Arellano

University School Of Law

Civil Law Review 1
Course Outline

November 19, 2013

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I. Preliminary Title; Human Relations; Personality; Domicile; 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. PASEI vs. Torres
2. Rep. vs. Extelcom
3. Rep v. Pilipinas Shell
4. SEC v. GMA Network, Inc.
5. Cojuangco, Jr. vs. Rep
6. ASTEC vs. ERC
7. NMSMI vs. DND

GR# 101279/Aug. 06, 1992

GR# 147096/Jan. 15, 2002
GR# 173918/ Apr. 08, 2008
GR# 164026 /Dec. 23, 2008
GR# 180705/ Nov. 27,2012
GR# 192117/ Sept.18, 2012
GR# 187587/June 5, 2013

212 SCRA 298

373 SCRA 316
550 SCRA 680
575 SCRA 113
686 SCRA 472
681 SCRA 119
697 SCRA 359

b. Arts. 3, 4 NCC; Arts. 105, 256 Family Code; Vested Rights;

Substantive & Procedural Laws; Retroactive Application
8. Quiao vs. Quiao
9. Dueas v. Santos
10. Bernabe v. Alejo
11. Guy vs. CA
12. Rep. v. Miller
13. Atienza vs. Brillantes,
14. Ty v. CA
15. Ablaza v. Republic

GR# 176556/ July 4, 2012

GR# 149417 / Jun. 4, 2004
GR# 140500 / Jan. 21, 2002
GR # 163707/Sept. 15, 2006
GR# 125932 / Apr. 21, 1999
AM MTJ 92-706/ Mar. 29,1995
GR# 127406/ Nov. 27, 2000
GR# 158298/Aug. 11, 2010

675 SCRA 642

431 SCRA 76
374 SCRA 180
502 SCRA 151
306 SCRA 183
243 SCRA 32
346 SCRA 86
628 SCRA 27

c. Article 8. Stare Decisis; Case Law; See also Article 36, FC

16. Ting v. Velez-Ting

GR # 166562/ Mar. 31, 2009

582 SCRA 694

d. Articles 15, 16, 17, 50, 51 (New Civil Code); Article 26, Family Code
17. Van Dorn vs. Romillo
18. Pilapil vs. Ibay-Somera

GR #L-68470 October 8, 1985

GR # 80116 June 30, 1989

139 SCRA 139

174 SCRA 652

19. Recio vs. Recio

20. Roehr v. Rodriguez
21. Bayot v. CA
22. Morigo v. People
23. Rep. v. Orbecido
24. Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas
24a. Catalan v. Catalan

GR # 138322. October 2, 2001

G.R. No. 142820 /Jun. 30, 2003
GR# 155635 / Nov. 07, 2008
GR# 145226 / Feb. 6, 2004
GR# 154380/ Oct. 05, 2005
GR# 186571/ Aug. 11, 2010
GR # 183622 / Feb. 08, 2012

366 SCRA 437

404 SCRA 495
570 SCRA 472
422 SCRA 376
472 SCRA 114
628 SCRA 266
665 SCRA 487

e. Human Relations; Abuse of Rights, Unjust Enrichment; Malicious Prosecution; Independent Civil
Action; Arts. 1724; 2142; 2154; 2164; 2176, NCC
25. Figueroa vs. Barranco
26. University of the East vs Jader
27. Cheng v. Sy
28. ASJ Corp. vs. Evangelista
29. UP v. Philab
30. Ty v. CA
31. Beumer vs. Amores
32. Pfizer vs. Velasco
33. Ilusorio v. Bildner
34. Ilusorio v. Bildner
35. Padalhin vs. Lavia
36. Lim vs. Kau Co Ping

SBC Case # 519. July 31, 1997

GR No. 132344, Feb. 7, 2000
GR# 174238 / Jul. 07, 2009
GR# 158086 / Feb. 14, 2008
GR # 152411/ Sept. 29, 2004
GR# 127406/ Nov. 27, 2000
GR# 195670/ Dec. 03, 2012
GR# 177467/Mar. 9, 2011
GR # 139789, May 12, 2000
GR # 139789 /Jul. 19, 2001
GR# 183026/Nov. 14, 2012
GR# 175256/Aug. 23, 2012

276 5CRA 445

325 SCRA 805
592 SCRA 1
545 SCRA 300
439 SCRA 467
346 SCRA 86
686 SCRA 770
645 SCRA 135
332 SCRA 1
361 SCRA 427
685 SCRA 549
679 SCRA 114

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. 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;
37. Continental Steel v. Montao
GR# 182836 / Oct.13, 2009
38. Dueas v. Santos
GR# 149417 / Jun. 4, 2004

603 SCRA 621

431 SCRA 76

g. 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
39. Bayot v. CA
40. Morigo v. People
41. San Luis v. San Luis
42. Ugdoracion v. Comelec
43. Limbona v. Comelec
44. Jalosjos v. Comelec

