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1. Alfonzo2. Macam3. Mahinay4. Mangrobang5. Recto6. Sandoval7. Servito

A. When law takes effect to H. Duty to render judgment - EXCLUDED

I. Presumption and Applicability of Custom

NCC 11 - 12cf. 1987 Constitution, Art. XII Sec. 5Rules of Court Rule 129 (2), (3)1. Martinez v. Van Buskirk, 18 Phil. 79

J. Legal periods

NCC 13 cf. Rules of Court (ROC) Rule 22EO 292, RAC Sec. 312 Commr. v Primetown, GR 162155, August 28, 20073 Montajes v People, G.R. No. 183449, March 12, 2012

III. CONFLICT OF LAWS

NCC 14Art. 2, Revised Penal Code4 Rayray vs. Chae Kyung Lee, G.R. No. 18176, October 26, 1966

NCC 15 cf. FC 26 par. 25 ATCI Overseas Corp vs. Echin, G.R. No. 178551, Oct. 11, 20106 Tuna Processing v Phi. Kingford, GR 185582, February 29, 2012

NCC 167 Amos v Bellis, 20 SCRA 3581 Tayag v Benguet Consolidated, GR L-23145, Nov. 29, 1968NCC 172 Kazuhiro Hasegawa vs. Kitamura, G.R. No. 149177, November 23, 20073 Raytheon v Rouzie, GR 162894, February 26, 2008

NCC 18 4 Tamano v Ortiz, G.R. No. 126603, June 29, 1998 5 Zamoranos v People, G.R. No. 193902, June 1, 2011

IV. HUMAN RELATIONS

NCC 19 – 22, vis-à-vis Breach of Promise to Marry 6 Wassmer v. Velez 12 SCRA 6487 Tanjanco v. CA 18 SCRA 9941 Baksh v. CA, 219 SCRA 115 2 Abanag v Mabute, AM P-11-2922, April 4, 2011

PERSONS

V. CAPACITY TO ACT

NCC 37 - 39

Classes of persons and their distinctionsElements of civil capacityJuridical capacity v. personalityJuridical capacity v. capacity to act

1. Presumption of capacity

3 Catalan vs. Basa, G.R. No. 159567, July 31, 2007

2. Restrictions on capacity to act

NCC 38 - 39, cf. NCC 1327

(a) Minority, R.A. 6809, FC 5; 45 (1); cf. R.A. 6809, NCC 1327, NCC 1390 (par. 1), 1403 (par. 3), NCC 1397, 1399, NCC 1489, NCC 1426 - 1427

4 Mercado v. Espiritu 37 Phil 2155 Atizado vs People, GR No. 173822, October 13, 2010

(b) Insanity, FC 45 (2), NCC 1327 (1), 1328

6 Hernandez vs Santos, G.R. No. 169217, August 7, 20097 People v Bulagao, GR 184757, Oct. 5, 20111 Oropesa v Oropesa, GR 184528, April 25, 20122 Crewlink v Teringtering, GR 166803, October 14, 20123 People v Boaquina, G.R. No. 188978, June 13, 2012

(c) Deaf-Mutism, NCC 1327 (2), 807 & 820(d) Prodigality, ROC Rule 92 Sec. 2(e) Civil Interdiction, RPC 31, 34, 41

4 Jalosjos v COMELEC, G.R. No. 193237, October 9, 2012

(f) Family Relations, FC 150-151; cf. FC 87, NCC 1490, NCC 2035, cf. NCC 963-967

(g) Alienage, cf. Art. IV, Secs. 1-5, 1987 Constitution

(h) Absence, NCC 381 – 396, FC 41

5 Olaguer v Purugganan, GR 158907, February 12, 2007

(i) Insolvency and Trusteeship, NCC 1381, 1491, 2236

6 Umale v ASB Realty, GR 181126, June 15, 2011

(j) Gender, Art. II, Sec. 14, 1987 Constitution; cf. NCC 403

See also: Rule 3 Section 4, 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure

A. NATURAL PERSONS

NCC 40 - 417 Geluz v. CA 2 SCRA 8011 Continental Steel vs. Montano, GR 182836, October 13, 2009Quimiging v Icao, 34 SCRA 1342 De Jesus v Syquia, 1933

NCC 423 Limjoco v. Intestate Estate of Pio Fragante 80 Phil 7764 Dumlao v. Quality Plastics 70 SCRA 4725 Eugenio v. Velez 185 SCRA 425

NCC 43, Rule 131, Sec. 33, ROC

6 Joaquin v. Navarro 93 Phil 257

B. Juridical Persons excluded from Bar coverage

II. CITIZENSHIP AND DOMICILE

Art. IV, Sec. 1, 1987 ConstitutionNCC 50FC 68-69, cf. NCC 110, cf. FC 55, 101, 1527 Romualdez-Marcos vs COMELEC, 248 SCRA 3001 Vilando v HRET, August 23, 20112 Republic v Sagun, Feb. 15, 20123 Jalosjos v COMELEC, GR 191970, April 24, 20124 Republic v Sagun, February 15, 20125 Sabili vs Librea, G. R. No. 193261, April 24, 2012

III. SURNAMES

NCC 364-380, RA 9255, FC 176

6 Yasin v. Hon. Judge Shari’a Court G.R. No. 94986 (1995)

7 In the Matter of the Adoption of Stephanie Nathy AstorgaGarcia, G.R. No. 148311, March 31, 2005.

1 Remo v DFA, March 5, 20102 Gonzaludo v People, 2006

IV. EMANCIPATION

RA 6809

A. Cause of emancipation, FC 234 as amended

B. Effect of emancipation, FC 236 as amendedcf. FC 15, NCC 2180

V. RULES GOVERNING PERSONS WHO ARE ABSENT

NCC 381-383, 384-389, FC 96, 101, 124, NCC 390-396, FC 413 Reyes v. Alejandro, 141 SCRA 654 Eastern Shipping v. Lucero, 124 SCRA 4255 Manuel vs. People, G.R. No. 165842, Nov. 29, 20056 Pantollano v Korphil, GR 169575, March 30, 20117 Rep. v Granada, GR 187512, June 13, 2012

VI. FUNERALS

NCC 305-310, FC 195

VII. ENTRIES IN THE CIVIL REGISTER

NCC 407-413RA 9048Rule 108, Rules of Court

1 Dela Cruz v Gracia, G.R. No. 177728, July 31, 20092 Braza v Registrar, G.R. No. 181174, December 4, 20093 Baldos vs.  CA,  G.R. No. 170645, July 9, 2010 4 Corpus v Sto. Tomas, GR 18671, Aug. 11, 20105 Republic v Magpayo, GR 189476, Feb. 2, 2011

FAMILY RELATIONS

Tolentino, “Persons and Family Relations in the Civil Code”

I. MARRIAGE

A. The concept of and nature of marriage, FC 1 cf. NCC 52, FC 149

1 Estrada v Escritor, A.M. No. P-02-1651.  August 4, 20032 Goitia vs Campos-Rueda, 35 Phils 2523 Silverio vs Republic, October 22, 20074 People v De La Cruz, G.R. No.187683,February 11, 20105 De Santis v Jalandoni, GR 178221, December 1, 20106 Espinosa v Omana, AC No. 9081, October 12, 2011

B. Requisites, FC 2-3; FC 5; FC 45 cf. NCC 53.

1. Essential requisites

2. Formal Requisites

DISCUSSION:

A. Difference in Sex – FC 2 (1), 4 (1), 39.

7 Silverio v Republic

B. Some Form of Ceremony – FC 3 (3), 4 (1), 6, 8

1 Martinez v. Tan 12 Phil 731COMPARE TO: Morigo v People, 422 SCRA

C. Legal Capacity – Art. 2(1)

1. Age (Articles 5, 35(1), 39, 45(1), 37(1))

2. Relationship (Articles37, 38 (1-8), 39)

3. Prior Marriage (Articles 35 (4), 35 (6), 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 52, 53 & 39, NCC 390-391, FC 55 (9), FC 101, )

