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Civil Law Review II Syllabus 2021
Civil Law Review II Syllabus 2021
I. Obligations
A. General Provisions
1. Definition
2. Elements of an obligation
3. Sources of obligations
• Cases:
(1) Leung Ben v. O’Brien, 38 Phil. 182
(2) Aldaba v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-21676, February 28, 1969
B. Nature and Effect
1. Obligation to give
2. Obligation to do or not to do
3. Transmissibility of obligations
4. Performance of obligations
5. Breaches of obligations
6. Remedies available to creditor in cases of breach
• Cases:
(3) Bayala v. Silang Traffic Co., 73 Phil. 557
(4) Lirag Textile Mills, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-30736,
July 11, 1975
(5) Hanlon v. Hausserman, 40 Phil. 796
(6) Dela Rosa v. Bank, 51 Phil. 926
(7) Lasam v. Smith, 45 Phil. 657
(8) Real v. Belo, G.R. No. 146224, January 26, 2007
C. Kinds
1. Pure
2. Conditional
3. Obligation with a period or a term
4. Alternative or facultative
5. Joint and solidary obligations
6. Obligations with a penal clause
• Cases:
(9) Baluran v. Navarro, 79 SCRA 309
(10) Smith, Bell & Co. v. Sotelo, 44 Phil. 875
(11) Hermosa v. Longara, 93 Phil. 971
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D. Extinguishment
1. Payment or performance
2. Loss of determinate thing due or impossibility or difficulty of performance
3. Condonation or remission of debt
4. Confusion or merger
5. Compensation
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6. Novation
7. Annulment
8. Rescission
9. Fulfillment of a resolutory condition
10. Prescription
• Cases:
(41) California Bus Lines, Inc. v. State Investment House, Inc., 418
SCRA 297, 2003
(42) Filinvest Credit Corp. v. Phil. Acetylene Co., 197 Phil. 394
(43) Pen v. Julian, G.R. No. 160408, January 11, 2016
(44) Philippine National Bank v. Tan Dee, G.R. No. 182128,
February 19, 2014
(45) Inter-Asia Investments Industries, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, 403
SCRA 452, 2003
(46) Harry E. Keeler Electric Co. v. Rodruguez, 44 Phil. 19
(47) Haw Pia v. China Banking Corp., 80 Phil. 604
(48) Philippine National Bank v. Teves, G.R. Nos. L-8706 & L-8813,
December 14, 1951
(49) Zagala v. Jimenez, G.R. No. 33050, July 23, 1987
(50) Golez v. Camara, 101 Phil. 363
(51) Quiros v. Tan Guinlay, 5 Phil. 675
(52) New Pacific Timber & Supply Co. v. Seneris 101 SCRA 686
(53) Huibonhoa v. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. 95897 & 102604,
December 14, 1999
(54) Commissioner of Public Highways v. Burgos, 96 SCRA 831
(55) Velasco v. Manila Electric Co., 42 SCRA 556
(56) Philippine National Bank v. Veraguth, 50 Phil. 253
(57) Menzi & Co. v. Quing Chuan, 69 Phil. 46
(58) Sanz v. Lavin, 6 Phil. 299
(59) Roman Catholic Bishop of Malolos, Inc. v. Intermediate
Appellate Court, 191 SCRA 411
(60) Far East Bank & Trust Co. v. Diaz Realty, Inc., G.R. No.
138588, August 23, 2001
(61) Eternal Gardens Memorial Park Corp. v. Court of Appeals, 282
SCRA 554
(62) Ortigas & Co. v. Feati Bank & Trust Co., 94 SCRA 533
(63) Naga Telephone Co. v. Court of Appels, February 24, 1994
(64) Testate Estate of Mota v. Serra, 40 Phil. 464
(65) Sochayseng v. Trujillo, 31 Phil. 153
(66) Gullas v. National Bank, 62 Phil. 519
(67) Garcia v. Lim Chiu Sing, 59 Phil. 562
(68) Zapanta v. De Rostaeche, 21 Phil. 54
(69) Uraca v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 115158, September 5, 1997
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II. CONTRACTS
A. General Provisions
1. Stages of contracts
2. Classification
3. Essential requisites
• Cases:
(89) Valles v. Villa, 35 Phil. 769
(90) Cuizon v. Court of Appeals, 260 SCRA 645
(91) Spouses Omengan v. Philippine National Bank, G.R. No.
