ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF LAW
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Course Syllabus
SECOND SEMESTER
SY 2017-2018

Atty. George S.D. Aquino

I. JURISDICTION

Read: RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 52-145.

Cases:

1. FILING FEES; JURISDICTIONAL - Ruby Shelter v. Hon. Formaran III, G.R. No.
175914, 10 February 2009, 578 SCRA 283
2. MEANING OF INTEREST - Gomez v. Montalban, G.R. No. 174414, 14 March
2008, 548 SCRA 693

SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION

A. Supreme Court

1. Philippine Constitution, Article VIII

B. Court of Appeals

1. BP 129, as amended by RA 7902

C. Court of Tax Appeals

1. RA 9282

D. Regional Trial Courts

1. BP 129, as amended by RA 7691, Sec. 5

2. Cases:

E. Family Courts

1. Sec 5, RA 8369 Family Courts Act of 1997

F. Commercial Courts

1. Sec. 5.2, RA 8799

G. Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts/Circuit Trial Courts

1. BP 129, as amended by RA 7691, Secs. 2 to 4

 H. Barangay Lupon

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 659-670

1. RA 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) Secs. 399-422

II. CIVIL PROCEDURE

A. Ordinary Civil Actions Rules 1 to 39

Rule 1 - General Provisions of the Rules of Court

Rule 2 - Cause of Action

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 169-190.

1. Swagman v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 161135, 8 April 2005, 455 SCRA 175
2. Danfoss, Inc. v. Continental Cement Corp., G.R. No. 143788, 9 September
2005, 469 SCRA 505
3. Ceroferr v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 139539, 5 February 2002, 376 SCRA
144
4. Riviera v. CCA, G.R. No. 173783, 17 June 2015, 758 SCRA 691
5. Marilag v. Martinez, G.R. No. 201892, 22 July 2015, 763 SCRA 533
6. BPI Family v. Vda. De Coscolluela, G.R. No. 167724, 27 June 2006, 493 SCRA
472
7. Sps. Plaza v. Lustiva, G.R. No. 172909, 5 March 2014, 718 SCRA 19
8. Umale v. Canoga, G.R. No. 167246, 20 July 2011, 654 SCRA 15

Rule 3 - Parties to Civil Actions

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 211-248.

1. Carlos v. Sandoval, G.R. No. 179922, 16 December 2008, 574 SCRA 116
2. Relucio v. Lopez, G.R. No. 138497, 16 January 2002, 373 SCRA 578
3. Metrobank v. Alejo, G.R. No. 141970, 10 September 2001, 364 SCRA 812
4. Law firm of Laguesma v. COA, G.R. No. 185544, 13 January 2015, 745 SCRA
269
5. Sumaljag v. Literato, G.R. No. 149787, 18 June 2008, 555 SCRA 53
6. Sps. Algura v. LGU, G.R. No. 150135, 30 October 2006, 506 SCRA 81
7. Van Zuiden Bros. v. GTVL Manufacturing, G.R. No. 147905, 28 May 2007,
523 SCRA 233
8. Sui Man Hui Chan v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 147999, 27 February 2004,
424 SCRA 127

Rule 4 - Venue of Actions

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 146-168.

1. Heirs of Bautista v. Lindo, G.R. No. 208232, 10 March 2014, 718 SCRA 321
2. BPI v. Hontanosas, G.R. No. 157163, 25 June 2014
3. BPI Family v. Yujuico, G.R. No. 175796, 22 July 2015, 763 SCRA 486

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 4. Gochan v. Gochan, G.R. No. 146089, 13 December 2001, 372 SCRA 256
5. Marcos-Araneta v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 154096, 22 August 2008, 563
SCRA 41
6. Hi-Yield Realty, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 168863, 23 June 2009, 590
SCRA 548
7. Spouses Lantin v. Judge Lantion, G.R. No. 160053, 28 August 2006, 499 SCRA
718

Rule 5 - Uniform Procedure in Trial Courts

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 646-658

1. Revised Rules on Summary Procedure

2. Procedure for Small Claims AM No. 08-8-7-SC

Rule 6 - Kinds of Pleadings

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 249-253; 289-336.