2. Wiegel v. Sempio-Diy, 143 SCRA 499 (1986)3 Republic vs. Nolasco, 220 SCRA 20, March 17, 19934 Garcia vs. Recio, 365 SCRA 4375 Bobis v Bobis, GR 139509, July 31, 20006 Te vs. Choa, G.R. No. 126446, Nov. 29, 2000 7 Mercado vs Tan, 337 SCRA 1221 SSS vs Jarque vda. De Bailon, G.R. No. 165545, March 24, 20062 Morigo vs Morigo, 422 SCRA3 Tenebro vs. CA, G.R. No. 150758. February 18, 20044 Republic v Granada, GR 187512, June 13, 20125 Montanez vs Cipriano, GR 181089, October 22, 2012

See: Abbas vs Abbas, G.R. No. 183896, January 30, 2013

4. Article 53, 52

5. Crime – FC 38 (9)

6. Physical Incapacity – FC 45 (5), 47 (5)

6 Jimenez v. Cañizares 109 Phil 27 7 Alcazar v Alcazar, G.R. No. 174451, October 13, 2009

7. Psychological Incapacity - FC 36, 68-73

1 Santos v. CA 240 SCRA 202 Chi Ming Tsoi v. CA G.R. No. 119190, Jan. 16, 19973 Republic v. Olaviano Molina (1997)4 Antonio vs.Reyes, G.R. No. 155800, Mar. 10,20055 Te vs Te, GR No. 161793, Feb. 13, 20096 Azcueta vs RP, G.R. No. 180668, May 26, 20097 Halili v Halili, GR 165424, June 9, 2009 (Motion for Recon)1 Najera v Najera, July 3, 20092 Camacho v Reyes, G.R. No. 185286, August 18, 20103 Republic v CA, G.R. No. 159594, November 12, 2012

4 Mendoza v Republic, GR 157854, November 12, 20125 Republic v Encelan, G.R. No. 170022, Jan. 9, 2013

D. Consent - FC 45, 35 (5), 39

a. Insanity (Articles 45(2), 47(2))

6 People v Bulagao, 184757, Oct. 5, 2011

b. Fraud (Articles 45 (3), 46)

7 Anaya vs Palaroan, Nov. 26, 1970 Villanueva vs CA, 505 Scra 5641 Almelor v RTC, Aug. 26, 2008

c. Duress – force, intimidation or undue influence (Articles 45 (4), 47 (4))

2 Villanueva vs CA, 505 Scra 564

d. Mistake as to Identity (Articles 35 (5), 39)

e. Disease – FC 45 (6), 47 (5)

E. Authority of the Solemnizing Officer (Articles 3 (1), 4 (1), 7, 10, 31, 32, 35 (2), R.A. 7160 (1991 Local Government Code), Secs. 444(b)(1)(xviii), 445 (b)(1)(xviii)

3 Aranes vs Occiano, 380 SCRA 4024 Navarro v. DomagtoyS.C. A.M. MTJ-96-1088, July 19, 1996

F. Marriage License(Articles 3 (2), 4 (1), 4 (3), 35 (3), 9 – 21[refers to the administrative requirements], 27 – 34)

5 Sy vs. CA, G.R. No. 127263, April 12, 20006 Alcantara vs. Alcantara, G.R. No. 167746, Aug. 28, 2007

7 Niñal vs. Bayadog, G.R. 133778, Mar. 14, 2000

1 De Castro v De Castro, G.R. No. 160172, February 13, 2008

2 Republic v Dayot, G.R. No. 175581, March 28, 2008 3 Abbas vs Abbas, G.R. No. 183896, January 30, 2013

II. EFFECT OF DEFECTIVE MARRIAGES ON THE STATUS OF CHILDREN

A. If marriage is voidable – FC 164, 178

B. If marriage is terminated – FC 143

C. If marriage is void – FC 165, 54

(i) Exceptions: FC 36, 53

III. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE (ARTICLES 22 AND 23)

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ANNULMENT OR DECLARATION OF NULLITY

FC48, 534 Enrico vs. Medinaceli, G.R. No. 173614, September 28,

20075 Carlos v Sandoval, GR 179922, December 16, 2008 6 Ablaza v Republic, G.R. No. 158298, August 11, 20107 Aurelio v Aurelio, GR 175367, June 6, 20111 Republic v CA, G.R. No. 159594, November 12, 20122 Mendoza v Republic, GR 157854, November 12, 2012

V. FOREIGN MARRIAGES AND FOREIGN DIVORCES

(a) As to form, NCC 17 (1) and (2)(b) As to substantive requirements, NCC 15 & 17 (3)FC 26; FC 21, FC 10, FC 35(1), 35(4), 35(5), 36, 37 &

38

3 Arca vs Javier, July 31, 1954 4 Tenchavez v. Escaño, 15 SCRA 355 5 Van Dorn v. Romillo, 139 SCRA 139 6 Somera v. Pilapil, 174 SCRA 663 7 Quita vs CA, 300 SCRA 406 1 Llorente vs CA, 345 SCRA 592 2 Garcia vs. Recio, 366 SCRA 4373 RP vs. Orbecido, G.R.No. 154380, Oct. 5, 2005 4 Corpus v Sto Tomas, G.R. No. 186571, August 11, 20105 Llave v Republic, GR 169766, March 30, 2011

VI. EFFECTS OF DEFECTIVE MARRIAGE

FC 52, 53, 50, 147, 148, 63

VII. RULES ON FORFEITURE OF THE SHARE OF THE GUILTY SPOUSE

FC 43 (2), 50 (1), 63 (2), 147, 148

VIII. WHEN THERE IS DELIVERY OF PRESUMTPIVE LEGITIMES

FC 102 (5), 43 (2), 50 (2), 51, 102 (5), 63 (2), 102, 129, 135

6 Dino v Dino, GR 178044, January 19, 20117 Yu v Reyes-Carpio, GR 189207, June 15, 2011

IX. LEGAL SEPARATION

1. Grounds for legal separation – Art. 55 FC, RA 9262

1 Kalaw v Fernandez, GR 166357, September 19, 2011

2. Defenses in actions for legal separation – FC 56, 60

2 Lapuz v. Eufemio 43 SCRA 1773 Matubis v. Praxedes 109 Phil 789

(a) Consent

FC 56(2); NCC 100

4 Matubis v. Praxedes, supra5 People v. Sansano 50 Phil 73 6 People v. Schneckenberger 73 Phil 413

(b) Condonation

FC 56(1)7 Ginez v. Bugayong 100 Phil 616

(c) Recrimination

FC 56(4)1 Brown v. Yambao 102 Phil 168

(d) Collusion/Mutual Consent

FC 60FC 56(3), (5), compare with NCC 101 and 221(3)Brown v. Yambao, supra1 Ocampo v. Florenciano 107 Phil 352 Mendoza v Republic, GR 157854, November 12, 2012

3. Court procedure in legal separation

FC 58-60; Sec 19, RA 9262No confession of judgment, FC 48; cf. NCC 2035

4. Effect of pendency of the petition

(a) cooling-off period, FC 58(b) right of consortium, FC 61 par. 1(c) administration of property, FC 61 par. 2(d) Support and custody pendente lite

5. Effects of decree of legal separation

(a) On personal relations, FC 63 (b) On the custody of children, FC 63(3); FC 213 (c) On property relations, FC 63(2), FC 64, FC Art. 102 (4),

129 (7) (d) On support, FC 198 (e) On the use of surname, NCC 372 (f) On hereditary rights, FC 63(4)

8. Reconciliation, FC 65-67

9. Effects of reconciliation, FC 65, 66

X. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SPOUSES

1. General rule and exceptions - FC 68 – 71; FC 72, 100; 127; 101, NCC 921 (4)

3 Goitia v. Campos-Rueda, supra4 Arroyo v. Vasques-Arroyo 42 Phil 545 Ilusorio vs. Bildner, G.R. No. 139789. May 12, 2000.