GR# 1555635 / Nov. 07, 2008

GR# 145226 / Feb. 6, 2004
GR# 134029/ Feb. 6, 2000
GR # 179851/ Apr. 18, 2008
GR# 181097/ Jun. 25,2008
GR# 193314/Feb. 26, 2013

570 SCRA 472

422 SCRA 376
514 SCRA 294
552 SCRA 231
555 SCRA 391
691 SCRA 391

Civil Law Review 1

Persons & Family Relations
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Marriage
1. Classification of Marriages/ Relationships. Parties In Interest; NCC;FC;AM 02-11-10 SC
Valid
Voidable
Void
Terminable
Others Classifications
Legal Separation
Separation in Fact
Common Law Relationship
45. Lucas v. Lucas

G.R. No. 190710 / Jun. 6, 2011

650 SCRA 667

2. F.C. Marriage Requirements; Civil Wedding v. Church Wedding; Cert of Civil Registrar;
46. Ty v. CA
47. Alcantara v. Alcantara
48. Sy v. CA
49. Cario v. Cario
50. Navarro v. Domogtoy
51. Araes v. Occiano
52. OCA vs. J. Necessario et al
53. Abbas v. Abbas

G.R. No. 127406 / Nov. 27, 2000

G.R. No. 167746 / Aug. 28,2007
G.R. No. 127263 / Apr. 12, 2000
G.R. No. 132529 / Feb. 02, 2001
A.M. 96-1088 / Jul. 19,1996
A.M. 02-1390 / April 11, 2002
A.M. No. 07-1691/April 2, 2013
G.R. No. 183896 / Jan. 30, 2013

346 SCRA 86
531 SCRA 446
330 SCRA 550
351 SCRA 127
259 SCRA 129
380 SCRA 402
695 SCRA
689 SCRA 636

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

Single, Civil Status;
54. Aonuevo v. Estate of Jalandoni
55.Villatuya v. Tabalingcos

G.R. No. 178221 / Dec. 1, 2010

A.C. No. 6622 / July 10, 201

636 SCRA 420

676 SCRA 37

4.Declaration Of Nullity; NCC v. FC, AM 02-11-10 SC; Civil Code and Muslim Code [PD 1083]
56. Ablaza v. Republic
57. Juliano-Llave v. Republic
58. Ilupa v. Abdullah
59. Carlos v. Sandoval
60. Bolos v. Bolos

G.R. No. 158298 / Aug. 11, 2010

G.R. No. 169766 / Mar. 30, 2011
AM SCC 11-16-P /Jun. 1, 2011
G.R. No. 179922 / Dec. 16, 2008
G.R. No. 186400 / Oct. 20, 2010

628 SCRA 27
646 SCRA 637
650 SCRA 28
574 SCRA 116
634 SCRA 429

5. 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
61. Rep. v. Orbecido
62. Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas
63. Catalan v.Catalan

G.R. No. 154380 / Oct. 05, 2005

G.R. No. 186571/ Aug. 11, 2010
G.R. No. 183622 / Feb. 08, 2012

472 SCRA 114

628 SCRA 266
665 SCRA 487

6. Article 36, FC; AM 02-11-10 SC; See also Articles 48, 68-71, 220-221 & 225 FC
64. Marable v. Marable
65. Ochosa v. Alano
66. Yambao v. REP
67. Rep. v. Galang
68. Aurelio v. Aurelio
69. Kalaw v. Fernandez
70. Toring v. Toring
71. Camacho-Reyes v. Reyes
72. Baccay v. Baccay
73. Agraviador v. Agraviador
74. Republic v. De Quintos / CA
75. Mendoza v. Republic
76. Republic v. Encelan

G.R. No. 178741 / Jan. 17, 2011

G.R. No. 167459 / Jan. 26, 2011
G.R. No. 184063 / Jan. 24, 2011
G.R. No. 168335 / Jun. 6, 2011
G.R. No. 175367 / Jun. 6, 2011
G.R. No. 166357 / Sept 19, 2011
G.R. No. 165321 / Aug. 03, 2010
G.R. No. 185286 / Aug. 18, 2010
G.R. No 173138 / Dec, 1, 2010
G.R.No.170729 / Dec. 08, 2010
G.R. No. 159594/Nov. 12, 2012
G.R. No. 157649/Nov 12, 2012
G.R. No. 170022 / Jan. 9, 2013

639 SCRA 557

640 SCRA 517
640 SCRA 355
650 SCRA 524
650 SCRA 561
657 SCRA 822
626 SCRA 389
628 SCRA 461
636 SCRA 350
637 SCRA 519
685 SCRA 33
685 SCRA 16
688 SCRA 215

7. Declaration Of Nullity; Prejudicial Question- Section 7, Rule 117, 2000 Rules of Criminal
Procedure
77. Pimentel v. Pimentel
78. Jarillo v. People

G.R. No. 172060 / Sept. 13, 2010

G.R. No. 164435 / Sept. 29, 2009

630 SCRA 437

601 SCRA 236

8. Declaration Of Nullity; Arts. 36, 40, 45; Section 19 (1) AM 02-10-11 SC; Arts. 147 & 148
79. Valdes v. RTC Br. 102, Q, C
80. MBTC v. Pascual
81. Dio v. Dio
82. Atienza v. Brillantes
83. Camacho-Reyes v. Reyes