1. Financial Building Corp. v. FPA, G.R. No. 133119, 17 August 2000, 338
SCRA 346
2. Calibre Traders v. Bayer Philippines, G.R. No. 161432, 13 October 2010, 633
SCRA 34
3. Alba, Jr. v. Malapajo, G.R. No. 198752, 13 January 2016, 780 SCRA 534
4. Reillo v. San Jose, G.R. No. 166393, 18 June 2009, 589 SCRA 458
5. Banco de Oro v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 160354, 25 August 2005, 468
SCRA 166
6. Asian Construction v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 160242, 17 May 2005, 458
SCRA 750

Rule 7 - Parts of a Pleading

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 254-274.

1. Munsalud v. NHA, G.R. No. 167181, 23 December 2008, 575 SCRA 144
2. Republic v. Kenrick Dev. Corp., G.R. No. 149576, 8 August 2006, 498 SCRA
220
3. Mid-Pasig Land v. Tablante, G.R. No. 162924, 4 February 2010, 611 SCRA
528

Rule 8 - Manner of Making Allegations in Pleadings

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 275-283.

1. Filipinas Textile v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 119800, 12 November 2003, 415
SCRA 635
2. Casent Realty v. Philbanking, G.R. No. 150731, 14 September 2007, 533
SCRA 390
3. Warner Barnes v. Reyes, L-9531, 14 May 1958, 103 Phil 662
4. Gaza et al v. Lim, G.R. 126863, 16 January 2003, 395 SCRA 261
5. Galofa v. Nee Bon Sing, G.R. No. L-22018, 17 January 1968, 22 SCRA 48

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Rule 9 - Effect of Failure to Plead

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 302-342.

1. Monzon v. Sps. Relova, G.R. No. 171827, 17 September 2008, 565 SCRA 514
2. Gomez v. Montalban, G.R. No. 174414, 14 March 2008, 548 SCRA 693
3. Gajudo v. Traders Royal Bank, G.R. 151098, 21 March 2006, 485 SCRA 108

Rule 10– Amended and Supplemental Pleadings

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 336-349

1. PPA v. Gothong and Aboitiz, G.R. No. 158401, 28 January 2008, 542 SCRA
514
2. Rosario v. Carandang, G.R. No. L-7076, 28 April 1955, 96 Phil 845
3. Marcos-Araneta v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 154096, 22 August 2008, 563
SCRA 41
4. Do-All Metals Industries, Inc. v. Security Bank et al, G.R. No. 176339, 10
January 2011, 639 SCRA 39

Rule 11 - When to File Responsive Pleading

Rule 12 - Bill of Particulars

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2014 ed., pp. 468-472.

1. Bantillo v. IAC, G.R. No. 75311, 18 October 1988, 166 SCRA 508
2. Republic v. SB and Marcos, G.R. No. 148154, 17 December 2007, 540 SCRA
431

Rule 13 - Filing and Service of Pleadings, Judgments and Other Papers

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 283-288.

Rule 14 - Summons

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 356-395.

1. Potenciano II v. Barnes, G.R. No. 159421, 20 August 2008, 562 SCRA 483
2. Manotoc v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 130974, 16 August 2006, 499 SCRA 21
3. Guanzon v. Arradaza, G.R. No. 155392, 6 December 2006, 510 SCRA 309
4. UCPB v. Ongpin, G.R. No. 146593, 26 October 2001, 368 SCRA 464
5. Garcia v. SB and Republic, G.R. No. 170122, 12 October 2009, 603 SCRA 348
6. Spouses Manuel v. Ong, G.R. No. 205249, 15 October 2014, 738 SCRA 489
7. Domagas v. Jensen, G.R. No. 158407, 17 January 2005, 448 SCRA 663
8. Robinson v. Miralles, G.R. No. 163584, 12 December 2006, 510 SCRA 678
9. Montefalcon et al v. Vasquez, G.R. No. 165016, 17 June 2008, 554 SCRA 513
10. BPI v. Spouses Santiago, G.R. No. G.R. No 169116, 28 March 2007, 519 SCRA
389
11. Valmonte v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 105838, 22 January 1996, 252 SCRA
92

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Rule 15 - Motions

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 349-355.

