CLR I Outline – August 12, 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. Tan v. Crisologo GR# 193993/Nov. 8, 2017 844 SCRA 365

2. Dee v. HAIL GR# 224834/March 15, 2017 820 SCRA 585
3. Castillo v. Castillo GR # 189607/ April 18, 2016 789 SCRA 503
4. Rotairo v. Alcantara GR# 173632/Sept. 29, 2014 736 SCRA 584
5. Dueñas v. Santos GR# 149417 / Jun. 4, 2004 431 SCRA 76
6. Ablaza v. Republic GR# 158298/Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 27
7. Guy v. CA GR # 163707/Sept. 15, 2006 502 SCRA 151
8. Bernabe v. Alejo GR# 140500 / Jan. 21, 2002 374 SCRA 180
9. Ty v. CA GR# 127406/ Nov. 27, 2000 346 SCRA 86
10. Rep. v. Miller GR# 125932 / Apr. 21, 1999 306 SCRA 183
11. 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

1. Yukit v. Tritran, Inc GR#184841/Nov. 21, 2016 809 SCRA 294

2. Tala Realty v. BFSMB GR#181369/June 22, 2016 794 SCRA 252
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. Sarto v. People GR# 206284/Feb. 28, 2018 856 SCRA 548

2. Republic v. Manalo
3. Medina v. Koike
4. Mendez v. Shari’a District
5. CMI v. Basso
6. Del Socorro v. Van Wilsem
GR# 221029/April 24, 2018
GR# 215723/July 27, 2016 798 SCRA 733
GR# 201614/Jan. 12, 2016 780 SCRA 53
GR# 178382-83/Sept. 23, 2015 771 SCRA 329
GR#193707/Dec. 10, 2014 744 SCRA 516

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7. OSB v. Suzuki
8. Ando v. DFA
9. Noveras v. Noveras
10. Lavadia v. Heirs of Luna
11. Republic v. Olaybar
12. Fujiki v. Marinay
13. Catalan v. Catalan
14. Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas
15. Bayot v. CA
16. Rep. v. Orbecido
17. Morigo v. People
18. Roehr v. Rodriguez
19. Recio v. Recio
20. Pilapil v. Ibay-Somera
21. Van Dorn v. Romillo
GR#205487/Nov. 12, 2014 740 SCRA 345
GR#195432/Aug. 27, 2014 733 SCRA 691
GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014 733 SCRA 528
GR# 171914/July 23, 2014 730 SCRA 376
GR# 189538/Feb. 10, 2014 715 SCRA 605
GR# 196049/June 26, 2013 700 SCRA 69
GR# 183622 /Feb. 08, 2012 665 SCRA 487
GR# 186571/Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 266
GR# 155635/Nov. 07, 2008 570 SCRA 472
GR# 154380/Oct. 05, 2005 472 SCRA 114
GR# 145226/ Feb. 6, 2004 422 SCRA 376
GR# 142820/June 20, 2003 404 SCRA 495
GR# 138322/Oct. 2, 2001 366 SCRA 437
GR # 80116/June 30, 1989 174 SCRA 652
GR #L-68470 Oct.8, 1985 139 SCRA 139

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. De Roca v. Dabuyan GR# 215281/Mar. 5, 2018 857 SCRA 305

2. City of Bacolood v. Phuture Inc. GR# 190289/Jan. 17, 2018 851 SCRA 324
3. Latonio v. McGeorge GR# 206184/Dec. 6, 2017 848 SCRA 70
4. St. Martin Polyclinic v. LWVCC GR# 217426/Dec. 4, 2017 847 SCRA 378
5. Chua v. UCPB GR# 215999/Aug. 16, 2017 837 SCRA 259
6. Ka kuen Chua v. CMC GR# 193969/July 5, 2017 830 SCRA 81
7. Bartolata v. Republic GR# 223334/June 7, 2017 827 SCRA 100
8. Carbonell v. MBTC GR# 178461/April 26, 2017 825 SCRA 1
9. Felix Plazo Urban v. Lipat Sr GR# 182409/Mar. 20, 2017 821 SCRA 12
10. Osmenia v. Encomienda GR#205578/Mar. 1, 2017 819 SCRA 43
11. DBP v. Carpio GR#195450/Feb. 1, 2017 816 SCRA 473
12. Coca-cola Phil v. Bernardo GR#190667/Nov. 7, 2016 807 SCRA 29
13. Mabugay-Otamias v. Republic GR#189516/June 8, 2016 792 SCRA 416
14. Diaz v. Encanto GR#171303/Jan. 20, 2016 781 SCRA 231
15. PCIB v. Gomez GR#199601/Nov. 23, 2015 775 SCRA 300
16. Loria v. Muñoz, Jr. GR#187240/Oct. 15, 2014 738 SCRA 397
17. Rosete v. Briones GR#176121/Sept. 22, 2014 735 SCRA 647
18. Alano v. Magud-Logmao GR# 175540/April 7, 2014 720 SCRA 665
19. Hing v. Choachuy Sr. GR# 179736/June 26, 2013 699 SCRA 667
20. Beumer v. Amores GR# 195670/Dec. 03, 2012 686 SCRA 770
21. Padalhin v. Laviña GR# 183026/Nov. 14, 2012 685 SCRA 549
22. Cheng v. Sy GR# 174238/July 07, 2009 592 SCRA 155
23. Cheng v. Donini GR# 167017/June 22, 2009 590 SCRA 406
24. ASJ Corp. v. Evangelista GR# 158086/ Feb. 14, 2008 545 SCRA 300
25. UP v. Philab GR# 152411/ Sept. 29, 2004 439 SCRA 467
26. Ilusorio v. Bildner GR# 139789 /July 19, 2001 361 SCRA 427
27. Ilusorio v. Bildner GR# 139789, May 12, 2000 332 SCRA 1
28. UE v. Jader GR# 132344/Feb. 17, 2000 325 SCRA 805
29. Figueroa v. Barranco SBC Case # 519/July 31, 1997 276 5CRA 44

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“Honesto Vivere, non alterum laedere et just suum cique” - live virtuously, not injure
others; give everyone his due” Memo cum alterius deter detremento protest - No person
should unjustly enrich himself at the expense of another

F. Unfair Competition; Art. 28, NCC

1. Coca-cola Phil v. Bernardo GR#190667/Nov. 7, 2016 807 SCRA 29

2. WPC v. JMC GR#195549/Sept. 3, 2014 734 SCRA 238

G. Civil Personality; Birth; Death; Arts 40, 41, 42; 390, 391, 712, 777 NCC; Art. 41, 96 &124,
99 & 126, 142 FC; Sec 2, Rule 92, Revised Rules of Court, RA 11313 “Safe Spaces Law”

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. Alabang Dev. Corp v. Alabang Hills GR# 187456/June 2, 2014 724 SCRA 321
4. Continental Steel v. Montaño GR# 182836/Oct.13, 2009 603 SCRA 621
5. Dueñas v. Santos GR#149417/June. 4, 2004 431 SCRA 76

H. RA 9225, Domicile; Arts 50 & 51 NCC; Arts. 68 & 69, FC; Residence v. Domicile;
Annulment or Nullity of Marriages – AM 02-11-10 SC; Settlement of Estate; Election laws