G.R. No. 122749 / Jul. 31, 1996

G.R. No. 163744 / Feb. 29, 2008
G.R. No.178044 / Jan. 19, 2011
AM. No.MTJ 92-706 / Mar. 29, 1995
G.R. No. 185286 / Aug. 18, 2010

260 SCRA 221

547 SCRA 246
640 SCRA 178
243 SCRA 32
628 SCRA 461

9. RA 9262- Law on Violation against Women and their Children; Support; Art. 213 FC
84. Go Tan v. Tan
G.R. No. 168852 / Sept. 30, 2008
85. Ang v. CA/ Sagud
G.R. No.182835 / Apr. 20, 2010
86. Ocampo v. Arcaya- Chua
AM OCO. No. 07-2630 / Apr. 23, 2010
87. Dolina v. Vallecera
G.R. No. 182367/ Dec. 15, 2010
88. Dabalos v. RTC Br. 59, Angeles City G.R. No. 193960/Jan. 7, 2013

567 SCRA 231

618 SCRA 592
619 SCRA 59
638 SCRA 707
688 SCRA 64

10. Art. 40, FC; AM -02-10-11 SC; March 15, 2003; NCC; Rule 108
89. Ablaza v. Republic
90. Nial v. Bayadog
91. Carlos v. Sandoval

G.R. No. 158298 / Aug. 11, 2010

G.R. No. 133778 / Mar. 14, 2000
G.R. No. 179922 / Dec. 16, 2008

628 SCRA 27
328 SCRA 122
574 SCRA 116

11. Arts. 40 (35 (4) & 41, FC; Art. 349 RPC; Civil & Criminal Bigamy; Art. 83, NCC;
92. Morigo v. People
93. Jarillo v. People
94. Tenebro v. CA
95. Antone v. Beronilla
96. Teves v. People
97.. Nollora v. People
98. Villatuya v. Tabalingcos
99. Montanez v. Cipriano

G.R. No. 145226 / Feb. 06, 2004

G.R. No.164435 / Sept. 29, 2009
G.R. No. 150758 / Feb. 18, 2004
G.R. No.183824 / Dec. 08, 2010
G.R. No. 188775 / Aug 24, 2011
G.R. No.191425 / Sept. 7, 2011
A.C. No. 6622 / July 10, 2012
G.R. No. 181089 / Oct 22, 2012

422 SCRA 376

601 SCRA 236
423 SCRA 272
637 SCRA 615
656 SCRA 307
657 SCRA 330
676 SCRA 37
684 SCRA 315

See also Atienza v. Brillantes

12. Arts. 41- 44, 49 FC; Art.83 (2) NCC;
100. Armas v. Calisterio
101. Rep. v. Nolasco
102. Valdez v. Republic
103. Rep. v. Tango
104. Navarro v. Domogtoy
105. Rep. v. Bermudez-Lorino
106. Rep. v. Granada

G.R. No.136467/ Apr. 06, 2000

G.R. No. 94053 / Mar. 17, 1993
G.R. No.180863 / Sept. 08, 2009
G.R. No.161062 / Jul. 31, 2009
A.M. No.MTJ-96-1088 / Jul. 19, 1996
G.R. No. 160258 / Jan. 19, 2005
G.R. No. 187512/ June 13, 2012

330 SCRA 201

220 SCRA 20
598 SCRA 646
594 SCRA 560
259 SCRA 129
449 SCRA 57
672 SCRA 432

Title II. LEGAL SEPARATION (Articles 55-67)

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 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
107. Manzano vs. Sanchez
108. Sabalones vs. CA
109. Baez vs. Baez
110. Pacete vs. Carriaga
111. Ong v. Ong
112. SSS v. Aguas
113. Quiao vs. Quiao

A.M. No.00-1329 / Mar. 08, 2001

G.R. No. 106169 / Feb. 14, 1994
G.R. No. 132592 / Jan. 23, 2002
G.R. No. 53880 / Mar. 17, 1994
G.R. No. 153206 / Oct. 23, 2006
G.R. No. 165546 / Feb. 27, 2006
G.R. No.176556 / July 4, 2012

354 SCRA 1
230 SCRA 79
374 SCRA 340
231 SCRA 321
505 SCRA 76
483 SCRA 383
675 SCRA 642

Title III. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS BETWEEN HUSBAND & WIFE (Arts 68-73)
See also Articles 220, 221 and 225; RA 9262 & IRR; Article 50 NCC;
Different kinds of domicile; Article 69; See also Article 110 NCC; Habeas Corpus;
Rule 102, Rules of Court; Art 73 FC v Art 117 NCC; RA 10572 amended Arts 73 & 111 FC
(Signed May 23, 2013 Effectivity Date: 15 Days After Publication in 2 Newspapers).
114. Pilapil v. Ibay-Somera
115. Limbona v. Comelec
116. Ilusorio v. Bildner
117. Ilusorio v. Bildner
118. Van Dorn vs. Romillo, Jr.,
119. Go vs. CA

