CLR I Outline – October 29, 2019

Persons & Family Relations Outline

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I. Preliminary Title; Human Relations; Personality; Domicile; (Arts. 1-51, 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 v. DND GR# 187587/June 5, 2013 697 SCRA 359

2. Cojuangco, Jr. v. Rep GR# 180705/ Nov. 27, 2012 686 SCRA 472
3. SEC v. GMA Network, Inc. GR# 164026 /Dec. 23, 2008 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 GR # 189607/ April 18, 2016 789 SCRA 503

2. Ablaza v. Republic GR# 158298/Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 27
3. Bernabe v. Alejo GR# 140500 / Jan. 21, 2002 374 SCRA 180
4. Ty v. CA GR# 127406/ Nov. 27, 2000 346 SCRA 86
5. Atienza v. Brillantes AM MTJ 92-706/ Mar. 29, 1995 243 SCRA 32

C. Article 8. Stare Decisis; Case Law; See also Article 36, FC, Article 6, Waiver of Rights

1. UE v. Masangkay GR# 226727/April 25, 2018 862 SCRA 772

2. Son v. UST GR# 211273/April 18, 2018 862 SCRA 1
3. Ting v. Velez-Ting GR#166562/ Mar. 31, 2009 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; Rule 39, Section 48 RRC; RA 9225; Art. 26 FC vs. Divorce under PD 1083

1. Republic v. Manalo GR# 221029/April 24, 2018 862 SCRA 580

2. Sarto v. People
3. CMI v. Basso
4. Del Socorro v. Van Wilsem
5. Ando v. DFA
6. Noveras v. Noveras
7. Republic v. Olaybar
8. Fujiki v. Marinay
9. Catalan v. Catalan
GR# 206284/Feb. 28, 2018 856 SCRA 548
GR# 178382-83/Sept. 23, 2015 771 SCRA 329
GR#193707/Dec. 10, 2014 744 SCRA 516
GR#195432/Aug. 27, 2014 733 SCRA 691
GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014 733 SCRA 528
GR# 189538/Feb. 10, 2014 715 SCRA 605
GR# 196049/June 26, 2013 700 SCRA 69
GR# 183622 /Feb. 08, 2012 665 SCRA 487

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10. Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas GR# 186571/Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 266
11. Bayot v. CA GR# 155635/Nov. 07, 2008 570 SCRA 472
12. Roehr v. Rodriguez GR# 142820/June 20, 2003 404 SCRA 495

E. Human Relations; Abuse of Rights, Unjust Enrichment; Damnum Absque Injuria;

Malicious Prosecution; Independent Civil Action; Arts. 1156-57, 1423; 1724; 2142; 2154;
2164; 2176, 206, 218,219 (FC) NCC, Privacy Issues, CCTV, Drones, Social Media, RA 11313
“Safe Spaces Law”

1. Van de Brug v. PNB GR# 207004/June 6, 2018 864 SCRA 487

2. De Roca v. Dabuyan GR# 215281/Mar. 5, 2018 857 SCRA 305
3. Carbonell v. MBTC GR# 178461/April 26, 2017 825 SCRA 1
4. Felix Plazo Urban v. Lipat Sr GR# 182409/Mar. 20, 2017 821 SCRA 12
5. Coca-cola Phil v. Bernardo GR#190667/Nov. 7, 2016 807 SCRA 29
6. Alano v. Magud-Logmao GR# 175540/April 7, 2014 720 SCRA 665
7. Hing v. Choachuy Sr. GR# 179736/June 26, 2013 699 SCRA 667
8. Beumer v. Amores GR# 195670/Dec. 03, 2012 686 SCRA 770
9. Cheng v. Sy GR# 174238/July 07, 2009 592 SCRA 155
10. Cheng v. Donini GR# 167017/June 22, 2009 590 SCRA 406
11. ASJ Corp. v. Evangelista GR# 158086/ Feb. 14, 2008 545 SCRA 300
12. UP v. Philab GR# 152411/ Sept. 29, 2004 439 SCRA 467
13. Ilusorio v. Bildner GR# 139789 /July 19, 2001 361 SCRA 427
14. Ilusorio v. Bildner GR# 139789, May 12, 2000 332 SCRA 1
15. UE v. Jader GR# 132344/Feb. 17, 2000 325 SCRA 805
16. Figueroa v. Barranco SBC Case # 519/July 31, 1997 276 5CRA 44

“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

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, RA 11313 “Safe Spaces Law”

1. Gaffney v. Butler GR# 219408/Nov. 8, 2017 844 SCRA 570

2. Continental Steel v. Montaño GR# 182836/Oct.13, 2009 603 SCRA 621

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

I. Statutory Law v. Equity

1. Republic v. MIC GR# 156205/Nov. 12, 2014 739 SCRA 676

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 Persons & Family Relations

II. Marriage (Arts. 1-54)

A. Classification of Marriages/ Relationships. Parties In Interest; NCC; FC; AM 02-11-10

SC, RA 11313 “Safe Spaces Law”

Valid
Voidable
Void
Terminable
Divorce

1. OCA v. Cabrera-Faller AM# RTJ-11-2301/Jan. 16, 2018 851 SCRA 207

2. OCA v. J. Necessario et al A.M. No. 07-1691/April 2, 2013 694 SCRA 348

B. Other Classifications

Legal Separation
Separation in Fact
Common Law Relationship
Annulment of Judgement, Rule 47

1. Yu v. Yu GR# 200072/June 20, 2016 794 SCRA 45

2. Calimag v. Heirs of Macapaz GR# 191936/June 1, 2016 791 SCRA 620
3. Perez v. Catindig AC# 5816 / March 10, 2015 752 SCRA 187
4. People v. Jumawan GR# 187495 / April 21, 2014 722 SCRA 108
5. Lucas v. Lucas GR# 190710 / June 6, 2011 650 SCRA 667

C. F.C. Marriage Requirements; Civil Wedding v. Church Wedding; Cert of Civil Registrar;
Art. 352, RPC

1. Keuppers v. Murcia AM# MTJ-15-1860/Apr. 3, 2018 860 SCRA 216

2. Tilar v. Tilar
3. Republic v. Albios
4. Go-Bangayan v. Bangayan
5. Cariño v. Cariño
6. Navarro v. Domogtoy
GR# 214529/July 12, 2017 831 SCRA 116
GR# 198780/Oct. 16, 2013 707 SCRA 584
GR# 201061 /July 3, 2013 700 SCRA 702
GR# 132529/Feb. 02, 2001 351 SCRA 127
A.M. 96-1088 /July 19,1996 259 SCRA 129

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

“Single, Civil Status’’;

1. Macua Vda. De Avenido v. Avenido GR# 173540/Jan. 22, 2014 714 SCRA 447
2. Bunagan-Bansig v. Celera A.C.#5581/Jan. 14, 2014 713 SCRA 158

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E. Declaration Of Nullity; NCC v. FC, AM 02-11-10 SC; Civil Code; Muslim Code [PD 1083];
AM 02-11-12

1. Ablaza v. Republic GR# 158298 /Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 27

2. Carlos v. Sandoval GR# 179922 /Dec. 16, 2008 574 SCRA 116

F. 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. Republic v. Manalo GR# 221029/April 24, 2018 862 SCRA 580

2. Republic v. Cote
3. Sarto v. People
4. Ando v. DFA
5. Fujiki v. Marinay
6. Catalan v. Catalan
7. Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas
GR# 212860/Mar. 14, 2018 859 SCRA 98
GR# 206284/Feb. 28, 2018 856 SCRA 548
GR#195432/Aug. 27, 2014 733 SCRA 691
GR# 196049/ June 26, 2013 700 SCRA 69
GR# 183622/Feb. 08, 2012 665 SCRA 487
GR#186571/Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 266

G. Article 36, FC; AM 02-11-10 SC; See also Articles 48, 68-71, 220-221 & 225 FC

1. Republic v. Javier GR#210518/Apr. 18, 2018 561 SCRA 682

2. Espina-Dan v. Dan GR#209031/April 16, 2018 861 SCRA 219
3. Republic v. Tobora-Tionglico GR#218630/Jan. 11, 2018 851 SCRA 107
4. Singson v. Singson GR#210766/Jan. 8, 2018 850 SCRA 20
5. Bakunawa III v. Bakunawa GR#217993/Aug. 9, 2017 837 SCRA 1
6. De la Fuente v. De la Fuente GR#188400/March 8, 2017 819 SCRA 638
7. Castro v. Castro GR#140484/Jan. 28, 2008 542 SCRA 379
8. Republic v. Romero II GR#209180/Feb. 24, 2016 785 SCRA 164
9. Republic v. Encelan GR# 170022 /Jan. 9, 2013 688 SCRA 215
10. Kalaw v. Fernandez GR# 166357/Sept. 19, 2011 657 SCRA 822
11. Kalaw v. Fernandez GR# 166357/Jan. 14, 2015 745 SCRA 512
12. Baccay v. Baccay GR# 173138/Dec, 1, 2010 636 SCRA 350
13. Camacho-Reyes v. Reyes GR#185286/Aug. 18, 2010 628 SCRA 461