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

2. Bayot v. CA GR# 155635/Nov. 07, 2008 570 SCRA 472
3. Limbona v. Comelec GR# 181097/June. 25, 2008 555 SCRA 391
4. San Luis v. San Luis GR# 134029/Feb. 6, 2007 514 SCRA 294
5. Morigo v. People GR# 14522 /Feb. 6, 2004 422 SCRA 376

I. Statutory Law v. Equity

1. Bartolata v. Republic GR# 223334/June 7, 2017 827 SCRA 100

2. Cotoner-Zacarias v. Revilla GR# 190901/Nov. 12, 2014 740 SCRA 51
3. Republic v. MIC GR# 156205/Nov. 12, 2014 739 SCRA 676

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. Palma v. Omelio AM# RTJ-10-2223/Aug. 30, 2017 838 SCRA 92

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3. OCA v. Flores AM# RTJ-12-2325/April 14, 2015 755 SCRA 401
4. OCA v. J. Necessario et al A.M. No. 07-1691/April 2, 2013 694 SCRA 348
5. OCA v. Castañeda A.M. No. RTJ-12-2316/Oct. 9, 2012 682 SCRA 321
6. OCA v. Indar A.M. No. RTJ-10-2232/April 10, 2012 669 SCRA 24

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. Castillo v. Castillo GR # 189607/ April 18, 2016 789 SCRA 503
4. Perez v. Catindig AC# 5816 / March 10, 2015 752 SCRA 187
5. Cagayan II v. Rapanan GR# 199886 / Dec. 3, 2014 743 SCRA 703
6. People v. Jumawan GR# 187495 / April 21, 2014 722 SCRA 108
7. Lucas v. Lucas GR# 190710 / June 6, 2011 650 SCRA 667
8. Figueroa vs. Barranco SBC Case # 519/July 31, 1997 276 5CRA 445

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

1. Tilar v. Tilar GR# 214529/July 12, 2017 831 SCRA 116

2. Diaz-Salgado v. Anson
3. Kho v. Republic
4. Castillo v. Castillo
5. Ronulo v. People
6. Tupal v. Rojo
7. Republic v. Albios
8. Go-Bangayan v. Bangayan
9. Abbas v. Abbas
10. Alcantara v. Alcantara
11. Arañes v. Occiano
12. Cariño v. Cariño
13. Sy v. CA
14. Navarro v. Domogtoy
GR# 204494/July 27, 2016 798 SCRA 541
GR# 187462/June 1, 2016 791 SCRA 604
GR # 189607/ April 18, 2016 789 SCRA 503
GR# 182438/July 2, 2014 728 SCRA 675
A.M. # MTJ-14-1842/Feb. 24, 2014 717 SCRA 236
GR# 198780/Oct. 16, 2013 707 SCRA 584
GR# 201061 /July 3, 2013 700 SCRA 702
GR#183896 /Jan. 30, 2013 689 SCRA 646
GR# 167746/Aug. 28,2007 531 SCRA 446
A.M. 02-1390 /April 11, 2002 380 SCRA 402
GR# 132529/Feb. 02, 2001 351 SCRA 127
GR#127263/Apr. 12, 2000 330 SCRA 550
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

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

1. Castillo v. Castillo GR # 189607/ April 18, 2016 789 SCRA 503

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

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3. Ilupa v. Abdulla AM SCC 11-16-P /June 1, 2011 650 SCRA 28
4. Juliano-Llave v. Republic GR# 169766 /Mar. 30, 2011 646 SCRA 637
5. Ablaza v. Republic GR# 158298 /Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 27
6. 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. Sarto v. People GR# 206284/Feb. 28, 2018 856 SCRA 548

2. Republic v. Manalo
3. Pacasum Sr. v. Zamoranos
4. Medina v. Koike
5. Ando v. DFA
6. Fujiki v. Marinay
7. Catalan v. Catalan
8. Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas
9. Rep. v. Orbecido
GR# 221029/April 24, 2018
GR# 193719/Mar. 21, 2017 821 SCRA 199
GR# 215723/July 27, 2016 798 SCRA 733
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
GR# 154380/Oct. 05, 2005 472 SCRA 114

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

1. Republic v. Tobora-Tionglico GR#218630/Jan. 11, 2018 851 SCRA 107

2. Singson v. Singson GR#210766/Jan. 8, 2018 850 SCRA 20
3. Lontoc-Cruz v. Cruz GR#201988/Oct. 11, 2017 842 SCRA 401
4. Bakunawa III v. Bakunawa GR#217993/Aug. 9, 2017 837 SCRA 1
5. Garlet v. Garlet GR#193544/Aug. 2, 2017 832 SCRA 120
6. De la Fuente v. De la Fuente GR#188400/March 8, 2017 819 SCRA 638
7. Del Rosario v. Del Rosario GR#222541/Feb. 15, 2017 818 SCRA 83
8. Castro v. Castro GR#140484/Jan. 28, 2008 542 SCRA 379
9. Castillo v. Republic GR#214064/Feb. 6, 2017 816 SCRA 595
10. Matudan v. Republic GR#203284/Nov. 14, 2016 808 SCRA 480
11. Republic v. Pangasinan GR#214077/Aug. 10, 2016 800 SCRA 184
12. Yu v. Yu GR#200072/June 20, 2016 794 SCRA 45
13. Republic v. Romero II GR#209180/Feb. 24, 2016 785 SCRA 164
14. Malilin v. Jamesolamin GR#192718/Feb. 18, 2015 751 SCRA 1
15. Republic v. De Gracia GR#171557/Feb. 12, 2014 716 SCRA 8
16. Republic v. Encelan GR# 170022 /Jan. 9, 2013 688 SCRA 215
17. Kalaw v. Fernandez GR# 166357/Sept. 19, 2011 657 SCRA 822
18. Kalaw v. Fernandez GR# 166357/Jan. 14, 2015 745 SCRA 512
19. Baccay v. Baccay GR# 173138/Dec, 1, 2010 636 SCRA 350
20. 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

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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. Beumer v. Amores GR# 195670/Dec. 03, 2012 686 SCRA 770

2. Diño v. Diño
3. Camacho-Reyes v. Reyes
4. MBTC v. Pascual
5. Valdes v. RTC Br. 102, Q, C
6. Atienza v. Brillantes
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

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. Melgar v. People GR# 223477/Feb. 14, 2018 855 SCRA 522

2. AAA v. BBB
3. Dinamling v. People
4. Bucal v. Bucal
5. Del Socorro v. Van Wilsem
6. Dabalos v. RTC Br. 59
7. Dolina v. Vallecera
8. Ocampo v. Arcaya- Chua
9. Ang v. CA/ Saguid
10. Go Tan v. Tan
GR# 212448/Jan. 11, 2018 851 SCRA 33
GR# 199522/June 22, 2015 760 SCRA 27
GR# 206957/June 17, 2015 759 SCRA 262
GR#193707/Dec. 10, 2014 744 SCRA 516
GR# 193960/Jan. 7, 2013 688 SCRA 64
GR# 182367/Dec. 15, 2010 638 SCRA 707
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. Garcia-Quiazon v. Belen
3. Ablaza v. Republic
4. Carlos v. Sandoval
5. Cariño v. Cariño
6. Niñal v. Bayadog
GR# 189121/July 31, 2013 702 SCRA 707
GR# 158298/ Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 27
GR# 179922 / Dec. 16, 2008 574 SCRA 116
GR# 132529/Feb. 02, 2001 351 SCRA 127
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. Santiago v. People
3. Lasanas v. People
4. Fujiki v. Marinay
5. Nollora v. People
6. Jarillo v. People
7. Morigo v. People
GR# 200233/July 15, 2015 763 SCRA 54
GR # 159031/June 23, 2014 727 SCRA 98
GR# 196049/June 26, 2013 700 SCRA 69
GR#191425 / Sept. 7, 2011 657 SCRA 330
GR#164435/Sept. 29, 2009 601 SCRA 236
GR# 145226/Feb. 06, 2004 422 SCRA 376

