UNIVERSITY OF SAN JOSE-RECOLETOS

SCHOOL OF LAW
UNIVERSITY
COURSE SCHOOL
SYLLABUSOF LAW

Course Title: Injunction, Provisional Instructor:

Remedies, Special Civil
Actions
No. of Units: 2 Atty. Abraham Rey
Montecillo Acosta
Semester/ SY: First / 2017-2018
Department/Track:
Pre-requisites:

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

The course is divided between the Provisional Remedies and Special Civil Actions chapters of
the Rules of Court.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand and apply the basic concepts of provisional remedies and special civil actions
• Recall the contents of and write the basic legal forms required for each provisional remedy
and special civil action
• Outline the rules and digest the jurisprudence

Methodology

1. Socratic Method will be the primary form of teaching. A student will be required to
discuss the rules and cases, guided by questions from the professor.
2. Powerpoint presentations will supplement certain sections of the Rules.
3. Students, by groups, will present legal forms for each particular rule.

II. COURSE OUTLINE

Week/Session Topic
Week 1 I. Introduction to Provisional Remedies
A. The different provisional remedies
1. Purpose of Provisional Remedies
2. When provisional Remedies Cannot Be Availed Of
B. Outlining The Rules
Week 2 II. Attachment

A. Nature
1. Stages of Attachment
2. Contemporaneous Service of Summons
B. Persons Entitled (§1)
1. Plaintiff
2. Other Proper Party
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 C. Grounds (§1)
1. What may be attached?
2. Officer of a corporation
3. Fraud Incurring the obligation
4. Disposal in fraud of creditors
5. Residing out of the Philippines
D. Issuance and Contents of Order (§2)
1. Ex parte
2. Upon motion with notice and hearing
3. Contents
Week 3 E. Affidavit and bond (§§3, 4)
1. The affidavit, and the bond required by the next succeeding
section, must be duly filed with the court before the order
issues.
2. Affidavit of:
a. Applicant
b. or of some other person who personally knows the facts
3. Contents of Affidavit.
4. Bond
F. Manner of Attaching Property (§5)
G. Sheriff’s Return (§6)
H. Examination of Party (§10)
I. Sale of attached property
J. Discharge of attachment
1. Upon counterbond (§12)
2. On other grounds (§13)
K. Third party claim (§14)
L. Balance collected upon execution (§16)
M. Disposition
N. Claim for damages (§20)

Week 4 III. Preliminary Injunction

A. Definitions
1. Temporary Restraining Order
2. Preliminary Injunction
3. Final Injunction
4. Preventive Injunction
5. Mandatory Injunction
B. Classes
C. Origin
D. Purpose
E. Scope
F. Distinguished from Mandamus
G. Distinguished from Prohibition
H. Kinds
I. When Issued (§3)
J. Irreparable Injury
K. Status Quo
L. Who grants injunction (§2)

Week 5 M. Against Whom Issued

N. Injunction on Government Projects or Contracts
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 O. Time to Grant Injunction
P. Jurisdiction of courts
Q. Sufficiency of Complaint, Application and other Requisites (§§4,5)
R. Bond (§§4,7)
S. Objections to Issuance (§9)
T. Other laws/rules on injunctions
Week 6 IV. Receivership

A. Definition (§1)
B. Distinguished from Replevin
C. Distinguished from Sheriff
D. Purpose
E. Effect of Dismissal of Case
F. Granted only in extreme situations
G. Where rights yet to be determined; propriety
H. Exhaustion of Local Remedies
I. Jurisdiction
J. Appointment (§1)
K. Grounds for Appointment (§1)
L. Oath, Bond (§2, 4, 5)
M. Discharge (§3)
N. Powers (§6)
O. Actions against receiver (§6)
P. Liability for refusal or neglect to deliver (§7)
Q. Termination and Compensation (§8)
R. Judgment against Sureties (§9)
S. Other laws/rules
Week 7 V. Replevin

A. Definition (§1)
B. Nature
C. Application (§1)
D. Affidavit and Bond (§2)
E. Order (§3)
F. Duty of Sheriff (§§4, 8)
G. Enforcement
H. Return of Property (§5)
I. Disposition of Property by Sheriff (§6)
J. Claim by Third Persons (§7)
K. Judgment (§§9, 10)

VI. Support Pendente Lite

A. Definition
B. Application (§1)
C. Comment (§2)
D. Hearing (§3)
E. Order (§4)
F. Enforcement of Order
G. Support in Criminal Cases
H. Restitution (§7)
Week 8 VII. Special Civil Actions

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 A. Nature

VIII. Interpleader

A. Definition
B. Distinguished from Intervention
C. When Proper (§1)
D. Order (§2)
E. Summons (§3)
F. Motion to Dismiss (§4)
G. Answer and other pleadings (§5)
H. Determination (§6)
I. Fees (§7)

IX. Declaratory Relief and Similar Remedies

A. Definition
B. Who may file (§1)
C. Where to file (§1)
D. Requisites
E. Parties (§2)
F. Notice (§§3,4)
G. Court Action (§5)
H. Conversion into Ordinary Action (§6)

X. Review of Judgments of COMELEC and COA

A. Scope (§1)
B. Mode of Review (§2)
C. Time to file Petition (§3)
D. Fees (§4)
E. Form and Contents of Petition (§5)
F. Order to Comment (§6)
G. Comments of Respondents (§7)
H. Effect of Filing (§8)
I. Submission for Decision (§9)
Week 9 XI. Certiorari, Prohibition, Mandamus