161319, January 23, 2007
(92) Ferrazzini v. Gsell, 34 Phil. 697
(93) Del Castillo v. Richmond, 45 Phil. 697
(94) Sy Suan v. Regala, 105 Phil. 1024
(95) Allied Banking Corp. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 124290,
January 16, 1998
(96) Liebnow v. Philippine Vegetable Oil Co., 39 Phil 60
(97) Encarnacion v. Baldemar, 77 Phil. 470
(98) Florentino v. Encarnacion, 79 SCRA 192
(99) Kauffman v. Philippine National Bank, 42 Phil. 182
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(126) Khe Hong Cheng v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 144169, March
28, 2001
(127) Concepcion v. Sta. Anna, 87 Phil. 787
(128) Oria v. McMicking, 21 Phil. 243
2. Voidable Contracts
• Cases:
(129) Braganza v. Villa Abrille, 105 Phil. 466
(130) Teves v. People’s Homesite & Housing Corp., 23 SCRA 1114
(131) Caddwallader & Co. v. Smith, Bell & Co., 7 Phil. 416
3. Unenforceable Contracts
• Cases:
(132) Rosencore Development Corp. v. Inquing
(133) Carbonell v. Poncio, 103 Phil. 655
(134) Reiss v. Memije, 15 Phil. 350
(135) Luna v. Linatoc, 74 Phil. 15
4. Void or Inexistent Contracts
• Cases:
(136) Liguez v. Court of Appeals, 102 Phil. 577
(137) Mapalo v. Mapalo, 17 SCRA 114
(138) Rodriguez v. Rodriguez, 20 SCRA 908
(139) Angeles v. Court of Appeals, 102 Phil. 1006
(143) Spouses Villaluz v. Land Bank of the Philippines, G.R. No. 192602,
January 18, 2017
(144) Werr Corporation International v. Highlands Prime, Inc., G.R. No.
187543, February 8, 2017
(145) San Francisco Inn v. San Pablo City Water District, G.R. No.
204639, February 15, 2017
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(146) Federal Builders, Inc. v. Power Factors, Inc., G.R. No. 211504,
March 8, 2017
(147) B.H. Chua Securities Corp. v. Sia-Uy, G.R. No. 202485, February
22, 2017
(148) Philippine National Bank v. Chan, G.R. No. 206037, March 13,
2017
(149) Felix Plazo Urban Poor Settlers Community Association, Inc. v.
Lipat, Sr., G.R. No. 182409; March 20, 2017
(150) Province of Camarines Sur v. Bodega Glassware, G.R. No. 194199,
March 22, 2017
(151) Lavarez v. Guevarra, G.R. No. 206103, March 29, 2017
(152) SM Systems Corp. v. Camerino, G.R. No. 178591, March 29, 2017
(153) Van de Brug v. Philippine National Bank, G.R. No. 207004, June 6,
2018
(154) Reyes v. BANCOM Development Corp., G.R. No. 190286, January
11, 2018
(155) Specified Contractors & Development, Inc. v. Pobocan, G.R. No.
212472, January 11, 2018
(156) Orient Freight International, Inc. v. Keihin-Everett Forwarding Co.,
Inc., G.R. No. 191937, August 9, 2017
(157) Federal Express Corp. v. Antonino, G.R. No. 199455, June 27,
2018
(158) Chinatrust (PhiIs.) Commercial Bank v. Turner, G.R. No. 191458,
July 3, 2017
(159) Encarnacion Construction v. Phoenix Ready Mix Concrete
Development & Construction, G.R. No. 225402, September 4, 2017
(160) Evangelista v. Screenex, Inc., G.R. No. 211564, November 20, 2017
(161) H. Villarica Pawnshop v. Social Security Commission, G.R. No.