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

1. Pimentel v. Pimentel GR# 172060/Sept. 13, 2010 630 SCRA 437

2. Jarillo v. People GR# 164435/Sept. 29, 2009 601 SCRA 236

I. Declaration Of Nullity; Arts. 36, 40, 45; Section 19 (1) AM 02-10-11 SC; Arts. 147 &
148; AM 02-11-12 SC

1. Republic v. Cote GR# 212860/Mar. 14, 2018 859 SCRA 98

2. Beumer v. Amores
3. Diño v. Diño
4. Camacho-Reyes v. Reyes
5. MBTC v. Pascual
6. Valdes v. RTC Br. 102, QC
7. Atienza v. Brillantes
GR# 195670/Dec. 03, 2012 686 SCRA 770
GR#178044 /Jan. 19, 2011 640 SCRA 178
GR# 185286 /Aug. 18, 2010 628 SCRA 461
GR# 163744/Feb. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 246
GR# 122749/July. 31, 1996 260 SCRA 221
AM MTJ 92-706 / Mar. 29, 1995 243 SCRA 32

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J. RA 9262- Law on Violation against Women and their Children; Support; Art. 213 FC;
Art. 266-A, RPC; AM 02-11-12 SC

1. Mercado v. Lopena GR# 230170/June 6, 2018 865 SCRA 509

2. Melgar v. People
3. AAA v. BBB
4. Dinamling v. People
5. Del Socorro v. Van Wilsem
6. Ocampo v. Arcaya- Chua
7. Ang v. CA/ Saguid
8. Go Tan v. Tan
GR# 223477/Feb. 14, 2018 855 SCRA 522
GR# 212448/Jan. 11, 2018 851 SCRA 33
GR# 199522/June 22, 2015 760 SCRA 27
GR#193707/Dec. 10, 2014 744 SCRA 516
AM OCA 07-2630/Apr. 23, 2010 619 SCRA 59
GR#182835/Apr. 20, 2010 618 SCRA 592
GR#168852/Sept. 30, 2008 567 SCRA 231

K. Art. 40, FC; AM -02-10-11 SC; March 15, 2003; NCC; Rule 108

1. Santos v. Santos GR#187061/Oct. 8, 2014 737 SCRA 637

2. Ablaza v. Republic GR# 158298/ Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 27
3. Carlos v. Sandoval GR# 179922 / Dec. 16, 2008 574 SCRA 116
4. Cariño v. Cariño GR# 132529/Feb. 02, 2001 351 SCRA 127
5. Niñal v. Bayadog GR#133778 / Mar. 14, 2000 328 SCRA 122

L. Arts. 40 (35 (4) & 41, FC; Art. 349 RPC; Civil & Criminal Bigamy; Art. 83, NCC;

1. Vitangcol v. People GR# 207406/Jan. 13, 2016 780 SCRA 598

2. Lasanas v. People GR # 159031/June 23, 2014 727 SCRA 98
3. Fujiki v. Marinay GR# 196049/June 26, 2013 700 SCRA 69
4. Morigo v. People GR# 145226/Feb. 06, 2004 422 SCRA 376

See also Atienza v. Brillantes

M. Arts. 41- 44, 49 FC; Art.83 (2) NCC; Arts. 390,391 NCC

1. Tadeo-Matias v. Republic GR#230751/April 25, 2018 862 SCRA 788

2. Republic v. Catubag
3. Republic v. Tampus
4. Republic v. Sarenogon Jr.,
5. SSC v. Azote
6. Valdez v. Republic
7. Armas v. Calisterio
GR#210580/Apr. 18, 2018 861 SCRA 697
GR#214243/March 16, 2016 787 SCRA 563
GR#199194/Feb. 10, 2016 783 SCRA 615
GR#209741/April 15, 2015 755 SCRA 605
GR#180863/Sept. 08, 2009 598 SCRA 646
GR#136467/Apr. 06, 2000 330 SCRA 201

N. Art. 51, FC

1. Noveras v. Noveras GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014 733 SCRA 528

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III. Legal Separation (Title II, Articles 55-67); AM 02-11-12 SC

A. 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. Quiao v. Quiao GR#176556/July 4, 2012 675 SCRA 642

2. SSS v. Aguas
3. Manzano v. Sanchez
4. Ilusorio v. Bildner
5. Ilusorio v. Bildner
6. Sabalones v. CA
GR#165546/Feb. 27, 2006 483 SCRA 383
A.M. No. MTJ-00-1329 / Mar.08, 2001 354 SCRA 1
GR# 139789/July 19, 2001 361 SCRA 427
GR# 139789/ May 12, 2000 332 SCRA 169
GR# 106169/Feb. 14, 1994 230 SCRA 79

IIIa. Separation-in-fact; Arts. 68-73; 100, 101, 127, 128, 213, 239-247; 248-253 Title XI
FC; Privacy and Marriage (Sec. 3, Art III, 1987 Constitution; Art. 26, NCC; Rule 102,
Rules of Court); RA 9262

1. Ilusorio v. Bildner GR# 139789/July 19, 2001 361 SCRA 427

2. Ilusorio v. Bildner GR# 139789/May 12, 2000 332 SCRA 169
3. Zulueta v. CA GR# 107383/Feb. 20, 1996 253 SCRA 699

IV. Rights And Obligations Between Husband & Wife (Title III, Arts 68-73)

A. 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. Ilusorio v. Bildner GR# 139789/July 19, 2001 361 SCRA 427

2. Ilusorio v. Bildner GR# 139789/ May 12, 2000 332 SCRA 169
3. Go v. CA GR#114791/May 29, 1997 272 SCRA 752
4. Pilapil v. Ibay-Somera GR# 80116 /June 30, 1989 175 SCRA 652
5. Van Dorn v. Romillo, Jr., GR#L-68470/Oct. 08, 1985 139 SCRA 13

V. Property Relations Bet. Husband & Wife (Title IV, Articles 74- 148); PD 1529, Section
108;

A. CHAPTER 1. General Povisions

1. Pana v. Heirs of Jose Juanite St GR# 164201/Dec. 10, 2012 687 SCRA 414

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B. CHAPTER 2. Donations By Reason Of Marriage (Articles 82-87)

1. Cano v. Cano GR# 188666/Dec. 14, 2017 849 SCRA 176

2. Valencia v. Locquiao GR# 122134/Oct. 3, 2003 412 SCRA 600
3. Arcaba v. Batocael GR#146683/Nov.22, 2001 370 SCRA 414
4. Agapay v. Palang GR# 116668/July 28, 1997 276 SCRA 340

C. CHAPTER 3. System of ACP (Articles 88-104); R.A. 8369; Section 3, Rule 87, RRC

1. Nobleza v. Nuega GR#193038/March 11, 2015 752 SCRA 602

2. Noveras v. Noveras GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014 733 SCRA 528
3. Quiao v. Quiao GR# 176556/July 4, 2012 675 SCRA 642
4. Sunga-Chan v. CA GR#164401/June 25, 2008 555 SCRA 275

D. CHAPTER 4. Conjugal Partnership Of Gains

D.1. 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. Domingo v. Molina GR# 200274/April 20, 2016 791 SCRA 47

2. Ocampo v. Ocampo
3. Lavadia v. Heirs of Luna
4. Beumer v. Amores
5. Go v. Servacio
6. Quiao v. Quiao
7. De Leon v. De Leon
8. Matthews v. Taylor
9. Borromeo v. Descallar
10. Muller v. Muller
GR# 198908/Aug. 3, 2015 764 SCRA 608
GR# 171914/July 23, 2014 730 SCRA 376
GR# 195670/Dec. 03, 2012 686 SCRA 770
GR# 157537/Sept. 7, 2011 657 SCRA 10
GR#176556/July 4, 2012 675 SCRA 642
GR# 185063/July 23, 2009 593 SCRA 768
GR#164584/June 22, 2009 590 SCRA 394
GR#159310/Feb. 24, 2009 580 SCRA 175
GR#149615/Aug. 29, 2006 500 SCRA 65

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

1. Villegas v. Lingan GR#153839/June29, 2007 526 SCRA 63

“Accurate ruling?”

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

1. Imani v. MBTC GR#187023/Nov. 17, 2010 635 SCRA 357

2. Muñoz v. Ramirez GR# 156125/Aug 25, 2010 629 SCRA 38
3. MBTC v. Pascual GR# 163744/Feb. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 246
4. Ferrer v. Ferrer GR#166496/Nov. 29, 2006 508 SCRA 570

D.4. Section 4. Charges & Obligations of CPG (Arts 121-123); Arts. 73, 111 FC. RA 10572

1. Borlongan v. BDO GR# 217617/April 5, 2017 822 SCRA 418

2. PNB v. Reyes, Jr. GR# 212483/Oct. 5, 2016 805 SCRA 327
3. Buado v. CA GR# 145222/Apr. 24, 2009 586 SCRA 397
4. SBTC v. Mar Tierra Corp GR# 143382/Nov. 29, 2006 508 SCRA 419

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5. Ching v. CA GR# 124642/Feb. 23, 2004 423 SCRA 356
6. Carlos v. Abelardo GR# 146504/Apr. 09, 2002 380 SCRA 361
7. AIDC. v. CA GR#118305 /Feb. 12, 1998 286 SCRA 272

D.5. 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. Alejo v. Cortez GR# 206114/June 19, 2017 827 SCRA 319

2. Aggabao v. Parulan
3. Ravina v. Villa Abrille
4. De La Cruz v. Segovia
5. Jader-Manalo v. Camaisa
6. Jardeleza v. Jardeleza
7. Uy (Jardeleza) v. Jardeleza
8. Guiang v. CA
GR# 165803/Sept. 1, 2010 629 SCRA 563
GR# 160708/Oct. 16, 2009 604 SCRA 120
GR# 149801/June 26, 2008 555 SCRA 453
GR# 147978/Jan 23, 2002 374 SCRA 498
GR# 112014/Dec. 05, 2000 347 SCRA 10
GR# 109557/Nov. 29, 2000 346 SCRA 246
GR# 125172/June 26, 1998 291 SCRA 372

