio, G.R. No.171655, July 22, 2009

Rule 120

1. Merencillo v. People, G.R. No. 142369, April 13, 2007

2. Consulta v. People, G.R. No. 179462, February 12, 2009
3. Ching v. Nicdao, G.R. No. 141181, April 27, 2007

Rule 121

1. Writ of Habeas Corpus of Reynaldo de Villa, G.R.No.158802, November 17, 2004

2. Sumiran v. Damaso, G.R. No. 162518, August 19, 2009

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Rule 122 to Rule 125

1. People v. Abon, G.R.No.169245, February 15, 2008

2. Quidet v. People, G.R. No.170289, April 8, 2010
3. Deus v. People, G.R. No. 178405, October 15, 2008
4. Tamayo v. People, G.R. No. 174698, July 28, 2008
5. People v. Taruc, G.R. 185202, February 18, 2009

Rule 126

1. Marimla v. People, G.R. No. 158467, October 16, 2009

2. Chan v. Honda Motors, G.R.No.172775, December 19, 2007
3. Sy Tan v. Sy Tiong, G.R. No. 174570, February 17, 2010
4. Quinicot v. People, G.R. No. 179700, June 22, 2009

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 SYLLABUS ON EVIDENCE

I. Admissibility (Rule 128, Section 3)

1. Garcillano v. House of Representatives

2. People v. Lauga, G.R. No. 186228, March 15, 2010

II. Judicial Notice (Rule 129)

1. Corinthian Gardens v. Spouses Tanjangco, G.R. No. No. 160795, June 27, 2008.
2. Social Justice Society v. Atienza, G.R. No. 156052, February 13, 2008
3. “G” Holdings, Inc. v. National Mines and Allied Workers, G.R. No. 160236,
October 16, 2009
4. Spouses Latip v. Chua, G.R. No. 177809, October 16, 2009

III. Judicial Admission (Rule 129, Section 4)

1. Social Justice Society v. Atienza, G.R. No. 156052, February 13, 2008
2. Cuenco v. Talisay Tourist Sports Complex, G.R. No. 174154
3. Toshiba Information v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, G.R.No.157594,
March 9, 2010

IV. Paraffin Test

1. Marturillas v. People, G.R. No. 163217, April 18, 2006

V. Photograph as Evidence

1. Jose v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118441, January 18, 2000

VI. Best Evidence Rule/Secondary Evidence (Rule 130)

1. Edsa Shangrila v. BF Corporation, G.R. 145842, June 27, 2008

2. Chua Gaw v. Chua G.R. No. 160855, April 16, 2008
3. Sansan v. NLRC, G.R. No. 160855, April 16, 2008
4. DECS v. del Rosario, G.R. No. 146596, January 26, 2005

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VII. Parole Evidence Rule

1. ACI Phil.Inc. v. Coquia, G.R. No. 174466, July 14, 2008

2. Seaoil Petroleum Corporation v. Autocorp.Group, G.R. No. 164326, October 17,
2008
3. Marquez v. Espejo, G.R. No. 168387, August 25, 2010

VIII. Disqualification by Reason of Immaturity

1. People v. Golimlim, G.R.No. 145225, April 2, 2004

IX. Disqualification by Reason of Death

1. Sanson v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 127745, April 22, 2003

X. Child Witness Examination Rule

1. People v. Canete, G.R. No. 491920, March 28, 2003

XI. Privilege

1. Government Privilege
Neri v. Senate Committee on Accountability, G.R. No. 180643, March 25, 2008

2. Judicial Privilege
Per Curiam Decision of the Supreme Court in connection with the Letter of the
House Prosecution Panel to Subpoena Justices of the Supreme Court, February
14, 2012

3. Privilege Communications (Rule 130, Section 24)

Mercado v. Vitriolo, AC 5110, May 26, 2005

4. Filial Privilege (Rule 130, Section 25)

People v. Invencion, G.R. No. 131636, March 5, 2003

XII. Extrajudicial Confessions/Confession

1. People v. Muit, G.R. No. 181043, October 8, 2008

2. People v. Satorre, G.R. No. 133858, August 12, 2003

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 XIII. Positive Identification