228087, January 24, 2018
(162) Asian Terminals, Inc. v. Padoson Stainless Steel Corp., G.R. No.
211876, June 25, 2018
(163) Diampoc v. Buenaventura, G.R. No. 200383, March 19, 2018
(164) Almeda v. Heirs of Almeda, G.R. No. 194189, September 14, 2017
(165) Spouses Ong v. BPI Family, G.R. No. 208638, January 24, 2018
(166) Mendoza v. Spouses Ramon, Sr., G.R. No. 220517, June 20, 2018
(167) Northern Mindanao Industrial Port & Services Corp. v. Iligan
Cement Corp., G.R. No. 215387, April 23, 2018
(168) Team Image Entertainment, Inc. v. Solar Team Entertainment,
G.R. No. 191658, September 13, 2017
(169) Makati Tuscany Condominium Corp. v. Multi-Realty Development
Corp., G.R. No. 185530, April 18, 2018
(170) G Holdings v. Cagayan Electric Power & Light Co., G.R. No.
226213, September 27, 2017
(171) Chua Ping Hian v. Manas, G.R. No. 198867, October 16, 2019
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• Leonen Cases:
(211) Arco Pulp and Paper Co., Inc. v. Lim, G.R. No. 206806, June 25,
2014
(212) Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. v. Chiongbian, G.R. No. 197530, July
09, 2014
(213) Loria v. Muñoz, Jr., G.R. No. 187240, October 15, 2014
(214) Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) v. Rebesencio, G.R. No. 198587,
January 14, 2015
(215) The Wellex Group, Inc. v. U-Land Airlines, Co., Ltd., G.R. No.
167519, January 14, 2015
(216) Bases Conversion Development Authority v. DMCI Project
Developers, Inc., G.R. No. 173137 & 173170, January 11, 2016
(217) University of Mindanao, Inc. v. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, G.R.
Nos. 194964-65, January 11, 2016
(218) Spouses Lam v. Kodak Phils., Ltd., G.R. No. 167615, January 11,
2016
(219) Spouses Limso v. Philippine National Bank, G.R. Nos. 158622,
169441, 172958, 173194, 196958, 197120 & 205463, January 27,
2016
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SPECIAL CONTRACTS
I. SALES
A. General Provisions
1. Essential Requisites; Parties; Nature and Form
(231) Quiroga v. Parsons Hardware, 38 Phil. 501
(232) Ker & Co. v. Lingad, 38 SCRA 524
(233) Delpher Trades Corp. v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No.
19259, January 26, 1988
2. Perfection
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C. Effects of the Contract When the Thing Sold Has Been Lost
D. Performance of contract
1. Obligations of the Vendor
a. Transfer of Ownership
b. Risk of loss
c. Warranties
d. Documents of title
• Cases:
(246) Barreto & Sons, Inc. v. Compania Maritima, G.R. No. L-22358,
January 29, 1975
(247) Addison v. Felix, 38 Phil. 404
(248) Martin v. Reyes, G.R. No. L-4402, July 20, 1952
(249) Power Commercial & Industrial Corp. v. Court of Appeals, 274
SCRA 597
(250) Katigbak v. Court of Appeals, 4 SCRA 243
(251) Hernandez v. Vda. de Salas, 69 Phil. 744
(252) Carumba v. Court of Appeals, 31 SCRA 558
(253) Dagupan Trading Co. v. Macam, 14 SCRA 179
(254) Consolidated Rural Bank (Cagayan Valley), Inc. v. Court of
Appeals, G.R. No. 132161, January 17, 2005
(255) Carbonell v. Court of Appeals, 69 SCRA 99
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(256) Dagupan Trading Co. v. Macam, G.R. No. L-18497, May 31,
1965
(257) Sta. Romana v. Imperio, G.R. No. L-17280, December 29, 1965
(258) Bernales v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 71491, June
28, 1988
(259) Vda. de Reyes v. De Leon, G.R. No. L-22331, June 6, 1967
(260) Valdevieso v. Damalerio, G.R. No. 133303, February 15, 2005
(261) Andaya v. Manansala, 107 Phil. 1151
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H. Assignment of Credits
III. Lease
A. General Provisions
1. Elements
2. Characteristics
3. Classifications
4. Distinctions from other contracts
• Cases:
(295) Mamaril v. Boy Scouts of the Philippines, 688 SCRA 437
(296) Ermitaño v. Paglas, 689 SCRA 158
(297) Marimperio Compania Naveria, SA v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.