D.6. Section 6. Dissolution of the Conjugal Partnership Regime (Articles 126-128); -

Collection suits against the partnership; death of a spouse

1. Gaffney v. Butler GR# 219408/Nov. 8, 2017 844 SCRA 570

2. Espinosa v. Omaña
3. Diño v. Diño
4. MBTC v. Pascual
5. Relucio v. Lopez
6. Alipio v. CA
7. Ventura v. Militante
AC. 9081/Oct 12, 2011 659 SCRA 1
GR# 178044/Jan.19, 2011 640 SCRA 178
GR# 163744/Feb.29, 2008 547 SCRA 246
GR# 138497/Jan.16, 2001 373 SCRA 578
GR# 134100/Sept. 29, 2000 341 SCRA 441
GR# 63145/Oct. 5, 1999 316 SCRA 226

D.7. 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; Sections 85-87,
Title III, NLRC

1. Uy v. Estate of Fernadez GR# 200612/April 5, 2017 822 SCRA 382

2. Domingo v. Molina GR# 200274/April 20, 2016 791 SCRA 47
3. Ocampo v. Ocampo GR# 198908/Aug. 3, 2015 764 SCRA 608
4. Barrido v. Nonato GR#176492/Oct. 20, 2014 738 SCRA 510
5. Noveras v. Noveras GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014 733 SCRA 528
6. Paz v. Republic GR# 157367/Nov. 23, 2011 661 SCRA 75

E. CHAPTER 5. Separation of Properties & Administration (Arts 134-142)

F. CHAPTER 6. Regime Of Separation Of Property (Articles 143-146)

1. Noveras v. Noveras GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014 733 SCRA 528

2. Maquilan v. Maquilan GR# 155409 /June 08, 2007 524 SCRA 166

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G. 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; RA 9858

1. Diaz-Salgado v. Anson GR# 204494/July 27, 2016 798 SCRA 541

2. Ocampo v. Ocampo
3. Barrido v. Nonato
4. Ventura v. Abuda
5. Salas v. Aguila
6. Diño v. Diño
7. San Luis v. San Luis
8. Mercado – Fehr v. Fehr
9. Cariño v. Cariño
10. Valdes v. RTC Br. 102, QC
GR# 198908/Aug. 3, 2015 764 SCRA 608
GR#176492/Oct. 20, 2014 738 SCRA 510
GR# 202932/Oct. 23, 2013 708 SCRA 640
GR# 202370/Sept. 23, 2013 708 SCRA 252
GR# 178044/Jan. 19, 2011 640 SCRA 178
GR# 133743/Feb. 06, 2007 514 SCRA 294
GR# 152716/Oct. 23, 2003 414 SCRA 280
GR# 132529/Feb. 02, 2001 351 SCRA 127
GR# 122749/July 31, 1996 260 SCRA 221

VI. The Family Home; See also Article 2035, NCC (Title V, Arts. 149-162, FC)

A. CHAPTER 1. The Family as an Institution (Articles 149-151)

1. Iñing v. Vega GR#174727/Aug.12, 2013 703 SCRA 406

2. Tiggangay v. Wacas AM OCA 09-3243/April 1, 2013 694 SCRA 26
3. Hontiveros v. RTC Iloilo GR# 125465/June 29, 1999 309 SCRA 340
4. Silva v. CA GR# 114742/July 17, 1997 275 SCRA 605

B. CHAPTER 2. The Family Home (Arts 152-162); Arts 225, 229-231, 233; 240, 242 NCC];
Sec 13, Rule 39, RRC

1. Salazar v. Felias GR# 213972/Feb. 5, 2018 854 SCRA 103

2. Eulogio v. Bell, Sr. GR# 186322/July 8, 2015 762 SCRA 103
3. Olivia De Mesa v. Acero GR# 185064/Jan. 16, 2012 663 SCRA 40
4. Arriola v. Arriola GR# 177703/Jan.28, 2008 542 SCRA 666

VII. Paternity & Filiation (Title VI, Arts. 163-182)

A. See also RA 9255 - Use of Father’s 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, Secs. 39, 40; 37-47, Rule 130 RRC; RA 8552, RA 11222;
IVF and Surrogacy Contracts; See also Nature of Proceedings

1. Ara v. Pizarro GR#187273/Feb. 15, 2017 817 SCRA 518

2. Calimag v. Heirs of Macapaz GR# 191936/June 1, 2016 791 SCRA 620
3. Arado v. Alcoran GR# 163362/July 8, 2015 762 SCRA 37
4. Reyes v. Mauricio GR# 175080/Nov. 24, 2010 636 SCRA 79
5. Lee v. CA GR# 177861/July 13, 2010 625 SCRA 66
6. Lucas v. Lucas GR# 190710 / June 6, 2011 650 SCRA 667

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B. CHAPTER 1. Legitimate Children (Articles 163-171), RA 8552, RA 11222

1. Liyao v. Tanhoti-Liyao GR# 138961/Mar. 07, 2002 378 SCRA 563

2. Babiera v. Catotal GR# 138493/June 15, 2000 333 SCRA 487
3. Benitez-Badua v. CA GR# 105625/Jan. 24, 1994 229 SCRA 468

C. CHAPTER 2. Proof Of Filiation (Arts 172-174), RRC; Succession; RA 11222; Baptismal

Certificate; Birth Certificate, Secs. 39, 40, 37-47, Rule 130, RRC

1. Heirs of Roldan v. Roldan GR# 202578/Sept. 27, 2017 841 SCRA 62

2. The Roman Catholic v. Prudencio GR# 187942/Sept. 7, 2016 802 SCRA 319
3. Aguilar v. Siasat GR# 200169/Jan. 28, 2015 748 SCRA 555
4. Geronimo v. Santos GR# 197099/Sept. 28, 2015 771 SCRA 508
5. Perla v. Baring GR# 172471/Nov. 12, 2012 685 SCRA 101
6. Gotardo v. Buling GR#. 165166/Aug. 15, 2012 678 SCRA 436
7. Lucas v. Lucas GR# 190710/June 6, 2011 650 SCRA 667
8. Dolina v. Vallecera GR# 182367/Dec. 15, 2010 638 SCRA 707
9. Puno v. Puno Ent. Inc. GR# 177066/Sept. 11, 2009 599 SCRA 585
10. Bernabe v. Alejo GR# 140500/Jan.21, 2002 374 SCRA 180
11. Solinap v. Locsin Jr. GR# 146737/Dec. 10, 2001 371 SCRA 711
12. Cenido v. Apacionado GR# 132474/Nov. 19, 1999 318 SCRA 688

D. CHAPTER 3. Illegitimate Children (Articles 175-176); RA 9255; Art. 2035 / Surnames,

RA 11222; Baptismal Certificate; Birth Certificate, Secs. 39, 40, 37-47, Rule 130, RRC;
Succession

1. Recto v. Trocino AM# RTJ-17-2508/Nov. 7, 2017 844 SCRA 157

2. Barcelote v. Republic
3. Abella v. Cabañero
4. Gan v. Republic
5. Grande v. Antonio
6. De La Cruz v. Gracia
7. Guy v. CA
8. People v. Magtibay
9. Tonog v. CA
GR# 222095/Aug. 7, 2017 834 SCRA 564
GR# 206647/Aug. 9, 2017 836 SCRA 453
GR# 207147/Sept. 14, 2016 803 SCRA 204
GR# 206248/Feb. 18, 2014 716 SCRA 698
GR# 177728/July 31, 2009 594 SCRA 648
GR#163707/Sept. 15, 2006 502 SCRA 151
GR# 142985/Aug. 06, 2002 386 SCRA 332
GR# 122906/Feb. 07, 2002 376 SCRA 523

E. CHAPTER 4. Legitimated Children (Articles 177-182); RA 9858

1. Abadilla v. Tabiliran, Jr A.M No. MTJ-92-716/Oct. 25, 1995 249 SCRA 447

VIII. Adoption (Title VII, Domestic Adoption Act of 1988 (RA 8552) as amended by RA
9523 (March 2009); Annulment of Judgment, Rule 47, RA 11222

A. see also 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 GR#192531/Nov. 12, 2014 740 SCRA 78

2. Castro v. Gregorio GR#188801/Oct. 15, 2014 738 SCRA 415

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3. Adoption of Michelle Lim GR# 168992/May 21, 2009 588 SCRA 98
4. Lahom v. Sibulo GR#143989 /July 14, 2003 406 SCRA 135
5. Cang v. CA GR#105308 /Sept. 25, 1998 296 SCRA 128
6. Republic v. CA/Wong GR#97906 / May 21, 1992 209 SCRA 189

IX. Support (Title VIII, Arts. 194-208)

A. RA 9262 & IRR; Contracts, Quasi-Contracts; Rule 61, RRC; A.M. 02-11-12 SC;
Scope of “Dependent Parents”; RA 11222

1. Abella v. Cabañero GR# 206647/Aug. 9, 2017 836 SCRA 453

2. Mabugay-Otamias v. Republic GR#189516/June 8, 2016 792 SCRA 416
3. Del Socorro v. Van Wilsem GR#193707/Dec. 10, 2014 744 SCRA 516
4. Bartolome v. SSS GR#192531/Nov. 12, 2014 740 SCRA 78
5. Lim v. Lim GR# 163209/Oct. 30, 2009 604 SCRA 691
6. Uy v. Chua GR#183965 /Sept. 18, 2009 600 SCRA 806
7. People v. Magtibay GR# 142985/Aug. 06, 2002 386 SCRA 332
8. David v. CA GR# 111180/Nov. 16, 1995 250 SCRA 82

