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SY 2018-2019
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PRELIMINARY TITLE
NCC 2
Revised Administrative Code (RAC) Secs. 18-24
Exec. Order 200, Sec. 2
Tañada v. Tuvera 136 SCRA 27
NCC 3
KASILAG VS. RODRIGUEZ, 69 PHIL 217
C. Retroactivity of laws
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NCC Art. 5 with NCC Art. 17 (3)
E. Waiver of rights
NCC Art. 6
NCC Art. 2035
DM Consunji vs. CA, G.R. No. 137873, April 20, 2001
Dela Cruz v. Dela Cruz, G.R. No. 192383, December 4, 2013.
Dona Adela v Tidcorp, G.R. No. 201931, February 11, 2015
F. Repeal of laws
NCC 7
cf. 1987 Constitution, Art. XVIII Sec. 3
FC 254
Thornton vs. Thornton, Aug. 16, 2004
G. Judicial Decisions
NCC 8
Pesca vs. Pesca, G.R. No. 136921. April 17, 2001
De Castro v JBC, G. R. No. 191002, April 20, 2010
UCPB v Uy, GR 204039, Jan. 10, 2018
NCC 9, 10
RPC 5
NCC 11 - 12
cf. 1987 Constitution, Art. XII Sec. 5
Rules of Court Rule 129 (2), (3)
Martinez v. Van Buskirk, 18 Phil. 79
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J. Legal periods
NCC 13
cf. Rules of Court (ROC) Rule 22
EO 292, RAC Sec. 31
Commr. v. Aichi Forging, G.R. No. 184823, October 6, 2010
NCC 14
Art. 2, Revised Penal Code
NCC 16
Aznar v Garcia, 7 SCRA 95 (1963)
Amos v Bellis, 20 SCRA 358 (1967)
Tayag v Benguet Consolidated, GR L-23145, Nov. 29, 1968
Del Socorro v Van Wilsem, GR 193707, Dec. 10, 2014
NCC 17
Kazuhiro Hasegawa vs. Kitamura, G.R. No. 149177, November 23,
2007
Raytheon v Rouzie, GR 162894, February 26, 2008
NCC 18
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PERSONS
V. CAPACITY TO ACT
NCC 37 - 39
1. Presumption of capacity
Heirs of Favis, Sr. v Gonzales, et al., GR. No. 185922, Jan. 15,
2014
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A. NATURAL PERSONS
NCC 40 - 41
De Jesus v Syquia, G.R. No. L-39110, Nov. 28, 1933
Geluz v. CA 2 SCRA 801
Continental Steel vs. Montano, GR 182836, October 13, 2009
Quimiging v Icao, 34 SCRA 134
NCC 42
Limjoco v. Intestate Estate of Pio Fragante 80 Phil 776
Dumlao v. Quality Plastics 70 SCRA 472
Eugenio v. Velez 185 SCRA 425
Berot v. Siapno, G.R. No. 188944, July 09, 2014
Valino v Adriano, GR 182894, April 22, 2014
III. SURNAMES
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In re: Stephanie Garcia, G.R. No. 148311, March 31, 2005.