HEARING ON MOTIONS:

1. China Banking Corp. v. Abel, G.R. No. 182547, 10 January 2011, 639 SCRA
134

OMNIBUS MOTION RULE:

1. Cruz v. Manila International Airport Authority, G.R. No. 184732, 9 September

2013, 705 SCRA 275

Rule 16 - Motion to Dismiss

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 403-415.

1. Equitable PCIB v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 143556, 16 March 2004, 425
SCRA 544
2. Aldemita v. Heirs of Silva, G.R. No. 166403, 2 November 2006, 506 SCRA 607
3. Westmont Bank v. Funai Phils. Corp., G.R. Nos. 175733 & 180162, 8 July 2015,
762 SCRA 82
4. Aquino v. Quiazon, G.R. No. 201248, 11 March 2015, 753 SCRA 98
5. Heirs of Dolleton v. Fil-estate, G.R. No. 170750, 7 April 2009, 584 SCRA 409
6. Intramuros Administration v. Contacto, G.R. No. 152576, 5 May 2003, 402
SCRA 581
7. Mid Pasig Land v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 153751, 8 October 2003, 413
SCRA 204

Rule 17 - Dismissal of Actions

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 417-422.

1. Dael v. Sps Beltran, G.R. No. 156470, 30 April 2008, 553 SCRA 182
2. Ching v. Cheng, G.R. No. 175507, 8 October 2014, 737 SCRA 610
3. Shimizu Phils. Contractors v. Magsalin, G.R. No. 170026, 20 June 2012, 674
SCRA 65
4. Padilla v. Globe Asiatique, G.R. No. 207376, 6 August 2014, 732 SCRA 416

Rule 18 - Pre-Trial

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 423-436.

1. AM No. 12-8-8-SC – Judicial Affidavit Rule

2. Paredes v. Verano, G.R. No. 164375, 12 October 2006, 504 SCRA 264
3. Saguid v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 150611, 10 June 2003, 403 SCRA 678

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Rule 19 - Intervention

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 330-334.

1. Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority v. Heirs of Minoza, G.R. No.

186045, 2 February 2011, 641 SCRA 520
2. Ombudsman v. Sison, G.R No. 185954, 16 February 2010, 612 SCRA 702
3. Pacana –Contreras v. Rovila Water Supply, Inc., G.R. No. 168979, 2 December
2013, 711 SCRA 219

Rule 20 - Calendar of Cases

Rule 21 - Subpoena

Rule 22 - Computation of Time

DISCOVERY

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 437-456.

Rule 23 - Depositions Pending Action

Rule 24 - Depositions Before Action or Pending Appeal

Rule 25 - Interrogatories to Parties

Rule 26 - Admissions by Adverse Party

Rule 27 - Production or Inspection of Documents or Things

Rule 28 - Physical and Mental Examination of Persons

Rule 29 - Refusal to Comply with Modes of Discovery

Rule 30 –Trial

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 458-466.

Rule 31 - Consolidation or Severance

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 465-466.

1. Republic v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 116463, 10 June 2003, 403 SCRA 403
2. Espinoza v. UOB, G.R. 175380, 22 March 2010, 616 SCRA 353

Rule 32 - Trial by Commissioner

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Rule 33 - Demurrer to Evidence

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 467-470.

1. Radiowealth Finance Co v. Sps Del Rosario, G.R. No. 138739, 6 July 2000, 335
SCRA 288
2. Casent Realty v. Philbanking, G.R. No. 150731, 14 September 2007, 533
SCRA 390
3. GMA v. Central CATV, G.R. No. 176694, 18 July 2014, 730 SCRA 85

Rule 34 - Judgment on the Pleadings

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 496-501

1. Asian Construction v. Sanneadle, G.R. No. 181676, 11 June 2014, 726 SCRA
226
2. Sunbanun v. Go, G.R. No. 163280, 2 February 2010, 611 SCRA 320
3. GSIS v. Prudential, G.R. No. 165585, 20 November 2013, 710 SCRA 33

Rule 35 - Summary Judgments

1. Tan v. De La Vega, G.R. No. 168809, 10 March 2006, 484 SCRA 538
2. Evangelista v. Mercator Finance, G.R. No. 148864, 21 August 2003, 409 SCRA
410
3. BPI v. Sps. Yu, G.R. No. 184122, 20 January 2010, 610 SCRA 412
4. Olivarez Realty v. Castillo, G.R. No. 196251, 9 July 2014, 729 SCRA 544

Rule 36 - Judgments, Final Orders and Entry Thereof

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 471-496.