X. Parental Authority (Title IX, Arts. 209-233), RA 8369, Child Custody under PD 1083;
Arts. 176, 213; RA 9523, RA 11229, RA 11313

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; Arts. 2176 & 2180; RA 6809

A. CHAPTER 1. General Provisions (Articles 209-215) / Custody / RA 9262 Sec. 28

1. Beckett v. Sarmiento AM RTJ-12-2326/Jan. 30, 2013 689 SCRA 494

2. Dacasin v. Dacasin
3. Lim v. Lim
4. Madriñan v. Madriñan
5. Roehr v. Rodriguez
6. Tonog v. CA
7. Vancil v. Belmes
8. Silva v. CA
9. Perez v. CA
10. Santos Sr. v. CA
GR# 168785/Feb. 5, 2010 611 SCRA 657
GR# 163209/Oct. 30, 2009 604 SCRA 691
GR# 159374/July 12, 2007 527 SCRA 487
GR# 142820/June 20, 2003 404 SCRA 495
GR# 122906/Feb. 07, 2002 376 SCRA 523
GR# 132223/June 19, 2001 358 SCRA 707
GR# 114742/July 17, 1997 275 SCRA 206
GR# 118870/Mar. 29, 1996 255 SCRA 661
GR# 113054/Mar. 16, 1995 242 SCRA 407

B. CHAPTER 2. Substitute & Special Parental Authority (Arts. 216 – 219, 233, FC) Arts.
2176, 2180, RA 11229, RA 11313

1. Caravan Travel v. Abejar GR# 170631/Feb. 10, 2016 783 SCRA 368
2. St. Mary’s Academy v. Carpitanos GR# 143363/Feb. 6, 2002 376 SCRA 473

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C. CHAPTER 3. Effect Of Parental Authority Upon The Persons Of The Children (Articles
220-224)

D. 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

2. Cabales v. CA GR# 162421/Aug. 31, 2007 531 SCRA 691
3. Pineda v. CA GR# 105562/Sept. 27, 1993 226 SCRA 754
4. Lindain v. CA GR# 95305/Aug. 20, 1992 212 SCRA 725

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

7610; RA 8369 Corporal Punishment; Child Abuse; PD 1083; see RA 11222, RA 11229

1. Orsos v. People GR# 214673/Nov. 20, 2017 845 SCRA 150

2. Lucido v. People GR# 217764/Aug. 7, 2017 834 SCRA 545
3. Rosaldes v. People GR# 173988/Oct. 8, 2014 737 SCRA 592
4. Bondagjy v. Bondagjy GR# 140817/Dec. 07, 2001 371 SCRA 64
5. Silva v. CA GR# 114742/Jul. 17, 1997 275 SCRA 206

XI. Funeral (Title X, Articles 305 -310, NCC)

1. Valino v. Adriano GR# 182894/April 22, 2014 703 SCRA 1

XII. Care and Education Of Children (Title XII, 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, RA 11222, RA 11229, RA 11313

XIII. Use of Surnames (Title XIII, Arts 364-380, NCC), Rule 103; 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. Barcelote v. Republic GR# 222095/Aug. 7, 2017 834 SCRA 564

2. Gan v. Republic GR# 207147/Sept. 14, 2016 803 SCRA 204
3. Ando v. DFA GR#195432/Aug. 27, 2014 733 SCRA 691
4. Grande v. Antonio GR# 206248/Feb. 18, 2014 716 SCRA 698
5. Remo v. Sec of DFA GR# 169202/Mar. 5, 2010 614 SCRA 281

XIV. Absence (Title XIV, Arts 381-396, NCC);

A. 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

1. Valdez v. Republic GR#180863/Sept. 08, 2009 598 SCRA 646

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XV. Emancipation And Age Of Majority; (See RA 6809; 2176 & 2180 NCC) RA 9523

XVI. Civil Register (Title XVI, Articles 407 - 413), see RA 9523 DSWD vs. RA 8552 RA
11222

A. RA 9048 as amended by RA 10172 See Rules 103 & 108, RRC; PDL RA 10173, IRR

1. Republic v. Tipay GR# 209527/Feb. 14, 2018 855 SCRA 419

2. Republic v. Gallo
3. Chua v. Republic
4. Republic v. Sali
5. Almojuela v. Republic
6. Republic v. Olaybar
7. REP v. Uy
8. Fujiki v. Marinay
9. Rep v. Coseteng-Magpayo
10. Republic v. Mercadera
11. Corpus v. Sto. Tomas
GR# 207074/Jan. 17, 2018 851 SCRA 570
GR# 231998/Nov. 20, 2017 845 SCRA 407
GR# 206023/April 3, 2017 822 SCRA 239
GR# 211724/Aug. 24, 2016 801 SCRA 399
GR# 189538/Feb. 10, 2014 715 SCRA 605
GR# 198010/ Aug. 12, 2013 703 SCRA 425
GR# 196049 / June 26, 2013 700 SCRA 69
GR#189476/Feb. 02, 2011 641 SCRA 533
GR#186027/Dec. 8, 2010 637 SCRA 654
GR# 186571/Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 266

XVII. Summary Judicial Proceedings In The Family Law (Title XI, Arts. 238-253 FC)

A. 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)

B. CHAPTER 4. Other Matters Subject To Summary Proceedings (Article 253)

1. Republic v. Sarenogon Jr., GR#199194/Feb. 10, 2016 783 SCRA 615

2. Santos v. Santos GR#187061/Oct. 8, 2014 737 SCRA 637
3. Uy (Jardeleza) v. CA GR# 109557/Nov. 29, 2000 346 SCRA 246

XVIII. Final Provisions (Title XII, Articles 254-257)

A. 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.

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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)

RA 9858, RA 9523, RA 10572, RA 11222, RA 11313 “Safe Spaces Law”

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AUSL – CLR I October 29, 2019

Property Law Outline

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I. 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. City of Batangas v. Philippine Shell GR# 195003/June 7, 2017 826 SCRA 297
2. Assessor of Agusan del Sur v. FPOIPI GR#183416/Oct. 5, 2016 805 SCRA 112
3. MEC v. The City Assessor GR# 166102/Aug. 5, 2015 765 SCRA 52
4. Rep v. Rural Bank Of Kabacan GR# 185124/Jan. 25, 2012 664 SCRA 233
5. Laurel v. Abrogar GR# 155076/ Jan. 13, 2009 576 SCRA 41
6. Serg’s v. PCI Leasing GR# 137705 /Aug. 22, 2000 338 SCRA 499
7. Prudential v. Panis GR# L-50003/ Aug. 31, 1987 153 SCRA 391

II. 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 1529 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. Dumo v. Republic GR# 218269/June 6, 2018 865 SCRA 119

2. Republic v. Jabson GR# 200223/June 6, 2018 864 SCRA 391
3. Galindez v. Firmalan GR# 187186/June 6, 2018 864 SCRA 282
4. Republic v. Northern Cement GR# 200256/Apr. 11, 2018 861 SCRA 50
5. Republic v. Saromo GR# 189803/March 14, 2018 858 SCRA 567
6. Gatchalian v. Flores GR# 225176/Jan. 19, 2018 852 SCRA 183
7. Republic v. Rovency Realty Corp. GR# 190817/Jan. 10, 2018 850 SCRA 188
8. Leonidas v. Vargas GR# 201031/Dec. 14, 2017 849 SCRA 210
9. Republic v. Mendiola GR# 211144/Dec. 13, 2017 848 SCRA 592
10. Taar v. Lawan GR# 190922/Oct. 11, 2017 842 SCRA 365
11. Arjonillo v. Pagulayan GR# 196074/Oct. 4, 2017 841 SCRA 588
12. Republic v. Nicolas GR# 181435/Oct. 2, 2017 841 SCRA 328
13. Republic v. Noval GR# 170316/Sept. 18, 2017 840 SCRA 11
14. Diaz-Enriquez v. DOL GR# 168065/Sept. 6, 2017 838 SCRA 640
15. North Greenhills v. Morales GR# 222821/Aug. 9, 2017 837 SCRA 28
16. Republic v. Go GR# 197297/Aug. 2, 2017 834 SCRA 166
17. Hi-Lon v. COA GR# 210669/Aug. 1, 2017 833 SCRA 540
18. Bilag v. Ay-Ay GR# 189950/April 24, 2017 824 SCRA 78
19. Caldito v. Obado GR# 181596/Jan. 30, 2017 816 SCRA 129
20. Republic v. Estate of Santos GR# 218345/Dec. 7, 2016 813 SCRA 541
21. Republic v. Heirs of Estacio & Ocol GR#208350/Nov. 14, 2016 808 SCRA 549

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22. Heirs of Maravilla v. Tupas
23. Republic v. Bautista Jr.
24. Alolino v. Flores
25. Republic v. Tan
26. NOVAI v. Republic
27. Republic v. MIC
28. Wee v. Mardo
29. Dream Village v. BCDA
30. Republic v. Parañaque
31. Almagro v. Kwan
GR# 192132/Sept. 14, 2016 803 SCRA 1
GR# 166890/June 28, 2016 794 SCRA 617
GR# 198774/April 4, 2016 788 SCRA 92
GR# 199537/Feb. 10, 2016 783 SCRA 643
GR# 177168/Aug. 3, 2015 764 SCRA 524
GR# 156205/Nov. 12, 2014 739 SCRA 676
GR# 202414/June 4, 2014 725 SCRA 242
GR# 192896/July 24, 2013 702 SCRA 222
GR# 191109/July 18, 2012 677 SCRA 246
GR# 175806/175810/Oct. 20, 2010 634 SCRA 250