A. Definition and Purpose

1. Certiorari
2. Prohibition
3. Mandamus
B. Distinguished from each other
C. Certiorari and appeal; distinguished
D. Certiorari under Rule 45 and 65; distinguished
E. Prohibition distinguished from injunction
F. Prohibition vis-à-vis quo warranto
G. Mandamus distinguished from injunction
H. Mandamus distinguished from quo warranto
I. Drastic character of mandamus
J. Rules and principles of jurisdiction
K. Jurisdiction and exercise of jurisdiction distinguished
L. Error of jurisdiction and error of judgment distinguished
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 M. Conclusiveness of court’s finding as to its jurisdiction
N. When certiorari will lie (§5)
O. Without jurisdiction; lack of jurisdiction; excess of jurisdiction; grave
abuse of discretion defined
P. Excess of jurisdiction distinguished from lack of jurisdiction
Q. Threatened excess of jurisdiction
R. Erroneous exercise of jurisdiction
S. Interlocutory orders
Week 10 T. Plain, speedy, adequate remedy
1. Definition
a. When appeal is not adequate remedy
b. Lost right of appeal
c. Exceptions
U. Prohibition against accomplished acts
V. Judicial functions
W. Ministerial Acts
X. Mandamus to direct exercise of judgment in a particular way
Y. Mandamus to enforce contractual obligations
Z. Continuing Mandamus
AA. Clear and Defined Right
AB. When and Where filed (§4, A.M. No. 07-7-12-SC)
AC. Material Dates Rule
AD. Form of Petition
AE. Contents of Petition
AF. Parties
1. Person aggrieved
2. Private Respondents (§5)
3. Public Respondents (§5)
4. Indispensable Party
AG. Order to Comment (§6)
AH. Expediting Proceedings; injunctive relief (§7, A.M. No. 07-7-12-SC)
AI. Proceedings after comment is filed (§8, A.M. No. 07-7-12-SC)
AJ. Service and Enforcement of order or judgment (§9)
AK. DOJ and Ombudsman rulings
Week 11 XII. Quo Warranto
Week 12 XIII. Expropriation
Week 13 XIV. Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage

A. Judicial v. Extrajudicial
B. Types of Encumbrancers
C. Equity and Right of Redemption
D. Disposition of Proceeds
E. Equitable Mortgage
F. Alternative actions against mortgage debtor

XV. Partition
Week 14 XVI. Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer

A. Forcible Entry distinguished from Unlawful Detainer

B. Issue of Ownership
C. Kinds of action for recovery of possession of real property
D. Action by co-owners
E. Action by squatters
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 F. Effect of Prior Possession
G. Judgment in ejectment no bar to action respecting title to the
property
H. Summary Procedure

Week 15 XVII. Contempt

III. REFERENCES AND OTHER MATERIALS

Principal References:

The Rules of Court Section on Provisional Remedies and Special Civil Actions shall be the
primary source of information.

The student may consult any remedial law book. The professor has no preferred author.

Topical Required Readings/Assignments

Reference
I.A Calo v. Roldan, 76 Phil. 445
II.A Lim v. Lazaro, G.R. No. 185734, July 3, 2013
People v. Velasco, 700 SCRA 784
Ligon v. RTC, 717 SCRA 373
II.A.1 Torres v. Satsatin, G.R. No. 166759, November 25, 2009
II.A.2 Torres v. Satsatin, id.
II.B.2 Borja v. Platon, 73 Phil. 659
II.C.1 Professional Video, Inc. v. TESDA, G.R. No. 155504, June 26, 2009
II.C.2 Olsen v. Olsen, 48 Phil 238
II.C.3 • Ng Wee v. Tankiansee, G.R. No. 171124, February 13, 2008
• Liberty Insurance Corporation v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 104405, 222
SCRA 37, 45 [1993]
• FCY Construction Group, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 123358, 381 Phil.
282 (2000).
• Metro, Inc. v. Lara’s Gifts, G.R. No. 171741, November 27, 2009
• Republic v. Estate of Lim, G.R. No. 164800, July 22, 2009
• Foundation Specialist, Inc. v. Betonval, G.R. No. 170674, 24 August 2009
II.C.4 Aboitiz v. Cotabato, 105 SCRA 88
II.C.5 Mialilhe v. De Lencquesaing, 142 SCRA 694
II.D.1 Toledo v. Burgos, 168 SCRA 513
II.D.2 Torres v. Satsatin, id.
II.E.2 • Philippine Bank of Communications v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 115678.
February 23, 2001
• Ng Wee, id.
II.E.3 Republic v. Garcia, G.R. No. 167741, 12 July 2007
II.E.5 Spouses Tiu v. Villar, A.M. No. P-11-2986, 13 June 2012
II.I Saberon v. Ventanilla, 722 SCRA 287
II.J.1 • G.B. Inc., v. Sanchez, 98 Phil. 886 (1956)
• Insular Savings Bank v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 123638, June 15, 2005
• United Pulp and Paper Co., Inc. v. Acropolis, G.R. No. 171750, 25 January
2012