1. Shimizu Phils. Contractors v. Magsalin, G.R. No. 170026, 20 June 2012, 674
SCRA 65
2. Republic v. Nolasco, G.R. No. 155108, 27 April 2005, 457 SCRA 400
3. Obra v. Badua, et al., G.R. No. 149125, 9 August 2007, 529 SCRA 621

Rule 39 - Execution, Satisfaction and Effect of Judgments

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 604-644

1. Roman Catholic Archbishop of Caceres v. Heirs of Abella, G.R. No. 143510, 23

November 2005, 476 SCRA 1
2. Lu v. Siapno, A.M. MTJ-99-1199, 6 July 2000, 335 SCRA 181
3. RCPI v. Lantin, No. L-59311, 31 January 1985, 134 SCRA 395
4. Stronghold Ins. v. Felix, G.R. No. 148090, 28 November 2006, 508 SCRA 357
5. Heirs of Sangkay v. National Power Corporation, G.R. No. 141447, 4 May 2006,
489 SCRA 401
6. Ting v. Heirs of Lirio, G.R. No. 168913, 14 March 2007, 518 SCRA 334

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 7. Infante v. Aran Builders, G.R. No. 156596, 24 August 2007, 531 SCRA 123
8. Cardinal v. Asset, G.R. No. 149696, 14 July 2006, 495 SCRA 103
9. Villasi v. Garcia, G.R. No. 190106, 15 January 2014, 713 SCRA 629
10. Fermin v. Esteves, G.R. No. 147977, 26 March 2008, 549 SCRA 424
11. Cabling v. Lumapas, G.R. No. 196950, 18 June 2014, 726 SCRA 628
12. Hi-Yield Realty v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 138978, 12 September 2002, 388
SCRA 655
13. Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas, G.R. No. 186571, 11 August 2010, 628 SCRA 266

RES JUDICATA

RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 408-410.

1. Cruz v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 164797, 13 February 2006, 482 SCRA 379
2. Republic v. Yu, G.R. No. 157557, 10 March 2006, 484 SCRA 416
3. Degayo v. Dinglasan, G. R. No. 173148, 6 April 2015, 755 SCRA 1
4. Mallion v. Alcantara, G.R. No. 141528, 31 October 2006, 506 SCRA 336

B. Provisional Remedies

PROVISIONAL REMEDIES & SPECIAL CIVIL ACTIONS

READ: RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. II, 2016 ed.

Rule 57 - Preliminary Attachment

1. PCL Industries v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 147970, 31 March 2006, 486
SCRA 214
2. Professional Video v. TESDA, G.R. No. 155504, 26 June 2009, 591 SCRA 83
3. Metro Inc. et al v. Lara’s Gifts, G.R. No. 171741, 27 November 2009, 606
SCRA 175
4. Torres v. Satsatin, G.R. No. 166759, 25 November 2009, 605 SCRA 453
5. Lim v. Lazaro, G.R. No. 185734, 3 July 2013, 700 SCRA 547
6. Olib v. Pastoral, G.R. No. 81120, 20 August 1990, 188 SCRA 692
7. Traders Royal Bank v. IAC, L-66321, 31 October 1984, 133 SCRA 141
8. Luzon Development Bank v. Krishnan, G.R. No. 203530, 13 April 2015, 755
SCRA 358

Rule 58 - Preliminary Injunction

1. Filipino Metals v. Secretary of Trade and Industry, G.R. No. 157498, 15 July
2005, 463 SCRA 616
2. Power Sites v. United Neon, G.R. No. 163406, 24 November 2009, 605 SCRA
196
3. Hernandez v. NAPOCOR, G.R. No. 145328, 23 March 2006, 485 SCRA 166
4. G.G. Sportswear v. BDO, G.R. No. 184434, 8 February 2010, 612 SCRA 47
5. Borja v. Salcedo, Adm. Matter No. RTJ-03-1746 (formerly OCA IPI No. 10-
1225-RTJ), 26 September 2003, 412 SCRA 110
6. Solid Builders, Inc. v. China Banking Corp., G.R. No. 179665, 3 April 2013, 695
SCRA 101