See also Atienza v. Brillantes

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

1. Republic v. Tampus GR#214243/March 16, 2016 787 SCRA 563

2. Republic v. Sarenogon Jr., GR#199194/Feb. 10, 2016 783 SCRA 615
3. Republic v. Orcelino-Villanueva GR# 210929/July 29, 2015 764 SCRA 407
4. SSC v. Azote GR#209741/April 15, 2015 755 SCRA 605
5. Santos v. Santos GR#187061/Oct. 8, 2014 737 SCRA 637
6. Republic v. Cantor GR#184621/Dec. 10, 2013 712 SCRA 1
7. Valdez v. Republic GR#180863/Sept. 08, 2009 598 SCRA 646
8. Armas v. Calisterio GR#136467/Apr. 06, 2000 330 SCRA 201

N. Art. 51, FC

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

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. Sanchez v. Atty. Aguilos
2. Quiao v. Quiao
3. Ong v. Ong
4. SSS v. Aguas
5. Bañez v. Bañez
6. Manzano v. Sanchez
7. Ilusorio v. Bildner
8. Ilusorio v. Bildner
9. Sabalones v. CA
AC# 10543/March 16, 2016 787 SCRA 457
GR#176556/July 4, 2012 675 SCRA 642
GR# 153206/Oct. 23, 2006 505 SCRA 76
GR#165546/Feb. 27, 2006 483 SCRA 383
GR# 132592/Jan. 23, 2002 374 SCRA 340
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;

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Rule 102, Rules of Court; Art 73 FC v Art 117 NCC; RA 10572 amended Arts 73 & 111 FC
shb(Signed May 23, 2013 – Effectivity Date: 15 Days After Publication in 2 Newspapers).

1. Limbona v. Comelec GR#181097/June 25, 2008 555 SCRA 391

2. Ilusorio v. Bildner
3. Ilusorio v. Bildner
4. Go v. CA
5. Pilapil v. Ibay-Somera
6. Van Dorn v. Romillo, Jr.,
GR# 139789/July 19, 2001 361 SCRA 427
GR# 139789/ May 12, 2000 332 SCRA 169
GR#114791/May 29, 1997 272 SCRA 752
GR# 80116 /June 30, 1989 175 SCRA 652
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. Cabañez v. Solano GR# 200180/June 6, 2016 792 SCRA 268

2. Martinez v. Evangelista No. L-26399/Jan. 31, 1981 102 SCRA 551
3. Pana v. Heirs of Jose Juanite St GR# 164201/Dec. 10, 2012 687 SCRA 414

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. Romero v. CA GR# 188921/April 18, 2012 670 SCRA 218
5. 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. Orsolino v. Frany GR# 193887/March 29, 2017 822 SCRA 91

2. Domingo v. Molina
3. Ocampo v. Ocampo
4. Lavadia v. Heirs of Luna
5. PNB v. Garcia
6. Beumer v. Amores
7. Go v. Servacio
8. Quiao v. Quiao
9. De Leon v. De Leon
10. Matthews v. Taylor
GR# 200274/April 20, 2016 791 SCRA 47
GR# 198908/Aug. 3, 2015 764 SCRA 608
GR# 171914/July 23, 2014 730 SCRA 376
GR # 182839/June 2, 2014 724 SCRA 280
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

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11. Borromeo v. Descallar GR#159310/Feb. 24, 2009 580 SCRA 175
12. Muller v. Muller 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.
3. Corpuz v. Sheriff Pascual
4. Ros v. PNB Laoag Br.
5. Buado v. CA
6. SBTC v. Mar Tierra Corp
7. Ching v. CA
8. Carlos v. Abelardo
9. AIDC. v. CA
GR# 212483/Oct. 5, 2016 805 SCRA 327
AM P-11-2972/Sept. 28, 2011 658 SCRA 239
GR#170166/Apr. 06, 2011 647 SCRA 334
GR# 145222/Apr. 24, 2009 586 SCRA 397
GR# 143382/Nov. 29, 2006 508 SCRA 419
GR# 124642/Feb. 23, 2004 423 SCRA 356
GR# 146504/Apr. 09, 2002 380 SCRA 361
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. Ko v. Aramburo GR# 190995/Aug. 9, 2017 836 SCRA 70

2. Alejo v. Cortez
3. Dadis v. De Guzman
4. PNB v. Reyes, Jr.
5. Hapitan v. Lagradilla
6. Mendoza v. Fermin
7. Aggabao v. Parulan
8. Ravina v. Villa Abrille
9. De La Cruz v. Segovia
10. Villanueva v. Chiong
11. Jader-Manalo v. Camaisa
12. Jardeleza v. Jardeleza
13. Uy (Jardeleza) v. Jardeleza
14. Guiang v. CA
15. Roxas v. CA
GR# 206114/June 19, 2017 827 SCRA 319
GR# 206008/June 7, 2017 826 SCRA 501
GR# 212483/Oct. 5, 2016 805 SCRA 327
GR# 170004/January 13, 2016 780 SCRA 288
GR# 177235/July 7, 2014 729 SCRA 219
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# 159889/June 05, 2008 554 SCRA 197
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
GR#92245 /June 26, 1991 198 SCRA 541

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D.6. Section 6. Dissolution of the Conjugal Partnership Regime (Articles 126-128); -
Collection suits against the partnership; death of a spouse

1. PNB v. Garcia GR# 182839/June 2, 2014 724 SCRA 280

2. Espinosa v. Omaña
3. Diño v. Diño
4. MBTC v. Pascual
5. De Ugalde v. De Ysasi
6. Relucio v. Lopez
7. Alipio v. CA
8. Ventura v. Militante
9. Partosa-Jo v. CA
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# 130623/Feb. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 171
GR# 138497/Jan.16, 2001 373 SCRA 578
GR# 134100/Sept. 29, 2000 341 SCRA 441
GR# 63145/Oct. 5, 1999 316 SCRA 226
GR# 82606/Dec.18, 1992 216 SCRA 692

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. Ko v. Aramburo GR# 190995/Aug. 9, 2017 836 SCRA 70

2. Uy v. Estate of Fernadez GR# 200612/April 5, 2017 822 SCRA 382
3. The Roman Catholic v. Prudencio GR#187942/Sept. 7, 2016 802 SCRA 319
4. Domingo v. Molina GR# 200274/April 20, 2016 791 SCRA 47
5. Ocampo v. Ocampo GR# 198908/Aug. 3, 2015 764 SCRA 608
6. Barrido v. Nonato GR#176492/Oct. 20, 2014 738 SCRA 510
7. Noveras v. Noveras GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014 733 SCRA 528
8. Romero v. Court of Appeals GR#188921/April 18, 2012 670 SCRA 218
9. Paz v. Republic GR# 157367/Nov. 23, 2011 661 SCRA 75
10. Go v. Servacio GR# 157537/Sept. 7, 2011 657 SCRA 10
11. Agtarap v. Agtarap GR# 177099/June 8, 2011 651 SCRA 455
12. MBTC v. Pascual GR# 163744/Feb. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 246