2. Designation of domicile - FC 69

3. Joint management of family life - FC 70, 94 (last par.), 122, 146

4. Joint Obligation to Support - FC 70,194, 94 (1), 122, 146

6 SSS v De los Santos, G.R. No. 164790, August 29, 2008

5. The right to exercise a profession or calling, FC 73

6. Related rights/obligations

7 Rep. v Molina, G.R. No. 108763 February 13, 1997

XI. PROPERTY RELATIONS OF THE SPOUSES

A. Marriage settlements, FC 74, 75, 130 (3); 103 (3)

1. Form & registration requirement, FC 77, NCC 1357, 1358, NCC 709

1 Valencia v Loquiao, GR 122134, October 3, 2003

2. Donations propter nuptias, FC 81 cf. Art. 86 (1), FC 82 – 87, NCC Arts. 748-749, NCC 761, NCC 765; FC Art. 50; 43 (3), FC 48; 44; 61

2 Solis vs Solis, 53 Phil 912 [1928]3 Mateo vs Lagua, 29 SCRA 864

3. Parties to a marriage settlement - FC 78, NCC Art. 38, 39, FC 79, RPC 34, FC 135 (1)

4. Which law governs property relations - FC 80, NCC 16 and 17.

5. Void donations by the spouses, FC 87

4 Matabuena v. Cervantes 38 SCRA 2845 Bienvenido v. Court of Appeals, 237 SCRA 676

6 Sumbad vs CA, 308 CRA 5757 SSS v Davac, G.R. No. L-21642. July 30, 1966

1 Arcaba vs. Tabancura, G.R. No. 146683. Nov. 22, 20012 Ching v Goyanko, GR 165879, November 10,

2006

B. Absolute community of property (ACP) – FC 88, 91, 92, 93

1. When applicable, FC 75, 103 (3); 130 (3); 92 (3)

2. Commencement, FC 88

3. Waiver during marriage, FC 89

4. Waiver after marriage, FC 89 par. 2 cf NCC Art. 168

5. Suppletory rules:

Co-ownership, FC 90; of NCC 484-501

6. What constitutes ACP, FC 91

Memorize!

(a) All property at time of marriage(b) Property acquired subsequently(c) Winnings from gambling, FC as of NCC 164(d) Presumption of ACP, FC 93 of NCC 160

3 Muller v Muller, G.R. NO. 149615, August 29, 20064 Pacific Ace v Yanagisawa, G.R. No. 175303, April 11, 20125 Beumer v Amores, GR 195670, December 3, 2012

7. What is excluded from ACP, FC 92; FC 95

6 Abrenica v Abrenica, G.R. No. 180572, June 18, 2012

8. Charges upon ACP, FC 94

(a) Family expenses cf. FC 100 (3), FC 121(5) and FC 94 (4), (5)

(b) Debts of spouses, Art. 94 (2) and (3)(c) Subsidiary liabilities, Art. 94 (9)

7 Buado vs. CA, G.R. No. 145222, April 24, 2009

(d) Sole obligations of a spouse, Art. 94(e) Gambling losses, FC 95(f) Other charges, Art. 94

10. Administration and enjoyment of ACP

(a) Joint administration, FC 96; FC 90

1 Dar v Legasto, G.R. No. 143016, August 30, 2000

(b) Sole administration

(1) incapacity, FC 96 (2) – no court order(2) separation in fact FC 100 (3) – with court(3) abandonment, FC 101 – with court order(5) pendency of legal separation proceeding, FC

61 – with court order

(c) Disposition and encumbrance, FC 96-98

2 Matthews vs. Taylor, GR 164584, June 22, 2009

11. Effect of separation de facto, FC 100; 101; cf. FC 239 – summary proceedings for court authority to dispose

12. Effect of abandonment, FC 101, FC 72 – damages, rescission/nullity of a contract

13. Dissolution of ACP, FC 99, 102, 43 (2); FC 63(2), 104

(a) Death, FC 103 cf. Rule 73 Sec. 12 ROC

3 Heirs of Go v Servacio, GR 157537, Sept. 7, 2011

(b) Legal separation, FC 63(2); FC 66(c) Annulment and declaration of nullity, FC 50 in rel. to

FC 43 (2)(d) Judicial separation of property, FC 134-138

4 Ugalde v Ysasi, GR 130623, February 29, 2008

14. Effects of dissolution

(a) Liquidation procedure, FC 102

5 Quiao v Quiao, G. R. No. 183622, July 4, 2012

(b) For cause other than death, FC 43 (2); FC 63(2); 147; 148

(c) Termination due to death, FC 104

6 Dino v Dino, GR 178044, January 19, 20117 Yu v Reyes-Carpio, GR 189207, June 15, 2011

C. Conjugal partnership of gains

1 Quiao v Quiao, G. R. No. 183622, July 4, 20122 Orpiano vs Tomas, G.R. No. 178611, Jan. 14, 2013

1. When CPG commences and applies

(a) Marriages under FC, FC 107 cf. FC 88, FC 89

(b) Marriages before FC, FC 105(2) of FC 256

(c) Suppletory rules, FC 108 cf. NCC 1767-1768

2. What is included in the CPG, FC Art. 106

a. Presumption of CPG, FC 116

3 Titan v David, G.R. No. 169548, March 15, 20104 Imani vs.  Metrobank, G.R. No. 187023,

November 17, 2010.5 Dewara v Lamela, GR 179010, April 11, 2011

b. What are included in CPG, FC 106, 117, 115, 118, 119, 120

6 Villanueva vs CA, 427 SCRA 4397 Mendoza v. Reyes 124 SCRA 1541 Canete v PNB, April 20112 De La Pena v Avila, Feb. 2012

3. What is excluded from CPG, FC 109

3 Laperal v. Katigbak, 10 SCRA 4934 Veloso v. Martinez, 28 Phil 2555 Berciles v. GSIS,128 SCRA 53, cf. FC 1156 Plata v. Yatco, 12 SCRA 7187 Francisco v CA, 1998

4. Administration of exclusive property

(a) By the spouse-owner, FC 110 (b) By the other spouse, FC 110 2nd par; FC 142, 75, 227

1 Veloso v. Martinez, supra

5. Encumbrance/disposition of exclusive property

FC 111-112, of FC 236, amended by RA 6809

2 Wong et al. v. IAC 200 SCRA 792

6. If property bought by installments, FC Art. 118, 119

3 Jovellanos v CA, G.R. No. 100728 June 18, 19924 Tarrosa vs. De Leon, GR 185063, July 23, 2009

7. Improvements on CPG property, FC 120

5 Munoz, Jr. v Ramirez, GR 156125, August 25, 2010

8. Charges upon and obligations of CPG, FC 121, 122, 123

6 Ayala vs CA, 286 SCRA 2727 Ching vs CA, 423 SCRA 356

1 Homeowners vs. Dailo, G.R. 153802, Mar.11, 20052 Ando v Campo, GR 184007, February 16, 20113 Security Bank vs. Mar Tiera Corp., G.R. No.

143382, Nov. 29, 20064 Ravina v Villa-Abrille, GR No. 160708, Oct. 16, 20095 Hernandez v Mingoa, G.R. No. 146548, Dec. 18, 2009

6 Fuentes v Roca, GR No. 178902, April 21, 20107 Aguete v PNB, GR 170166, April 6, 2011

9. Ownership, administration and enjoyment

(a) Joint administration, FC 124 cf. FC 96, 142

1 Homeowners vs. Dailo, G.R. No. 153802, Mar. 11, 2005 2 Alinas vs Alinas, GR No. 158040, April 14, 20083 Docena vs. Lapesura, 355 SCRA 6584 Aggabao vs. Parulan, G.R. No. 165803, Sept. 1, 2010

(b) Sole administration

(1) Incapacity, FC 124, 253

5 Uy vs. CA, 346 SCRA 246

(2) Separation in fact, FC 100 (3), 127(3) (3) Abandonment, FC 101, 128 (4) Pendency of legal separation proceedings, FC 61

10. Disposition and encumbrance, FC 124-125; FC 97, 121, 6 Cheeseman v. IAC 193 SCRA 93 7 Frenzel vs. Catito, G.R. No. 143958, July 11, 20031 Alinas vs. Alinas,   G.R. No. 158040, April 14, 2008 2 Siochi v Gozon, G.R. No. 169900, March 18, 2010 3 Ravina v Abrille, GR 160708, Oct. 16, 2009 4 Fuentes v Roca, GR 178902, April 21, 20105 Aguete v PNB, GR 170166, April 6, 2011 6 Flores v Lindo, GR 183984, April 13, 2011