Remo v DFA, March 5, 2010
Grande v Antonio, G.R. No. 206248, February 18, 2014
IV. EMANCIPATION
RA 6809
VI. FUNERALS
NCC 407-413
RA 9048, as amended by Rep. Act No. 101752
Rule 108, Rules of Court
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Barcelote v Republic, G.R. No. 222095, August 7, 2017
FAMILY RELATIONS
I. MARRIAGE
2. Formal Requisites
DISCUSSION:
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1. Age (Articles 5, 35(1), 39, 45(1), 37(1))
3. Prior Marriage (Articles 35 (4), 35 (6), 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 52, 53 &
39, NCC 390-391, FC 55 (9), FC 101, )
4. Crime – FC 38 (9)
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Jimenez v. Cañizares 109 Phil 27
Alcazar v Alcazar, G.R. No. 174451, October 13, 2009
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Anaya vs Palaroan, Nov. 26, 1970
Villanueva vs CA, 505 SCRA 564
Almelor v RTC, Aug. 26, 2008
f. No Consent
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)
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Kho v Republic, GR No. 187462, June 1, 2016
FC48, 53
Enrico vs. Medinaceli, G.R. No. 173614, September 28,
2007
Carlos v Sandoval, GR 179922, December 16, 2008
Ablaza v Republic, G.R. No. 158298, August 11, 2010
Aurelio v Aurelio, GR 175367, June 6, 2011
Republic v CA, G.R. No. 159594, November 12, 2012
Mendoza v Republic, GR 157854, November 12, 2012
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Tenchavez v. Escaño, 15 SCRA 355
Van Dorn v. Romillo, 139 SCRA 139
Somera v. Pilapil, 174 SCRA 663
Quita vs CA, 300 SCRA 406
Llorente vs CA, 345 SCRA 592
Garcia vs. Recio, 366 SCRA 437
Corpus v Sto Tomas, G.R. No. 186571, August 11, 2010
Llave v Republic, GR 169766, March 30, 2011
Fujiki v Marinay, G.R. No. 196049, June 26, 2013
Lavadia vs. Heirs of Luna, G.R. No. 171914, July 23, 2014
Noveras v. Noveras, G.R. No. 188289, August 20, 2014
Edelina T. Ando v DFA, G. R. No. 195432, August. 27, 2014
Medina vs. Koike, G.R. No. 215723, July 27, 2016
Misalucha v People, GR 206284, Feb. 28, 2018
Republic v Manalo, GR 221029, April 24, 2018
FC 102 (5), 43 (2), 50 (2), 51, 102 (5), 63 (2), 102, 129,
135
Dino v Dino, GR 178044, January 19, 2011
Yu v Reyes-Carpio, GR 189207, June 15, 2011
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IX. LEGAL SEPARATION
(a) Consent
(b) Condonation
FC 56(1)
Ginez v. Bugayong 100 Phil 616
(c) Recrimination
FC 56(4)
Brown v. Yambao 102 Phil 168
FC 60
FC 56(3), (5), compare with NCC 101 and 221(3)
Brown v. Yambao, supra
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Ocampo v. Florenciano 107 Phil 35
Mendoza v Republic, GR 157854, November 12, 2012
FC 58-60;
Sec 19, RA 9262
No confession of judgment, FC 48; cf. NCC 2035
d. On support, FC 198
e. On the use of surname, NCC 372
f. On hereditary rights, FC 63(4)
8. Reconciliation, FC 65
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X. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SPOUSES
2. Designation of domicile - FC 69
6. Related rights/obligations
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Mateo vs Lagua, 29 SCRA 864
2. Commencement, FC 88
5. Suppletory rules:
Memorize!
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7. What is excluded from ACP, FC 92; FC 95
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11. Effect of separation de facto, FC 100; 101; cf. FC 239 –
summary proceedings for court authority to
dispose
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Dino v Dino, GR 178044, January 19, 2011
Yu v Reyes-Carpio, GR 189207, June 15, 2011
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Francisco v CA, 1998
Tan v Andrade, GR 171904, Aug 7, 2013
Veloso v. Martinez, 28 Phil 255
Berciles v. GSIS,128 SCRA 53, cf. FC 115
Plata v. Yatco, 12 SCRA 718
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Homeowners vs. Dailo, G.R. 153802, Mar.11, 2005
Ando v Campo, GR 184007, February 16, 2011
Security Bank vs. Mar Tiera Corp., G.R. No.
143382, Nov. 29, 2006
Ravina v Villa-Abrille, GR No. 160708, Oct. 16, 2009
Hernandez v Mingoa, G.R. No. 146548, Dec. 18, 2009
Fuentes v Roca, GR No. 178902, April 21, 2010
Aguete v PNB, GR 170166, April 6, 2011
Pana vs. Heirs of Juanite, Sr., G.R. No. 164201,
December 10, 2012
Borlongan v BDO, G.R. No. 217617, G. R. No.