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

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. AM. No. 04-7-373-RTC
3. Ocampo v. Ocampo
4. Barrido v. Nonato
5. Lavadia v. Heirs of Luna
6. Ventura v. Abuda
7. Salas v. Aguila
8. Diño v. Diño
9. San Luis v. San Luis
A.C. # 9871/June 29, 2016 795 SCRA 61
GR# 198908/Aug. 3, 2015 764 SCRA 608
GR#176492/Oct. 20, 2014 738 SCRA 510
GR# 171914/July 23, 2014 730 SCRA 376
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

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10. Mercado – Fehr v. Fehr GR# 152716/Oct. 23, 2003 414 SCRA 280
11. Cariño v. Cariño GR# 132529/Feb. 02, 2001 351 SCRA 127
12. Valdes v. RTC Br. 102, QC 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. Vitug v. Abuda
3. Eulogio v. Bell, Sr.
4. Olivia De Mesa v. Acero
5. Ramos v. Pangilinan
6. Cabang v. Basay
7. Arriola v. Arriola
GR# 201264/Jan. 11, 2016 778 SCRA 609
GR# 186322/July 8, 2015 762 SCRA 103
GR# 185064/Jan. 16, 2012 663 SCRA 40
GR# 185920/July 20, 2010 625 SCRA 181
GR# 180587/Mar.20, 2009 582 SCRA 172
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

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. Labagala v. Santiago GR# 132305/Dec. 04, 2001 371 SCRA 360
3. Babiera v. Catotal GR# 138493/June 15, 2000 333 SCRA 487
4. Benitez-Badua v. CA GR# 105625/Jan. 24, 1994 229 SCRA 468

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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. Flores-Salado v. Villanueva A.C. # 11099/Sept. 27, 2016 804 SCRA 224
3. The Roman Catholic v. Prudencio GR# 187942/Sept. 7, 2016 802 SCRA 319
4. Zoleta-San Agustin v. Sales GR# 189289/Aug. 31 2016 801 SCRA 683
5. Aguilar v. Siasat GR# 200169/Jan. 28, 2015 748 SCRA 555
6. Geronimo v. Santos GR# 197099/Sept. 28, 2015 771 SCRA 508
7. Perla v. Baring GR# 172471/Nov. 12, 2012 685 SCRA 101
8. Mkti Shangri-La v. Harper GR# 189998/Aug. 29, 2012 679 SCRA 444
9. Gotardo v. Buling GR#. 165166/Aug. 15, 2012 678 SCRA 436
10. Lucas v. Lucas GR# 190710/June 6, 2011 650 SCRA 667
11. Dolina v. Vallecera GR# 182367/Dec. 15, 2010 638 SCRA 707
12. Puno v. Puno Ent. Inc. GR# 177066/Sept. 11, 2009 599 SCRA 585
13. Bernabe v. Alejo GR# 140500/Jan.21, 2002 374 SCRA 180
14. Solinap v. Locsin Jr. GR# 146737/Dec. 10, 2001 371 SCRA 711
15. Cenido v. Apacionado GR# 132474/Nov. 19, 1999 318 SCRA 688
16. Heirs of Cabais v. CA GR# 106314-15/Oct. 08, 1999 316 SCRA 338
17. Rodriguez v. CA GR# 85723/June 19, 1995 245 SCRA 150

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. Salas v. Matusalem
7. Uy v. Chua
8. De La Cruz v. Gracia
9. Guy v. CA
10. People v. Magtibay
11. 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# 180284/Sept. 11, 2013 705 SCRA 560
GR#183965/Sept. 18, 2009 600 SCRA 806
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. De Santos v. Angeles GR# 105619/Dec. 12, 1995 251 5CRA 206

2. 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

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2. Castro v. Gregorio
3. Adoption of Michelle Lim
4. Lahom v. Sibulo
5. Republic v. Miller
6. Cang v. CA
7. Republic v. Vergara
8. Republic v. CA/Wong
GR#188801/Oct. 15, 2014 738 SCRA 415
GR# 168992/May 21, 2009 588 SCRA 98
GR#143989 /July 14, 2003 406 SCRA 135
GR#125932/Apr. 21, 1999 306 5CRA 183
GR#105308 /Sept. 25, 1998 296 SCRA 128
GR# 95551/Mar. 20, 1997 270 SCRA 206
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-Lua v. Lua GR#175279/June 5, 2013 697 SCRA 237
6. Calderon v. Roxas GR# 185595/Jan. 9, 2013 688 SCRA 330
7. Gotardo v. Buling GR# 165166/Aug. 15, 2012 678 SCRA 436
8. Dolina v. Vallecera GR# 182367/Dec. 15, 2010 638 SCRA 707
9. Lim v. Lim GR# 163209/Oct. 30, 2009 604 SCRA 691
10. Uy v. Chua GR#183965 /Sept. 18, 2009 600 SCRA 806
11. Sy v. CA GR# 124518/Dec. 27, 2007 541 SCRA 391
12. Lacson v. Lacson GR#150644/Aug. 28, 2006 499 SCRA 677
13. Mangonon v. CA GR# 125041/June. 30, 2006 494 SCRA 1
14. People v. Magtibay GR# 142985/Aug. 06, 2002 386 SCRA 332
15. De Asis v. CA GR#127578 /Feb. 15, 1999 303 SCRA 176
16. 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. SPARK v. Quezon City GR# 225442/Aug. 8, 2017 835 SCRA 350

2. Mendez v. Shari’a District
3. Beckett v. Sarmiento
4. Dacasin v. Dacasin
5. Lim v. Lim
6. Sy v. CA
7. Madriñan v. Madriñan
GR# 201614/Jan. 12, 2016 780 SCRA 53
AM RTJ-12-2326/Jan. 30, 2013 689 SCRA 494
GR# 168785/Feb. 5, 2010 611 SCRA 657
GR# 163209/Oct. 30, 2009 604 SCRA 691
GR#124518 /Dec. 17, 2007 541 SCRA 391
GR# 159374/July 12, 2007 527 SCRA 487

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8. Viesca v. Gilinsky
9. Roehr v. Rodriguez
10. Laxamana v. Laxamana
11. Tonog v. CA
12. Vancil v. Belmes
13. Silva v. CA
14. Perez v. CA
15. David v. CA
16. Santos Sr. v. CA
GR# 171698/July 04, 2007 526 SCRA 533
GR# 142820/June 20, 2003 404 SCRA 495
GR# 144763/Sept. 3, 2002 388 SCRA 296
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# 111180/Nov. 16,1995 250 SCRA 82
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

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

1. Obedencio v. Murillo A.M. No. RTJ-03-1753/Feb. 5, 2004 422 SCRA 21

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

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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