11. Effect of separation de facto, FC 127, FC 100 cf. FC 23912. Effect of abandonment, FC 128 cf. FC 101

7 Partosa-Jo v. CA 216 SCRA 693

13. Dissolution of CPG, FC 126, 129

1 Tarrosa vs De Leon, GR 185063, July 23, 2009 2 Cabreza v Cabreza, GR 171260, September 11, 20093 Heirs of Go v Servacio, GR 157537, Sept. 7, 20114 Ugalde v Ysasi, GR 130623, February 29, 20085 Dino v Dino, GR 178044, January 19, 20116 Yu v Carpio, GR 189207, June 15, 20117 Quiao v Quiao, G. R. No. 183622, July 4, 2012

D. Regime of separation of property

(a) In the marriage settlements, FC 143-146(b) When mandatory, FC 103 & FC 130(c) Reconciliation in legal separation, FC 66(2)(d) Judicial separation of property, 134 - 146

1 Ugalde v Ysasi, GR 130623, February 29, 2008

E. Property regime of unions without marriage

1. Unions under FC 147, 6, 35, 36, 53

2 Valdes v. QC RTC, G.R. No. 122749, July 31, 19963 Carino vs. Carino, GR 132539, February 3, 2001

Gonzales vs Gonzales, 478 SCRA 3274 Diño v Diño, GR 178004, January 19, 2011

2. Unions under FC 148, 35, 37, 38, cf FC 50 in rel. to FC 43(2)

5 Belcodero v. CA 227 SCRA 303 6 Agapay vs Agapay, 276 SCRA 3407 Tumlos vs. Sps. Fernandez, G.R. No. 137650, Apr 12, 2000 1 Atienza vs.de Castro,G.R. No. 1695698, Nov. 29, 2006 2 Signey v SSS, GR No. 173582, Jan. 28, 2008 3 Borromeo vs Descallar, GR No. 159310, Feb. 24, 20094 Heirs of Maramag vs De Guzman, GR 181132, June 5, 2009 5 Labayan v Samoy, GR 165427, March 21, 2011

XII. THE FAMILY, FC 149 – 15, NCC 2035

6 Tribiana vs.Tribiana, G.R. No. 137359, Sept. 13, 20047 Hiyas Savings vs. Acuña, G.R. NO. 154132, August 31, 2006

XIII. FAMILY HOME, FC 152-162 [exclude FC 157, 161, 162]

1 Patricio vs. Dario, G.R. No. 170829, November 20, 20062 Arriola v Arriola, GR 177703, January 28, 20083 Modequillo v. Breva, 185 SCRA 7664 Cabang vs Basay, GR No. 180587, March 20, 20095 Ramos v Pangilinan, GR 185920, July 20, 20106 Equitable v OJ Mark, G.R. No.  165950, August 11, 20107 De Mesa v Acero, Jan. 16, 20111 Fortaleza v Lapitan, GR 178288, August 15, 2012

XIV. PATERNITY AND FILIATION

A. Concept of paternity, filiation and legitimacy, FC 163

2 Arbolario v CA, G.R. No. 129163, April 22, 2003

B. LEGITIMATE CHILDREN, FC 164

3 Tan v. Trocio, 191 SCRA 7644 Angeles vs Maglaya, 469 SCRA 3635 SSS vs. Aguas, G.R. 165546, Feb. 27, 20066 Rivera vs Villanueva, GR No. 141501, July 21, 20067 Suntay v Suntay, GR 183053, October 10, 2012

1. Who are considered legitimate children

A. LEGITIMATE PROPER, FC 164

(a) Conceived during marriagecf. ROC Rule 131 Sec. 3(dd)FC Art. 168

1. valid marriage 2. terminated marriage under FC 42 in rel. to FC

43(1)3. void marriages under FC 53, 364. voidable marriages, FC 45

1 Suntay v Suntay, GR 132524, Dec. 29, 1998

(b) Born during marriage

(c) Conceived by artificial insemination cf. NCC 40, FC 164

2. Proof of Filiation Of legitimate children, FC 172-173

2 Trinidad vs. Court of Appeals, 289 SCRA 188, April 20, 19983 De Jesus vs. Estate of Juan Gamboa Dizon, 366 SCRA 4994 Ong vs. Diaz, December 17, 20075 Lee v CA, GR No. 177861, July 13, 2010

6 Makati Shangrila v Harper, GR 189998, August 29, 2012

3. Rights of legitimate children, FC 173-174, NCC 364, 374, 376, NCC 888, NCC 979

4. Action to impugn legitimacy

7 Reyes vs. Mauricio, G.R. No. 175080, November 24, 20101 Republic v Magpayo, GR 189476, Feb. 2, 2011

5. Groundsto impugn legitimacy, FC 166

(a) Physical impossibility of access

2 Andal v. Macaraig, 89 Phil 1653Concepcion vs. CA, G.R. No. 123450, Aug. 31,

2005

(b) Biological or other scientific grounds, FC 170, 1714 Estate of Rogelio Ong v. Minor Joanne 5 Diaz, G.R. No. 171713, Dec. 17, 20076 Lucas v Lucas, GR No. 190710, June 6, 2011

(c.) FC 166(3)

6. Effect of a mother’s declaration, FC 167

7. In subsequent marriages, FC 168, 169

7 People v Quitoriano, January 20, 1997

8. Presumptions, FC 170, 171

4. ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN

1. Who are considered illegitimate, FC 165

1 Joanie Surposa Uy v Jose Ngo Chua, G.R. No. 183965, September 18, 2009

2. Rights of illegitimate children, FC 173, 172, 175-176

2 Montefalcon v Vasquez, GR No. 165016, June 17, 20083 Maramag vs De Guzman, GR 181132, June 5, 20094 De la Cruz vs Gracia, G.R. No. 177728, July 31, 20095 Uy v Chua, G.R. No. 183965, September 18, 20096 Manungas v Loreto, GR 193161, August 22, 20117 Gotardo v Buling, GR 165166, August 15, 2012

3. Proof of filiation, FC 175

1 Jison vs. CA, 286 SCRA 4952 Rivero v CA, G.R. NO. 141273, May 17, 2005 3 Intestate Estate Delgado v Heirs of Rustia G.R. NO.

155733, January 27, 20064 Heirs of Gabatan vs CA, GR 150206, March 13, 20095 Jenie  San  Juan  Dela Cruz , et al vs. Ronald Paul S.

6 Gracia, G.R. No. 177728, July 31, 2009 7 Lucas v Lucas, G.R. No. 190710, June 6, 20111 Gotardo v Buling, GR 165166, August 15, 20122 Perla v Baring, GR 172471, November 12, 2012

4. Compulsory recognition, cf. RPC 345

3 People vs. Magtibay, G.R. No. 142985. Aug. 6, 20024 People v Abella, G.R. No. 177295, January 6, 2010

5. LEGITIMATED CHILDREN

1. Who may be legitimated, FC 177, RA 9858

5 Abadilla vs Tabiliran, 249 SCRA 447

2. How legitimation takes place, FC 178, FC 180

3. Retroactivity and effects, FC 180-181

4. Action to impugn legitimation, FC 182

5. Rights of legitimated children, FC 179

5. ADOPTED CHILDREN

6 Lazatin v. Campos, 92 SCRA 2507 Cervantes v. Fajardo, 169 SCRA 575R.A. 8552 (Domestic Adoption Law)R.A. 8043 (Inter-Country Adoption Law)

1. Who may adopt – Sec. 7, 8552

1 Michelle Lim, GR 168992, May 21, 20092 Republic v. Toledano, 233 SCRA 9

2. Who may be adopted – Sec. 8

3. Need for consent – Sec. 9

3 Landingin vs. RP, G.R. No. 164948, June 27, 2006

4. Effects of a decree of adoption, Secs. 13, 16, 17 and 18

4 Tamargo v. CA, 209 SCRA 5185 Cervantes v. Fajardo, 169 SCRA 5756 Stephanie Garcia, 454 SCRA 541

5. Rescission of adoption, Sec. 19, 20

7 Lahom vs. Sibulo, G.R. No. 143989, July 14, 2003

XV. SUPPORT

A. What comprises support, FC 194

B. Who are obliged to provide support, FC 195, 196, 199

1 Pelayo v. Lauron, 12 Phil 4532 Sanchez v. Zulueta, 68 Phil 110

3 De Asis vs. CA, G.R. No. 127578, Feb. 15, 19994 Rondina v People, GR 179059, June 13, 20125 Gotardo v Buling, GR 165166, August 15, 20126 Perla v Baring, GR 172471, November 12, 20127 Calderon vs Roxas, G.R. No. 185595, Jan. 09, 2013