April 5, 2017
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Alinas vs. Alinas, G.R. No. 158040, April 14, 2008
Siochi v Gozon, G.R. No. 169900, March 18, 2010
Aguete v PNB, GR 170166, April 6, 2011
Flores v Lindo, GR 183984, April 13, 2011
Ko v Aramburo, G. R. No. 190995, August 9, 2017
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Noveras v. Noveras, G.R. No. 188289, August 20, 2014
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Cabang vs Basay, GR No. 180587, March 20, 2009
Ramos v Pangilinan, GR 185920, July 20, 2010
Equitable v OJ Mark, G.R. No. 165950, August 11, 2010
De Mesa v Acero, Jan. 16, 2011
Fortaleza v Lapitan, GR 178288, August 15, 2012
Eulogio v. Bell, G.R. No. 186322, July 08, 2015
1. valid marriage
2. terminated marriage under FC 42 in rel. to FC
43(1)
3. void marriages under FC 53, 36
4. voidable marriages, FC 45
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(c) Conceived by artificial insemination cf. NCC 40,
FC 164
Trinidad vs. Court of Appeals, 289 SCRA 188, April 20, 1998
De Jesus vs. Estate of Juan Gamboa Dizon, 366 SCRA 499
Ong vs. Diaz, December 17, 2007
Tison vs. Court of Appeals, 276 SCRA 582, July 31, 1997
Aguilar v Siasat, G.R. No. 200169, Jan. 28, 2015
(c.) FC 166(3)
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7. In subsequent marriages, FC 168, 169
4. ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN
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5. LEGITIMATED CHILDREN
6. ADOPTED CHILDREN
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Cervantes v. Fajardo, 169 SCRA 575
Stephanie Garcia, 454 SCRA 541
Bagayas vs Bagayas, G.R. Nos. 187308, Sept. 18, 2013
XV. SUPPORT
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XVI. PARENTAL AUTHORITY & CUSTODY OF CHILDREN
C. Who exercises PA, FC 211-213 cf. FC 49, 102(6). 129 (9) and
63(2), Art. 176
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St. Mary’s vs. Carpitanos, G.R. No. 143363, February 6, 2002
Child Learning Centre vs. Tagario, GR 150920, Nov. 25, 2005
Holy Spirit vs. Taguiam, GR 165565, July 14, 2008
Aquinas School v Inton, GR 184202, January 26, 2011
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PROPERTY
A. Public domain
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Republic v Rovency Realty, GR 190817, Jan. 10, 2018
IV. Designation
V. Susceptibility to Substitution
IX. Dependence
BUNDLE OF RIGHTS
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Ermitano v Paglas, GR 174436, Jan. 2013
Isip v Quintos, G.R. No. 172008, AUG-2012-
Villondo v Quijano, C.R No. 173606, December 3, 2012
Top Management v Fajardo, June 15, 2011
Mananquil v Moico, G.R. No. 180076, Nov, 21, 2012
Chung v Mondragon, 179754, Nov. 21, 2012
Paraguya v. Crucillo, G.R. No. 200265, December 2, 2013.
