Persons and Family Relations

June 20, 2019

Atty. Galas Estrellado Recitation Questions

1. When do you apply Renvoi Doctrine?

2. (Ver 1)
X an American but resident of the Philippines died. He left properties consisting of a
condo unit, a car, and cash deposit of Php 700,000.00 with Ateneo Bank. X had 2
illegitimate children A & B with his Filipino partner C.

(Ver 2)
X an American but resident of the Philippines died. He left properties consisting of a
condo unit, a car, and cash deposit of Php 700,000.00 with Ateneo Bank. X had 2
illegitimate children A & B with his Filipino partner C.
United States adhere is the Domiciliary Theory.
Follow up question:
➢ How will you prove the law?
➢ What are Sections 24 & 25, Rule 132?

3. (Ver 3)
X an American but resident of the Philippines died. He left properties consisting of a
condo unit, a car, and art pieces in Switzerland. X had 2 illegitimate children A & B with
his Filipino partner C.
United States adhere is the Domiciliary Theory.
The law of the country where he was domiciled provides that if it is the law of the
country where properties are situated.
➢ What law governs?

4. John who is an American is married to a Filipino named Filipina. The spouses have 2
children. When John died, his will provided that his properties shall all be donated to
Bantay Bata Foundation. Under American Law there are no compulsory heirs. Is the will
valid?

5. X is a 17-year-old British citizen and is considered fully capacitated under his national
law. He wants to buy a car in the Philippines. Advise X whether he can buy a car or not.

Note: (Most questions may be referred from Art. 16 of the Civil Code)