40234, December 14, 1987
(298) Filoil Refinery Corp. v. Mendoza, G.R. No. 55526, June 15,
1987
B. Rights and Obligations of Lessor
• Cases:
(299) Tan Chiong Sian v. Inchausti Co., 22 Phil. 152
(300) Tanio v. Ticson, G.R. No. 154895, November 18, 2004
(301) Limpin Investment Corp. v. Lim Sy, G.R. No. 31920, April 8,
1988
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(314) Spring Homes Subdivision Co., Inc. v. Spouses Tablada, Jr., G.R
No. 200009, January 23, 2017
(315) Arcaina v. Ingram, G.R. No. 196444, February 15, 2017
(316) Land Bank of the Philippines v. Musni, G.R. No. 206343, February
22, 2017
(317) Republic v. Philippine International Corp., G.R. No. 181984, March
20, 2017
(318) Peralta v. Raval, G.R. Nos. 188467/188764, March 29, 2017
(319) Philippine Steel Coating Corp. v. Quinones, G.R. No. 194533,
April19, 2017
(320) Alejo v. Spouses Cortez, G.R. No. 206114, June 19, 2017
(321) Gatan v. Vinarao, G.R. No. 205912, October 18, 2017
(322) Hi-Lon Manufacturing, Inc. v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No.
210669, August 1, 2017
(323) Desiderio Dalisay Investments, Inc. v. Social Security System, G.R.
No. 208185, September 6, 2017
(324) Spouses Pamplona v. Spouses Cueto, G.R. No. 204735, February
19, 2018
(325) Villamil v. Spouses Erguiza, G.R. No. 19599, June 20, 2018
(326) Santos v. Arrojado, A.C. No. 8502, June 27, 2018
(327) Padilla v. Universal Robina Corp., G.R. No. 214805, December 14,
2017
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(328) Pilipinas Makro, Inc. v. Coco Charcoal Philippines, Inc., G.R. No.
196419, October 4, 2017
(329) Poole-Blunden v. Union Bank of the Philippines, G.R. No. 205838,
November 29, 2017
(330) Philippine National Bank v. Bacani, G.R. No. 194983, June 20,
2018
(331) Orbe v. Filinvest Land, Inc., G.R. No. 208185, September 6, 2017
(332) Republic v. Philippine International Corp., G.R. No. 181984, March
20, 2017
(333) Peralta v. Raval, G.R. Nos. 188467/188764, March 29, 2017
(334) Hilltop Market Fish Vendors' Association, Inc. v. Yaranon, G.R. No.