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II.K Rural Bank of Sta. Barbara v. Manila Mission of Church of Jesus Christ, G.R. No.
130223, August 19, 2009
II.N • Stronghold Insurance Company, Inc. v. Cuenca, G.R. No. 173297, 6 March 2013
• Equitable Banking Corporation v. Special Steel Products, Inc., G.R. No. 175350,
13 June 2012
OPTIONAL • Ligon v. Regional Trial Court, Branch 56, Makati City, 717 SCRA 373
READINGS • Saberon v. Ventanilla, Jr., 722 SCRA 287
• People v. Velasco, 700 SCRA 784
• Lim, Jr. V. Lazaro, 700 SCRA 547
III.A.2 Limitless Potentials v. CA, G.R. No. 164459, April 24, 2007
III.A.4 National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario v. Executive Secretary, 701 SCRA 269
III.A.5 • Lukang v. Pagbilao, 718 SCRA 297
• Vinuya v. Romulo, 732 SCRA 595
• Sangguniang Lungsod ng Baguio v Jadewell, 723 SCRA 350
• Semirara Coal Corporation v. HGL Development, G.R. No. 166854, December
6, 2006
• China Banking Corporation v. Co, G.R. No. 174569, September
17, 2008
III.C Bank of the Philippine Islands v Hong, 666 SCRA 71
Devesa v. Arbes, 13 Phil. 273
III.D • Preysler v. CA, G.R. No. 158141, July 11, 2006
• Limitless Potentials (supra)
III.E Arevalo v. Planters Development Bank, 670 SCRA 252
Mantile v. Cajucom, 19 Phil. 563
III.G Feliciano v. Alipio, G.R. No. L-5656, March 24, 1954
III.I • Semirara Coal, supra.
• Barayuga v. Adventist University, G.R. No. 168008, 17 August 2011
• Australian Professional Realty, Inc. v. Municipality of Padre Garcia Batangas, G.R.
No. 183367, March 14 2012
• Delos Santos v. Metropolitan Bank, 684 SCRA 410
• TML Gasket v. BPI Family, 688 SCRA 50
• Republic v. Caguioa, 691 SCRA 306
III.J • Solid Builders v. China Banking, 695 SCRA 101
• Philippine National Bank v. RJ Ventures, G.R. No. 164548, September 27,
2006
• Australian Professional Realty, Inc. (id)
• Ermita v. Aldecoa-Delorino, G.R. No. 177130, 7 June 2011
• Optional:
o Heirs of Yu v. CA, 705 SCRA 84
o UCPB v. Lumbo, 712 SCRA 217
III.K • Overseas Workers Welfare Administration v. Chavez, G.R. No. 169802, June 8,
2007
• Dungog v. CA, G.R. No. 139767. August 5, 2003
III.L • Lahm v. Mayor, 666 SCRA 1
III.M • Executive Secretary v. CA, G.R. No. 131719, 25 May 1994
• Garcia v. Drilon, 699 SCRA 352
• Mabayo Farm v. CA, G.R. No. 140058, August 1, 2002
• Senate Blue Ribbon Committee v. Majuducon, G.R. No. 13378, July 29, 2003
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 • Southern Cross Cement v. Philippine Cement Manufacturers, G.R. No. 158540,
July 8, 2004
• Delta Ventures v. Cabato, G.R. No. 118216, March 9, 2000
• Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Monetary Board and Chuci Fonancier Vs. Hon. Nina
G. Antonio-Valenzuela, etc., et al., G.R. No. 184778, October 2, 2009
• Traders Royal Bank v. IAC, G.R. No. L-66321, October 31, 1984
• Heirs of Yadno v Heirs of Anchales, 684 SCRA 106
• RCBC Capital Corporation v. Banco de Oro Unibank, Inc., G.R. No. 196171,
10 December 2012
• City of Lapu-Lapu v. PEZA, 742 SCRA 524
III.N • Hermano Oil v. Toll Regulatory Board, 742 SCRA 395
• Medina v. Canoy, 666 SCRA 424
• Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 11 - 2000
• Republic v. Nolasco, G.R. No. 155108, April 27, 2005
• Hernandez v. National Power Corp., G.R. No. 145328, March 23, 2006
• Department of Foreign Affairs v. Falcon, G.R. No. 176657, 1 September 2010
• Nerwin Industries Corp. v. PNOC-Energy Development Corporation, G.R. No.
167057, April 11, 2012
• Baguio Regreening Movement, Inc. v. Masweng, G.R. No. 180882, 27 February
2013
III.Q • Republic v. Evangelista, G.R. No. 156015, August 11, 2005
• Landbank of the Philippines v. Continental Watchman, G.R. No. 136114,
January 22, 2004
III.R Limitless Potentials (supra)
III.S Spouses Yap v. International Exchange Bank, G.R. No. 175145, March 28, 2008
III.T • Interim Rules on Intra-Corporate Controversies, section on provisional remedies
• A.M. No. 07-11-08-SC, Special Rules of Court on Alternative Dispute Resolution
(Read and understand Rule 5, Interim Measures of Protection).
• R.A. 8975
• SC Cir. 68-94 (November 3, 1994)
• SC Resolution of February 17, 1998 (supra, Part VI, F, 10)
• SC Cir. 13-93
• SC Admin. Cir. 20-95 (February 12 ,1995)
OPTIONAL • Plaza v. Lustiva, 718 SCRA 19
READINGS • Lukang v. Pagbilao Development Corporation, 718 SCRA 297
• Vinuya v. Romulo, 732 SCRA 595
• Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Baguio City v. Jadewell Parking Systems Corporation,
723 SCRA 350
• Hermano Oil Manufacturing & Sugar Corporation v. Toll Regulatory Board, 742
SCRA 395
• City of Lapu-Lapu v. Philippine Economic Zone Authority, 742 SCRA 524
• Lukang v. Pagbilao Development Corporation, 718 SCRA 297
• Garcia v. Drilon, 699 SCRA 352
• Office of the Ombudsman v. De Chavez, 700 SCRA 399
• National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario, et. al. vs. The Executive Secretary,
701 SCRA 269
• TML Gasket Industries Inc. v. BPI Family Savings Bank, Inc., 688 SCRA 50
• Executive Secretary v. Forerunner Multi- Resources, Inc., 688 SCRA 73
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Fernandez v. Court of Appeals, 691 SCRA 167
• Republic v. Caguioa, 691 SCRA 306
• Novateknika Land Corporation v. Philippine National Bank, 693 SCRA 423
• Solid Builders, Inc. V. China Banking Corporation, 695 SCRA 101; Heirs of
Melencio Yu and Talinanap Matualaga v. Court of Appeals, Special Twenty- First
Division, 705 SCRA 84; United Coconut Planters Bank v. Lumbo, 712 SCRA
217
• The Special Audit Team, Commission on Audit v. Court of Appeals, 696 SCRA
166
• Sime Darby Pilipinas Inc. V. Mendoza, 699 SCRA 290; Aldover v. Court of
Appeals, 706 SCRA 188
• Office of the Ombudsman v. De Chavez, 700 SCRA 399; Calawag v. University of
the Philippines Visayas, 703 SCRA 373
• Peralta v. Omelio, 708 SCRA 65
• Office of the Ombudsman (Visayas) v. Court of Appeals, 708 SCRA 523
IV.A Compania General de Tabacos v. Gauzon, 20 Phil. 261
Villamor v. Umale, 736 SCRA 325
IV.B Belgian Catholic Missionaries v. Magallanes Press, 49 Phil. 647
IV.C Po Pauco v. Siguenza, 52 Phil. 241
IV.E Berg v. Teus, G.R. No. L-2987, February 20, 1951
IV.F • Tantano v. Espina-Caboverde, 702 scra 508
• Vivares v. Reyes, G.R. No. 155408, February 13, 2008
• Chavez v. CA, G.R. No. 174356, 20 January 2010
IV.G • Descallar v. CA, G.R. No. 106473, July 12, 1993, 224 SCRA 566, 569
• Making Enterprises, Inc. v. Marfori, G.R. No. 152239, 17 August 2011
IV.H Bonaplata v. Amber, 2 Phil. 395
IV.I Harden v. Director of Prisons, G.R. No. L-2349, October 22, 1948
IV.J Commodities Storage and Ice Plant v. CA, G.R. No. 125008, June 19, 1997
IV.K • Calo v. Roldan, 76 Phil. 445
• Ylarde v. Enriquez, G.R. No. L-1401, June 25, 1947
• Rocha and Co. v. Crossfield, 6 Phil. 355
• Paranete v. Tan, G.R. No. L-3791, November 29, 1950
• Tantano v. Caboverde, G.R. No. 203585, 29 July 2013
IV.L Citibank NA v. CA, G.R. No. 61508. March 17, 1999
IV.N • Vivares, supra.
• Martinez v. Grano, 49 Phil. 214
• Platon v. Sandoval, 74 Phil. 731
IV.O Orendain v. BF Homes, G.R. No. 146313, October 31, 2006
IV.Q Traders Royal Bank v. IAC, G.R. No. 111357, June 17, 1997
IV.S • New Central Bank Act, Section 30.
• Interim Rules of Procedure for Intra-Corporate Controversies, Rule 9.
• Rules of Procedure for Corporate Rehabilitation
• Chas Realty & Dev't Corp vs Talavera, G.R. No. 151925, February 6, 2003
• Financial Rehabilitation and Insolvency Act
OPTIONAL • Villamor, Jr. V. Umale, 736 SCRA 325
READINGS • Tantano v. Espina- Caboverde, 702 SCRA 508
V.B • BA Finance Corporation v. CA, G.R. No. 102998, July 5, 1996