G.R. No. 80116 / Jun. 30, 1989

G.R. No.181097 / Jun. 25, 2008
G.R. No. 139789 / May 12, 200
G.R. No.139789 / Jul. 19, 2001
G.R. No .L-68470 / Oct. 08, 1985
G.R. No.114791 / May 29, 1997

174 SCRA 652

555 SCRA 391
332 SCRA 169
361 SCRA 427
139 SCRA 13
272 SCRA 752

TITLE IV. PROPERTY RELATIONS BET. HUSBAND & WIFE (Articles 74- 148)

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS; Pre-nuptial Agreement; (Articles 74-81, FC; Art. 119, NCC)
120.Pana v. Heirs of Jose Juanite

G.R. No. 164201/ Dec. 10, 2012

687 SCRA 414

CHAPTER 2. DONATIONS BY REASON OF MARRIAGE (Articles 82-87)

121. Valencia v. Locquiao
122. Agapay vs. Palang
123. Arcaba vs. Batocael

G.R. No. 122134 / Oct. 3, 200

G.R. No. 116668 / Jul. 28, 1997
G.R. No.146683 / Nov.22, 2001

412 SCRA 600

276 SCRA 340
370 SCRA 414

CHAPTER 3. SYSTEM OF ABSOLUTE COMMUNITY (Articles 88-104); R.A. 8369

Section 1. General Provisions (Articles 88-90)
Section 2. What constitutes Community Property (Articles 91-93)
Section 3. Charges Upon & Obligations of the Absolute Community (Articles 94-95)
Section 4. Ownership, Administration, Enjoyment & Disposition of the Community Property (Articles 96-98)
Section 5. Dissolution of Absolute Community Regime (Arts 99-101)
Section 6. Liquidation of the Absolute Community Assets & Liabilities (Arts 102-104); Succession; Probate;
Sec. 3, Rule 87
124. Sunga-Chan v. CA
125. Quiao vs. Quiao
126. Romero v. CA

G.R. No.164401 / Jun. 25, 2008

G.R. No. 176556 / July 4, 2012
G.R. No. 188921 / April 18, 2012

555 SCRA 275

675 SCRA 642
670 SCRA 218

CHAPTER 4. CONJUGAL PARTNERSHIP OF GAINS

Section 1. General Provisions (Articles 105-108); See also Articles 88 & 89, FC; Articles 119, 142;
161,163, 165, 166, 173 NCC; Section 7, Article XII, 1987 Constitution
127. Dewara v. Lamela
128. De Leon v. De Leon
129. Hernandez v. Mingoa
130. Matthews v. Taylor
131. Borromeo v. Descallar
132. Muller v. Muller
133. Beumer vs. Amores
134. Villanueva vs. CA et al.
135. Quiao vs. Quiao

G.R. No. 179010 / Apr. 11, 2011

G.R. No. 185063 / Jul. 23, 2009
G.R. No. 146548 / Dec. 18, 2009
G.R. No.164584 / Jun. 22, 2009
G.R. No.159310 / Feb. 24, 2009
G.R. No.149615/ Aug. 29,2006
GR# 195670/ Dec. 03, 2012
G.R. No.143286 / Apr. 14, 2004
G.R. No.176556 / July 4, 2012

647 SCRA 483

593 SCRA 768
608 SCRA 394
590 SCRA 394
580 SCRA 175
500 SCRA 65
686 SCRA 770
427 SCRA 439
675 SCRA 642

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

136. Villegas v. Lingan
Accurate ruling?

G.R. No. 153839 / Jun. 29, 2007

526 SCRA 63

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

137. MBTC v. Pascual
138. Muoz v. Ramirez
139.De La Pena v. Avila
140. Imani v. MBTC
141. Pisuea vs. Heirs of Petra Unating
142. Ferrer v. Ferrer

G.R. No. 163744 / FEB. 29, 2008

G.R. No. 156125/Aug 25, 2010
G.R. No.187490 Feb. 8, 2012
G.R. No.187023/Nov. 17, 2010
G.R. No. 132803 / Aug. 31, 1999
G.R. No.166496 / Nov. 29, 2006

547 SCRA 246

629 SCRA 38
665 SCRA 553
635 SCRA 357
313 SCRA 384
508 SCRA 570

Section 4. Charges Upon & Oblig. of the Conjugal Partnership (Articles 121-123)
See also arts. 73, 111 FC, RA 10572
143. Ching vs. CA
144. AIDC. vs. CA
145. Carlos vs. Abelardo
146 SBTC v. Mar Tierra Corp
147. Ros v. PNB Laog Br.
148. Corpuz v. Sheriff Pascual
149. Buado v. CA
150. Pana v. Heirs of Jose Juanite