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 GR# 207074/Jan. 17, 2018 851 SCRA 570
3. Chua v. Republic GR# 231998/Nov. 20, 2017 845 SCRA 407
4. Republic v. Sali GR# 206023/April 3, 2017 822 SCRA 239
5. Ara v. Pizarro GR#187273/Feb. 15, 2017 817 SCRA 518
6. Almojuela v. Republic GR# 211724/Aug. 24, 2016 801 SCRA 399
7. Calimag v. Heirs of Macapaz GR# 191936/June 1, 2016 791 SCRA 620
8. Onde v. OLCRLPC GR# 197174/Sept. 10, 2014 734 SCRA 661
9. Republic v. Olaybar GR# 189538/Feb. 10, 2014 715 SCRA 605
10. REP v. Uy GR# 198010/ Aug. 12, 2013 703 SCRA 425
11. Fujiki v. Marinay GR# 196049 / June 26, 2013 700 SCRA 69
12. Rep v. Coseteng-Magpayo GR#189476/Feb. 02, 2011 641 SCRA 533
13. Republic v. Mercadera GR#186027/Dec. 8, 2010 637 SCRA 654
14. Corpus v. Sto. Tomas GR# 186571/Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 266
15. Baldos v. CA GR#170645/July 9, 2010 624 SCRA 615
16. Republic v. Cagandahan GR#166676/Sept. 12, 2008 565 SCRA 72
17. Silverio v. Rep GR#174689 /Oct. 19, 2007 537 SCRA 373

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);

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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. Republic v. Cantor GR#184621/Dec. 10, 2013 712 SCRA 1
4. 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.
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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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. Gatchalian v. Flores GR# 225176/Jan. 19, 2018 852 SCRA 183

2. Republic v. Rovency Realty Corp. GR# 190817/Jan. 10, 2018 850 SCRA 188
3. Leonidas v. Vargas GR# 201031/Dec. 14, 2017 849 SCRA 210
4. Republic v. Mendiola GR# 211144/Dec. 13, 2017 848 SCRA 592
5. Republic v. Heirs of Cabrera GR# 218418/Nov. 8, 2017 844 SCRA 549
6. Taar v. Lawan GR# 190922/Oct. 11, 2017 842 SCRA 365
7. Republic v. MCPSB GR# 205665/Oct. 4, 2017 842 SCRA 84
8. Arjonillo v. Pagulayan GR# 196074/Oct. 4, 2017 841 SCRA 588
9. Republic v. Nicolas GR# 181435/Oct. 2, 2017 841 SCRA 328
10. Republic v. Noval GR# 170316/Sept. 18, 2017 840 SCRA 11
11. Orbe v. Filinvest Land GR# 208185/Sept. 6, 2017 839 SCRA 72
12. Diaz-Enriquez v. DOL GR# 168065/Sept. 6, 2017 838 SCRA 640
13. North Greenhills v. Morales GR# 222821/Aug. 9, 2017 837 SCRA 28
14. Republic v. Go GR# 197297/Aug. 2, 2017 834 SCRA 166
15. Hi-Lon v. COA GR# 210669/Aug. 1, 2017 833 SCRA 540
16. Bilag v. Ay-Ay GR# 189950/April 24, 2017 824 SCRA 78
17. OPDC v. Tumulak AC# 11385/March 14, 2017 820 SCRA 232
18. Caldito v. Obado GR# 181596/Jan. 30, 2017 816 SCRA 129
19. Republic v. Estate of Santos GR# 218345/Dec. 7, 2016 813 SCRA 541
20. Heirs of Delfin v. NHA GR# 193618/Nov. 28, 2016 810 SCRA 478
21. Republic v. Heirs of Estacio & Ocol GR#208350/Nov. 14, 2016 808 SCRA 549
22. Bataan v. Garcia, Jr. GR# 174964/Oct. 5, 2016 804 SCRA 629
23. Heirs of Maravilla v. Tupas GR# 192132/Sept. 14, 2016 803 SCRA 1
24. Malonesio v. Jizmundo GR# 199239/Aug. 24, 2016 801 SCRA 339

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25. Republic v. Bautista Jr.
26. Alolino v. Flores
27. CMU v. Republic
28. Republic v. SDC
29. Republic v. Tan
30. Republic v. Alba
31. Heirs of Gozo v. PUMCO
32. La Tondeña v. Republic
33. NOVAI v. Republic
34. Republic v. Alora
35. Republic v. Castuera
36. Republic v. MIC
37. Heirs of Julao v. De Jesus
38. AFP-RSBS v. Republic
39. Wee v. Mardo
40. Republic v. Sese
41. Republic v. Cortez
42. Dream Village v. BCDA
43. Republic v. Parañaque
44. Almagro v. Kwan
GR# 166890/June 28, 2016 794 SCRA 617
GR# 198774/April 4, 2016 788 SCRA 92
GR# 195026/Feb. 22, 2016 784 SCRA 375
GR# 175760/Feb. 17, 2016 784 SCRA 154
GR# 199537/Feb. 10, 2016 783 SCRA 643
GR# 169710/Aug. 19, 2015 767 SCRA 385
GR# 195990/Aug. 5, 2015 765 SCRA 304
GR# 194617/Aug. 5, 2015 765 SCRA 265
GR# 177168/Aug. 3, 2015 764 SCRA 524
GR# 210341/July 1, 2015 761 SCRA 451
GR# 203384/Jan. 14, 2015 746 SCRA 231
GR# 156205/Nov. 12, 2014 739 SCRA 676
GR# 176020/Sept. 29, 2014 736 SCRA 596
GR# 180086/July 2, 2014 728 SCRA 602
GR# 202414/June 4, 2014 725 SCRA 242
GR# 185092/June 4, 2014 724 SCRA 592
GR# 186639/Feb. 5, 2014 715 SCRA 416
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. Cano v. Cano GR# 188666/Dec. 14, 2017 849 SCRA 176
3. Heirs of Amistoso v. Vallecer GR# 227124/Dec. 6, 2017 848 SCRA 268
4. Calma v. Lachica, Jr. GR# 222031/Nov. 22, 2017 846 SCRA 451
5. Dela Cruz v. Domingo GR# 210592/Nov. 22, 2017 846 SCRA 328
6. Evy Construction v. VRFSC GR# 207938/Oct. 11, 2017 842 SCRA 464
7. Cabral v. Heirs of Adolfo GR# 191615/Aug. 2, 2017 834 SCRA 94
8. Heirs of Cascayan v. Gumallaoi GR# 211947/July 3, 2017 828 SCRA 616
9. Municipality of Cainta v. City of Pasig GR# 176703/June 28, 2017 828 SCRA 257
10. Mendiola v. Sangalang GR# 205283/June 7, 2017 826 SCRA 483

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11. Heirs of Nuñez v. Heirs of Villanoza GR# 218666/April 26, 2017 825 SCRA 264
12. Tiu v. Jangas GR# 200285/March 20, 2017 821 SCRA 56
13. Malabanan v. Heirs of Restrivera GR# 185312/Dec. 1, 2016 811 SCRA 413
14. Magsano v. Pangasinan Savings GR# 215038/Oct. 17, 2016 806 SCRA 197
15. Saguinsin vs. Liban GR# 189312/July 11, 2016 796 SCRA 99
16. UBP vs. Philippine Rabbit GR# 205951/July 4, 2016 795 SCRA 444
17. Heirs of Magayoong v. Mama GR# 208586/June 22, 2016 794 SCRA 332
18. 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. Peralta v. Raval GR# 188467/March 29, 2017 821 SCRA 621
4. CLT Realty v. Hi-Grade Feeds Corp. GR# 160684/Sept. 2, 2015 768 SCRA 537
5. Mendoza v. Garana GR# 179751/Aug. 5, 2015 765 SCRA 208
6. RD Negros v. Anglo, Sr. GR# 171804/Aug. 5, 2015 765 SCRA 178
7. Rotairo v. Alcantara GR# 173632/Sept. 29, 2014 736 SCRA 584
8. Saberon v. Ventanilla Jr, GR# 192669/ April 21, 2014 722 SCRA 287
9. Oliveros v. SMC GR# 173531/ Feb. 1, 2012 664 SCRA 618