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 • Superlines Transportation v. Philippine National Construction Co., G.R. No.
169596, 28 March 2007
V.C Servicewide Specialists, Inc. v. CA, G.R. No. 110048, November 19, 1999
V.D • Agner v. BPI Family Savings, 697 SCRA 89
• Citibank v. CA, G.R. No. 61508, March 17, 1999
• Factoran v. CA, G.R. No. 93540, December 13, 1999
• Advent Capital v. Young, G.R. No. 183018, 3 August 2011
V.E Serg’s Products, Inc. v. PCI Leasing, G.R. No. 137705, August 22, 2000
V.F • Rivera v. Vargas, G.R. No. 165895, 5 June 2009
• Spouses Bautista v. Sula, A.M. No. P-04-1920, 17 August 2007
V.G • Fernandez v. The International Corporate Bank, G.R. No. 131283, October 7,
1999
V.K • Visayan Surety and Insurance Corporation v. CA, G. R. No. 127261,
September 7, 2001
OPTIONAL • Agner v. BPI Family Savings Bank, Inc., 697 SCRA 89
READING
VI.A Family Code, Title VIII
VI.B • Calderon v. Roxas, 688 SCRA 330
• Francisco v. Zandueta, 61 Phil. 752
• Yangco v. Rhode, 1 Phil. 404
• Coquia v. Baltazar, G.R. No. L-2942, December 29, 1949
• Villanueva v. Villanueva, 54 Phil. 92
• Magoma v. Macadaeg, G.R. No. L-5153, December 10, 1951
• Ramos v. CA, L-31897, June 30, 1972
• Spouses Lim v. Lim, G.R. No. 163209, 30 October 2009
• Gotardo v. Buling, G.R. No. 165166, 15 August 2012
• Bayot v. CA, G.R. No. 155635, 7 November 2008
• Nepomuceno v. Lopez, G.R. No. 181258, 18 March 2010
VI.E • Mangonon v. CA, G.R. No. 125041, June 30, 2006
• Roxas v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 139337, 15 August 2001
• Calderon v. Roxas, G.R. No. 185595, 9 January 2013
• Lua v. Lua, G.R. Nos. 175279-80, 5 June 2013
VI.H • Saavedra v. Ybañez Estrada, 56 Phil. 33
• Rule on Provisional Orders
OPTIONAL
READING • Calderon v. Roxas, 688 SCRA 330
VIII.C • Viuda de Camilo v. Aranio, L-15653, September 29, 1961
• Wack-Wack Golf v. Lee Won, L-23851, March 26, 1976
• Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation v. Metro Container Corporation, G.R. No.
127913, September 13, 2001
• Bank of Commerce v. Planters Development Bank, G.R. No. 154470-71, 24
September 2012
• Ocampo v. Tirona, G.R. No. 147812, 6 April 2005
• Pasricha v. Don Luis Dison Realty, Inc. G.R. No. 136409, 14 March 2008
VIII.H Maglente v. Hon. Baltazar-Padilla, G.R. No. 148182, March 7, 2007
OPTIONAL l Lui Enterprises, Inc v. Zuellig Pharma Corporation, 719 SCRA 88
READINGS
IX.C • Imbong v. Ochoa, G.R. No. 204819, 8 April 2014
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 • Malana v. Tappa, G.R. No. 181303, September 17, 2009
• Office of the Ombudsman v. Ibay, G. R. No. 137538, September 3, 2001
• Dela Llana v. Alba, L-57883, March 12, 1982
IX.D • Almeda v. Bathala Marketing, G.R. No. 150806, January 28, 2008
• Edades v. Edades, 99 Phil. 675
• Tolentino v. Board of Accountancy, 90 Phil. 83
OPTIONAL • Aquino v. Municipality of Malay, Aklan
READINGS • Social Justice Society Officers v. Lim, 742 SCRA 1
• City of Lapu-Lapu v. Philippine Economic Zone Authority, 742 SCRA 524
X.A • Macabago v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 152163, 18 November 2002
• Cagas v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 194139, 24 January 2012
• Reyna v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 167219, 8 February 2011
X.B • Ibrahim v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 192289, 8 January 2013
• Reblora v. Armed Forces of the Philippines, G.R. No. 195842, 18 June 2013
• Sahali v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 201796, 15 January 2013