G.R. No. 124642 / Feb. 23, 2004

G.R. No.118305 /Feb. 12, 1998
G.R. No. 146504 / Apr. 09, 2002
G.R. No. 143382 / Nov. 29, 2006
G.R. No.170166/Apr. 06, 2011
AM P-11-2972/Sept. 28, 2011
G.R. No. 145222 / Apr. 24, 2009
G.R. No. 164201/Dec. 10, 2012

423 SCRA 356

286 SCRA 272
380 SCRA 361
508 SCRA 419
647 SCRA 334
658 SCRA 239
586 SCRA 397
687 SCRA 414

Section 5. Administration of the Conjugal Partnership Property (Articles 124-125); Article 165, 173,
1390 NCC; Rule on Forum Shopping; Article 124 FC v. Guardianship v. Summary Proceedings;
151. Roxas vs. CA
152. Guiang vs. CA
153. Jader-Manalo vs. Camaisa
154. Jardeleza vs. Jardeleza
155. Uy (Jardeleza) vs. CA (Jardeleza)

G.R. No. 92245 / Jun. 26, 1991

G.R. No. 125172 / Jun. 26, 1998
G.R. No. 147978 / Jan. 23, 2002
G.R. No. 112014 / Dec. 05, 2000
G.R. No. 10955 / Nov. 29, 2000

198 SCRA 541

291 SCRA 372
374 SCRA 498
347 SCRA 10
346 SCRA 246

156. Villanueva v. Chiong

157.Ravina v. Villa Abrille
158. Aggabao v. Parulan
159. De la Cruz v. Segovia

G.R. No. 159889 / Jun. 05, 2008

G.R. No. 160708 / Oct. 16, 2009
G.R. No. 165803 / Sept. 1, 2010
G.R. No. 149801 / Jun. 26, 2008

554 SCRA 197

604 SCRA 120
629 SCRA 563
555 SCRA 453

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

suits against the partnership; death of a spouse
160. Partosa-Jo vs. CA
161. Relucio vs Lopez
162. MBTC v. Pascual
163. Dio v. Dio
164. Espinosa v. Omaa
165. Alipio vs. CA
166. De Ugalde v. De Ysasi

G.R. No. 82606 / Dec. 18, 1992

G.R. No. 138497 / Jan. 16, 2001
G.R. No. 163744 / Feb. 29, 2008
G.R. No. 178044/Jan. 19, 2011
AC. 9081/Oct 12, 2011
G.R. No. 134100 / Sept. 29, 2000
G.R. No. 130623 / Feb. 29, 2008

216 SCRA 692

373 SCRA 578
547 SCRA 246
640 SCRA 178
659 SCRA 1
341 SCRA 441
547 SCRA 171

Section 7. Liquidation of the Conjugal Partnership Assets & Liabilities (Articles 129-133);
Succession; Probate; Sec. 3, Rule 87; See also Arts. 147, 148, FC; Section 2, Rule 73
167.Romero v. Court of Appeals
168. MBTC v. Pascual
169. Agtarap v. Agtarap
170. Go v. Servacio
171. Vda. De Consuegra vs. GSIS
172. Paz v. Republic

G.R. No. No. 188921/April 18, 2012

G.R. No. 163744 / Feb. 29, 2008
G.R. No. 177099/Jun. 8, 2011
G.R. No. 157537/Sept. 7, 2011
G.R No.L-28093 / Jan. 30, 1971
G.R. No. 157367 / Nov. 23, 2011

670 SCRA 218

547 SCRA 246
651 SCRA 455
657 SCRA 10
37 SCRA 315
661 SCRA 75

CHAPTER 5. SEPARATION OF PROP. OF THE SPOUSES & ADM. OF COMMON PROP. BY ONE
SPOUSE DURING THE MARRIAGE (Arts 134-142)
CHAPTER 6. REGIME OF SEPARATION OF PROPERTY (Articles 143-146)
173. Maquilan v. Maquilan

G.R. No. 155409 / Jun. 08, 2007

524 SCRA 166

CHAPTER 7. PROPERTY REGIMES OF UNIONS WITHOUT MARRIAGE

(Articles 147-148); - See also A.M. No. 02-11-10 SC;

See Articles 148, 256 (FC); Article 144 NCC
174. Valdes vs. RTC Br. 102, QC
175. Mallilin, Jr. vs. Castillo
176. Dio v. Dio
177. Lacbayan v. Samoy
178. Mercado Fehr v. Fehr

G.R. No. 122749 / Jul. 31, 1996

G.R. No. 136803 / Jun. 16, 2000
G.R. No. 178044/Jan. 19, 2011
G.R. No. 165427, Mar. 21, 2011
G.R. No. 152716 / Oct. 23, 2003

260 SCRA 221

333 SCRA 628
640 SCRA 178
645 SCRA 677
414 SCRA 280

179. Cario v. Cario

180. San Luis v. San Luis
181. Saguid vs. CA

G.R. No. 132529 / Feb. 02, 2001

G.R. No. 133743 / Feb. 06, 2007
G.R. No. 150611 / Jun. 10, 2003

351 SCRA 127

514 SCRA 294
403 SCRA 678

TITLE V. THE FAMILY HOME; See also Article 2035, NCC

CHAPTER 1. THE FAMILY AS AN INSTITUTION (Articles 149-151)