C. Source of support, FC 197-198, cf. FC 49, 70, 94, 121, 122

1Lerma v. CA, 61 SCRA 4402 Reyes vs Ines-Luciano, 88 SCRA 803

D. Order of support, FC 199, 200, 204

3 Mangonon vs. CA, G.R. No. 125041, June 30, 20064 Spouses Lim v Lim, G.R. No. 163209, October 30, 2009

E. Manner and time of payment, FC 200-208

F. Renunciation and Termination, NCC 2035; FC 194

G. Support pendente lite, FC 198

XVI. PARENTAL AUTHORITY & CUSTODY OF CHILDREN

A. Concept of parental authority, FC 209, 211

1 Medina vs. Makabali, 27 SCRA 502, March 28, 19692 Unson vs. Navarro, 101 SCRA 183, November 17, 1980

B. Transfer of PA, FC 210 cf. FC 223-224, FC 234

3 Eslao vs CA, 266 SCRA 317

C. Who exercises PA, FC 211-213 cf. FC 49, 102(6). 129 (9)and 63(2), Art. 176

4 Unson v. Navarro 101 SCRA 183

5 Espiritu & Layug v. CA, G.R. No. 115640 (1995)6 Santos Sr. v. C.A., G.R. No. 113054 (1995)7 David vs. Court of Appeals, 250 SCRA 82, November 16, 19951 Briones vs. Miguel, G.R. No. 156343, October 18, 20042 Gualberto vs. Gualberto, G.R. No. 154994.  June 28, 20053 Salientes vs Salientes, 500 SCRA 1284 People v Marquez, April 13, 2011

D. Substitute PA, FC 212-214, 216, FC 233

5 Vancil vs Belmes, 358 SCRA 707

E. Special PA, FC 218-219, FC 233, cf. FC 221 in rel. to NCC 2180

6 St. Mary’s vs. Carpitanos, G.R. No. 143363, February 6, 20027 Child Learning Centre vs. Tagario, GR 150920, Nov. 25, 20051 Holy Spirit vs. Taguiam, GR 165565, July 14, 20082 AquinasSchool v Inton, GR 184202, January 26, 2011

F. Effects of PA over the child’s person, FC 220-222, FC 223-224

3 Cuadra v. Monfort, 35 SCRA 1604 Republic v Sagun, GR 187567, February 15, 2012

G. Filial privilege, FC 215

H. Effects of PA over the child’s property, FC 225-227RA 9231, Secs. 12-B and 12-C

5 Hebron vs. Loyola, G.R. No. 168960, July 5, 20106 Neri v Heirs, GR 194366, October 10, 20127 Lindain v. CA, 212 SCRA 725

I. Suspension or termination of PA, FC 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, cf 193 cf. RA 6809

XV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, FC 356 – 363

XVI. SUMMARY JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS, FC 238-252

PROPERTY

I. Classification of property, NCC 414

A. Immovable or real, 415

B. Movable, 416, 417

1 Lopez v Orosa, 103 Phil. 982 Associated Insurance v Iya, 103 SCRA3 Tumalad v Vicencio, 41 SCRA 1434 Board of Assessments v Meralco, 10 SCRA 685 Berkenkotter c Cu Unjieng, 61 Phil 6636 Davao Sawmill v Castillo, 61 Phil. 709

II. Character of Ownership, NCC 419-425

A. Public domain

7 Government v Cabangis, 53 Phil. 1121 MIAA v City of Pasay, April 2, 2009, G.R. No. 163072 2 MIAA v CA, et al., July 20, 2006, G.R. No. 1556503 Republic v Vega, GR 177790, January 17, 2011 4 Victoria v Republic, G.R. No. 179673, June 8, 2011

B. Patrimonial property of the State

5 Laurel v Garcia, 187 SCRA 7976 Rep. v Rizalvo, GR 172011, March 7, 2011

C. Private ownership, NCC 421

7 Tan Toco v Muni. Of Iloilo, GR 24950, 25 March 19261 Zamboanga v Zamboanga, G.R. No. L-24440, June 30, 19692 Casimiro v Mateo, GR 175845, July 27, 2011

III. Essential Form

IV. Designation

V. Susceptibility to Substitution

VI. Aptitude for repeated use, NCC 418

VII. Susceptibility to Division

VIII. Existence in Time

IX. Dependence

3 Arriola v Arriola, GR 177703, January 28, 2008

BUNDLE OF RIGHTS

A. Ownership, NCC 427 - 4394 Lunod v Meneses, G.R. No. 4223, August 19, 19085 NAPOCOR v Ibrahim, GR No. 168732, June 29, 20076 Aneco Realty v Landex, 560 SCRA 1827 Padilla v Velasco, et al, GR No. 169956, January 19, 20091 Datu v Lantud, GR 162551, July 18, 20112 Corpuz v Agustin, GR 183822, Jan. 18, 20123 Edralin v PVB, 20114 Ermitano v Paglas, GR 174436, Jan. 20135 Isip v Quintos, G.R. No. 172008, AUG-2012-6 Villondo v Quijano, C.R No. 173606, December 3, 20127 Top Management v Fajardo, June 15, 20111 Mananquil v Moico, G.R. No. 180076, Nov, 21, 20122 Chung v Mondragon, 179754, Nov. 21, 2012

B. Right of Accession, NCC 440 – 474

3 Bachrach v Siefert, 87 Phil. 1174 Bachrach v Talisay-Silay, 56 Phil. 1175 Tuatis v Escol, Oct. 27, 2009, GR No. 175399

6 Vda. De Roxas v Our Lady, GR 182378, March 20137 Ortiz v Kayanan, 92 SCRA 1461 Narvaez v Alciso, July 27, 2009, GR No. 1659072 New Regent v Tanjautco, April 16, 2009, GR No. 1688003 Fernando v Acuna, Sept. 14, 20114 Republic v Santos, November 12, 2012

C. Co-Ownership, NCC 484 – 494

NOTE: Condominium Law, RA 4762 as amended by RA 7899. EXCLUDED

5 Pardell v Bartolome, G.R. No. L-4656, November 18, 19126 Dailisan v CA, 560 SCRA 3517 Cruz v Catapang, GR No. 164110, Feb. 12, 20081 Plasabas v CA, March 31, 2009, GR No. 1681392 Republic v Heirs, 549 SCRA 583 Monteroso v CA, 533 SCRA 66 (2008)4 Quimpo v Abad, 545 SCRA 174 (2008)5 Lacbayan v Samoy, GR 165427, March 21, 20116 Tecson v Francisco, GR 180683, June 1, 20117 Ampil v Manahan, 11 October 20121 Figuracion v Gerilla, February 13, 2013

D. Possession

1. Possession in the concept of a holder, NCC 525, 554, 561, 552, 1128, 526

2 Aranda v Republic, GR 172331, August 24, 2011

2. Concept of Owner, NCC 540

3 Decaleng v Bishop, G.R. No. 171209, June 27, 20124 Abobon v Abobon, GR 155830, August 12, 2012

a. Presumption of just title, NCC 541

5 Casimiro Development v Mateo, GR 175485, July 27, 2011

b. Good Faith, NCC 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 1132, 1134, 552

6 Cabigas v Limbaco, GR 175291, July 27, 2011

c. Bad faith, NCC549, 1132, 1137, 552

d. Applicable presumptions, NCC 541, 527, 559, 1505, 1132, 1518, 528, 529, 554, 561, 542, 426