Optional Readings:

• Limkaichong v. COMELEC, G.R. Nos. 178831-32/G.R. No. 179120/G.R.

Nos. 179132-33/G.R. Nos. 179240-41, April 1, 2009
• Limkaichong v. COMELEC, Resolution, G.R. Nos. 178831-32/G.R. No.
179120/G.R. Nos. 179132-33/G.R. Nos. 179240-41, July 30, 2009
X.C • Pates v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 184915, 30 June 2009
• Osmena v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 188818, 31 May 2011
OPTIONAL • Technical Education and Skills Development Authority(TESDA) v. Commission on
READINGS Audit, 718 SCRA 402
• Cusing v. Commission on Election, 734 SCRA 495
• Ejercito v. Commission on Election, 742 SCRA 210
XI.A.1 • Araullo v. Aquino, G.R No. 209287, 1 July 2014
• Triplex Enterprises, Inc v. PNB-Republic Bank, G.R. No. 151007, July 17,
2006
XI.A.2 • David v. Rivera, G.R. Nos. 139913 & 140159, January 16, 2004
• Esquivel v. Ombudsman, G.R. No. 137237, September 17, 2002
XI.A.3 Militante v. CA, G.R. No. 107040, April 12, 2000
XI.B • PAMANA v.CA, G.R. No. 133033, June 15, 2005
• Araullo, id.
• Enriquez v. Macadaeg, G.R. No. L-2422, September 30, 1949
XI.C Madrigal Transport v. Lapanday Holdings Corp., G.R. No. 156067, August 11,
2004
XI.F Topacio v. Ong, G.R. No. 179895, December 18, 2008
XI.G Morabe v. Brown, G.R. No. L-6018, May 31, 1954
XI.K Herrera v. Barretto, 25 Phil. 245
XI.L Microsoft Corp. v. Best Deal Computer Center Corp., G.R. No. 148029, September
24, 2002
XI.M Campos v. Wislizenus, 35 Phil. 373
XI.O Abad Santos v. Province of Tarlac, 67 Phil. 480
XI.P • Leung Ben v. O’Brien, 38 Phil 182
• Herrera (supra)
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XI.R. Napa v. Weissenhagen, 29 Phil. 182
XI.T.1 • San Pedro v. Hon. Aspala, G.R. No. 164560, July 22, 2009
• Camutin v. Spouses Potente, G.R. No. 181642, January 29, 2009
• Sim v. NLRC, G.R. No. 157376, October 2, 2007
XI.U Alcantara et al. v. Ermita, G.R. No. 169813, September 5, 2006
XI.W • The Special Audit Team, Commission on Audit v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.
174788, 11 April 2013
• Pefianco v. Moral, G.R. No. 132248, January 19, 2000
• Pimentel, et al. v. Executive Secretary, et al., G.R. No. 158088, July 6, 2005
XI.X Hipos, Sr. v. Judge Bay, G.R. Nos. 174813-15, March 17, 2009
XI.Y COMELEC v. Judge Quijano-Padilla, G. R. No. 151992, September 18, 2002
XI.Z • Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, et al. v. Concerned Residents of Manila
Bay, G.R. Nos. 171947-48, December 18, 2008
• Dolot v. Paje, 703 SCRA 650
XI.AA • Manalo v. PAIC Savings Bank, G.R. No. 146531, March 18, 2005
• UP Board of Regents v. CA, G.R. No. 134625, August 31, 1999
XI.AB • Laguna Metts Corporation v. Caalam, et al., G.R. No. 185220, July 27, 2009
XI.AC • Lapid v. Laurea, G.R. No. 139607, October 28, 2002
XI.AF.1 • Concepcion, Jr. v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 178624, June 30, 2009
XI.AF.4 • Golangco v. Fung, G.R. No. 157952, September 8, 2009
XI.AK • Alcaraz v. Gonzalez, G.R. No. 164715, September 20, 2006
• Dagan v. Ombudsman, G.R. No. 184083, 19 November 2013
OPTIONAL • Heirs of Julito Subremonte vs. Courts of Appeals, 739 SCRA 292
READINGS • Villareal vs. Aliga, 713 SCRA 52
• INC Shipmanagement, Inc. vs. Moradas, 713 SCRA 475
• A.L. Ang Network, Inc. vs. Mondejar, 714 SCRA 514
• Republic vs. Sandiganbayan, 722 SCRA 211
• Bank of Commerce vs. Radio Philippines Network, Inc., 722 SCRA 520
• Sara Lee Philippines, Inc. vs. Macatlang, 724 SCRA 552
• Madarang vs. Morales, 725 SCRA 480
• Mendez vs. People, 726 SCRA 203
• Trajano vs. Uniwide Sales Warehouse Club, 726 SCRA 298
• Thenamaris Philippines, Inc. (Formerly Intermare Maritime Agencies, Inc.) vs Court of
Appeals, 715 SCRA 153
• Philtranco Service Enterprises, Inc. vs. Philtranco Workers Union-Association of
Genuine Labor Organizations (PWU-AGLO), 717 SCRA 340
• Ayungo vs. Beamko Shipmanagement Corporation, 717 SCRA 538; Omni Hauling
Services, Inc. vs. Bon, 734 SCRA 270; Bahia Shipping Services, Inc. vs. Hipe, Jr.,
740 SCRA 330; Michelin Asia Pacific Application Support Center, Inc. vs. Ortiz
741 SCRA 121
• Crisologo vs. JEWM Agro-Industrial Corporation, 717 SCRA 644
• Tesoro vs. Metro Manila Retreaders Inc. (Bandag), 718 SCRA 538
• Lanier vs. People, 719 SCRA 477
• Saint Louis University, Inc. vs. Olairez, 720 SCRA 74; Philippine Amusement and
Gaming Corporation vs. Thunderbird Pilipinas Hotels and Resorts, Inc., 720 SCRA 178;
Causing vs. Commission on Elections, 734 SCRA 495; Republic vs. Lazo, 737 SCRA 1
• Pascual vs. Daquioag, 720 SCRA 230
• People vs. Espinosa, 721 SCRA 53