182. Hontiveros vs. RTC Iloilo City G.R. No. 125465 / Jun. 29, 1999
183. Silva vs. CA
G.R. No. 114742 / Jul. 17, 1997
184.Tiggangay v. Wacas
AM OCA 09-3243/April 1, 2013

309 SCRA 340

275 SCRA 605
694 SCRA 264

CHAPTER 2. THE FAMILY HOME (Arts 152-162); Arts 225, 229-231, 233; 240, 242 NCC]
185. Taneo vs. Court of Appeals
186. Arriola v. Arriola
187. Josef v. Santos
188. Cabang v. Basay
189. Ramos v. Pangilinan
190. Olivia De Mesa v. Acero
191. Honrado v. CA
192. Kelly v. Planters Products
193. Fortaleza v. Lapitan

G.R. No. 108562 / Mar. 09, 1999

G.R. No. 177703 / Jan. 28, 2008
G.R. No. 165060 / Nov. 27, 2008
G.R. No. 180587 / Mar. 20, 2009
G.R. No. 185920 / Jul. 20, 2010
G.R. No. 185064 Jan. 16, 2012
G.R. No. 166333 / Nov. 25, 2005
G.R. No.172263 / Jul. 09, 2008
G.R. No. 178288/Aug. 15, 2012

304 SCRA 308

542 SCRA 666
572 SCRA 57
582 SCRA 172
625 SCRA 181
663 SCRA 40
476 SCRA 280
557 SCRA 499
678 SCRA 469

TITLE VI. PATERNITY & FILIATION

See also RA 9255 - Use of Fathers Surname
Rules Of Evidence (DNA)
RA 9262 Anti Violence against Women & Children
RA 9858 Amendment to Art. 177, FC
Article 345, Revised Penal Code (RPC)

Filial Privilege, Art 965 NCC, Sec. 25, Rule 130 [Rule Of Evidence]
194. Lee v. CA
195. Reyes v. Mauricio
196. Republic v. Sagun

G.R No. 177861, Jul. 13, 2010

G.R. No. 175080, Nov. 24, 2010
G.R. No. 187567, Feb. 15, 2012

625 SCRA 66
636 SCRA 79
666 SCRA 321

CHAPTER 1. LEGITIMATE CHILDREN (Articles 163-171)

197. Benitez-Badua vs. CA
198. Babiera vs. Catotal

G.R. No. 105625 / Jan. 24, 1994

G.R. No. 138493 / Jun. 15, 2000

229 SCRA 468

333 SCRA 487

199. Liyao vs. Tanhoti-Liyao

200. Mariategui vs. CA
201. Labagala vs. Santiago

G.R. No. 138961 / Mar. 07, 2002

G.R. No. 57062 / Jan. 24, 1992
G.R. No. 132305 / Dec. 04, 2001

378 SCRA 563

205 SCRA 337
371 SCRA 360

CHAPTER 2. PROOF OF FILIATION (Articles 172-174), See also Rules of Court (Evidence);
Succession
202. Bernabe v. Alejo
203. Solinap vs. Locsin Jr.
204. Verceles v. Posada
205. Lucas v. Lucas
206. Rodriguez vs. CA
207. Heirs of Cabais vs. CA
208. Cenido vs. Apacionado
209. Tijing vs. Court of Appeals
210. Estate of Ong v. Diaz
211. Tayag v. Tayag-Gallor
212. Puno v. Puno Ent. Inc.
213. Gotardo v. Buling
214. Lucas v. Lucas
215.Makati Shangri-La v. Harper
216. Perla v. Baring

G.R. No. 140500 / Jan.21, 2002

G.R. No. 146737 / Dec. 10, 2001
G.R. No.159785 / Apr. 27, 2007
G.R. No. 190710/Jun. 6, 2011
G.R. No. 85723 / Jun. 19, 1995
G.R. No. 106314-15/Oct. 08, 1999
G.R .No. 132474 / Nov. 19, 1999
G.R. No. 125901 / Mar. 08, 2001
G.R. No. 171713 / Dec. 17, 2007
G.R. No. 174680 / Mar. 24, 2008
G.R. No. 177066 / Sept. 11, 2009
G.R. No. 165166/ Aug. 15, 2012
G.R . No. 190710/Jun. 6, 2011
G.R. No. 189998/Aug. 29, 2012
G.R. No. 172471/Nov. 12, 2012

374 SCRA 180

371 SCRA 711
522 SCRA 518
650 SCRA 667
245 SCRA 150
316 SCRA 338
318 SCRA 688
354 SCRA 17
540 SCRA 480
549 SCRA 68
599 SCRA 585
678 SCRA 436
650 SCRA 667
679 SCRA 444
685 SCRA 101

CHAPTER 3. ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN (Articles 175-176); RA 9255