7 Luga v Arciaga, GR 175343, July 27, 2011

3. Acquisition and loss of possession, NCC 531, 532, 555, 1125, 1189, 1120-1124

1 Republic v Aldana, 175578, August 11, 2010

E. Usufruct

1. Objects of Usufruct

2. Elements in a Usufruct

3. Classes of Usufruct - NCC 563, 563, FC 226, NCC 564, 756, 863, 869, 564, 574, 573, 564, 598-599, 758-759

4. Rights of Usufructuary – NCC 566-569, 438, 570, 571-572, 590, 578-579, 594, 580

5. As to the Legal Right of Usufruct Itself – NCC 580, 572

6. Obligations of the Usufructuary – NCC 583, 586, 599, 585, 584, 587, FC 226, NCC 584

7. During the Usufruct – NCC 589, 610, 590, 591, 592, 593,594, 595, 596-597, 610, 602

8. At the Time of the Termination of the Usufruct – NCC 612

9. Special Cases of Usufruct – NCC 570, 582, 591, 575-576, 578, 600, 598, 573, 574

2 Fabie v David, 75 Phil. 5363 Baluran v Navarro, 79 SCRA 3094 Gaboya v Cui, 38 SCRA 85

10.Rights of the Naked Owner – NCC 574, 581

11. Extinguishment of the usufruct, NCC 603, 611, 606, 605, 607, 608, 1381, 709

5 Calingasan v Rivera, GR 171555, April 17, 2013

12.Conditions Not Affecting Usufruct – NCC 609, 610, 607, 608

6 Albar v Carandang, 106 Phil. 855

F. Easements

1. Characteristics, NCC 613, 617, 618

7 Privatization v Legaspi Towers, July 22, 2009, GR No. 1749571 Velasco v Cui, 105 SCRA 6162 Valisno v Adriano, 161 SCRA 398

2. Kinds of easements, NCC 613, 615, 616, 619

3 La Vista v CA, 278 SCRA 4984 Liwag v Happy Glen, July 4, 2012

3. Modes of acquiring easements, NCC 623, 624

4. Effects of Easement, NCC 625, 641, 626, 627, 628

5 Valderrama v North Negros, G.R. No. L-23810, December 18, 19256 Goldcrest v Cypress, GR No. 171072, April 7, 20097 NPC v Heirs of Makabangit, GR 165828, August 24, 20111 Cabahug v Napocor, January 30, 2013

5. Legal Easements - Water Code, Arts. 31-52, NCC 640-641, 642-646, 647, 649-657, 658-666, 667-673

2 Valdez v Tabisula, 560 SCRA 332 920083 St. Michael v Masaito, GR 166301, Feb. 29, 20084 Quintanilla v Abangan, 544 SCRA 4945 Obra v Sps Badua, GR 149125, Aug. 9, 20076 Dichoso v Marcos, GR 180282, April 11, 20117 Regala v Carin, GR 188715, April 6, 20111 Fabie v Lichauco, 11 Phil. 15

6. Other easements – NCC 674-676, 677-681, 682-683,667-673

2 Calma v CA, 176 SCRA 5563 Gancayco v QC, GR 177807, October 11, 20114 Unisource Commercial v Chung, July 17, 2009, GR No. 73252

7. Extinguishment of Easements – NCC 631, 655

DIFFERENT MODES OF ACQUIRING OWNERSHIP

A. In general, NCC 712

5 Acap v CA, 251 SCRA 30

B. Modes of Acquiring Ownership

1. Intellectual Creation

* Now governed by the Intellectual Property Code and the TRIPS Agreement.

2. Occupation, NCC 713-720

6 Palero-Tan v Urdaneta, A.M. P-07-2399, June 18, 2008

3. Law, NCC 681, 1434, 1456

4. Tradition, NCC 1496-1501

5. Donation, NCC 725 – 769

a. Features

Seventh Day Adventist v. Northeastern Mindanao, 496 SCRA 215

b. Classifications

7 Del Rosario v Ferrer, 630 SCRA 683c. Form

1 Pajarillo v IAC, 176 SCRA 3402 Echavez v Dozen, GR 192916, October 11, 2010

d. Distinctions between inter vivos and mortis causa

3 Del Rosario v Ferrer, 630 SCRA 683

e. Limitations

a. Who may donate, NCC 735, 41, 1390 (1)

b. Who may be a donee, NCC 738

c. Void donations, 739 (1), 736

4 Insular Life v Ebrado, L-44059, Oct. 28, 19775 Republic v AFP, citing Tayato v Heirs of Kusop, Jan. 16, 2013

d. Others, NCC 740, 1027, 1028, 1027 (ex par. 4), 741 – 744, 1544, 745, 746

6. Reduction and revocation, NCC 760-773

6 CentralPhilippinesUniversity v CA, 246 SCRA 5117 Lazaro v CA, 287 SCRA 181 Imperial v CA, GR 112483, October 8, 1999

7. Prescription

NCC 1106-11552 Solis v CA, 176 SCRA 6783 Republic v Rizalvo, GR 172011, March 7, 2011

(a) Distinctions between Acquisitive and Extinctive PrescriptionRule 9, Sec. 1 (1997)4 Sunga v De Guzman, June 19, 19795 Overseas Bank v Geraldez, December 28, 19796 Ledesma v CA, 224 SCRA 1747 Tanyag v Gabriel, April 11, 20121 Mercado v Espenocilla, February 1, 2012

(b) Distinctions between Extinctive Prescription and Laches2 Miguel v Catalino, November 29, 19683 Lola v CA, 145 SCRA 439

(c ) Special Cases4 Espiritu v CFI, October 31, 19725 Solidarios v Alampay, January 28, 19756 Jalandoni v PNB, October 9, 19817 Republic v CFI, January 27, 1983

8. Succession

C. Modes of Extinguishing Ownership

SUCCESSION

I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. Definition and Concept, NCC 774, 776, 712, 1311

1 Estate of Hemady v Luzon Surety,2 Alvarez v IAC, G.R. No. L-68053 May 7, 1990

3 National Housing Authority v Almeida, 525 SCRA 3834 Nazareno v Court of Appeals, 343 SCRA 637

B. Subjects of Succession, NCC 775, 902, 782, 887, 1003

1. Who are the subjects? – NCC 775, 7822. Relationship, NCC 963-9693. Capacity to succeed

a. Determination, NCC 1034, 1039, 16 (2)

5 Cayetano v Leonides, 129 SCRA 522

b. Who may succeed? NCC 1024-26, 1029-30

6 Parish Priest of Victoria v Rigor, 89 SCRA 493

c. Who are incapable of succeeding? NCC 1027-28, 1031-33

d. Effect of alienations by the excluded heir, NCC 1038e. Prescription of Action, NCC 1040

C. Object of Succession, NCC 776, 781, 1311, 1429, 1178, 1347Art. 108, RPC

7 Reyes v Dimagiba, L-5620, July 31, 19541 Estate of Hemady v Luzon Surety, G.R. No. L-8437.

November 28, 1956.2 Guinto v Medina, 50 O.G., #13 Nazareno v CA, October 18, 20004 Heirs of Ureta v Ureta, September 14, 2011

D. Opening of Succession

NCC 777, 781, 2263, 2253, 533, 1347, 1461, 130, 132, 390, 391, FC 84, 86

Requisites for the transmission of successional rights1. Express will of the testator or provision of law

2. Death of the person whose property is the subject of succession

3. Acceptance of the inheritance – NCC 1041-1057

5 Uson v del Rosario, No. L-4693, 29 January 19536 Pacio v Billon, No. L-15088, 31 January 19617 Butte v Manuel Uy & Sons, Inc., No. L-15499, 18 February 19621 Salvador v Sta. Maria, No. L-25952, 30 June 19672 Reganon v Imperial, No. L-24434, 17 January 19683 Ramirez v Baltazar, No. L-25049, 30 August 19684 De Borja v Vda. de Borja, No. L-28040, 18 August 19725 Bonilla v Barcena, No. L-41715, 18 June 19766 Go Ong v Court of Appeals, No. L-75884, 24 September 19877 Heirs of Spouses Sandejas v Lina, G.R. No. 141634, 5 February

20011 Santos v Lumbao, G.R. No. 169129, 28 March 20072 Reyes v RTC, G.R. No. 165744, 11 August 20083 Puno v Puno Enterprises, Inc., G.R. No. 177066, 11 September