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• Tenazas vs. R. Villegas Taxi Transport, 720 SCRA 467
• Macapagal vs. People, 717 SCRA 425
• Naval vs. Commission on Election, 729 SCRA 299
• Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company vs. Ocampo, 729 SCRA 335
• Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. vs. Chiongbian, 729 SCRA 580.
• Candelaria vs. Regional Trial Court, Branch 42, City of San Fernando,
(Pampanga), 730 SCRA 1
• Silvero, Sr vs. Silvero, Jr., 730 SCRA 152.
• Absolute Management Corporation vs. Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company, 730
SCRA 539.
• Villarosa vs. Festin, 732 SCRA 110.
• Olongapo City vs. Subic Water and Sewerage Co., Inc., SCRA 132.
• OSG Ship Management Manila, Inc. vs. Pellazar, 732 SCRA 280
• Vinuya vs. Romulo, 732 SCRA 595
• Fernandez vs. Botica Claudio, 733 SCRA 133
• Jardeleza vs. Sereno, 733 SCRA 279
• Jimenez , Jr. vs. People, 735 SCRA 596
• Moran, Jr. vs. Office of the President of the Philippines
• Republic vs. Lazo, 737 SCRA 1.
• 680 Home Appliances, Inc., v. The Honorable Court of Appeals, 737 SCRA 127
• Tze Sun Wong vs Wong, 743 SCRA 567
• Philippine Electric Corporation vs. Court of Appeals, 744 SCRA 361
• Crisologo v. Jewn Agro-Industrial Corporation, 717 SCRA 644
• Macapagal vs. People, 717 SCRA 425
• Ayungo vs. Beamko Shipmanagement Corporation, 717 SCRA 538
• Technical Education and Skills Development Authority vs Commission on Audit,
718 SCRA 402
• Tesoro vs. Metro Manila Retreaders, Inc. (BANDAG), 718 SCRA 538
• Lui Enterprises, Inc. Vs. Zuelling Pharma Corporation, 719 SCRA 88
• Lanier vs. People, 719 SCRA 477
• Saint Lui University, Inc. Vs. Olairez, 720 Scra 74; Philippine Amusement ANS
Gaming Corporation vs. Thunderbird Pilipinas Hotel and Resorts, Inc., 720 SCRA
178; Olores vs. Manila Doctors College, 720 Scra 277; Causing vs. Commission on
Elections, 734 SCRA 495; Repubic vs Lazo, 737 SCRA 1
• Pascual vs. Daquioag, 720 SCRA 230
• Enaza vs. R. Villegas Taxi Transport, 720 SCRA 467
• People vs. Espinosa, 721 SCRA 53
• Republic vs. Sandiganbayan, 722 SCRA 211
• Mendez vs. People, 726 SCRA 203
• Trajano vs. Uniwide Sales Warehouse Club, 726 SCRA 298
• Aruallo vs. Aquino III, 728 SCRA 1
• Naval vs. Commission on Elections, 729 SCRA 299
• Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. Chiongbian, 729 SCRA 580
• Candelaria vs. Regional Trial Court, Branch 42, City of San Fernando,
(Pampanga), 730 Scra 1
• Silverio Sr. Vs. Silverio, Jr., 730 SCRA 152
• Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap, Inc. Vs. Robredo, 730 SCRA 322
• Absolute Management Corporation vs Metropolitann and Trust Company, 730
SCRA 39
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• OSG Shipmanagement Manila, Inc. Vs. Pellazar, 732 SCRA 280
• Araullo vs. Aquino III, 728 SCRA 1
• Land Bank of the Philippines vs. Atlanta industries, Inc., 729 SCRA 12
• Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap, Inc. vs. Robredo, 730 SCRA 322
• Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Employees' Union (CAAP-EU)
Formerly Air Transportation Employees' Union (ATEU) vs. Civil Aviation
Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), 739 Scra 570
• Star Special Watchman and Detective Agency, Inc. vs. Puerto Princesa City, 722
SCRA 66
• Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap, Inc. vs. Robredo, 730 SCRA 322
• Jardeleza vs. Sereno, 733 SCRA 279
• Aquino vs. Municipality of Malay, Aklan, 737 SCRA 145
• Buena, Jr. vs. Benito, 738 SCRA 278
• Martinez vs. Martin, 743 SCRA 718
•
XII • De Castro v. Carlos, G.R. No. 194994, 16 April 2013
• Vilando v. HRET, G.R. No. 192147, 23 August 2011
• Topacio v. Ong, GR No. 179895, December 18, 2008
• Mendoza v. Allas, G.R. No. 131977, February 4, 1999
• Damasen v. Tumamao, G.R. No. 173165, February 17, 2010
• Calleja v. Panday, G.R. No. 168696, February 28, 2006
• Madrigal v. Lecaroz, G.R. No. L-46218, October 23, 1990
• Pardo de Tavera v. Phil. Tuberculosis Society, GR. No. L-48928, February 25,
1982
• PPSTA v. Apostol, G.R. No. L-36966, February 28, 1974
• Liban v. Gordon, G.R. No. 175352
• Santiago v. Guingona, G.R. No. 134577, November 18, 1998
• Camid v. Office of the President, G.R. No. 161414, January 17, 2005
• Yap v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 104226, August 12, 1993
• Divinagracia v. Consolidated Broadcasting, G.R. No. 162272, April 7, 2009
• Feliciano v. Villasin, G.R. No. 174929, June 27, 2008
XIII • NPC v. Co, G.R. No. 166973, February 10, 2009
• Philippine Veterans Bank v. Bases Conversion Development Authority, G.R. No.
173085, January 19, 2011
• Republic v. Gingoyon, G.R. No. 166429, 19 December 2005
• Republic v. Gingoyon, G.R. No. 166429, February 1, 2006
• Asia’s Emerging Dragon Corporation v. DOTC, G.R. No. 169914, April 18,
2008
• Landbank v. Wycoco, G.R. No. 140160, 13 January 2004, 419 SCRA 67, 80
• NPC v. Angas, G.R. Nos. 60225-26, 8 May 1992, 208 SCRA 542
• City of Manila v. Serrano, G.R. No. 142304, June 20, 2001
• MCWD v. J. King and Sons, G.R. No. 175983, April 16, 2009
• Republic v. Tagle, G.R. No. 129079, December 2, 1998
• City of Cebu v. Spouses Dedamo, G.R. No. 142971, May 7, 2002
• Spouses Ortega v. City of Cebu, G.R. No. 181562-63, October 2, 2009