III. Ownership & Alienage (Foreigners); Section 7, Art. XII, 1987 Constitution;
Art. 15, NCC; Mixed Marriages

1. Fullido v. Grilli GR# 215014/Feb. 29, 2016 785 SCRA 278

2. Ventura JR. v. Abuda GR# 202932/Oct.23, 2013 708 SCRA 640
3. Beumer v. Amores GR# 195670/ Dec. 03, 2012 686 SCRA 770
4. Matthews v. Taylor GR# 164584/June 22, 2009 590 SCRA 394
5. Borromeo v. Descallar GR# 159310/Feb. 24, 2009 580 SCRA 175

IV. Friar Lands

1. Lausa v. Quilaton GR# 170671/Aug. 19, 2015 767 SCRA 399

2. Manotok v. Barque GR# 162335-162605/Mar. 6, 2012 667 SCRA 472
3. Reterta v. Lopez GR# 159941/Aug 17, 2011 655 SCRA 580

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

1. Delos Reyes v. Mun. of Kalibo, Aklan GR# 214587/Feb. 26, 2018 856 SCRA 408
2. Calma v. Lachica, Jr. GR# 222031/Nov. 22, 2017 846 SCRA 451
3. Dela Cruz v. Domingo GR# 210592/Nov. 22, 2017 846 SCRA 328
4. Cabral v. Heirs of Adolfo GR# 191615/Aug. 2, 2017 834 SCRA 94
5. Municipality of Cainta v. City of Pasig GR# 176703/June 28, 2017 828 SCRA 257
6. Tiu v. Jangas GR# 200285/March 20, 2017 821 SCRA 56
7. Jalbay, Sr. v. PNB GR# 177803/Aug. 3, 2015 764 SCRA 569

VI. PD 1529; See Sections 41, 42-97; Assurance Fund

1. Republic v. Yap GR# 231116/Feb. 7, 2018 855 SCRA 217

2. Berboso v. Cabral GR# 204617/July 10, 2017 830 SCRA 436
3. CLT Realty v. Hi-Grade Feeds Corp. GR# 160684/Sept. 2, 2015 768 SCRA 537
4. Mendoza v. Garana GR# 179751/Aug. 5, 2015 765 SCRA 208
5. RD Negros v. Anglo, Sr. GR# 171804/Aug. 5, 2015 765 SCRA 178
6. Rotairo v. Alcantara GR# 173632/Sept. 29, 2014 736 SCRA 584
7. Oliveros v. SMC GR# 173531/ Feb. 1, 2012 664 SCRA 618

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VII. Accion Reinvindicatoria & Prescription: Arts. 712, 1456, 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;
Laches

1. Desiderio Dalisay v. SSS GR# 231053/Apr. 4, 2018 860 SCRA 554

2. Heirs of Yusingco v. Busilak GR# 210504/Jan. 24, 2018 852 SCRA 631
3. Yu Hwa Ping v. Ayala Land, Inc. GR#173120/July 26, 2017 832 SCRA 427
4. Aboitiz v. Po GR#208450/June 5, 2017 825 SCRA 457
5. Heirs of Aoas v. As-il GR# 219558/Oct. 19, 2016 806 SCRA 669
6. NPC v. Asoque GR# 172507/Sept. 14, 2016 802 SCRA 582
7. Inalvez v. Nool GR# 188145/April 18, 2016 789 SCRA 489
8. Delfin v. Bacud GR# 187633/April 4, 2016 788 SCRA 13
9. Uy v. CA GR# 173186/Sept. 16, 2015 770 SCRA 513
10. Javier v. De Guzman GR# 186204/Sept. 2, 2015 768 SCRA 600
11. Sio Tiat King v. Lim GR# 185407/June 22, 2015 759 SCRA 523
12. Hortizuela v. Tagufa GR# 205867/Feb. 23, 2015 751 SCRA 371
13. Yared v. Tiangco GR# 161360/Oct. 19, 2011 659 SCRA 545
14. Vda. De Ouano v. Republic GR# 168770/ Feb. 9, 2011 642 SCRA384
15. Catholic Bishop of Balanga v. CA GR# 112519/Nov. 14, 1996 264 SCRA 181

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

1. Basa v. Loy Vda. De Senly Loy GR# 204131/June 4, 2018 864 SCRA 96
2. Gambito v. Bacena GR# 225929/Jan. 24, 2018 853 SCRA 93
3. Coombs v. Castañeda GR# 192353/March 15, 2017 820 SCRA 378
4. Republic v. Susi GR# 213209/Jan. 16, 2017 814 SCRA 397
5. Heirs of Naya v. Naya GR# 215759/Nov. 28, 2016 810 SCRA 582
6. Delfin v. Bacud GR# 187633/April 4, 2016 788 SCRA 13
7. Syjuco v. Bonifacio GR# 148748/Jan. 14, 2015 745 SCRA 468

IX. Reversion; Nullity Proceedings

1. Mayuga v. Atienza GR# 208197/Jan. 10, 2018 850 SCRA 403

2. Republic v. Heirs of Cabrera
3. Republic v. Espinosa
4. Yabut v. Alcantara
5. Ang v. Estate of Sy So
6. de Guzman, Jr. v. CA
7. Soquillo v. Tortola
GR# 218418/Nov. 8, 2017 844 SCRA 549
GR# 186603/April 5, 2017 822 SCRA 317
GR# 200349/March 6, 2017 819 SCRA 232
GR# 182252/Aug. 3, 2016 799 SCRA 266
GR# 185757/March 2, 2016 785 SCRA 382
GR# 192450/July 23, 2012 677 SCRA 331

X. Entry & Registration; Duplicate Cert. of Title – Sec. 107; Amendment of Title, Section
108, PD 1529; Rule 108; 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; Sections 85-87, Title III, NLRC

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1. SN Aboitiz v. Mun. of Alfonso Lista GR# 198647/Nov. 20, 2017 845 SCRA 56
2. PMO v. Quesada GR# 224507/Sept. 20, 2017 840 SCRA 421
3. Cabañez v. Solano GR# 200180/June 6, 2016 792 SCRA 268
4. Banguis v. Balcom-Tambuyat GR# 202805/March 23, 2015 754 SCRA 165
5. Paz v. Republic GR# 157367/Nov. 23, 2011 661 SCRA 75

XI. Reconstitution of Title; Section 109, PD 1529 vs. Sections 13, 18-19, RA 26

1. Padayhag v. Director of Lands GR# 202872/Nov. 22, 2017 846 SCRA 108
2. Dela Paz v. Republic GR# 195726/Nov. 20, 2017 845 SCRA 34
3. Dy v. Aldea GR# 219500/Aug. 9, 2017 837 SCRA 10
4. Ibias, Sr, v. Macabeo GR# 205004/Aug. 17, 2016 800 SCRA 694
5. Republic v. Dagondon GR# 210540/April 19, 2016 790 SCRA 414
6. Tan Po Chu v. CA GR# 184348/April 4, 2016 788 SCRA 1
7. Republic v. Pasicolan GR# 198543/April 15, 2015 755 SCRA 495
8. Locsin v. Hizon GR# 204369/Sept. 17, 2014 735 SCRA 547
9. Republic v. Millado GR# 194066/ June 4, 2014 725 SCRA 25
10. Cusi v. Domingo GR# 195825/ Feb. 27, 2013 692 SCRA 277

XII. Unregistered Lands - PD 1529

1. ABRC v. Ybañez GR# 161380/April 21, 2014 722 SCRA 1

XIII. HLURB, PDs 957 & 1344; RA 4726 – Condominium Law; RA 6552 (Maceda Law);
Estoppel, Easements

1. North Greenhills v. Morales GR# 222821/Aug. 9, 2017 837 SCRA 28

2. TGN Realty v. Villa Teresa GR# 164795/April 19, 2017 823 SCRA 471
3. UOBP v. HLURB GR# 182133/June 23, 2015 760 SCRA 300
4. Liwag v. Happy Glen Loop HOA GR# 189755/July 4, 2012 675 SCRA 744
5. Ortigas & Co v. CA GR# 129822/June 20, 2012 674 SCRA 46
6. Fedman Dev v. Agcaoili GR# 165025/Aug. 31, 2011 656 SCRA 354
7. Limson v. Wack-Wack Cond GR# 188802/Feb. 14, 2011 642 SCRA 773

XIV. Accession (Arts. 440 – 475); Arts. 546-548; Art. 1678; RA 6552 (Maceda Law); Art.
1456 NCC, BGF, BBF.

1. LMSI v. Legaspi Tower GR#199353/Apr. 4, 2018 860 SCRA 355

2. Heirs of Mariano v. City of Naga GR# 197743/Mar. 12, 2018 858 SCRA 179
3. PDC v. Martinez Leyba Inc. GR# 211845/Aug 9, 2017 836 SCRA 548
4. Espinoza v. Mayandoc GR# 211170/July 3, 2017 828 SCRA 601
5. Dinglasan-Delos Santos v. Abejon GR# 215820/March 20, 2017 821 SCRA 132
6. Daclison v. Baytion GR# 219811/April 6, 2016 789 SCRA 57
7. Vda. De Roxas v. Our Lady’s Foundation GR# 182378/Mar 6, 2013 692 SCRA 578
8. Cusi v. Domingo GR# 195825/Feb. 27, 2013 692 SCRA 277
9. Communities Cagayan v. Nanol GR# 176791/Nov. 14, 2012 685 SCRA 453
10. Ferraren v. CA GR# 159328/Oct. 5, 2011 659 SCRA 569
11. Limense v. Vda De Ramos GR# 152319/Oct. 28, 2009 604 SCRA 599
12. Tuatis v. Escol GR# 175399 /Oct. 27, 2009 604 SCRA 471
13. Narvaez v. Alciso GR# 165907/July 27, 2009 594 SCRA 60

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14. Cheng v. Donini GR# 167017/June 22, 2009 590 SCRA 406
15. Pecson v. CA GR# 115814/May 26, 1995 244 SCRA 407

XV. Accretion, Alluvium: Arts. 440 - 475; Art 58, PD 1067 (Water Code) Arts. 502, 420;

1. Delos Reyes v. Mun. of Kalibo, Aklan GR# 214587/Feb. 26, 2018 856 SCRA 408
2. Heirs of Narvasa, Sr. v. Imbornal GR# 182908/Aug. 6, 2014 732 SCRA 171
3. Rep. v. Santos III GR# 160453/Nov. 12, 2012 685 SCRA 51
4. Galang v. Reyes GR# 184746/Aug. 15, 2012 678 SCRA 523
5. Mayor of Parañaque v. Ebio GR# 178411/June 23, 2010 621 SCRA 555
6. Regent v. Tanjuatco GR# 168800 /April 16, 2009 585 SCRA 329
7. Nazareno v. CA GR# 98045/June 26, 1996 257 SCRA 589
8. Meneses v. CA GR# 83059/July 14, 1995 246 SCRA 162

XVI. 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. Poole-Blunden v. UBP GR# 205838/Nov. 29, 2017 847 SCRA 146

2. Geñorga v. Heirs of Meliton
3. Bautista v. Bautista
4. Tabasondra v. Constantino
5. Domingo v. Molina
6. Victoria v. Pidlaoan
7. Heirs of Yambao v. Heirs of Yambao
8. Apique v. Fahnenstich
9. Divinagracia v. Parilla
10. Cabrera v. Ysaac
11. Bagayas v. Bagayas
12. Notarte v. Notarte
13. Padilla v. Magdula
14. Taghoy v. Tigol
15. Hulst v. PR Builders
16. MBTC v. Pascual
17. Cruz v. Catapang
18. Arriola v. Arriola
GR# 224515/July 3, 2017 828 SCRA 673
GR# 202088/March 8.2017 820 SCRA 40
GR# 196403/Dec. 7, 2016 813 SCRA 240
GR# 200274/April 20, 2016 791 SCRA 47
GR# 196470/April 20, 2016 791 SCRA 16
GR# 194260/April 13, 2016 789 SCRA 361
GR# 205705/Aug. 5, 2015 765 SCRA 399
GR# 196750/March 11, 2015 753 SCRA 87
GR# 166790/Nov. 19, 2014 740 SCRA 612
GR# 187308-187517/Sept. 18,2013 706 SCRA 73
GR# 180614/Aug. 2 9, 2012 679 SCRA 378
GR# 176858/ Sept. 15, 2010 630 SCRA 573
GR# 159665/Aug. 3, 2010 626 SCRA 341
GR# 156364/Sept. 25, 2008 566 SCRA 333
GR# 163744/Feb. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 246
GR# 164110/Feb. 12, 2008 544 SCRA 512
GR# 177703/Jan. 28, 2008 542 SCRA 666

XVII. 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)

A. Possession in General

1. Extremadura v. Extremadura GR# 211065/June 15, 2016 793 SCRA 581

2. Alejo v. Cortez GR# 206114/June 19, 2017 827 SCRA 319
3. De Guzman v. Chico GR# 195445/Dec. 7, 2016 813 SCRA 223
4. NHA v. Manila Seedling Bank GR# 183543/June 20, 2016 794 SCRA 1
5. People v. Pancho GR# 206910/Oct. 14, 2015 772 SCRA 541
6. Republic v. Cortez, Sr. GR# 197472/Sept. 7, 2015 769 SCRA 267
7. Soledad v. People GR# 184274/Feb 23, 2011 644 SCRA 258
8. Abalos v. Heirs of Torio GR# 175444/Dec. 14, 2011 662 SCRA 450
9. People v. Peñaflorida GR# 175604/Apr. 10, 2008 551 SCRA 111

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10. BPI Family v. Franco GR# 123498/Nov. 23, 2007 538 SCRA 186
11. Chua-Bruce v. CA GR# 109595/Apr. 27, 2000 331 SCRA 1
12. EDCA Publ. v. Santos GR# 80298/Apr. 26, 1990 184 SCRA 614

B. Accion Publiciana; Rule on collateral attack on title

1. Cabrera v. Clarin GR# 215640/Nov. 28, 2016 810 SCRA 563

2. Supapo v. De Jesus GR# 198356/April 20, 2015 756 SCRA 211
3. Gabriel Jr, v. Crisologo GR# 204626/June 9, 2014 725 SCRA 528

C. Ejectment: Forcible Entry & Tolerance; Unlawful Detainer

1. Regalado v. de la Rama GR# 202448/Dec. 13, 2017 848 SCRA 542

2. Santiago v. Nothbay Knitting Inc. GR# 217296/Oct. 11, 2017 842 SCRA 502
3. Reyes Sr. v. Heirs of Forlales GR# 193075/June 20, 2016 794 SCRA 13
4. Golez v. Heirs of Bertuldo GR# 201289/May 30, 3016 791 SCRA 373
5. Tuazon v. Isagon GR# 191432/Sept. 2, 2015 768 SCRA 691

D. Replevin Rule 60, Rules of Court

1. Siy v. Tomlin GR# 205998/April 24, 2017 824 SCRA 106

2. Serg’s v. PCI Leasing GR# 137705 /Aug. 22, 2000 338 SCRA 499

XVIII. Easements & Restrictive Covenants; Nuisance, Art. 649, 694, 695; 700-705,
Prescription

1. North Greenhills v. Morales GR# 222821/Aug. 9, 2017 837 SCRA 28

2. AMA land v. Wack-wack GR# 202342/July 19, 2017 831 SCRA 328
3. Williams v. Zerda GR# 207146/March 16, 2017 820 SCRA 497
4. NPC v. Asoque GR# 172507/Sept. 14, 2016 802 SCRA 582
5. Mercader Jr. v. Bardilas GR# 163157/June 27, 2016 794 SCRA 387
6. Republic v. Regulto GR# 202051/April 18, 2016 790 SCRA 1
7. Alolino v. Flores GR# 198774/April 4, 2016 788 SCRA 92
8. Calimoso v. Roullo GR# 198594/Jan. 25, 2016 781 SCRA 624
9. Cruz v. Pandacan Hiker’s GR# 188213/Jan. 11, 2016 778 SCRA 385
10. Aquino v. MMA GR# 211356/Sept. 29, 2014 737 SCRA 145
11. Pilar Dev. v. Dumagdag GR# 194336/Mar. 11, 2013 693 SCRA 96
12 .Perez v. Madrona GR# 184478/ Mar. 21, 2012 668 SCRA 697
13. Liwag v. Happy Glen Loop HOA GR# 189755/July 4, 2012 675 SCRA 744
14. Castro v. Monsod GR# 183719/Feb 2, 2011 641 SCRA 486
15. Salimbangon v. Tan GR# 185240/Jan. 20, 2010 610 SCRA 426
16. Limense v. Vda De Ramos GR# 152319/Oct. 28, 2009 604 SCRA 599
17. Bicol Agro-Ind v. Obias GR# 172077/Oct. 09, 2009 603 SCRA 173
18. Unisource v. Chung GR# 173252/July 17, 2009 593 SCRA 230
19. Goldcrest v. Cypress GR# 171072/Apr. 7, 2009 584 SCRA 435
20. Fajardo v. Freedom to Build GR# 134692/Aug. 1, 2000 337 SCRA 115
21. La Vista Assoc. v. CA GR# 95252/ Sept. 5, 1997 278 SCRA 498

XIX. Arts. 712 -720; Hidden Treasure – Arts. 438 -439; Sales, 1458, 1497 - 1501

1. Danan v. Serrano GR# 195072/Aug. 1, 2016 799 SCRA 39

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2. Rodriguez v. Sioson
3. CCA v. Nanol
4. Ureta v. Ureta
5. Palero-Tan v. Urdaneta
6. Acap v. CA
GR# 199180/July 27, 2016 798 SCRA 526
GR# 176791/Nov. 14, 2012 685 SCRA 453
GR# 165748/Sept. 14, 2011 657 SCRA 555
AM# P-07-2399/Jun. 18, 2008 555 SCRA 28
GR# 118114/Dec. 7, 1995 251 SCRA 30