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. Heirs of Yusingco v. Busilak GR# 210504/Jan. 24, 2018 852 SCRA 631
2. Yu Hwa Ping v. Ayala Land, Inc. GR#173120/July 26, 2017 832 SCRA 427
3. Aboitiz v. Po GR#208450/June 5, 2017 825 SCRA 457
4. Heirs of Loyola v. CA GR#188658/Jan. 11, 2017 814 SCRA 161
5. Pontigon v. Heirs of Sanchez GR# 221513/Dec. 5, 2016 806 SCRA 274
6. Heirs of Aoas v. As-il GR# 219558/Oct. 19, 2016 806 SCRA 669
7. NPC v. Asoque GR# 172507/Sept. 14, 2016 802 SCRA 582
8. Guntalilib v. dela Cruz GR# 200042/July 7, 2016 796 SCRA 1
9. de Leon v. de Leon-Reyes GR# 205711/May 30, 2016 791 SCRA 407
10. Inalvez v. Nool GR# 188145/April 18, 2016 789 SCRA 489
11. Delfin v. Bacud GR# 187633/April 4, 2016 788 SCRA 13
12. Uy v. CA GR# 173186/Sept. 16, 2015 770 SCRA 513
13. Javier v. De Guzman GR# 186204/Sept. 2, 2015 768 SCRA 600
14. Sio Tiat King v. Lim GR# 185407/June 22, 2015 759 SCRA 523
15. Hortizuela v. Tagufa GR# 205867/Feb. 23, 2015 751 SCRA 371
16. Yared v. Tiangco GR# 161360/Oct. 19, 2011 659 SCRA 545
17. Vda. De Ouano v. Republic GR# 168770/ Feb. 9, 2011 642 SCRA384
18. 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. Gambito v. Bacena GR# 225929/Jan. 24, 2018 853 SCRA 93

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2. Municipal Rural Bank v. Ordoñez GR# 204663/Sept. 27, 2017 841 SCRA 75
3. Ocampo v. Ocampo Sr. GR# 227894/July 5, 2017 830 SCRA 418
4. Coombs v. Castañeda GR# 192353/March 15, 2017 820 SCRA 378
5. Republic v. Susi GR# 213209/Jan. 16, 2017 814 SCRA 397
6. Heirs of Naya v. Naya GR# 215759/Nov. 28, 2016 810 SCRA 582
7. Salvador v. Patricia, Inc. GR# 195834/Nov. 9, 2016 808 SCRA 130
8. Heirs of Castillejos v. La Tondeña GR# 190158/July 20, 2016 797 SCRA 540
9. Extremadura v. Extremadura GR# 211065/June 15, 2016 793 SCRA 581
10. Delfin v. Bacud GR# 187633/April 4, 2016 788 SCRA 13
11. CLT Realty v. Phil-Ville GR# 160728/March 11, 2015 752 SCRA 289
12. 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 GR# 218418/Nov. 8, 2017 844 SCRA 549
3. Heirs of De Guzman v. Bandong GR# 215454/Aug. 9, 2017 836 SCRA 619
4. Narcise v. Valbueco, Inc. GR# 196888/July 19, 2017 831 SCRA 319
5. Republic v. Espinosa GR# 186603/April 5, 2017 822 SCRA 317
6. Yap v. Republic GR# 199810/March 15, 2017 820 SCRA 458
7. Yabut v. Alcantara GR# 200349/March 6, 2017 819 SCRA 232
8. Ang v. Estate of Sy So GR# 182252/Aug. 3, 2016 799 SCRA 266
9. de Leon v. de Leon-Reyes GR# 205711/May 30, 2016 791 SCRA 407
10. Republic v. Hachero GR# 200973/May 30, 2016 791 SCRA 352
11. de Guzman, Jr. v. CA GR# 185757/March 2, 2016 785 SCRA 382
12. Soquillo v. Tortola 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

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. Rotairo v. Alcantara GR# 173632/Sept. 29, 2014 736 SCRA 584
6. Martinez v. Evangelista No. L-26399/Jan. 31, 1981 102 SCRA 551

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. NHA v. Laurito GR# 191657/July 31, 2017 833 SCRA 380
5. Ibias, Sr, v. Macabeo GR# 205004/Aug. 17, 2016 800 SCRA 694
6. Republic v. Dagondon GR# 210540/April 19, 2016 790 SCRA 414
7. Tan Po Chu v. CA GR# 184348/April 4, 2016 788 SCRA 1

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8. Luriz v. Republic
9. Republic v. Mancao
10. Billote v. Solis
11. Republic v. Pasicolan
12. Locsin v. Hizon
13. Paulino v. CA
14. Republic v. Millado
15. Cusi v. Domingo
GR# 208948/Feb. 24, 2016 785 SCRA 142
GR# 174185/July 22, 2015 763 SCRA 475
GR# 181057/June 17, 2015 759 SCRA 47
GR# 198543/April 15, 2015 755 SCRA 495
GR# 204369/Sept. 17, 2014 735 SCRA 547
GR# 205065/June 4, 2014 725 SCRA 273
GR# 194066/ June 4, 2014 725 SCRA 25
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. PDC v. Martinez Leyba Inc. GR# 211845/Aug 9, 2017 836 SCRA 548
2. Espinoza v. Mayandoc GR# 211170/July 3, 2017 828 SCRA 601
3. Dinglasan-Delos Santos v. Abejon GR# 215820/March 20, 2017 821 SCRA 132
4. Rosario v. Lim GR# 206534/Oct. 5, 2016 805 SCRA 301
5. Assessor of Agusan del Sur v. FPOIPI GR# 183416/Oct. 5, 2016 805 SCRA 112
6. Padilla Jr. v. Malicsi GR# 201354/Sept. 21, 2016 804 SCRA 18
7. Daclison v. Baytion GR# 219811/April 6, 2016 789 SCRA 57
8. DepEd v. Casibang GR# 192268/Jan. 27, 2016 782 SCRA 326
9. BDC/HGC v. Diaz GR# 213233/Aug. 5, 2015 765 SCRA 453
10. Aquino v. Aguilar GR# 182754/June 29, 2015 760 SCRA 444
11. Vda. De Roxas v. Our Lady’s Foundation GR# 182378/Mar 6, 2013 692 SCRA 578
12. Cusi v. Domingo GR# 195825/Feb. 27, 2013 692 SCRA 277
13. Communities Cagayan v. Nanol GR# 176791/Nov. 14, 2012 685 SCRA 453
14. Ferraren v. CA GR# 159328/Oct. 5, 2011 659 SCRA 569
15. Limense v. Vda De Ramos GR# 152319/Oct. 28, 2009 604 SCRA 599
16. Tuatis v. Escol GR# 175399 /Oct. 27, 2009 604 SCRA 471
17. Narvaez v. Alciso GR# 165907/July 27, 2009 594 SCRA 60
18. Cheng v. Donini GR# 167017/June 22, 2009 590 SCRA 406
19. Pecson v. CA GR# 115814/May 26, 1995 244 SCRA 407