• BPI v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 160890, November 10, 2004
• Bardillon v. Barangay Masili, G.R. No. 146886, April 30, 2003
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 • Republic v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 160379, August 14, 2009
• Eusebio v. Luis, G.R. No. 162474, October 13, 2009
• Landbank v. Santiago, G.R. No. 182209, 3 October 2012
• Landbank v. Araneta, G.R. No. 161796, 8 February 2012
• Landbank v. Peralta, G.R. No. 182704, 23 April 2014
XIV.A Monzon v. Relova, G.R. No. 171827, 12 September 2008
XIV.B Looyuko v. CA, G.R. No. 102696, 12 July 2001
XIV.C • Looyoko, id.
• Huerta Alba Resort, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 128567, 1 September
2000
XIV.D • Spouses Suico v. Philippine National Bank, G.R. No. 170215, 28 August 2007
XIV.E • Spouses Rosales v. Spouses Suba, G.R. No. 137792, 12 August 2003
XIV.F • Suico Rattan v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 138145, 15 June 2006
OPTIONAL • LZK Holdings and Development Corporation vs. Planters Development Bank, 714 SCRA
READINGS 294
• Marquez vs. Alindog, 714 SCRA 460
• Quintos vs. Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board, 715 SCRA 592
• Sombilon vs. Garay, 726 SCRA 397
• Cabling vs. Lumapas, 726 SCRA 628
• Berot vs. Siapno, 729 SCRA 475
• Gopiao vs. Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co., 731 SCRA 131
• Okabe vs. Saturnino, 733 SCRA 652
• 680 Home Appliances, Inc., v. The Honorable Court of Appeals, 737 SCRA 127
• Robles vs. Yapcinco 739 SCRA 292
XVI.A • Arambulo v. Gungab, G.R. No. 156581, 30 September 2005
• Spouses Barnachea v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 150025, 23 July 2008
• Fernando v. Spouses Lim, G.R. No. 176282, 22 August 2008
XVI.B • Spouses Samonte v. Century Savings Bank, G.R. No. 176413, November 25,
2009
• Spouses Refugia v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118284, 5 July 1996
XVI.C • Encarnacion v. Amigo, G.R. No. 169793, 15 September 2006
XVI.D • Spouses Mendoza v. Coronel, G.R. No. 156402, 13 February 2006
XVI.E • Pajuyo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 146364, 3 June 2004
XVI.F • Spouses Benitez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 104828, 16 January 1997
XVI.G • Malabanan v. Rural Bank of Cabuyao, G.R. No. 163495, 8 May 2009
OPTIONAL • Acbang vs. Luczon, Jr., 713 SCRA 346
READINGS • Alconera vs. Pallanan, 714 SCRA 204
• Teodoro vs. Espino, 715 SCRA 435
• Mangaser vs. Ugay, 744 SCRA 13
• Marcelo vs. Pichay, 718 SCRA 464
• Suarez vs. Emboy, Jr., 718 SCRA 677; Dela Cruz vs. Capco, 719 SCRA 291;
Zacarias vs. Anacay, 736 SCRA 508
• Dela Cruz vs. Capco, 719 SCRA 291
• Pro-Guard Security Services Corporation vs. Tormil Realty and Development
Corporation, 279 SCRA 206
• Manzanilla vs. Waterfields Industries Corporation, 730 SCRA 104.
• Tagalog vs. Lim Vda. de Gonzalez, 730 SCRA 201.
• Mauleon vs. Porter, 730 SCRA 229.
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 • Midway Maritime and Technological Foundation vs. Castro, 732 SCRA 192.
• Fernandez vs. Villegas, 733 SCRA 548
• Noynay vs. Citihomes Builder and Development, Inc. 735 SCRA 708
• Zacarias vs. Anacay, 736 SCRA 508
• Ocampo vs. heirs of Bernardino U. Dionisio, 737 SCRA 381
• Quijano vs. Amante, 737 SCRA 552
• Abadilla, Jr. vs. Obrero, 740 SCRA 208
• Penta Pacific Realty Corporation. vs. Ley Construction and Development Corporation
• Javier vs. Lumontad, 744 SCRA 1
XVII. • Marantan vs. Diokno, 716 SCRA 164
• City Government of Baguio vs. Masweng, 717 SCRA 95
• Capitol Hills Golf & Country Club, Inc. vs. Sanchez, 717 SCRA 294
• Cagas vs. Commission on Elections, 717 SCRA 329
• Ligon vs Regional Trial Court Branch 56, Makati City, 717 SCRA 373
• Re: Verified Complaint for Disbarment of AMA Land, Inc (represented by Joseph
B. usita)Against Court of Appeals Associate Justices Hon. Danton Q. Bueser, Hon.
Sesinando E. Villon and Hon. Ricardo R. Rosario, 718 SCRA 335
• Republic vs. Sandiganbayan, 722 SCRA 211
• Silverio vs. Silverio, Jr., 730 SCRA 152
• Angeles vs. Court of Appeals, 735 SCRA 82
• Marantan vs. Diokno, 716 SCRA 164
• Ligon vs. Regional Trial Court, Branch 56, Makati City, 717 SCRA 373
• Re: Verified Complaint for Disbarment of AMA Land, Inc (represented by Joseph
B. usita)Against Court of Appeals Associate Justices Hon. Danton Q. Bueser, Hon.
Sesinando E. Villon and Hon. Ricardo R. Rosario, 718 SCRA 335
• Saint Louis University, Inc. vs. Olairez, 720 SCRA 74; Philippine Amusement and
Gaming Corporation vs. Thunderbird Pilipinas Hotels and Resorts, Inc., 720 SCRA
178; Causing vs. Commission on Elections, 734 SCRA 495; Republic vs. Lazo,
737 SCRA 1
• Rivulet Agro-Industrial Corporation v. Paruñgao, 688 SCRA 485; Lim- Lua, 697
SCRA 237; Digital Telecommunications Philippines, Inc. V. Cantos, 710 SCRA
514
• Fortun v. Quinsayas, 690 SCRA 623
• Belen v. Comilang, 692 SCRA 176
• Lozada v. Zerrudo, 695 SCRA 374
• Digital Telecommunications Philippines, Inc. V. Cantos, 710 SCRA 514
• RE: Verified Complaint of Tomas S. Merdegia Against Hon. Vicente S.E. Veloso,
Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal, Relative to CA G.R. SP NO. 119461,
711 SCRA 705

IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING SYSTEM

To pass the course, a Final Average of 75% must be obtained, broken down as follows.

Course Grade Breakdown Description

Requirements
At least 4 short 10%
quizzes
Presentation 5% By groups, the students are expected to present
a sample legal form for each rule discussed
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automatic zero for the orals, unless he is
randomly called again and is present and able to
recite well.
Prelims 15%
Midterms 25%
Finals 35%

V. COURSE POLICIES

• During class sessions, only lesson plan notebooks or similar notebooks are allowed. No
books (including the Rules of Court) are allowed on the table. The notebook should
contain only the student’s handwritten work. He can copy the Rules of Court by hand
verbatim. An outline of the Rules and digests of cases, all by hand, though is much
more preferred as the contents of the notebook.

• Electronic gadgets and recording devices are strictly prohibited.

• No pass policy during orals. All students called must recite to the best of their abilities.

• Questions related to the re-scoring of bluebooks or exams should be raised to the

attention of the professor within two days from notice that the bluebooks/exams have
been returned to the office. Similarly, questions related to grades should first be
addressed to the attention of the professor within the same time as the previous prior
to seeking other avenues. Remember, since this is a special civil action class also, a
motion for reconsideration is required prior to any petitions for certiorari since the said
motion is a more speedy and adequate mode of appeal.

• An Excel file containing a running total of grades will be posted on Facebook so that
the students will know their status anytime.

• The university policy on absences shall be strictly enforced. If a student has gone
beyond the maximum number of absences, he shall take action accordingly (either
withdraw or be marked with a final grade of 5.0). Excuse letters will only be accepted
for valid reasons, and if duly notarized and in the form of an affidavit with supporting
documents.

• There are times when the professor may come in late. Unless the School of Law gives
advice, no student is expected to leave the classroom until the professor arrives. At any
rate, the professor will advise the School of Law if he will hold classes on a particular
date or not, or whether he will come in late or not. The class president shall also inquire
from the professor whether he will come in or not, if the professor is already late for
more than an hour with no advice being given.

• Other university policies on cheating, plagiarism, dress code, hair cuts, discipline, etc.
shall be strictly enforced.

VI. CONTACT AND OTHER INFORMATION

• Preferred manner of communication is via Facebook’s Group Chat function. All

communications must be coursed through the group chat facility to enable everyone to
participate or know the topic being consulted about. Kindly add to the Group Chat the
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grammar shall always be maintained on Facebook. No small talks or nonsensical
messages please, and no need to post “Thank you’s” or “noted”. Imagine receiving 60
messages from different students all saying “Thank you” or “noted” and/or similar
messages.

• For inquiries requiring confidentiality, the professor may be approached anytime when
he is in school or at his office address listed below. Kindly note considerations of office
etiquette and time constraints when personally consulting with the professor at his
office. Please schedule a consultation time prior to visiting the office.

A Acosta & Associates

Unit 1606 16/F Keppel Center Building
Cardinal Rosales Avenue corner Samar Loop
Cebu Business Park
Ayala Center
Cebu City, Philippines 6000

L: +63 32 354 9908

M: +63 928 506 3466
E: Abraham@AcostaLaw.ph
W: http://www.AcostaLaw.ph

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