20094 Cabalu v Tabu, G.R. No. 188417, September 24, 2012

E. Kinds of succession, NCC 778

1. Testamentary, NCC 7792. Legal or intestate, NCC 9603. Mixed, NCC 7804. Contractual, NCC 130, 1347, 752, FC 84

5 Blas v Santos, No. L-14070, 29 March 19616 Balus v Balus, G.R. No. 168970, January 15, 20107 Santos v Lumbao, 519 SCRA 4081 Union Bank vs. Santibañez, G.R. No. 149926, February

23, 20052 Estate of Carungcong vs. People, G.R. No. 181409,

February 11, 2010

TESTAMENTARY SUCCESSION

II. WILLS

A. Definition, NCC 783

3 Vitug v CA, G.R. No. 82027 March 29, 1990

B. Characteristics, NCC 783, 839 (3) and (4), 828, 796-798, 777, 818, 784 - 787.

C. Interpretation of Wills, NCC 788, 789, 790-794, 930

4 Solla v Ascueta, 49 Phil. 3335 Dizon-Rivera v Dizon, No. L-24561, 30 June 19706 Vda. De Villaflor v Juico, No. L-15737, 28 February 1962

D. Law governing form

1. Time of execution, NCC 7952. Place of execution, NCC 17, 810, 815-819

7 In re Will of Rev. Abadia, 50 O.G. #9, p. 41851 Fleumer v Hix, 54 Phil 6102 Estate of Giberson, 48 O.G. #7, 26573 Dela Cerna v Potot, 12 SCRA 576

E. Law governing content

1. Time – NC 22632. Successional rights, etc – NCC 16

4 Estate of Christensen, 61 O.G. #46, p. 73025 Estate of Amos Bellis, 20 SCRA 3586 Cayetano v Leonides, 129 SCRA 524

III. TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY AND INTENT

A. Who may make a will? - NCC 796-803B. Supervening incapacity – NCC 801

7 Torres v Lopez, 48 Phil., 771 Baltazar v Laxa, G.R. No. 174489, April 11, 2012

IV SOLEMNITIES OF WILLS

A. Kinds of Wills – NCC 804, 810B. Notarial Wills

1. General requirements – NCC 804

2 Abangan v Abangan, G.R. No. L-13431, November 12, 1919

3 Suroza v Honrado, 110 SCRA 388

2. Specific requirements – NCC 805, 806

4 Barut v Cabacungan, G.R. No. L-6285, February 15, 19125 Nera v Rimando, 18 Phil. 450

6 Payad v Tolentino, G.R. No. L-42258, January 15, 19367 Garcia v Lacuesta, 90 Phil. 4891 Lopez v Liboro, No. L-1787, 27 August 19482 Reyes v Vda. De Vidal, No. L-2867, 21 April 19523 Matias v Salud, GR L-10907, Jan. 29, 19574 Javellana v Ledesma, 97 Phil. 2585 Balonan v Abellana, 109 Phil. 3586 Icasiano v Icasiano, 11 SCRA 4227Garcia v Gatchalian, No. L-20357, 25 November 1967

1 Vda. De Ramos v CA, No. L-40804, 31 January 19782 Cruz v Villasor, 54 SCRA 313 Gabucan v Manta, 95 SCRA 7524 Taboada v Rosal, 118 SCRA 1955 Estate Of Abada v Abaja, G.R. No. 147145, 31 January 20056 Azuela v CA, G.R. No. 122880, 12 April 20067 Guerrero v. Bihis, G.R. No. 174144, 17 April 20071 Lee v Tambago, A.C. No. 5281, 12 February 2008

2 Samaniego v Abena, G. R. No. 145545,30 June 20083 Echavez v Dozen, 2010

4 Baltazar v Laxa, G.R. No. 174489, April 11, 20125 Lopez v Lopez, G.R. No. 189984, Nov. 12, 2012

a. Witnesses to a will

(i) Who are competent? – NCC 820, 821, 824

6 Gonzales v CA, 90 SCRA 1837 Nera v Rimando, 18 Phil. 4501 Icasiano v Icasiano, 11 SCRA 422

` 2 Cagro v Cagro, G.R. No, L-5826, April 29, 1953

(ii) Supervening incompetency – NCC 822(iii) Competency of interested witnesses – 823

3. Special requirements for deaf, etc. – NCC 807-808

3 Garcia v Vasquez, 32 SCRA 4894 Alvarado v Gaviola, G.R. No. 74695 September 14, 1993

4. Substantial compliance – NCC 809

5 Gil v Murciano, No. L-3362, 1 March 1951 6 Caneda v CA, G.R. No. 103554, 28 May 1993

C. Holographic Wills

1. General requirements – NCC 8042. Specific requirements – NCC 810, 812, 8133. Probate – NCC 811, 814

7 Roxas v De Jesus, 134 SCRA 2451 Labrador v CA, L-83843, April 15, 19902 Kalaw v Relova, 132 SCRA 2373 Azaola v Singson, G.R. No. L-14003, August 5, 19604 Codoy v Calugay, G.R. No. 123486. August 12, 19995 Gan v Yap, 104 Phil 509

6 Rodelas v Aranza, 119 SCRA 167 Rivera v IAC, No. L-75005-06, 15 February 1990

1 Ajero v CA, No. 106720, 15 September 19942 Baltazar v Laxa, 11 April 20123 Cabalu v Tadu, G.R. No. 188417 , Sept. 24, 2012

V. INCORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE – NCC 827

VI. CODICILS

A, Definition – NCC 825B. Solemnities – NCC 826

VII. REVOCATION OF WILLS AND TESTAMENTARY DISPOSITIONS

A. Definition of revocationB. When may revocation be effected, NCC 828C. Law governing revocation, NCC 829D. Modes of revocation, NCC 830

4 Gago v Mamuyac, 49 Phil. 9025 Casiano v CA, 158 SCRA 451

E. Effect of revocation, NCC 831-834F. Doctrine of Dependent Relative Revocation

6 Diaz v de Leon, GR 17714, May 31, 19227 Molo v Molo, 90 Phil. 37

VIII. REPUBLICATION AND REVIVAL OF WILLS – NCC 835-837

IX. ALLOWANCE OF WILLS – NCC 838

1 Guevara v Guevara, December 29, 19432 De La Cerna v Potot, December 23, 19643 Gallonosa v Arcangel, 83 SCRA 676

4 Baltazar v Laxa, G.R. No. 174489, April 11, 2012

A. Concept of probate

5 Rodriguez v Rodriguez, G.R. No. 175720, 11 September 20076 Heirs Lasam v Umengan, G.R. No. 168156, 6 December 2006

7 Maninang v CA, No. L-57848, 19 June 19821 Pastor, Jr. v CA, No. L-56340, 24 June 1983

2 Quasha Law v LCN Construction, G.R. No. 174873, 26 August 20083 Jimenez v IAC, G.R. No. L-75773, 17 April 1990

4 Ozaeta v Cuartero, No. L-5597, 31 May 19565 Coso v Fernandez Deza, No. 16763, 22 December 1921

6 Nepomuceno v CA, 139 SCRA 2067 Ortega v Valmonte, G.R. No. 157451, 16 December 2005

1 Dorotheo v CA, G.R. No. 108581, 8 December 19992 Palaganas v Palaganas, GR No. 169144, January 26, 20113 Agtarap v Agtarap, G.R. No. 177099, June 8, 2011

B. Necessity of probate

4 De Borja v De Borja, 46 SCRA 577

C. Modes of probate

5 Guevara v Guevara, December 29, 1943

D. Requirements for probate of a holographic will – NCC 811

6 Gan v Yap, 104 Phil 5097 Rodelas v Aranza, 119 SCRA 161 Azaola v Singson, 109 Phil 1022 Codoy v Calugay, 312 SCRA 333

` 3 Nepomuceno v CA, 139 SCRA 206

E. Effect of allowance of wills

4 Gallonosa v Arcangel, 83 SCRA 6765 Roberts v Leonides, 129 SCRA 33

6 Nepomuceno v CA, 139 SCRA 2067 De la Cerna v Potot, December 23, 1964

X. DISALLOWANCE OF WILLS – NCC 839, 1335, 1337, 1338

1 Pascual v de la Cruz, 28 SCRA 421

XI. LEGITIME

A. Concept - NCC 886

B. Who are entitled to legitimes: Compulsory heirs – NCC 782, 887, 902

2 Nuguid v Nuguid, 17 SCRA 4493 Balanay v Martinez, 64 SCRA 4524 Solano v CA, 126 SCRA 1225 Rosales v Rosales, 148 SCRA 696 Acain v CA, 155 SCRA 1007 Seangio v Reyes, G.R. No. 140372-72, 27 November 20061 J.L.T. Agro v. Balansag, 453 SCRA 2112 Rep. v  Manotoc, G. R. No. 171701, February 8, 2012