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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. Fernando v. Acuña GR# 161030/Sept 14, 2011 657 SCRA 499
6. Mayor of Parañaque v. Ebio GR# 178411/June 23, 2010 621 SCRA 555
7. Regent v. Tanjuatco GR# 168800 /April 16, 2009 585 SCRA 329
8. Nazareno v. CA GR# 98045/June 26, 1996 257 SCRA 589
9. 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. Heirs of Roldan v. Roldan
3. Ko v. Aramburo
4. Geñorga v. Heirs of Meliton
5. Uy v. Estate of Fernadez
6. Bautista v. Bautista
7. Tabasondra v. Constantino
8. Diaz-Salgado v. Anson
9. Mactan-Cebu v. Unchuan
10. Domingo v. Molina
11. Victoria v. Pidlaoan
12. Inalvez v. Nool
13. Heirs of Yambao v. Heirs of Yambao
14. Apique v. Fahnenstich
15. Divinagracia v. Parilla
16. Cabrera v. Ysaac
17. Quintos v. Nicolas
18. Bagayas v. Bagayas
19. Casilang Sr. v. Casilang Dizon
20. Notarte v. Notarte
21. Padilla v. Magdula
22. Taghoy v. Tigol
23. Hulst v. PR Builders
24. MBTC v. Pascual
25. Cruz v. Catapang
26. Arriola v. Arriola
GR# 202578/Sept. 27, 2017 841 SCRA 62
GR# 190995/Aug. 9, 2017 836 SCRA 70
GR# 224515/July 3, 2017 828 SCRA 673
GR# 200612/April 5, 2017 822 SCRA 382
GR# 202088/March 8.2017 820 SCRA 40
GR# 196403/Dec. 7, 2016 813 SCRA 240
GR# 204494/July 27, 2016 798 SCRA 541
GR# 182537/June 1, 2016 791 SCRA 581
GR# 200274/April 20, 2016 791 SCRA 47
GR# 196470/April 20, 2016 791 SCRA 16
GR# 188145/April 18, 2016 789 SCRA 489
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# 210252/June 16, 2014 726 SCRA 482
GR# 187308-187517/Sept. 18,2013 706 SCRA 73
GR# 180269/Feb. 20, 2013 691 SCRA 385
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. Municipal Rural Bank v. Ordoñez GR# 204663/Sept. 27, 2017 841 SCRA 75
2. Reyes Jr. v. Chung GR# 228112/Sept. 13, 2017 839 SCRA 615

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3. Alejo v. Cortez GR# 206114/June 19, 2017 827 SCRA 319
4. De Guzman v. Chio GR# 195445/Dec. 7, 2016 813 SCRA 223
5. NHA v. Manila Seedling Bank GR# 183543/June 20, 2016 794 SCRA 1
6. People v. Pancho GR# 206910/Oct. 14, 2015 772 SCRA 541
7. Republic v. Cortez, Sr. GR# 197472/Sept. 7, 2015 769 SCRA 267
8. Rep v. Ng GR# 182449/Mar. 6, 2013 692 SCRA 589
9. Soledad v. People GR# 184274/Feb 23, 2011 644 SCRA 258
10. Abalos v. Heirs of Torio GR# 175444/Dec. 14, 2011 662 SCRA 450
11. People v. Peñaflorida GR# 175604/Apr. 10, 2008 551 SCRA 111
12. BPI Family v. Franco GR# 123498/Nov. 23, 2007 538 SCRA 186
13. Chua-Bruce v. CA GR# 109595/Apr. 27, 2000 331 SCRA 1
14. 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. Saddi v. Renomeron GR# 211004/Aug. 23, 2017 837 SCRA 563
4. Reyes Sr. v. Heirs of Forlales GR# 193075/June 20, 2016 794 SCRA 13
5. Golez v. Heirs of Bertuldo GR# 201289/May 30, 3016 791 SCRA 373
6. Tuazon v. Isagon GR# 191432/Sept. 2, 2015 768 SCRA 691
7. Mangaser v. Ugay GR# 204926/Dec. 3, 2014 744 SCRA 13

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
3. Knights of Rizal v. DMCI
4. Williams v. Zerda
5. NPC v. Asoque
6. Mercader Jr. v. Bardilas
7. Republic v. Regulto
8. Alolino v. Flores
9. Calimoso v. Roullo
10. Cruz v. Pandacan Hiker’s
11. Aquino v. MMA
12. Pilar Dev. v. Dumagdag
13 .Perez v. Madrona
GR# 202342/July 19, 2017 831 SCRA 328
GR# 213948/April 25, 2017 821 SCRA 327
GR# 207146/March 16, 2017 820 SCRA 497
GR# 172507/Sept. 14, 2016 802 SCRA 582
GR# 163157/June 27, 2016 794 SCRA 387
GR# 202051/April 18, 2016 790 SCRA 1
GR# 198774/April 4, 2016 788 SCRA 92
GR# 198594/Jan. 25, 2016 781 SCRA 624
GR# 188213/Jan. 11, 2016 778 SCRA 385
GR# 211356/Sept. 29, 2014 737 SCRA 145
GR# 194336/Mar. 11, 2013 693 SCRA 96
GR# 184478/ Mar. 21, 2012 668 SCRA 697

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14. Liwag v. Happy Glen Loop HOA GR# 189755/July 4, 2012 675 SCRA 744
15. Castro v. Monsod GR# 183719/Feb 2, 2011 641 SCRA 486
16. Salimbangon v. Tan GR# 185240/Jan. 20, 2010 610 SCRA 426
17. Limense v. Vda De Ramos GR# 152319/Oct. 28, 2009 604 SCRA 599
18. Bicol Agro-Ind v. Obias GR# 172077/Oct. 09, 2009 603 SCRA 173
19. Unisource v. Chung GR# 173252/July 17, 2009 593 SCRA 230
20. Goldcrest v. Cypress GR# 171072/Apr. 7, 2009 584 SCRA 435
21. Fajardo v. Freedom to Build GR# 134692/Aug. 1, 2000 337 SCRA 115
22. 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

2. Rodriguez v. Sioson
3. NFFIC v. GLAB
4. ORC v. Castillo
5. Abelgas v. Comia
6. Ureta v. Ureta
7. Palero-Tan v. Urdaneta
8. Acap v. CA
GR# 199180/July 27, 2016 798 SCRA 526
GR# 178169/Jan. 12, 2015 745 SCRA 73
GR# 196251/July 9, 2014 729 SCRA 544
GR# 163125/April 18, 2012 670 SCRA 7
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. Cano v. Cano GR# 188666/Dec. 14, 2017 849 SCRA 176