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 Rule 59 – Receivership

Rule 60 – Replevin

1. Rivera v. Vargas, G.R. No. 165895, 5 June 2009, 588 SCRA 529

Rule 61 - Support Pendente Lite

1. Lam v. Chua, G.R. No. 131286, 18 March 2004, 426 SCRA 29

C. Special Civil Actions

Rule 62 – Interpleader

1. Makati Dev’t. Corp. v. Tanjuatco, G.R. L-26443, 25 March 1969, 27 SCRA 401
2. Lui Enterprises v. Zuellig Pharma, G.R. No. 193494, 12 March 2014, 719
SCRA 88

Rule 63 - Declaratory Relief and Similar Remedies

1. Aquino v. Malay, Aklan, G.R. No. 211356, 29 September 2014, 737 SCRA 145
2. Monetary Board v. Philippine Veterans Bank, G.R. No. 189571, 21 January
2015, 746 SCRA 508
3. SJS v. Lina, G.R. No. 160031, 18 December 2008, 574 SCRA 462

Rule 64 - Review of Judgments and Final Orders and Resolutions of the

Commission on Elections and the Commission on Audit

1. Diocese of Bacolod v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 205728, 21 January 2015, 747

SCRA 1

Rule 65 – Certiorari

1. Aquino v. Malay, Aklan, G.R. No. 211356, 29 September 2014, 737 SCRA 145
2. Villanueva v. Judicial & Bar Council, G.R. No. 211833, 7 April 2015, 755
SCRA 182
3. Clark Investors and Locators Association, Inc. v. Secretary of Finance, G.R. No.
200670, 6 July 2015, 761 SCRA 586
4. Tagle v. Equitable PCI, G.R. No. 172299, 22 April 2008, 552 SCRA 424
5. Cervantes v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 166755, 18 November 2005, 475
SCRA 562
6. Concepcion v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 178624, 30 June 2009, 591 SCRA 420
7. Worldwide Web Corporation v. People, G.R. Nos. 161106 and 161266, 13
January 2014, 713 SCRA 18
8. Kalipunan v. Robredo, G.R. No. 200903, 22 July 2014, 730 SCRA 322

Mandamus

1. Calim v. Guerrero, G.R. No. 156527, 5March 2007, 517 SCRA 412
2. Uy Kiao Eng v. Lee, G.R. No. 176831, 15 January 2010, 610 SCRA 211

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 Rule 66 - Quo Warranto

Rule 67 – Expropriation

1. National Housing v. Heirs Guivelondo, G.R. No. 154411, 19 June 2003, 404
SCRA 389
2. Masikip v. City of Pasig, G.R. No. 136349, 23 January 2006, 479 SCRA 391
3. Republic v. Ortigas and Co. Ltd. Partnership, G.R. No. 171496, 3 March 2014,
717 SCRA 601

Rule 68 - Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage

1. BPI Family v. Coscolluela, G.R. No. 167724, 27 June 2006, 493 SCRA 472
2. Monzon v. Sps. Relova, G.R. No. 171827, 17 September 2008, 565 SCRA 514

Rule 69 – Partition

1. Balo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 129704, 30 September 2005, 471 SCRA 227
2. Quintos v. Nicolas, G.R. No. 201252, 16 June 2014, 726 SCRA 482

Rule 70 - Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer

1. Acaylar v. Harayo, G.R. No. 176995, 30 July 2008, 560 SCRA 624
2. Ross-Rica v. Sps Ong, G.R. No. 132197, 16 August 2005, 467 SCRA 35
3. Zacarias v. Anacay, G.R. No. 202354, 24 September 2014, 736 SCRA 508
4. Roman Catholic Archbishop of Caceres v. Heirs of Abella, G.R. No. 143510, 23
November 2005, 476 SCRA 1
5. Sunflower Neighborhood Association v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 136274, 3
September 2003, 410 SCRA 318

Rule 71 - Contempt

1. Inonog v. Ibay, A.M. No. RTJ-09-2175, 28 July 2009, 594 SCRA 168
2. Regalado v. Go, G.R. No. 167988, 6 February 2007, 514 SCRA 616

D. POST – JUDGMENT REMEDIES

Rules 37-38; 40-56 (RIANO, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Vol. 1, 2016 ed., pp. 503-602)

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