188057, December 7, 2017
(335) D.M. Ragasa Enterprises, Inc., v. Banco De Oro, Inc. (formerly
Equitable PCI Bank, Inc.), G.R. No. 190512, June 20, 2018
(336) Racelis v. Spouses Javier, G.R. No. 189609, January 29, 2018
(337) Shangri-la Properties, Inc. v. BF Corporation, G.R. Nos. 187552-
53/G.R. Nos. 187608-09, October 15, 2019
(338) Vive Eagle Land, Inc. v. National Home Mortgage Finance Corp.,
G.R. No. 230817, September 04, 2019
(339) Escabarte v. Heirs of Isaw, G.R. No. 208595, August 28, 2019
(340) Bayan v. Bayan, G.R. No. 220741, August 14, 2019
(341) Conje v. Spouses Tsamoudakis, G.R. No. 184220 (Notice), July 24,
2019
(342) Spouses Chua v. Spouses Lo, G.R. No. 196743, August 14, 2019
(343) Heirs of Arellano v. Tolentino, G.R. No. 207152, July 15, 2019
(344) Saclolo v. Marquito, G.R. No. 229243, June 26, 2019
(345) Booklight, Inc. v. Tiu, G.R. No. 213650, June 17, 2019
(346) Spouses Salitico v. Heirs of Felix, G.R. No. 240199, April 10, 2019
(347) Spouses Sy v. De Vera-Navarro, G.R. No. 239088, April 03, 2019
(348) Agustin v. De Vera, G.R. No. 233455, April 03, 2019
(349) Spouses Batalla v. Prudential Bank, G.R. No. 200676, March 25,
2019
(350) Spouses De Dios v. Rañola, G.R. No. 171344 (Notice), March 06,
2019
(351) Food Fest Land, Inc. v. Siapno, G.R. No. 226088, February 27,
2019
(352) Feliciano, Sr. v. Feliciano, Jr., G.R. No. 194922 (Notice), January
30, 2019
(353) Spouses Velasco v. Laigo, G.R. No. 199215 (Notice), January 16,
2019
(354) Salvaña v. Labnao, G.R. No. 210624 (Notice), December 10, 2018
(355) Land Bank of the Philippines v. R.T. Katigbak Construction Corp.,
G.R. No. 236517 (Notice), December 05, 2018
(356) Heirs of Spouses Sotes v. Estaca, G.R. No. 211849 (Notice),
December 03, 2018
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• Leonen Cases:
(375) Eagleridge Development Corp. v. Cameron Granville 3 Asset
Management, Inc., G.R. No. 204700, April 10, 2013
(376) Heirs of Lopez v. Development Bank of the Philippines, G.R. No.
193551, November 19, 2014
(377) Cabrera v. Ysaac, G.R. No. 166790, November 19, 2014
(378) Mahinay v. Dura Tire & Rubber Industries, Inc., G.R. No. 194152,
June 05, 2017
(379) Gotesco Properties, Inc. v. Solidbank Corp., G.R. No. 209452, July
26, 2017
(380) Dee Hwa Liong Foundation Medical Center v. Asiamed Supplies
and Equipment Corp., G.R. No. 205638, August 23, 2017
(381) Orbe v. Filinvest Land, Inc., G.R. No. 208185, September 06, 2017
(382) Racelis v. Spouses Javier, G.R. No. 189609, January 29, 2018
(383) Amoguis v. Ballado, G.R. No. 189626, August 20, 2018
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IV. Partnership
A. General Provisions
1. Elements
2. Characteristics
3. Classifications
4. Distinctions from other contracts
• Cases:
(389) Yulo v. Yang Chiaco Seng, G.R. No. L-12541, August 28, 1959
(390) Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Suter, 27 SCRA 152
(391) Aurbach v. Sanitary Wares Manufacturing Corp., G.R. No.
75875, December 15, 1989
B. Obligations of the Partners
• Cases:
(392) Catalan v. Gatchalian, 105 Phil. 1270
(393) Liwanag v. Workmen’s Compensation Commission, 105 Phil.
741
(394) Agad v. Mabato, G.R. No. L-24193, June 28, 1968
C. Dissolution and Winding Up
• Cases:
(395) Emnace v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126334, November 23,
2001
(396) Aldecoa & Co. v. Warner, Barnes & Co., 16 Phil. 423
D. Limited Partnership
V. Agency
A. General Provisions
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1. Elements
2. Kinds
3. Characteristics
4. Distinctions from other contracts
• Cases:
(397) Shell Co. v. Fireman’s Insurance Co., G.R. No. L-5169, 1957
(398) Cosmic Lumber Corp. v. Court of Appeals, 332 Phil. 948
(399) San Juan & Steel Fabricators, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, 357
Phil. 631
(400) Manila Memorial Park Cemetery, Inc. v. Linsangan, G.R. No.
151391, November 22, 2005
(401) Philpotts v. Philippine Manufacuring Co., 40 Phil. 471
(402) