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OBLIGATIONS AND CONTRACTS
I. Obligations
A. In General
1. Definition
2. Kinds of Obligations as to basis and enforceability
3. Prescription of Actions
FloroMercene, Petitioner, vs. Government Service Insurance System,
Respondent.
G. R. No. 192971, January 10, 2018 (Third Division, Martires, J.) Ok
Specified Contractors & Development, Inc., and Spouses Architect Enrique
O. Olonan and Cecilia R. Olonan, Petitioners, vs. Jose A. Pobocan,
Respondent.
G. R. No. 212472, January 11, 2018 (First Division, Tijam, J.) Ok
Amparo S. Cruz; Ernesto Halili; Alicia H. Florencio; Donald Halili; Editha H.
Rivera; Ernesto Halili, Jr.; and JulitoHalili, Petitioners, vs. Angelito S. Cruz,
Concepcion S. Cruz, Serafin S. Cruz, and Vicente S. Cruz, Respondents.
G. R. No. 211153, February 28, 2018 (First Division, Del Castillo, J.) Ok
Land Bank of the Philippines, Petitioners, vs. Herederos de
CiriacoChunacoDistileria, Inc., Respondent.
G. R. No. 206992, June 11, 2018 (Third Division, Gesmundo, J.) Ok
B. Sources of Civil Obligations
1. Law
Astrid A. Van de Brug, Martin G. Aguilar and Glenn G. Aguilar, Petitioners,
vs. Philippine National Bank, Respondent.
G. R. No. 207004, June 6, 2018 (Second Division, Caguioa, J.) ok
2. Contracts
3. Quasi-contracts
a. NegotiorumGestio
b. SolutioIndebiti
H. Villarica Pawnshop, Inc., HL Villarica Pawnshop, Inc., HRV Villarica
Pawnshop, Inc. and Villarica Pawnshop, Inc., Petitioners, vs. Social Security
Commission, Social Security System, Amador M. Monteiro, Santiago
Dionisio R. Agdeppa, Ma. Luz N. Barros-Magsino, Milagros N. Casuga, and
Jocelyn Q. Garcia, Respondents.
G. R. No. 228087, January 24, 2018 (Third Division, Gesmundo, J.) ok
Rosemarie Q. Rey, Petitioner, vs. Cesar G. Anson, Respondent.
G. R. No. 211206, November 7, 2018 (Third Division, Peralta, J.) ok
c. Other Quasi-Contracts
4. Acts or omissions punished by law
5. Quasi-delicts
C. Compliance with Obligations
D. Kinds of Civil Obligations
1. As to Perfection and Extinguishment
a. Pure
b. Conditional
Lily S.Villamil substituted by her heirs Rudy E. Villamil, Solomon E. Villamil,
Teddy E. Villamil, Jr., Deborah E. Villamil, Florence E. Villamil, Genevieve E.
Villamil, and Marc Anthony E. Villamil, Petitioner, vs. Spouses JuanitoErguiza
and Mila Erguiza, Respondents.
G. R. No. 195999, June 20, 2018 (Third Division, Martires, J.) Ok
Federal Express Corporation, Petitioner, vs. Luwalhati R. Antonino and Eliza
Bettina RicasaAntonino, Respondents.
G. R. No. 199455, June 27, 2018 (Third Division, Leonen, J.)
c. With a term or period
2. As to Plurality of Prestation
a. Conjunctive
b. Alternative
c. Facultative
3. As to rights and obligations of multiple parties
a. Joint
b. Solidary
c. Disjunctive
4. As to performance of prestation
a. Divisible
b. Indivisible
c. Joint indivisible
d. Solidary indivisible
5. As to the presence of an accessory undertaking in case of breach
a. With a Penal Clause
Distinguish from Liquidated Damages
E. Breach of Obligations
Manner of Breach
1. Fraud
2. Negligence
Dr.Consolacion S. Callang, Petitioner, vs. Commission on Audit, Respondent.
G. R. No. 210683, January 8, 2019 (En Banc, Reyes, J. Jr., J.)
3. Delay
Spouses Francisco Ong and Betty Lim Ong, and Spouses Joseph OngChuan
and Esperanza OngChuan, Petitioners, vs. BPI Family Savings Bank, Inc.,
Respondent.
G. R. No. 208638, January 24, 2018 (Second Division, Reyes, Jr., J.)
4. Any other manner of contravention
Bank of the Philippine Islands and Ana C. Gonzales, Petitioners, vs. Spouses
Fernando V. Quiaoit and Nora L. Quiaoit, Respondents.
G. R. No. 199562, January 16, 2019 (Second Division, Carpio, J.)
Excuses for non-performance
1. Fortuitous Event
2. Act of creditor
F. Remedies for Breach of Obligations
1. Extra-judicial remedies
a. Expressly granted by law
b. Stipulated
2. Judicial remedies
a. Principal remedies
b. Subsidiary remedies
c. Ancillary remedies
G. Modes of Extinguishment of Obligations
1. Payment or Performance
Demosthenes R. Arbilon, Petitioner, vs. SofronioManlangit, Respondent.
G. R. No. 197920, January 22, 2018(First Division, Tijam, J.)
Jose T. Ong Bun, Petitioner, vs. Bank of the Philippine Islands, Respondent.
G. R. No. 212362, March 14, 2018 (Second Division, Peralta, J.)
Spouses Francis N. Celones and FelicisimaCelones, Petitioners, vs.
Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company and Atty. Crisolito O. Dionido,
Respondents.
G. R. No. 215691, November 21, 2018 (First Division, Tijam, J.)
Spouses Gildardo C. Loquellano and Rosalina Juliet B. Loquellano,
Petitioners, vs. Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Ltd.,
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation-Staff Retirement Plan and
Manuel Estacion, Respondents.
G. R. No. 200553, December 10, 2018 (Third Division, Peralta, J.)
Special forms of Payment
a. Dation in Payment
DesiderioDalisay Investments, Inc., Petitioner, vs. Social Security System,
Respondent.
G. R. No. 231053, April 4, 2018 (Third Division, Velasco, Jr., J.)
b. Application of Payments
Rosemarie Q. Rey, Petitioner, vs. Cesar G. Anson, Respondent.
G. R. No. 211206, November 7, 2018 (Third Division, Peralta, J.)
c. Payment by Cession or Assignment
d. Tender of Payment and Consignation
2. Loss of the thing due or Impossibility of Performance
SM Investments Corporation, Petitioner, vs. Mac Graphics Carranz
International Corp., Respondent.
G. R. Nos. 224131-32, June 25, 2018 (Second Division, Caguioa, J.)
3. Condonation or remission of the debt
H. Villarica Pawnshop, Inc., HL Villarica Pawnshop, Inc., HRV Villarica
Pawnshop, Inc. and Villarica Pawnshop, Inc., Petitioners, vs. Social Security
Commission, Social Security System, Amador M. Monteiro, Santiago
Dionisio R. Agdeppa, Ma. Luz N. Barros-Magsino, Milagros N. Casuga, and
Jocelyn Q. Garcia, Respondents.
G. R. No. 228087, January 24, 2018 (Third Division, Gesmundo, J.)
4. Confusion or Merger of Rights
5. Compensation
Kinds of Compensation
a. Legal
b. Conventional
Facultative
c. Judicial
6. Novation
Kinds of Novation
a. As to its nature
i) Subjective or personal
ii) Objective or real
b. As to its form
i) Express
ii) Implied
II. Contracts
A. In General
Rolando de Roca, Petitioner, vs. Eduardo C. Dabuyan, Jennifer A. Branzuela,
Jennylyn A. Ricarte, and Herminigildo F. Sabanate, Respondents.
G. R. No. 215281, March 5, 2018 (First Division, Del Castillo, J.)
Dale Strickland, Petitioner, vs. Ernst & Young LLP, Respondent.
G. R. No. 193782, August 1, 2018 (First Division, Jardeleza, J.)
Milagros P. Enriquez, Petitioner, vs. The Mercantile Insurance Co., Inc.,
Respondent.
G. R. No. 210950, August 15, 2018 (Third Division, Leonen, J.)
Rosemarie Q. Rey, Petitioner, vs. Cesar G. Anson, Respondent.
G. R. No. 211206, November 7, 2018 (Third Division, Peralta, J.)
1. Definition
Auto-contract
2. Elements of Contracts
a. Essential
b. Natural
c. Accidental
B. Fundamental Characteristics/Principles of Contracts
1. Consensuality of Contracts
Contract of Adhesion
2. Autonomy of Contracts
3. Mutuality of Contracts
Security Bank Corporation, Petitioner, vs. Spouses Rodrigo and Erlinda
Mercado, Respondents.
G. R. No. 192934, June 27, 2018 (First Division, Jardeleza, J.)
Villa Crista Monte Realty & Development Corporation, Petitioner, vs.
Equitable PCI Bank (now known as Banco de Oro Unibank, Inc.), and the Ex-
Officio Sheriff of Quezon City and/or His Deputy or Authorized
Representatives, Respondents.
G. R. No. 208336, November 21, 2018 (First Division, Bersamin, J.)
Acceleration Clause
Escalation Clause
Spouses Manuel and Evelyn Tio, Petitioners, vs. Bank of the Philippine
Islands, Respondent.
G. R. No. 193534, January 30, 2019 (First Division, Del Castillo, J.)
4. Obligatory Force of Contracts
5. Relativity of Contracts
Excellent Essentials International Corporation, Petitioner, vs. Extra Excel
International Philippines, Inc., Respondent.
G. R. No. 192797, April 18, 2018 (Third Division, Martires, J.)
Privity of Contracts
C. Classification of Contracts
Ramon E. Reyes and Clara R. Pastor vs. Bancom Development, G.R. No. 190286,
Jan. 11, 2018, (Sereno, CJ., First Division)

1. According to degree of dependence

a. Preperatory
b. Principal
c. Accessory
2. According to perfection
a. Consensual
b. Real
c. Formal
3. According to solemnity or form
a. Any form
b. Special form
4. According to purpose
a. Transfer of ownership
b. Conveyance of use
c. Rendition of service
5. According to nature of obligation produced
a. Bilateral
b. Unilateral
6. According to cause
a. Onerous
b. Gratuitous or lucrative
c. Remuneratory
7. According to risk
a. Commutative
b. Aleatory
8. According to name
a. Nominate
b. Innominate
9. According to subject matter
a. Thing
b. Right
c. Service
D. Stages of Contracts
DesiderioDalisay Investments, Inc., Petitioner, vs. Social Security System,
Respondent.
G. R. No. 231053, April 4, 2018 (Third Division, Velasco, Jr., J.)
1. Negotiation
Contract of Option
2. Perfection
3. Performance
4. Consummation
E. Essential Elements of Contracts
1. Consent of the contracting parties
Metro Rail Transit Development Corporation, Petitioner, vs. Gammon
Philippines, Inc., Respondent.
G. R. No. 200401, January 17, 2018(Third Division, Leonen, J.)
Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils., Inc., Petitioner, vs. Spouses Efren and Lolita
Soriano, Respondents.
G. R. No. 211232, April 11, 2018 (First Division, Tijam, J.)
Northern Mindanao Industrial Port and Services Corporation, Petitioner, vs.
Iligan Cement Corporation, Respondent.
G. R. No. 215387, April 23, 2018 (First Division, Del Castillo, J.)
Philippine National Bank, Petitioner, vs. Antonio Bacani, Rodolfo Bacani,
RosaliaVda. deBayaua, Jose Bayaua, and JovitaVda. deBayaua, Respondents.
G. R. No. 194983, June 20, 2018 (Second Division, Reyes, Jr., J.)
Ayala Land, Inc., Petitioner, vs. ASB Realty Corporation and E.M. Ramos &
Sons, Inc., Respondent.
G. R. No. 210043, September 26, 2018 (First Division, Del Castillo, J.)
Cognition Theory
Manifestation Theory
2. Object certain which is the subject matter of the contract
3. Cause of the obligation
4. Delivery
5. Due observance of prescribed formalities
F. Form of Contracts
Norma M. Diampoc, Petitioner, vs. Jessie Buenaventura and the Registry of
Deeds from the City of Taguig, Respondents.
G. R. No. 200383, March 19, 2018 (First Division, Del Castillo, J.)
1. Any form – oral
2. Special form
a. Validity
b. Enforceability
c. Greater efficacy or convenience
G. Reformation of Contracts
Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils., Inc., Petitioner, vs. Spouses Efren and Lolita
Soriano, Respondents.
G. R. No. 211232, April 11, 2018 (First Division, Tijam, J.)
Makati Tuscany Condominium Corporation, Petitioner, vs. Multi-Realty
Development Corporation, Respondent.
G. R. No. 185530, April 18, 2018 (Third Division, Leonen, J.)
H. Interpretation of Contracts
I. Kinds of Contracts as to Validity
1. Valid and binding
2. Valid but defective
i) Rescissible Contracts
ii) Voidable Contracts
iii) Unenforceable Contracts
3. Void or Inexistent
Asian Transmission Corporation, Petitioner, vs. Commissioner of Internal
Revenue, Respondent.
G. R. No. 230861, September 19, 2018 (First Division, Bersamin, J.)
Heirs of Jose Mariano and Helen S. Mariano, represented by Danilo David S.
Mariano, Mary Therese Irene S. Mariano, Ma. Catalina Sophia S. Mariano,
Jose Mario S. Mariano, Ma. Lenor S. Mariano, Macario S. Mariano and Heirs
of Erlinda Mariano-Villanueva, represented in this act by Irene Lourdes M.
Villanueva through her Attorney-in-fact Editha S. Santuyo and Benjamin B.
Santuyo, Petitioners, vs. City of Naga, Respondent.
G. R. No. 197743, March 12, 2018 (First Division, Tijam, J.)
Raymond A. Son, Raymond S. Antiola, and Wilfredo E. Pollarco, Petitioners,
vs. University of Santo Tomas, Fr. Rolando dela Rosa, Dr. Clarita Carillo, Dr.
Cynthia Loza, Fr. Edgardo Alaurin, and the College of Fine Arts and Design
Faculty Council, Respondents.
G. R. No. 211273, April 18, 2018 (First Division, Del Castillo, J.)
Heirs of Tomas Arao, represented by ProcesoArao, EulaliaArao-Maggay,
Gabriel Arao and Felipa A. Delelis, Petitioners, vs. Heirs of Pedro Eclipse,
represented by Basilio Eclipse; Heirs of Eufemia Eclipse-Pagulayan,
represented by Basilia P. Cuaresma; Heirs of Honorato Eclipse, represented
by Vicente Eclipse, Juanita E. Agamata and Jimmy Eclipse; and Heirs of Maria
Eclipse-Dayag, represented by Osmundo E. Dayag, Respondents.
G. R. No. 211425, November 19, 2018 (Third Division, Reyes, Jr., J.)
Conchita Gloria and Maria Lourdes Gloria-Payduan vs. Builders Savings and Loan
Association, Inc., G.R. No. 202324, June 4, 2018, (Del Castillo, J., First Division)

Rescissible Contracts
Voidable Contracts
Unenforceable Contracts
Void or Inexistent
SPECIAL CONTRACTS

SALES
A. In General
Definition
Characteristics
Kinds of Sale
Lily S.Villamil substituted by her heirs Rudy E. Villamil, Solomon E. Villamil,
Teddy E. Villamil, Jr., Deborah E. Villamil, Florence E. Villamil, Genevieve E.
Villamil, and Marc Anthony E. Villamil, Petitioner, vs. Spouses JuanitoErguiza
and Mila Erguiza, Respondents.
G. R. No. 195999, June 20, 2018 (Third Division, Martires, J.)
Distinguished from other transactions
Spouses Cipriano Pamplona and BibianaIntac, Petitioners, vs. Spouses Lilia I.
Cueto and VedastoCueto, Respondents.
G. R. No. 204735, February 19, 2018 (Third Division, Bersamin, J.)
Heirs of Paz Macalalad vs. Rural Bank of Pola, Inc. and Register of Deeds of
Oriental Mindoro, G.R. No. 200899, June 20, 2018, (Peralta, J., Second Division)

B. Elements of a Contract of Sale

Essential Elements
1. Consent of the contracting parties
2. Determinate subject matter (thing or right)
3. Price certain in money or its equivalent
Natural Elements
Accidental Elements
C. Perfection of the Contract
Contract of Option
Formalities of Contract of Sale
Christopher R. Santos, Complainant, vs. Atty. Joseph A. Arrojado,
Respondent.
A. C. No. 8502, June 27, 2018 (First Division, Del Castillo, J.)
D. Rights and Obligations of the Vendor
To transfer ownership
Carmen Aledro-Ruña, Petitioner, vs. Lead Export and Agro-Development
Corporation, Respondent.
G. R. No. 225896, July 23, 2018 (Third Division, Gesmundo, J.)
- Double Sales
- Risk of Loss
To deliver the object
Warranties
E. Rights and Obligations of the Vendee
Payment of Price
Victoria N. Racelis, in her capacity as administrator, Petitoner, vs. Spouses
Germil Javier and Rebecca Javier, Respondents.
G. R. No. 189609, January 29, 2018(Third Division, Leonen, J.)
Right of Inspection
Acceptance
Maceda Law – Realty Installment Buyer Act (RA 6552)
F. Remedies for Breach of Contract
Remedies of an Unpaid Seller
Royal Plains View, Inc. and/or Renato Padillo, Petitioners, vs. Nestor C.
Mejia, Respondent.
G. R. No. 230832, November 12, 2018 (Third Division, Reyes, Jr., J.)
Remedies of the Buyer
Recto Law – Sale of Movables on Installment
G. Extinguishment of Sale
Causes
Redemption (Conventional and Legal)
BARTER OR EXCHANGE
LEASE
I. Nature
A. Kinds of Lease
1. Lease of things
Intramuros Administration, Petitioner, vs. Offshore Construction
Development Company, Respondent.
G. R. No. 196795, March 7, 2018(Third Division, Leonen, J.)
2. Lease of work or service
a. Household services
b. Contract of labor (employment contract)
Perfecto M. Pascua, Petitioner, vs. Bank Wise, Inc. and Philippine Veterans
Bank, Respondents.
G. R. No. 191460, January 31, 2018(Third Division, Leonen, J.)
Marsman& Company, Inc., Petitioner, vs. Rodil C. Sta. Rita, Respondent.
G. R. No. 194765, April 23, 2018 (First Division, Leonardo-de Castro, J.)
c. Contract for a piece of work
d. Contract with common carriers (contract of carriage)
Federal Express Corporation, Petitioner, vs. Luwalhati R. Antonino and Eliza
Bettina RicasaAntonino, Respondents.
G. R. No. 199455, June 27, 2018 (Third Division, Leonen, J.)
The Provincial Bus Operators Association of the Philippines (PBOAP), the
Southern Luzon Bus Operators Association, Inc., (SO-LUBOA), the Inner City
Bus Operators Association (INTERBOA), and the City of San Jose del Monte
Bus Operators Association (CSJDMBOA), Petitioners, vs. Department of
Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Land Transportation Franchising and
Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Respondents.
G. R. No. 202275, July 17, 2018 (En Banc, Leonen, J.)
3. Lease of right – License/Franchise
B. Definitions
C. Characteristics
D. Distinguished from other contracts/legal relations
II. Essential Elements
A. Consent
B. Object/Purpose: Period
C. Cause
Formalities
III. Rights and Obligations of the Lessor and Lessee
A. Necessary repairs
Victoria N. Racelis, in her capacity as administrator, Petitoner, vs. Spouses
Germil Javier and Rebecca Javier, Respondents.
G. R. No. 189609, January 29, 2018(Third Division, Leonen, J.)
B. Improvements
C. Collapse of a building
D. Reduction of the Rent
E. Extension of the Lease
F. Right of First Refusal
G. Sublease and Assignment of the Lease
IV. Rights and Obligations of Third Persons
A. Suppliers
B. Buyers
V. Termination of the Lease
A. Loss of the thing
B. Death of either party
C. Expiration of the period
Thelma C. Muller, Grace M. Grecia, Kurt Frederick Fritz C. Muller, and Hope
C. Muller, in substitution of the late Fritz D. Muller, Petitioners, vs.
Philippine National Bank, Respondent.
G. R. No. 215922, October 1, 2018 (First Division, Del Castillo, J.)
Implied New Lease or TacitaReconduccion
AGENCY
I. In General: Nature
A. Definition
Dale Strickland, Petitioner, vs. Ernst & Young LLP, Respondent.
G. R. No. 193782, August 1, 2018 (First Division, Jardeleza, J.)
B. Characteristics
Shirley T. Lim, Mary T. Lim-Leon and Jimmy T. Lim, Petitioners, vs. People of
the Philippines, Respondent.
G. R. No. 226590, April 23, 2018 (Second Division, Reyes, Jr., J.)
C. Distinguished from/compared with other relations
[Features of a contract of agency]
II. Kinds of Agency
Donabelle V. Gonzales-Saldana, Petitioner, vs. Spouses Gordon R. Niamatali
and Amy V. Niamatali, Respondents.
G. R. No. 226587, November 21, 2018 (Third Division, Reyes, Jr., J.)
A. Actual agency
Kinds of Actual Agency
1. As to manner of creation: express and implied
2. As to compensation
3. As to scope of authority
BelinaCancio and Jeremy Pampolina, Petitioners, vs. Performance Foreign
Exchange Corporation, Respondent.
G. R. No. 182307, June 6, 2018 (Third Division, Leonen, J.)
B. Apparent or Ostensible Agency
Citystate Savings Bank, Petitioner, vs. Teresita Tobias and Shellidie Valdez,
Respondents.
G. R. No. 227990, March 7, 2018 (Second Division, Reyes, Jr., J.)
C. Agency by Estoppel
III. Essential Elements of a Contract of Agency
(1) Consent of the contracting parties: principal and agent only
(2) Object: execution of a juridical act
(3) Cause: presumed to be for compensation
Form
IV. Obligations of the Agent
A. To carry out the agency
1. To act within the scope of his authority
2. To act on behalf of his principal
Liability of two or more agents
B. To render an accounting of his transactions and to deliver…
C. To be responsible for the acts of the substitute
D. Rules applicable to a commission agent
Rules applicable to a guarantee commission agent: Del credere agent
V. Rights and Obligations of the Principal
A. To comply with all the obligations which the agent may have contracted
within the scope… and in representation of the principal
B. To advance to the agent the sums necessary
C. To reimburse the agent the sums advanced
Liability when there are two or more principals: solidary
Rights of Third Persons in Incompatible contracts with agent and principal
VI. Modes of Extinguishment of Agency
Marcelino E. Lopez, Feliza Lopez, Zoilo Lopez, Leonardo Lopez, and Sergio F.
Angeles, Petitioners, vs. The Hon. Court of Appeals and Primex Corporation,
Respondents.
G. R. No. 163959, August 1, 2018 (Third Division, Bersamin, J.)
PARTNERSHIP
I. In General
A. Defintion
B. Characteristics of Partnership as a Contract
Aniceto G. Saludo, Jr., Petitioner, vs. Philippine National Bank, Respondent.
G. R. No. 193138, August 20, 2018 (First Division, Jardeleza, J.)
C. Distinguished from other Combinations and Relations
II. Essential Requisites
A. Consent of the contracting parties
B. Object certain: to engage in lawful activity
C. Cause
Formal Requirements
III. Classes of Partnerships
A. As to its Object: Universal and Particular Partnership
B. As to its Liability of Partners: General and Limited Partnership
C. As to term: Fixed Term, Particular Undertaking and Partnership at Will
IV. Classes of Partners
A. According to their liability: General and Limited Partners
B. According to their contribution: Capitalist Partner and Industrial Partner
C. According to the time they join the partnership: Incoming
D. According to Special Duties: Managing
V. The property rights of a partner
A. His rights in specific partnership property
B. His interest in the partnership
C. His right to participate in the management
VI. Obligations of Partners Among Themselves
A. To make good his promised contribution
B. Fiduciary Duty
C. To participate in the losses
Nature of Liability of individual partners: Pro-rata, Subsidiary, Joint or Solidary
VII. Obligations of Partners with Regard to Third Persons
VIII. Dissolution, Winding Up and Termination
A. Nature and Effect of Dissolution
B. Causes of Dissolution
C. Distribution of Assets
IX. Limited Partnership
TRUSTS
1. In General
2. Kinds of Trusts
a. Express
b. Implied
CREDIT TRANSACTIONS: LOAN, DEPOSIT, GUARANTY AND SURETYSHIP
I. Nature of Credit Transactions
A. Definition
B. Scope
C. Distinguished from Bailments
II. Loans
A. Definition: Purpose
Spouses Francisco Ong and Betty Lim Ong, and Spouses Joseph OngChuan
and Esperanza OngChuan, Petitioners, vs. BPI Family Savings Bank, Inc.,
Respondent.
G. R. No. 208638, January 24, 2018(Second Division, Reyes, Jr., J.)
B. Kinds of Loan
1. Commodatum: Precarium
2. Mutuum or Simple Loan
C. Characteristics
D. Essential Elements: Consent, Object, Cause
Formalities
E. Rights and Obligations of Bailor and Bailee in Commodatum
Liability for loss/deterioration due to a fortuitous event
F. Rights and Obligations of Bailor and Bailee in Mutuum
To pay interest: Kinds: Rate
Republic of the Philippines, represented by the Department of Public Works
and Highways (DPWH), Petitioner, vs. Leonor Macabagdal, represented by
Eulogia MacabagdalPascual (formerly John Doe “DDD”), Respondent.
G. R. No. 227215, January 10, 2018(Second Division, Perlas-Bernabe, J.)
LucilaYared and Heirs of the late Ernesto Yared, Sr., Petitioners, vs. Land
Bank of the Philippines, Respondent.
G. R. No. 213945, January 24, 2018 (Second Division, Reyes, Jr., J.)
Paz E. Rebadulla, Perrain E. Rebadulla, Jocelyn E. Rebadulla, Clevis E.
Rebadulla, Hazel R. Riguera, Ariel E. Rebadulla, Giovanni Clyde E. Rebadulla,
Roel E. Sta. Maria, Kleiner Kyle R. Sta. Maria, and Kerschel R. Sta. Maria,
Petitioners, vs. Republic of the Philippines, the Secretary of Public Works &
Highways, and Engr. Tomas L. Buen, Project Manager, DPWH-PMO-SWIM
Project, Respondents.
G. R. No. 222159, January 31, 2018 (First Division, Tijam, J.)
Apo Fruits Corporation, Petitioner, vs. The Land Bank of the Philippines and
Department of Agrarian Reform, Respondents.
G. R. Nos. 217985-86, March 21, 2018 (First Division, Tijam, J.)
Arch. Eusebio B. Bernal, doing business under the name and style
Contemporary Builders, Petitioner, vs. Dr.VivencioVillaflor and Dra.
GregoriaVillaflor, Respondents.
G. R. No. 213617, April 18, 2018 (Second Division, Reyes, Jr., J.)
Security Bank Corporation, Petitioner, vs. Spouses Rodrigo and Erlinda
Mercado, Respondents.
G. R. No. 192934, June 27, 2018 (First Division, Jardeleza, J.)
Asian Terminals, Inc., Petitioner, vs. Padoson Stainless Steel Corporation,
Respondent.
G. R. No. 211876, June 25, 2018 (First Division, Tijam, J.)
Abacus Capital and Investment Corporation, Petitioner, vs. Dr. Ernesto G.
Tabujara, Respondent.
G. R. No. 197624, July 23, 2018 (First Division, Tijam, J.)
Nympha S. Odiamar, Petitioner, vs. Linda Odiamar Valencia, Respondent.
G. R. No. 213582, September 12, 2018 (Special First Division, Perlas-Bernabe,
J.)
Sulpicio Lines, Inc. (now known as Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corporation),
Petitioner, vs. Major VictorioKaraan, Spouses Napoleon Labrague and
HerminiaLabrague, and Ely Liva, Respondents.
G. R. No. 208590, October 3, 2018 (First Division, Tijam, J.)
Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, Petitioner, vs. Global-
V Builders Co., Respondents.
G. R. No. 219708, October 3, 2018 (Third Division, Peralta, J.)
Rosemarie Q. Rey, Petitioner, vs. Cesar G. Anson, Respondent.
G. R. No. 211206, November 7, 2018 (Third Division, Peralta, J.)
Donabelle V. Gonzales-Saldana, Petitioner, vs. Spouses Gordon R. Niamatali
and Amy V. Niamatali, Respondents.
G. R. No. 226587, November 21, 2018 (Third Division, Reyes, Jr., J.)
Republic of the Philippines, represented by the Department of Public Works
and Highways, Petitioner, vs. Spouses Aurora and Rogelio Silvestre, and
NatividadGozo (formerly known as “QQQQ”), Respondents.
G. R. No. 237324, February 6, 2019 (Third Division, Peralta, J.)
G. Modes of Extinguishment
III. Deposit
1. Nature: Definition: Purpose
2. Kinds of Deposit
1. Extra-judicial: Conventional and Necessary: Irregular Deposit
2. Judicial
3. Characteristics
4. Essential Elements: Subject Matter
5. Rights and Obligations of Depositor and Depositary
6. Modes of Extinguishment
IV. Aleatory Contracts – Insurance, Gambling, Life Annuity
V. Guaranty and Suretyship: Distinctions
A. Nature: Definition: Purpose
B. Characteristics
C. Effects of Guaranty
1. Between the Guarantor and the Creditor: Benefit of Excussion
2. Between the Guarantor and the Debtor: Subrogation
3. Between the Co-Guarantors: Benefit of Division
D. Modes of Extinguishment
CREDIT TRANSACTIONS: PLEDGE, MORTGAGE AND ANTICHRESIS
I. Provisions common to Pledge and Mortgage
A. Nature: Definition: Purpose
B. Essential elements
C. Indivisibility of the Contract
D. PactumCommissorium
E. Right to recover deficiency: Who is entitled to excess?
F. Equity and Right of Redemption
Spouses Flavio P. Bautista and Zenaida L. Bautista, Petitioners vs. Premiere
Development Bank; and Atty. PacitaAraos, Senior Assistant Vice President &
Acting Head of Legal and Collection Group, Premiere Development Bank
G. R. No. 201881, September 5, 2018 (First Division, Bersamin, J.)
II. Pledge
A. In general
a. Kinds of Pledge
b. Characteristics of Pledge
c. Extent/Coverage of the Pledge
B. Rights and Obligations of the Pledgor [Debtor or Third Person]
C. Rights and Obligations of the Pledgee [Creditor]
D. Modes of Extinguishment
III. Chattel and Real Estate Mortgage
A. In general
a. Characteristics
b. Subject Matter
c. Extent/Coverage of the Mortgage
B. Essential Requisites
Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils., Inc., Petitioner, vs. Spouses Efren and Lolita
Soriano, Respondents.
G. R. No. 211232, April 11, 2018 (First Division, Tijam, J.)
Heirs of Josefina Gabriel, Petitioners, vs. SecundinaCebrero, CelsoLaviña,
and Manuel C. Chua, Respondents.
G. R. No. 222737, November 12, 2018 (Third Division, Peralta, J.)
Formal Requisites; Affidavit of Good Faith
Sofia Tabuada, Novee Yap, Ma. LoretaNadal, and Gladys Evidente,
Petitioners, vs. Eleanor Tabuada, Julieta Trabuco, Laureta Redondo, and Sps.
BernanCerteza& Eleanor D. Certeza, Respondents.
G. R. No. 196510, September 12, 2018 (First Division, Bersamin, J.)
C. Rights and Obligations of the Mortgagor [Debtor or Third Person]
D. Rights and Obligations of the Mortgagee [Creditor]
E. Modes of Extinguishment
Sps. Felix A. Chua and Carmen L. Chua; James B. Herrera; Eduardo L.
Almendras; Benedict C. Lee; Lourdes C. Ng; and Lucena Industrial
Corporation, Lucena Grand Central Terminal, Inc., represented by Felix A.
Chua, Petitioners, vs. United Coconut Planters Bank; Asset Pool A (SPV-
AMC); Revere Realty and Development Corporation; Jose C. Go; and the
Registrar of Deeds of Lucena City, Respondents.
G. R. No. 215999, December 17, 2018 (Special Third Division, Bersamin, C.J.)
IV. Antichresis
A. Nature and Characteristics
B. Rights and Obligations of the Debtor and Creditor
V. Concurrence and Preference of Credits
A. General Provisions
B. Classification of Credits
C. Order of Preference of Credits
TORTS AND DAMAGES
I. Introduction
A. Nature of Quasi-delict
Supreme Transportation Liner, Inc., and Felix Q. Ruz, Petitioners, vs. Antonio
San Andres, Respondent.
G. R. No. 200444, August 15, 2018 (Third Division, Bersamin, J.)
B. Quasi-delict distinguished from Tort, Crime, Contract
C. Scope/Sources of Law
II. Elements of Quasi-Delict
A. Act or Omission, there being Fault or Negligence
1. Concept of Negligence
2. Standard of Care: Degree of Diligence
3. Proof of Negligence: Burden of Proof
Presumption of Negligence
Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company, Petitioner, vs. Junnel’s Marketing
Corporation, PurificacionDelizo, and Bank of Commerce, Respondents.
G. R. No. 235511, June 20, 2018 (Third Division, Velasco, Jr., J.)
Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur
B. Damage or Injury
C. Causal Connection Between the Act or Omission and the Damage
III. Persons liable
A. The Tortfeasor
B. Vicarious Liability: Persons liable for Tortious Acts of another
Raul S. Imperial, Petitioner, vs. Heirs of Neil Bayaban, and Mary Lou
Bayaban, Respondents.
G. R. No. 197626, October 3, 2018 (Third Division, Leonen, J.)
C. Nature of Liability
D. Defenses
1. Absence of an element
2. Fortuitous Event
3. Contributory Negligence
4. Prescription
5. Doctrine of Last Clear Chance
6. Double Recovery
7. Lack of Jurisdiction
IV. Liability for Torts: Damages
A. In General
B. Kinds of Damages
1. Actual or Compensatory
The City of Bacolod, Hon. Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia, Atty. Allan L. Zamora
and Arch. Lemuel D. Reynaldo, in their personal capacities and in their
capacities as Officials of the City of Bacolod, Petitoners, vs. Phuture Visions
Co., Inc., Respondent.
G. R. No. 190289, January 17, 2018(Third Division, Velasco, Jr., J.)
Metro Rail Transit Development Corporation, Petitioner, vs. Gammon
Philippines, Inc., Respondent.
G. R. No. 200401, January 17, 2018 (Third Division, Leonen, J.)
Spouses Francisco Ong and Betty Lim Ong, and Spouses Joseph OngChuan
and Esperanza OngChuan, Petitioners, vs. BPI Family Savings Bank, Inc.,
Respondent.
G. R. No. 208638, January 24, 2018(Second Division, Reyes, Jr., J.)
Alfredo MallariMagat, Petitioner, vs. Interorient Maritime Enterprises, Inc.,
Interorient Maritime Enterprise Liberia for Dromon E.N.E. and Jasmin P.
Arboleda, Respondents.
G. R. No. 232892, April 4, 2018 (Second Division, Peralta, J.)
Teresa Gutierrez Yamauchi, Petitioner, vs. Romeo F. Suñiga, Respondent.
G. R. No. 199513, April 18, 2018 (Third Division, Martires, J.)
Maria de Leon Transportation, Inc., represented by Ma. Victoria D.
Ronquillo, Petitioner, vs. Daniel M. Macuray, Respondent.
G. R. No. 214940, June 6, 2018 (First Division, Del Castillo, J.)
Catalina F. Isla, Elizabeth Isla, and Gilbert F. Isla, Petitioners, vs. Genevira P.
Estorga, Respondent.
G. R. No. 233974, July 2, 2018 (Second Division, Perlas-Bernabe, J.)
MelchorBarcenasDeocariza, Petitioner, vs. Fleet Management Services
Philippines, Inc., Modern Asia Shipping Corporation, A.B.F. Gaviola, Jr., and
Ma. Corazon Cruz, Respondents.
G. R. No. 229955, July 23, 2018 (Second Division, Perlas-Bernabe, J.)
Metroheights Subdivision Homeowners Association, Inc., Petitioner, vs. CMS
Construction and Development Corporation, Tomasito T. Cruz, Tita F. Cruz,
Simonette F. Cruz, Angel T. Cruz, Ernesto T. Cruz and Metropolitan
Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), Respondents.
G. R. No. 209359, October 17, 2018 (Third Division, Peralta, J.)
Royal Plains View, Inc. and/or Renato Padillo, Petitioners, vs. Nestor C.
Mejia, Respondent.
G. R. No. 230832, November 12, 2018 (Third Division, Reyes, Jr., J.)
2. Moral
MarilouPunongbayan-Visitacion, Petitioner, vs. People of the Philippines
and Carmelita P. Punongbayan, Respondents.
G. R. No. 194214, January 10, 2018(Third Division, Martires, J.)
Paz E. Rebadulla, Perrain E. Rebadulla, Jocelyn E. Rebadulla, Clevis E.
Rebadulla, Hazel R. Riguera, Ariel E. Rebadulla, Giovanni Clyde E. Rebadulla,
Roel E. Sta. Maria, Kleiner Kyle R. Sta. Maria, and Kerschel R. Sta. Maria,
Petitioners, vs. Republic of the Philippines, the Secretary of Public Works &
Highways, and Engr. Tomas L. Buen, Project Manager, DPWH-PMO-SWIM
Project, Respondents.
G. R. No. 222159, January 31, 2018 (First Division, Tijam, J.)
Eden Etino, Petitioner, vs. People of the Philippines, Respondent.
G. R. No. 206632, February 14, 2018 (First Division, Del Castillo, J.)
Teresa Gutierrez Yamauchi, Petitioner, vs. Romeo F. Suñiga, Respondent.
G. R. No. 199513, April 18, 2018 (Third Division, Martires, J.)
BelinaCancio and Jeremy Pampolina, Petitioners, vs. Performance Foreign
Exchange Corporation, Respondent.
G. R. No. 182307, June 6, 2018 (Third Division, Leonen, J.)
Jonald O. Torreda, Petitioner, vs. Investment and Capital Corporation of the
Philippines, Respondent.
G. R. No. 229881, September 5, 2018 (Third Division, Gesmundo, J.)
Spouses Gildardo C. Loquellano and Rosalina Juliet B. Loquellano,
Petitioners, vs. Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Ltd.,
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation-Staff Retirement Plan and
Manuel Estacion, Respondents.
G. R. No. 200553, December 10, 2018 (Third Division, Peralta, J.)
Bank of the Philippine Islands and Ana C. Gonzales, Petitioners, vs. Spouses
Fernando V. Quiaoit and Nora L. Quiaoit, Respondents.
G. R. No. 199562, January 16, 2019 (Second Division, Carpio, J.)
3. Nominal
Allied Banking Corporation, now merged with Philippine National Bank,
Petitioner, vs. ReynoldCalumpang, Respondent.
G. R. No. 219435, January 17, 2018(Third Division, Velasco, Jr., J.)
Excellent Essentials International Corporation, Petitioner, vs. Extra Excel
International Philippines, Inc., Respondent.
G. R. No. 192797, April 18, 2018 (Third Division, Martires, J.)
Teresa Gutierrez Yamauchi, Petitioner, vs. Romeo F. Suñiga, Respondent.
G. R. No. 199513, April 18, 2018 (Third Division, Martires, J.)
Stradcom Corporation and Jose A. Chua, Petitioners, vs. Joyce Annabelle L.
Orpilla, Respondent.
G. R. No. 206800, July 2, 2018 (First Division, Tijam, J.)
4. Temperate or Moderate
People of the Philippines, Plaintiff-Appellee, vs. Maximodela Peña, Accused-
Appellant. Romy Real, Danny Real and Onyong Reyes, Accused.
G. R. No. 219581, January 31, 2018(First Division, Del Castillo, J.)
Excellent Essentials International Corporation, Petitioner, vs. Extra Excel
International Philippines, Inc., Respondent.
G. R. No. 192797, April 18, 2018 (Third Division, Martires, J.)
Teresa Gutierrez Yamauchi, Petitioner, vs. Romeo F. Suñiga, Respondent.
G. R. No. 199513, April 18, 2018 (Third Division, Martires, J.)
Raul S. Imperial, Petitioner, vs. Heirs of Neil Bayaban, and Mary Lou
Bayaban, Respondents.
G. R. No. 197626, October 3, 2018 (Third Division, Leonen, J.)
Sulpicio Lines, Inc. (now known as Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corporation),
Petitioner, vs. Major VictorioKaraan, Spouses Napoleon Labrague and
HerminiaLabrague, and Ely Liva, Respondents.
G. R. No. 208590, October 3, 2018 (First Division, Tijam, J.)
5. Liquidated
6. Exemplary or Corrective
Manila Electric Company, Vicente Montero, Mr.Bondoc, and Mr.Bayona,
Petitioners, vs. Nordec Philippines and/or Marvex Industrial Corp.
represented by its President, Dr.Potenciano R. Malvar, Respondent.
G. R. No. 196020, April 18, 2018 (Third Division, Leonen, J.)
Asian Terminals, Inc., Petitioner, vs. Padoson Stainless Steel Corporation,
Respondent.
G. R. No. 211876, June 25, 2018 (First Division, Tijam, J.)
San Miguel Pure Foods Company, Inc., Petitioner, vs. Foodsphere, Inc.,
Respondent.
G. R. No. 217781, June 20, 2018 (Second Division, Peralta, J.)
Sulpicio Lines, Inc. (now known as Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corporation),
Petitioner, vs. Major VictorioKaraan, Spouses Napoleon Labrague and
HerminiaLabrague, and Ely Liva, Respondents.
G. R. No. 208590, October 3, 2018 (First Division, Tijam, J.)