XX. 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. Heirs of Mariano v. City of Naga GR# 197743/Mar. 12, 2018 858 SCRA 179
2. Cano v. Cano GR# 188666/Dec. 14, 2017 849 SCRA 176
3. Lavarez v. Guevarra GR# 206103/March 29, 2017 822 SCRA 130
4. Cam-Sur v. Bodega Glassware GR# 194199/March 22, 2017 821 SCRA 295
5. Republic v. Llamas GR# 194190/Jan. 25, 2017 815 SCRA 531
6. Reyes v. Asuncion GR# 196083/Nov. 11, 2015 774 SCRA 615
7. Carinan v. Cueto GR# 198636/Oct. 8, 2014 738 SCRA 48
8. Villanueva v. Branoco GR# 172804/Jan. 24, 2011 640 SCRA 308
9. Del Rosario v. Ferrer GR# 187056/Sept. 20, 2010 630 SCRA 683
10. Heirs of Maramag v. Maramag GR# 181132/June 5, 2009 588 SCRA 774
11. Arangote v. Maglunob GR# 178906/Feb. 18, 2009 579 SCRA 620
12. Aluad v. Aluad GR# 176943/Oct. 17, 2008 569 SCRA 697
13. Zamboanga v. Plagata GR# 148433/Sept. 30, 2008 567 SCRA 163
14. Catalan v. Basa GR# 159567/July 31, 2007 528 SCRA 645
15. Dolar v. Brgy. Lublub GR# 152663/Nov. 18, 2005 475 SCRA 458
16. RP v. Silim GR# 140487/Apr. 2, 2001 356 SCRA 1
17. Gestopa v. Pilapil GR# 111904/Oct. 5, 2000 342 SCRA 105
18. Archbishop of Manila v. CA GR# 77425/June 19, 1991 198 SCRA 300
19. De Luna v. Abrigo GR# 57455/Jan. 18, 1990 181 SCRA 150
20. Insular Life v. Ebrado GR# 44059/Oct. 28, 1977 80 SCRA 181

XXI. Donation; Simulation; Sales

1. Victoria v. Pidlaoan GR# 196470/April 20, 2016 791 SCRA 16

XXII. Club Shares

1. VGCCI v. Reyes GR# 190641/Nov. 10, 2015 774 SCRA 214

XXIII. Prescription; Article 391 vs. Labor Code; Estoppel; Ownership; Trust Laches; (Art.
143-1448)

1. Heirs of Yambao v. Heirs of Yambao GR# 194260/April 13, 2016 789 SCRA 361
2. Trinidad v. Imson GR# 197728/Sept. 16, 2015 770 SCRA 581
3. Pangasinan v. Disonglo-Almazora GR# 200558/July 1, 2015 761 SCRA 220
4. Tongg v. Go Tiat Kun GR# 196023/April 21, 2014 722 SCRA 623
5. Teekay v. Concha GR# 185463/Feb. 22, 2012 666 SCRA 609
6. Pantollano v. Korphil GR# 169575/Mar. 30, 2011 646 SCRA 623
7. Ty v. Ty GR# 165696/Apr. 30, 2008 553 SCRA 306
8. Delgado v. CA GR# 125728/Aug. 28, 2001 363 SCRA 758

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AUSL – CLR I Outline October 29, 2019

Wills & Succession

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A. General Provisions [Arts. 774-782]

Death & PresSumptive 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; (Rules 72-91)
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

I. Filiation & Adoption & Succession; Presumptive Legitime (Art. 51, FC)
See Filiation Cases, Title VII, Outline, pp. 10-12.

1. Geronimo v. Santos GR# 197099/Sept. 28, 2015 771 SCRA 508

2. SSC v. Azote GR#209741/April 15, 2015 755 SCRA 605
3. Bartolome v. SSS GR#192531/Nov. 12, 2014 740 SCRA 78
4. Noveras v. Noveras GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014 733 SCRA 528
5. Heirs of Ypon v. Ricaforte GR#198680/July 8, 2013 700 SCRA 778

II. Survivorship Agreement, Succession & Taxes; Aleatory Contract (Art. 2010, NCC)

1. Vitug v. Court of Appeals, GR# 82027/Mar. 29, 1990 183 SCRA 755

III. Inter Vivos or Mortis Causa

1. Almeda v. Heirs of Almeda GR# 194189/Sept. 14, 2017 839 SCRA 630
2. Peralta v. Heirs of Abalon GR# 183448/June 30 2014 727 SCRA 477
3. Aluad v. Aluad GR# 176943/Oct. 17, 2008 569 SCRA 697
4. Ganuelas v. Cawed GR# 123968/Apr. 24, 2003 401 SCRA 447
5. Maglasang v. Cabatingan GR# 131953/June5, 2002 383 SCRA 6
6. Sicad v. CA, GR# 125888/Aug. 13, 1998 294 SCRA 183

IV. Affinity; Ordinary Proceedings vs. Special Proceedings

1. Garcia-Quiazon v. Belen GR# 189121/July 31, 2013 702 SCRA 707

2. Tiggangay v. Wacas A.M. OCA 09-3243/April 1, 2013 694 SCRA 264
3. Ining v. Vega GR#174727/Aug.12, 2013 703 SCRA 406
4. San Luis v. San Luis GR# 134029/Feb. 6, 2007 514 SCRA 294

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V. After Death, Before Distribution – Inchoate or? ; Transmission/Non-Transmission of
Rights; Art. 1347 NCC; Arts. 103, 130 FC

1. Gaffney v. Butler GR# 219408/Nov. 8, 2017 844 SCRA 570

2. Mayor v. Tiu GR# 203770/Nov. 23, 2016 810 SCRA 256
3. Hacbang v. Alo GR# 191031/Oct. 5, 2015 772 SCRA 38
4. Calalang-Parulan v. Garcia GR# 184148/June 9, 2014 725 SCRA 402
5. Garcia-Quiazon v. Belen GR# 189121/July 31, 2013 702 SCRA 707
6. De Belen Vda. De Cabalu v. Tabu GR# 188417/Sept. 24, 2102 681 SCRA 625
7. Medina v. CA GR# 137582/Aug. 29, 2012 679 SCRA 191
8. Cruz v. Cruz GR# 173292/Sept. 1, 2010 629 SCRA 605
9. Balus v. Balus GR# 168970/Jan. 15, 2010 610 SCRA 178
10. Carlos v. Sandoval GR3 179922 /Dec. 16, 2008 574 SCRA 116
11. DBP v. Gagarani GR# 172248/Sept. 17, 2008 565 SCRA 54
12. Sumaljag v. Literato GR# 149787/June 18, 2008 555 SCRA 53
13. Reyes v. Enriquez GR# 162956/April 10, 2008 551 SCRA 86
14. DKC Holdings Corp. v. CA GR# 118248/April. 5, 2000 329 SCRA 666
15. Ventura v. Militante GR# 63145/Oct. 5, 1999 316 SCRA 226
16. Acap v. CA, GR# 118114/Dec. 7, 1995 251 SCRA 30
17. Bonilla v. Barcena, GR# L-41715/June 18, 1976 71 SCRA 491

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

1. Gloria v. Builders Savings GR# 202324/June 4, 2018 864 SCRA 74

2. Buot v. Dujali GR# 199885/Oct. 2, 2017 841 SCRA 376
3. Capablanca v. Heirs of Pedro Bas GR# 224144/June 28, 2017 828 SCRA 482
4. Alcantara v. Belen GR# 200204/April 25, 2017 824 SCRA 266
5. Rebusquillo v. Gualvez GR# 204029/June 4, 2014 725 SCRA 259
6. Ureta v. Ureta GR# 165748/Sept. 14, 2011 657 SCRA 555
7. Guy v. CA GR # 163707/Sept. 15, 2006 502 SCRA 151

VII. Succession, Death Funerals, see (Arts. 305-310, Art 199, FC) NCC & Family Home
(Articles 152, 153, 159); Co-Ownership

1. Lavadia v. Heirs of Luna GR# 171914/July 23, 2014 730 SCRA 376
2. Valino v. Adriano GR# 182894/April 22, 2014 703 SCRA 1
3. Arriola v. Arriola GR# 177703/Jan. 28, 2008 542 SCRA 666

VIII. Succession; Equitable Title & Legal Title; Heirs & Estate; Rules 73 – 91, Rules of Court

1. Romero v. CA GR# 188921/April 18, 2012 670 SCRA 218

2. Puno v. Puno Enterprises GR# 177066/Sept. 11, 2009 599 SCRA 585
3. Reyes v. RTC Makati GR# 165744/Aug. 11, 2008 561 SCRA 593

IX. Forms of Wills, Et Seq. Arts. 804 – 809; 815-819; Art. 919 (RA 11222) Art. 838

1. Mitra v. Sablan-Guevarra GR# 213994/April 18, 2018 862 SCRA 32

2. Lopez v. Lopez GR# 189984/Nov. 12, 2012 685 SCRA 209

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3. Baltazar v. Laxa GR# 174489/April, 11, 2012 669 SCRA 249
4. Echavez v. Dozen cons. GR# 192916/Oct. 11, 2010 632 SCRA 594
5. Celada v. Abena GR# 145545/June. 30, 2008 556 SCRA 569
6. Lee v. Tambago A.C.# 5281/Feb. 12, 2008 544 SCRA 393
7. Guerrero v. Bihis GR# 174144/April. 17, 2007 521 SCRA 394
8. Azuela v. CA GR# 122880/April. 12, 2006 487 SCRA 119
9. Alvarado v. Gaviola, Jr., GR# 74695/Sept. 14, 1993 226 SCRA 348
10. Caneda v. CA GR# 103554/ May. 28, 1993 222 SCRA 781
11. Suroza v. Honrado, AM# 2026-CFI/Dec. 19, 1981 110 SCRA 388
12. Javellana v. Ledesma No. L-7179/June. 30, 1955 97 Phil 258
13. Cruz v. Villasor No. L-32213/Nov. 26, 1973 54 SCRA 31
14. Abangan v. Abangan GR# 13431/Nov. 12, 1919 40 Phil 476
15. Garcia v. Vasquez, No. L-26615/April. 30, 1970 32 SCRA 489