1. People v. Villacorta, G.R. No. 172468, October 15, 2008

XIV. Documented Alibi

1. Lejano v. People, 2010

XV. Offer of Compromise

1. People V. Erguiza, G.R. No. 171348, November 26, 2008

XVI. Admission by conspirator

1. Tamargo v. Awigan, G.R.No. 177727, January 19, 2010

XVII. Similar Conduct

1. Bank of Commerce v. Manalo, G.R. No. 158149, February 9, 2006

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XVIII. Dying Declaration

1. People v. Tabarnero, G.R. No. 168169, February 24, 2010

XIX. Res Gestae

1. Marturillas v. People, G.R. No. 163217, April 18, 2006

XX. Entries in the Regular Course of Business

1. Security Bank v. Gan, G.R. No. 150464, June 27, 2006

XXI. Commercial List

1. Meralco v. Quisumbing, G.R. No. 127598, February 22, 2000

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 XXII. Opinion Rule

1. Domingo v. Domingo, G.R. No. 150897, April 11, 2005

XXIII. Character Evidence

1. People v. Lee, G.R. No. 139070, May 29, 2002

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XXIV. Burden of Proof

1. Manongsong v.Estimo, G.R. No. 136773, June 25, 2003

XXV. Conclusive Presumption

1. Datalift Movers v. Belgravia Realty, G.R. No. 144268, August 30, 2006

XXVI. Adverse Party Witness

1. Chua Gaw v. Gaw, G.R. No. 160855, April 16, 2008

XXVII. Public Documents

1. Suerte-Felipe v. People, G.R. No. 170974, March 3, 2008

XXVIII. Formal Offer of Evidence

1. Atlas Consolidated v. CIR, G.R. No. 159490, February 18, 2008

2. Dizon v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 140944, April 30, 2008

XXIX. Tender of Excluded Evidence

1. Cruz-Arevalo v. Layosa, A.M. RTJ- 06-2005, July 14, 2006

XXX. Preponderance of Evidence

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 1. Raymundo v. Lunaria, G.R. No. 171036, October 17, 2008

XXXI. Corpus Delicti

1. Rimorin v. People, G.R. No. 146481, April 30, 2003

XXXII. Circumstantial Evidence

1. People v. Quizon, G.R. No. 142532, November 18, 2003

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 SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS SYLLABUS

1. Special Proceeding and Summary Proceeding under Article 41 of the Family

Code, Republic v. Court of Appeals, May 5, 2005, G.R. No. 163604.

2. Jurisdiction of Probate Court Munsayac-De Villa v. Court of Appeals, October

28, 2003, G.R. No. 148597.

3. CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY CONTRACTED BY DECEDENT IN HIS

LIFETIME, Lui v. Loy, July 3, 2003, G.R. No. 145982.

4. Determination of the title of the properties part of the estate, Pacioles v. Ching,
August 9, 2005, G.R. No. 127920.

5. Claims against an estate of a partner, Prime Link Properties v. Magat, June 27,
2006, G.R. No. 167379.

6. Claims for lease rentals after the death, Chan v. Court of Appeals, February
27, 2004, G.R. No.147999.

7. Sale of Real Property should have the consent of the probate court. Lee v. RTC
Quezon City Branch 85, February 23, 2004, G.R. No. 146006.

8. Special Administrator. , Castillo v. Gabriel, November 11, 2005, G.R. No.

162934.

9. Escheat; Republic v. Court of Appeals, January 31, 2002, G.R. No. 143483.

10. Guardianship and custody of children; Vancil v. Belmes, June 19, 2001

11. Guardianship court is a court of limited jurisdiction; Payment of Widow's

Allowance; Sy Bang v. Sy, October 13, 2009, G.R. No. 114217.

12. Petition for appointment of a guardian is a special proceeding, without the usual
parties; Almayri v. Pabale, April 30, 2008, G.R.No. 151243

13. JURISDICTION OF PROBATE COURT INCLUDES QUESTIONS AS TO

ADVANCEMENT MADE OR ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN MADE BY THE DECEASED
TO ANY HEIRS, Natcher v. Court of Appeals, October 2, 2001, G.R. No. 133000.

14. ADOPTION; Lahom v. Sibulo, June 14, 2003, G.R. No. 143989. While R.A. No.
8552

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 15. Reception of Evidence in Adoption Cases. Munsayac v. Reyes. A.M.-RTJ No. 05-
1925, June 26, 2006.

16. In the Matter of the Adoption of Stephanie Ann Astorga, 148311, March 31, 2005.

17. HABEAS CORPUS, Martinez v. Mendoza, August 17, 2006, G.R. 153795.

18. Thornton v. Thornton, August 16, 2004, G.R. No. 154598.SPECIAL

PROCEEDINGS; HABEAS CORPUS; CONCURRENT JURISDICTION OF THE
COURT OF APPEALS AND SUPREME COURT WITH THE FAMILY COURTS IN
HABEAS CORPUS CASES WHERE CUSTODY OF MINORS IS CONCERNED.

19. Veluz v. Villanueva, January 29, 2008, G.R. No. 169482.

20. Camara v. Pagayatan, April 2, 2007, G.R. No. 176563.

21. CHANGE OF NAME; Republic v. Bolante, June 20, 2006, G.R. No. 160597.

22. DECLARATION OF ABSENCE AND DEATH; Manuel v. People, November

29, 2005, G.R. No. 165842.

23. Change of Name, Wang v. Cebu City Civil Registrar, March 30, 2005, G.R. No.
159966.

24. Republic v. Cagandahan, September 12, 2008, G.R. No. 166676

25. Rommel Silverio v. Republic of the Philippines, G.R. No. 174689. October 19,
2007.

26. Parties to cancellation or correction of entries in the civil registry, Ceruila v.

Delantar, December 9, 2005, G.R. No. 140305.

27. Uy v. Jose Chua, September 18, 2009, G.R. No. 183965, Compromise on Filiation

28. Ramon Ching v. Cheng, November 28, 2011, G.R. 192828

29. Spouses Lebin v. Vilma Mirasol, September 7, 2011, G.R. 164255, Appeal in
Special Proceedings

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