3 Neri v Heirs of Uy, G.R. No. 194366, Oct. 10, 2012

C. Concurrence of compulsory heirs and their corresponding legitimes.NCC 888-890, 892-901, 903, Article 39, P.D. 603, Sec. 18, Rep. Act 8552, FC 189-190

4 Baritua v CA, 82233, March 22, 19905 In re Petition for Adoption of Michelle Lim, 1689921, May 21,

20096 In the Matter of the Adoption of Stephanie Garcia, 148311,

March 31, 20057 In the Matter of the Intestate Estate of Suntay, 183053, June 16,

20101 Suntay vs. Suntay, GR 183053, October 10, 2012

D. Restrictions regarding the legitime – NCC 904, 872, 905-907, 1347

2 Ureta v Ureta, 165748, Sept. 14, 2011

E. Determination or computation – NCC 908-913

COLLATION – NCC 1061-1077

3 Dizon-Rivera v Dizon, 33 SCRA 5544 De Roma v CA, 152 SCRA 2055 Locsin v CA, 206 SCRA 3836 Vizconde v CA, 118449, Feb. 11, 19987 Arellano v Pascual, 189776, Dec. 15, 2010

F. Freedom to dispose free portion – NCC 914

Principles Affecting Legitime

XII. PRETERITION – NCC 854, 906, 855, 918

1 Escuin v Escuin, 11 Phil 3322 Aznar v Duncan, 17 SCRA 5903 Nuguid v Nuguid, 17 SCRA 4494 Reyes v Barreto-Datu, 19 SCRA 855 Balanay v Martinez, 64 SCRA 4526 Solano v CA, 126 SCRA 1227 Acain v CA, 155 SCRA 1001 Ureta v Ureta, Sept. 14, 2011

XIII. RESERVA TRONCAL – NCC 891

2 Edroso v Sablan, 25 Phil 2953 Sienes v Esparcia, 1 SCRA 7504 Florentino v Florentino, 40 Phil 4805 Padura v Baldovino, 104 Phil 10656 Chua v CFI, 78 SCRA 4067 Gonzales v CFI, 104 SCRA 1611 De Papa v Camacho, 144 SCRA 281

2 Mendoza v De los Santos, GR 176422, March 20, 2013

XIV. RESERVA ADOPTIVA – Article 39 of PD 603 repealed by Article 254 of the Family Code

3 Banawa v Mirano, 87 SCRA 5174 Teotico v del Val, 13 SCRA 406

XV. DISINHERITANCE – NCC 915-923

5 Ching v Hon. Rodriguez, Nov. 28, 2011

Principles Affecting the Freely Disposable Portion

XVI. INSTITUTION OF HEIRS

A. In General

1. Definition, NCC 8402. Requisites for valid institution of heirs. See NCC 785, 7873. Effect if will institutes no heir, NCC 8414. Freedom of disposition, NCC 842

6 Ureta v Ureta, Sept. 14, 2011

5. Manner of designating an heir, NCC 843-844 in rel to 7896. Disposition in favor of an unknown person, NCC 8457. Disposition in favor of a definite class, NCC 845 in rel to 7868. Equality of heirs, NCC 846, 8489. Individuality of institution, NCC 84710. Simultaneity of institution, NCC 84911. Institution based on a false cause, NCC 850

7 Austria v Reyes, 31 SCRA 754

12. Shares in the institution, NCC 851-853

13. Predecease of heirs, NCC 856

B. Kinds of Institution

1. Simple or Pure, NCC 7772. Conditional, NCC 871

a. Kinds1 Vda de Kilayko v Tengco, 207 SCRA 600

b. Inoperative Conditions, NCC 872-874, rel to 1183c. Disposition Captatoria, NCC 875d. Compliance, NCC 876-877, 2nd par.e. Effect, NCC 1034 3rd par., 879, 880, 881, 884

3. Institution with a Term

a. Kinds – NCC 885 1st par.b. Effect – NCC 878, 885 2nd par. in rel 880

4. Modal Institution, NCC 882-883

XVII. SUBSTITUTION OF HEIRS

A. Concept – NCC 857B. Kinds – NCC 858

1. Simple or common – 8592. Brief or compendious – 8603. Reciprocal – 8604. Fideicommisary – 863-869

2 Palacios v Ramirez, 111 SCRA 7043 Crisologo v Singson, 49 SCRA 491

C. Time-limitation on inalienability – NCC 870

XVIII. LEGACIES AND DEVISES – NCC 924-959

4 Fernandez v Dimagiba, 21 SCRA 4285 Belen v BPI, L-14474, Oct. 31, 19606 Villanueva v Branoco, GR 172804, January 24, 2011

LEGAL OR INTESTATE SUCCESSION

XIX. GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. In general

1. When does it take place? NCC 9602. Who are the intestate heirs? NCC 961

7 Rosales v Rosales, 148 SCRA 69

3. Order and share in the intestate succession – 962

1 De los Santos v De la Cruz, 37 SCRA 5552 Bagunu v Piedad, 347 SCRA 5713 Heirs of Uriarte v CA, 284 SCRA 511

B. Right of representation – 970-977, 982, 902, 992, 1005-8

4 Teotico v Del Val, supra5 Diaz v IAC, 150 SCRA 6456 Abellana v Ferraris-Borromeo, 14 SCRA 9867 Corpus v Corpus, 85 SCRA 5671 Delgado v Rustia, 480 SCRA 334

XX. ORDER OF INTESTATE SUCCESSION

A. Descending Direct Line

1. Estate of a legitimate decedent

a. Illegitimate descendants, 983, 895, 988-992

2 Corpus v Corpus, 85 SCRA 5673 Leonardo v CA, 120 SCRA 8904 Diaz v IAC, 150 SCRA 6455 Manuel v Ferrer, August 21, 19956 Bolanos v Bernarte, G.R. No. 180997, Nov. 17,

2010

2. Estate of an illegitimate decedent

a. Legitimate children and descendants, 903, 987-994b. Illegitimate children and descendants, 990, 992

7 Diaz v IAC, 150 SCRA 6451 De la Puerta v CA, 181 SCRA 8612 Suntay v Cojuangco, 621 SCRA 142

B. Surviving Spouse – 995-1002

3 Santillon v Miranda, 14 SCRA 563

C. Ascending direct line

1. Legitimate parents and ascendants – 985-9872. Illegitimate parents – 993

D. Collateral line – 1003-1010

4 Bicomong v Almanza, 80 SCRA 4215 Abellana v Borromeo, 14 SCRA 986

E. The State – 1011-1014

PROVISIONS COMMON TO TESTATE AND INTESTATE SUCCESSION

XXI. Right of Accretion

A. Concept - 1015-1017, 1019-1020B. In legal succession – 1018

C. Testamentary - 1022-1023

XXII. PARTITION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ESTATE

A. Partition – 1078-1090 [exclude NCC 1058-1060]

6 Legasto v Verzosa, G.R. No. L-32344, March 31, 19307 Fajardov Fajardo,G.R. No. L-32195, August 19, 1930

1 Tuason v Tuason, GR L-3404, April 2, 19512 Raquel Chavez v IAC, L-68282, Nov. 8, 19903 Alsua Betts v CA, 92 SCRA 3324 Doromal v CA, L-36083, Sept. 2, 19755 Alonzo v IAC, 150 SCRA 5176 Bautista v Griño-Aquino, 166 SCRA 7607 De los Santos v De la Cruz, 37 SCRA 5551 Ureta v Ureta, Sept. 14, 20112 Notarte v Notarte, G.R. No. 180614, Aug. 9, 2012 3 Neri vs Uy, GR 194366, October 10, 20124 Casilang v Casilang-Dizon, GR 180269, Feb. 20, 2013

*Exclude: Executors and administrators (Arts. 1058-1060, Civil Code), which will becovered under Remedial Law