217. David vs. CA
218. Tonog vs. CA
219. Guy v. CA
220. De La Cruz v. Gracia
221. Uy v. Chua
222. Aruego v. CA
223. People v. Magtibay

G.R. No. 111180 / Nov. 16, 1995

G.R. No. 122906 / Feb. 07, 2002
G.R. No. 163707 / Sept. 15, 2006
G.R. No. 177728 / Jul. 31, 2009
G.R. No. 183965 / Sept. 18, 2009
G.R. No. 112193/ Mar. 13, 1996
G.R. No. 142985/ Aug. 06, 2002

250 SCRA 82
376 SCRA 523
502 SCRA 151
594 SCRA 648
600 SCRA 806
254 SCRA 711
386 SCRA 332

CHAPTER 4. LEGITIMATED CHILDREN (Articles 177-182); RA 9858

224. Abadilla vs. Tabiliran, Jr.
225. De Santos vs. Angeles

A.M No. MTJ-92-716. / Oct. 25, 1995

G.R. No. 105619 / Dec. 12, 1995

TITLE VII. ADOPTION

See also: See Domestic Adoption Act of 1988 (RA 8552)
as amended by RA 9523 (March 2009)
A.M. No. 02-6-02-SC - Re: Proposed Rule on Domestic Adoption
Inter country Adoption Act of 1995 (RA 8043)
Amended IRR on Inter-Country Adoption (January 8, 2004)

249 SCRA 447

251 5CRA 206

226. Republic vs. Vergara

G.R. No. 95551 / Mar. 20, 1997
227. Republic vs. Miller
G.R. No.125932 / Apr. 21, 1999
228. Republic vs. Toledano
G.R. No.94147 / Jun. 08, 1994
229. Republic vs. CA & Hughes
G.R. No. 100835 / Oct. 26, 1993
230. Republic vs. CA/Wong
G.R. No.97906 / May 21, 1992
231. Cang vs. CA
G.R. No.105308 / Sept. 25, 1998
232. Lahom vs. Sibulo
G.R. No.143989 / Jul. 14, 2003
233. In re: Adoption of Michelle & Michael Lim G.R. No.168992-93 / May 21, 2009
234. Republic vs. CA & Bobiles
G.R. No.92326 / Jan. 24, 1992

270 SCRA 206

306 5CRA 183
233 SCRA 9
227 SCRA 401
209 SCRA 189
296 SCRA 128
406 SCRA 135
588 SCRA 98
205 SCRA 356

TITLE VIII. SUPPORT

RA 9262 & IRR; Arts. Contracts, Quasi-Contracts; Rule 61, Rules of Court; A.M. 02-11-12 SC
235.Gotardo v. Buling
236.Calderon v. Roxas
237. David vs. CA
238. Mangonon v. CA
239. Uy v. Chua
240. Lim v. Lim
241. Gan vs. Reyes
242. De Asis vs. CA
243. People vs. Magtibay
244. Sy v. CA
245. Lacson v. Lacson

G.R. No. 165166/ Aug. 15, 2012

G.R. No. 185595/ Jan. 9, 2013
G.R. No. 111180 / Nov. 16, 1995
G.R. No. 125041 / June. 30, 2006
G.R. No.183965 / Sept. 18, 2009
G.R. No. 163209 / Oct. 30, 2009
G.R. No.145527 / May. 28, 2002
G.R. No.127578 / Feb. 15, 1999
G.R. No. 142985 / Aug. 06, 2002
G.R. No. 124518 / Dec. 27, 2007
G.R. No.150644 / Aug. 28, 2006

678 SCRA 436

688 SCRA 330
250 SCRA 82
494 SCRA 1
600 SCRA 806
604 SCRA 691
382 SCRA 357
303 SCRA 176
386 SCRA 332
541 SCRA 391
499 SCRA 677

TITLE IX. PARENTAL AUTHORITY

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 & Implementing Rules and Regulations of 2002
See RA 9262 (Anti Violence against Women and Children [VAWC]); IRR
Article 2176 & 2180; RA 6809
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS (Articles 209-215)
246. Santos Sr. v. CA
247. Perez v. CA
248. Silva vs. CA
249. Vancil v. Belmes
250. Laxamana v. Laxamana
251. Roehr v. Rodriguez

G.R. No. 113054 / Mar. 16, 1995

G.R. No. 118870 / Mar. 29, 1996
G.R. No. 114742 / Jul. 17, 1997
G.R. No. 132223 / Jun. 19, 2001
G.R. No. 144763 / Sept. 3, 2002
G.R. No. 142820 / Jun. 30, 2003

242 SCRA 407

255 SCRA 661
275 SCRA 206
358 SCRA 707
388 SCRA 296
404 SCRA 495

252. Sy v. CA
253. Madrian v. Madrian
254. Lim v. Lim
255. Viesca v. Gilinsky
255a. Beckett v. Sarmiento, Jr.

G.R. No.124518 / Dec. 17, 2007

G.R. No. 159374 / Jul. 12, 2007
G.R. No. 163209 / Oct. 30, 2009
G.R. No. 171698 / Jul. 04, 2007
AM No. RTJ-12-2326/ Jan. 30, 2013

541 SCRA 391

527 SCRA 487
604 SCRA 691
526 SCRA 533
689 SCRA 494

CHAPTER 2. SUBSTITUTE & SPECIAL PARENTAL AUTHORITY (Arts 216-219); Arts. 2176, 2180
256. St. Marys Academy v. Carpitanos

G.R. No. 143363 / Feb. 6, 2002

376 SCRA 473

CHAPTER 3. EFFECT OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY UPON THE PERSONS OF THE CHILDREN

(Articles 220-224)
257. Obedencio vs. Murillo

A.M. No. RTJ-03-1753. Feb. 5, 2004

422 SCRA 21

CHAPTER 4. EFFECT OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY UPON THE PROPERTY OF THE CHILDREN

(Articles 225-227)
258. Lindain v. CA
259. Pineda v. CA
260. Cabales v. CA
260a. Neri v. Heirs of Hadji Yusop

G.R. No. 95305 / Aug. 20, 199

G.R. No. 105562 / Sept. 27, 1993
G.R. No. 162421 / Aug. 31, 2007
GR No 194366/Oct. 10, 2012

212 SCRA 725

226 SCRA 754
531 SCRA 691
683 SCRA 253

CHAPTER 5. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY (Arts 228-233)

261. Silva vs. CA
262. Bondagjy vs. Bondagjy

G.R. No. 114742 / Jul. 17, 1997

G.R. No. 140817 / Dec. 07, 2001

275 SCRA 206

371 SCRA 64

Title X. FUNERAL (Articles 305 -310, NCC)

Title XII. CARE AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN (Articles 356 363, NCC)
PD 603 The Child and Youth Welfare Code
RA 9262 (Anti Violence against Women and Children [VAWC]) and IRR; RA 9523
Title XIII. USE OF SURNAMES (Articles 364-380, NCC)
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)
263. De la Cruz v. Gracia
264. Remo v. Sec of Foreign Affairs

G.R. No.177728 / July 31, 2009

G.R No. 169202 / Mar. 5, 2010

594 SCRA 648

614 SCRA 281

Title XIV. ABSENCE (Articles 381-396, NCC);

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
Chapter 1. Provisional Measures in Case of Absence
Chapter 2. Declaration of Absence
Chapter 3. Administration of the Property of the Absentee
Chapter 4. Presumption of Death
Chapter 5. Effect of Absence Upon the Contingent Rights of the Absentee
265. Valdez v. Republic

G.R. No.180863 / Sept. 08, 2009

598 SCRA 646

Title X. EMANCIPATION AND AGE OF MAJORITY; See RA 6809; 2176 & 2180 NCC
Title XVI. CIVIL REGISTER (Articles 407 - 413)
See RA 10172 (amending RA 9048; Expanded Clerical Error Law) & IRRs
See Rules 103 & 108, Revised Rules of Court
266. Republic v. Cagandahan
267. Corpus v. Sto. Tomas
268. Republic v. Mercadera
269. Rep v. Coseteng-Magpayo
270. Republic v. Bolante
271. Republic v. Kho
272. Silverio v. Republic
273. Baldos v. CA

G.R. No.166676 / Sept. 12, 2008

G.R. No. 186571 / Aug. 11, 2010
G.R. No.186027 / Dec. 8, 2010
G.R.No.189476/ Feb. 02, 2011
G.R. No. 160597 / Jul. 20, 2006
G.R. No.170340 / Jun. 29, 2007
G.R. No.174689 / Oct. 19, 2007
G.R. No. 170645 / Jul. 9, 201

565 SCRA 72
628 SCRA 266
637 SCRA 654
641 SCRA 533
495 SCRA 729
526 SCRA177
537 SCRA 373
624 SCRA 615

Title XI SUMMARY JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE FAMILY LAW

Family Courts Act and SC AM Orders and Circulars

CHAPTER 1. SCOPE OF APPLICATION (Article 238)
CHAPTER 2. SEPARATION IN FACT BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE (Articles 239-248)
See RA 9262 (Anti Violence against Women and Children [VAWC]) and Implementing Rules &
Regulations

CHAPTER 3. INCIDENTS INVOLVING PARENTAL AUTHORITY (Articles 249-252)

See RA 9262 (Anti Violence against Women and Children [VAWC]) & IRR
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)

CHAPTER 4. OTHER MATTERS SUBJECT TO SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS (Article 253)

274 Uy (Jardeleza) vs. CA
275. Republic v. Tango
276. Rep. v. Bermudez-Lorino
277. Rep. v. Granada

G.R. No. 109557 / Nov. 29, 2000

G.R. No.161062 / Jul. 31, 2009
G.R. No. 160258 / Jan. 19, 2005
G.R. No. 187512/ June 13, 2012

346 SCRA 246

594 SCRA 560
449 SCRA 57
672 SCRA 432

TITLE XII FINAL PROVISIONS (Articles 254-257)

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)