Okabe v Saturnino, G.R. No. 196040, August 26, 2014 [en
banc]
Jose Yulo Agricultural Corporation v. Davis, G.R. No. 197709,
August 03, 2015
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C. Quieting of Title. NCC 476-481
E. Possession
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1. Possession in the concept of a holder, NCC 525, 554, 561, 552, 1128,
526
b. Good Faith, NCC 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 1132, 1134, 552
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3. Acquisition and loss of possession, NCC 531, 532, 555, 1125,
1189, 1120-1124
F. 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
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
9. Special Cases of Usufruct – NCC 570, 582, 591, 575-576, 578, 600,
598, 573, 574
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Fabie v David, 75 Phil. 536
Baluran v Navarro, 79 SCRA 309
Gaboya v Cui, 38 SCRA 85
11. Extinguishment of the usufruct, NCC 603, 611, 606, 605, 607, 608,
1381, 709
G. Easements
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Cabahug v Napocor, January 30, 2013
1. Intellectual Creation
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Palero-Tan v Urdaneta, A.M. P-07-2399, June 18, 2008
a. Features
b. Classifications
c. Form
e. Limitations
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d. Others, NCC 740, 1027, 1028, 1027 (ex par. 4), 741 –
744, 1544, 745, 746
7. Prescription
NCC 1106-1155
Solis v CA, 176 SCRA 678
Republic v Rizalvo, GR 172011, March 7, 2011
(c ) Special Cases
Espiritu v CFI, October 31, 1972
Solidarios v Alampay, January 28, 1975
Jalandoni v PNB, October 9, 1981
Republic v CFI, January 27, 1983
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8. Succession
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SUCCESSION
I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Estate of Hemady v Luzon Surety, G.R. No. L-8437.
November 28, 1956.
Guinto v Medina, 50 O.G., #1
Nazareno v CA, October 18, 2000
Heirs of Ureta v Ureta, September 14, 2011
Natividad v Natividad, GR 198434, February 29, 2016
NCC 777, 781, 2263, 2253, 533, 1347, 1461, 130, 132, 390,
391, FC 84, 86
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3. Mixed, NCC 780
4. Contractual, NCC 130, 1347, 752, FC 84
TESTAMENTARY SUCCESSION
II. WILLS
B. Characteristics, NCC 783, 839 (3) and (4), 828, 796-798, 777, 818, 784 -
787.
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Fleumer v Hix, 54 Phil 610
Estate of Giberson, 48 O.G. #7, 2657
Dela Cerna v Potot, 12 SCRA 576
Bellis v. Bellis, No. L-23678, 6 June 1967
1. Time – NC 2263
2. Successional rights, etc – NCC 16
IV SOLEMNITIES OF WILLS
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2. Specific requirements – NCC 805, 806
a. Witnesses to a will
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Alvarado v Gaviola, G.R. No. 74695 September 14, 1993
C. Holographic Wills
VI. CODICILS
A. Definition of revocation
B. When may revocation be effected, NCC 828
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C. Law governing revocation, NCC 829
D. Modes of revocation, NCC 830
E. Doctrine of Dependent Relative Revocation
A. Concept of probate
B. Necessity of probate
C. Modes of probate
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Gan v Yap, 104 Phil 509
Rodelas v Aranza, 119 SCRA 16
XI. LEGITIME
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Castro v CA, G.R. Nos. 50974-75, 31 May 1989
Tayag v CA, G.R. No. 95229, 9 June 1992
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Principles Affecting Legitime
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A. In General
B. Kinds of Institution
a. Kinds
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3. Institution with a Term
A. In general
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1. When does it take place? NCC 960
2. Who are the intestate heirs? NCC 961
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Suntay v Cojuangco, 621 SCRA 142
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Alonzo v IAC, 150 SCRA 517
Doromal v CA, L-36083, Sept. 2, 1975
Bautista v. Bautista, G.R. No. 160556. 3 August 2007
Non v. Ca, G.R. No. 137287, 15 February 2000
Bautista v Griño-Aquino, 166 SCRA 760
De los Santos v De la Cruz, 37 SCRA 555
Alsua Betts v CA, 92 SCRA 332
Ureta v Ureta, Sept. 14, 2011
Notarte v Notarte, G.R. No. 180614, Aug. 9, 2012
Casilang v Casilang-Dizon, GR 180269, Feb. 20, 2013
Marcos v. Heirs of Isidro Bangi, G.R. No. 185745, October 15, 2014
Marcelo v Marcelo, GR 209651, Nov. 26, 2014
Spouses Villafria v. Plazo, G.R. No. 187524, August 05, 2015
Oribello v CA, G.R. No. 163504, Aug. 5, 2015
*Exclude: Executors and administrators (Arts. 1058-1060, Civil Code), which will be covered
under Remedial Law
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