X. Arts. 810 – 814; Arts. 838, 916, Art 919 (RA 11222) 815-819

1. Seangio v. Reyes GR# 140371-72/Nov. 27, 2006 508 SCRA 172

2. Codoy v. Calugay GR# 123486/Aug. 12, 1999 312 SCRA 333
3. Ajero v. CA, GR# 106720/Sept. 15, 1994 236 SCRA 488
4. Labrador v. CA, GR# 83843-44/April. 5, 1990 184 SCRA 170
5. Roxas v. De Jesus, No. L-38338/Jan. 28, 1985 134 SCRA 245
6. Kalaw v. Relova No. L-40207/Sept. 28, 1984 132 SCRA 237
7. Rodelas v. Aranza No. L-58509/Dec. 7, 1982 119 SCRA 16

XI. Art. 816, Rules 76 & 77, Rules of Court; Arts. 815 – 819, NCC

1. Palaganas v. Palaganas GR# 169144/Jan. 26, 2011 640 SCRA 538

2. Vda. De Perez v. Tolete GR# 76714/June. 2, 1994 232 SCRA 722

XII. Revocation Of Wills; Art. 830; Disposicion Captatoria; Art 829 NCC

1. Adriana Maloto v. CA No. L-76464/Feb. 29, 1988 158 SCRA 451

2. Gago v. Mamuyac No. L-26317/Jan. 29, 1927 49 Phil 902
3. Molo v. Molo No. L- 2538/Sept. 21, 1951 90 Phil 37
4. Diaz v. De Leon No. L- 17714/May. 31, 1922 43 Phil 413

XIII. Probate. Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Elements; Voluntary Institution & Succession; Arts.
102, 130 FC; Art. 15, 16 NCC; see Rules 72-91, RRC

1. Gepuela v. Meñez-Andres GR# 173636/Jan. 13, 2016 780 SCRA 348

2. Agtarap v. Agtarap GR# 177099/June 8, 2011 651 SCRA 455
3. Heirs of Sandejas v. Lina GR# 141634/Feb. 5, 2001 351 SCRA 183
4. Dorotheo v. CA, GR# 108581/Dec. 8, 1999 320 SCRA 12
5. Parish Priest of Victoria v. Rigor GR# L-22036/April 30, 1979 89 SCRA 493
6. Santos v. Buenaventura GR# L-22797/Sept. 22, 1966 18 SCRA 47

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XIV. Legitimes. Institution, Preterition (Arts. 854; 886 et seq); Art. 51 FC; RA 8552, RA
1122

1. Mayuga v. Atienza GR# 208197/Jan. 10, 2018 850 SCRA 403

2. Morales v. Olondriz GR# 198994/Feb. 3, 2016 783 SCRA 151
3. Seangio v. Reyes GR# 140371-72/Nov. 27, 2006 508 SCRA 172
4. Guy v. CA GR# 163707/Sept. 15, 2006 502 SCRA 151
5. Acain v. IAC GR#L- 72706/Oct. 27, 1987 155 SCRA 100
6. Aznar v. Duncan GR# L- 24365/June 30, 1966 17 SCRA 590
7. Nuguid v. Nuguid GR# L- 23445/June 23, 1966 17 SCRA 449

XV. Freedom of Disposition/Art. 842; Deed of Sale; Agency

1. Ureta v. Ureta GR# 165748/Sept. 14, 2011 657 SCRA 555

XVI. Voluntary Succession And Legitime (Arts. 859, 863, 904); Real Usufruct in favor of
Aliens; Forms of Substitution; Conflict of Laws

1. Rabadilla v. Court of Appeals GR# 113725/June 29, 2000 334 SCRA 522
2. Ramirez v. Vda. De Ramirez GR# L- 27952/Feb. 15, 1982 111 SCRA 704

XVII. Legitime and Simulated Contracts; Spousal/Marital Estrangement

1. Noveras v. Noveras GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014 733 SCRA 528

2. Capitle v. Elbambuena GR# 169193/Nov. 30, 2006 509 SCRA 444
3. Francisco v. Francisco-Alfonso, GR# 138774/Mar. 8, 2001 354 SCRA 112

XVIII. Reserva Troncal – Art. 891

1. Mendoza v. De Los Santos GR#176422/Mar. 20, 2013 694 SCRA 75

2. Vizconde v. CA GR# 118449/Feb. 11, 1998 286 SCRA 217
3. Cano v. Director GR# L-10701/Jan. 16, 1959 105 Phil. 1
4. Gonzales v. CFI GR#L-34395/May 19, 1981 104 SCRA 479
5. Edroso v. Sablan GR# L-6878/Sept. 13, 1913 25 Phil. 295
6. Sienes v. Esparcia GR# L-12957, Mar. 24, 1961 1 SCRA 750

XIX. Legitime; Proximity & Representation; Adoption; Filiation; RA 9858; RA 8552, RA

1122, Sec. 19

1. The Roman Catholic v. Prudencio GR#187942/Sept. 7, 2016 802 SCRA 319

2. Aguilar v. Siasat GR# 200169/Jan. 28, 2015 748 SCRA 555
3. Neri v. Heirs of Hadji Yusop Uy GR# 194366/Oct. 10, 2012 683 SCRA 553
4. Bagunu v. Piedad GR# 140975/Dec. 8, 2000 347 SCRA 571
5. Sayson v. CA GR# 89224-25/Jan. 23, 1992 205 SCRA 321
6. Leonardo v. CA GR# L-51263/Feb. 28, 1983 120 SCRA 890

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XX. Article 992. Iron Curtain; Arts. 902, 982, 989 & 990

1. Arado v. Alcoran GR# 163362/July 8, 2015 726 SCRA 37

2. Neri v. Heirs Yusop Uy GR# 194366/Oct. 10, 2012 683 SCRA 553
3. Suntay v. Cojuangco-Suntay (MR) GR# 183053/Oct. 10, 2012 683 SCRA 439
4. Suntay v. Cojuangco-Suntay GR# 183053/June 16, 2010 621 SCRA 142
5. Diaz v. IAC GR# L-66574/Feb. 21, 1990 182 SCRA 427
6. Diaz v. IAC GR# L-66574/June 17, 1987 150 SCRA 645
7. Corpus v. Corpus GR# L-22469/Oct. 23, 1978 85 SCRA 567

XXI. Arts. 962-1006 NCC

1. Arado v. Alcoran GR# 163362/July 8, 2015 726 SCRA 37

2. Peralta v. Heirs of Abalon GR# 183448/June 30 2014 727 SCRA 477
3. Cabales v. CA GR# 162421/Aug. 31, 2007 531 SCRA 691
4. Gonzales v. CA GR# 117740/Oct. 30, 1998 298 SCRA 322
5. Heirs of Uriarte v. CA GR# 116775/Jan. 22, 1998 284 SCRA 511
6. Verdad v. CA GR# 109972/April. 29, 1996 256 SCRA 593

XXII. Escheat, Rule 91, Rules of Court

1. Republic v. CA, GR# 143483/Jan. 31, 2002 375 SCRA 484

2. Republic v. Guzman GR# 132964/Feb. 18, 2000 326 SCRA 90

XXIII. Art. 916; Art. 810

1. Seangio v. Reyes GR# 140371-72/Nov. 27, 2006 508 SCRA 172

XXIV. Article 1003, 1004; Collation; Donation

1. Arellano v. Pascual GR# 189776/Dec. 15, 2010 638 SCRA 826

2. Quilala v. Alcantara GR# 132681/Dec. 3, 2001 371 SCRA 311
3. Vizconde v. CA GR# 118449/Feb. 11, 1998 286 SCRA 217

XXV. Administration/Partition; art. 1080; Arts. 867, 870, 1013; See Co-ownership cases;
Settlement of Estate; Rule 90-91, Rules of Court

1. Heirs of Morales v. Agustin GR# 224849/June 6, 2018 865 SCRA 300

2. Agarrado v. Librando-Agarrado GR# 212413/June 6, 2018 864 SCRA 582
3. Cruz v. Cruz GR# 211153/Feb. 28, 2018 856 SCRA 562
4. Mayuga v. Atienza GR# 208197/Jan. 10, 2018 850 SCRA 403
5. The Roman Catholic v. Prudencio GR# 187942/Sept. 7, 2016 802 SCRA 319
6. Gepuela v. Meñez-Andres GR# 173636/Jan. 13, 2016 780 SCRA 348
7. Divinagracia v. Parilla GR# 196750/March 11, 2015 753 SCRA 87
8. Marcos v. Heirs of Isidro Bangi GR# 185745/Oct. 15, 2014 738 SCRA 384
9. Suntay v. Cojuangco-Suntay (MR) GR# 183053/Oct. 10, 2012 683 SCRA 439

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10. Suntay v. Cojuangco-Suntay GR# 183053/June 16, 2010 621 SCRA 142
11. Alfonso v. Andres GR# 166236/July 29, 2010 626 SCRA 149
12. Orendain Jr. v. Rodriguez GR# 168660/June 30, 2009 591 SCRA 285
13. Arrogante v. Deliarte GR# 152132/July. 24, 2007 528 SCRA 63
14. JLT Agro v. Balansag GR# 141882/March 11, 2005 453 SCRA 211
15. Zaragoza v. CA, GR# 106401/Sept. 29, 2000 341 SCRA 309
16. Republic v. Guzman GR# 132964/Feb. 18, 2000 326 SCRA 90
17. Reyes v. Baretto-Datu, GR# L-17818/Jan. 25, 1967 19 SCRA 85

XXVI. Waiver, Repudiation of Inheritance; Arts. 1044, 1030, NCC,

1. Guy v. CA GR# 163707/Sept. 15, 2006 502 SCRA 151

XXVII. Trusts & Succession

1. Ty v. Ty GR# 165696/April. 30, 2008 553 SCRA 306

2. Nazareno v. CA GR# 138842/Oct. 18, 2000 343 SCRA 637

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