2. Lavarez v. Guevarra GR# 206103/March 29, 2017 822 SCRA 130
3. Cam-Sur v. Bodega Glassware GR# 194199/March 22, 2017 821 SCRA 295
4. Republic v. Llamas GR# 194190/Jan. 25, 2017 815 SCRA 531
5. Reyes v. Asuncion GR# 196083/Nov. 11, 2015 774 SCRA 615
6. HATVI v. JM Tuason GR# 203883/Nov. 10, 2015 774 SCRA 315
7. Bascara v. Javier GR# 188069/June 17, 2015 759 SCRA 105
8. Carinan v. Cueto GR# 198636/Oct. 8, 2014 738 SCRA 48
9. Villanueva v. Branoco GR# 172804/Jan. 24, 2011 640 SCRA 308
10. Del Rosario v. Ferrer GR# 187056/Sept. 20, 2010 630 SCRA 683
11. Heirs of Maramag v. Maramag GR# 181132/June 5, 2009 588 SCRA 774
12. Arangote v. Maglunob GR# 178906/Feb. 18, 2009 579 SCRA 620
13. Aluad v. Aluad GR# 176943/Oct. 17, 2008 569 SCRA 697
14. Zamboanga v. Plagata GR# 148433/Sept. 30, 2008 567 SCRA 163
15. Catalan v. Basa GR# 159567/July 31, 2007 528 SCRA 645
16. Dolar v. Brgy. Lublub GR# 152663/Nov. 18, 2005 475 SCRA 458
17. RP v. Silim GR# 140487/Apr. 2, 2001 356 SCRA 1
18. Gestopa v. Pilapil GR# 111904/Oct. 5, 2000 342 SCRA 105
19. Archbishop of Manila v. CA GR# 77425/June 19, 1991 198 SCRA 300
20. De Luna v. Abrigo GR# 57455/Jan. 18, 1990 181 SCRA 150
21. 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

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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 August 12, 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. Mendiola v. Sangalang GR# 205283/June 7, 2017 826 SCRA 483
3. Mayor v. Tiu GR# 203770/Nov. 23, 2016 810 SCRA 256
4. Hacbang v. Alo GR# 191031/Oct. 5, 2015 772 SCRA 38
5. Calalang-Parulan v. Garcia GR# 184148/June 9, 2014 725 SCRA 402
6. Garcia-Quiazon v. Belen GR# 189121/July 31, 2013 702 SCRA 707
7. De Belen Vda. De Cabalu v. Tabu GR# 188417/Sept. 24, 2102 681 SCRA 625
8. Medina v. CA GR# 137582/Aug. 29, 2012 679 SCRA 191
9. Cruz v. Cruz GR# 173292/Sept. 1, 2010 629 SCRA 605
10. Balus v. Balus GR# 168970/Jan. 15, 2010 610 SCRA 178
11. Silverio v. CA GR# 178933/Sept. 16, 2009 600 SCRA 1
12. Carlos v. Sandoval GR3 179922 /Dec. 16, 2008 574 SCRA 116
13. DBP v. Gagarani GR# 172248/Sept. 17, 2008 565 SCRA 54
14. Sumaljag v. Literato GR# 149787/June 18, 2008 555 SCRA 53
15. Reyes v. Enriquez GR# 162956/April 10, 2008 551 SCRA 86
16. Castro v. Castro GR#140484/Jan. 28, 2008 542 SCRA 379
17. Nazareno v. CA, GR# 138842/Oct. 18, 2000 343 SCRA 637
18. DKC Holdings Corp. v. CA GR# 118248/April. 5, 2000 329 SCRA 666
19. Ventura v. Militante GR# 63145/Oct. 5, 1999 316 SCRA 226
20. Acap v. CA, GR# 118114/Dec. 7, 1995 251 SCRA 30
21. Alvarez v. IAC GR# 68053/May 7, 1990 185 SCRA 8
22. 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. Buot v. Dujali GR# 199885/Oct. 2, 2017 841 SCRA 376

2. Capablanca v. Heirs of Pedro Bas GR# 224144/June 28, 2017 828 SCRA 482
3. Alcantara v. Belen GR# 200204/April 25, 2017 824 SCRA 266
4. Pontigon v. Heirs of Sanchez GR# 221513/Dec. 5, 2016 806 SCRA 274
5. Heirs of Basbas v. Basbas GR# 188773/Sept. 10, 2014 734 SCRA 625
6. Rebusquillo v. Gualvez GR# 204029/June 4, 2014 725 SCRA 259
7. Ureta v. Ureta GR# 165748/Sept. 14, 2011 657 SCRA 555
8. Limos v. Odones GR#186979/ Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 288
9. 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. Endaya v. Villaos GR# 202426/Jan. 27, 2016 782 SCRA 374

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

2. Baltazar v. Laxa GR# 174489/April, 11, 2012 669 SCRA 249
3. Echavez v. Dozen cons. GR# 192916/Oct. 11, 2010 632 SCRA 594
4. Celada v. Abena GR# 145545/June. 30, 2008 556 SCRA 569
5. Lee v. Tambago A.C.# 5281/Feb. 12, 2008 544 SCRA 393
6. Guerrero v. Bihis GR# 174144/April. 17, 2007 521 SCRA 394
7. Azuela v. CA GR# 122880/April. 12, 2006 487 SCRA 119
8. Alvarado v. Gaviola, Jr., GR# 74695/Sept. 14, 1993 226 SCRA 348
9. Caneda v. CA GR# 103554/ May. 28, 1993 222 SCRA 781
10. Suroza v. Honrado, AM# 2026-CFI/Dec. 19, 1981 110 SCRA 388
11. Javellana v. Ledesma No. L-7179/June. 30, 1955 97 Phil 258
12. Cruz v. Villasor No. L-32213/Nov. 26, 1973 54 SCRA 31
13. Abangan v. Abangan GR# 13431/Nov. 12, 1919 40 Phil 476
14. 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. Ignacio v. Reyes GR# 213192/July 12, 2017 831 SCRA 100

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2. Gepuela v. Meñez-Andres GR# 173636/Jan. 13, 2016 780 SCRA 348
3. Agtarap v. Agtarap GR# 177099/June 8, 2011 651 SCRA 455
4. Heirs of Sandejas v. Lina GR# 141634/Feb. 5, 2001 351 SCRA 183
5. Dorotheo v. CA, GR# 108581/Dec. 8, 1999 320 SCRA 12
6. Parish Priest of Victoria v. Rigor GR# L-22036/April 30, 1979 89 SCRA 493
7. Santos v. Buenaventura GR# L-22797/Sept. 22, 1966 18 SCRA 47

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

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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

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

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. Cruz v. Cruz GR# 211153/Feb. 28, 2018 856 SCRA 562

2. Mayuga v. Atienza GR# 208197/Jan. 10, 2018 850 SCRA 403
3. The Roman Catholic v. Prudencio GR# 187942/Sept. 7, 2016 802 SCRA 319
4. Gepuela v. Meñez-Andres GR# 173636/Jan. 13, 2016 780 SCRA 348

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5. Divinagracia v. Parilla GR# 196750/March 11, 2015 753 SCRA 87
6. MIMC v. Marcelo, Jr. GR# 209651/Nov. 26, 2014 743 SCRA 253
7. Marcos v. Heirs of Isidro Bangi GR# 185745/Oct. 15, 2014 738 SCRA 384
8. Suntay v. Cojuangco-Suntay (MR) GR# 183053/Oct. 10, 2012 683 SCRA 439
9. Suntay v. Cojuangco-Suntay GR# 183053/June 16, 2010 621 SCRA 142
10. Alfonso v. Andres GR# 166236/July 29, 2010 626 SCRA 149
11. Orendain Jr. v. Rodriguez GR# 168660/June 30, 2009 591 SCRA 285
12. Arrogante v. Deliarte GR# 152132/July. 24, 2007 528 SCRA 63
13. JLT Agro v. Balansag GR# 141882/March 11, 2005 453 SCRA 211
14. Zaragoza v. CA, GR# 106401/Sept. 29, 2000 341 SCRA 309
15. Republic v. Guzman GR# 132964/Feb. 18, 2000 326 SCRA 90
16. 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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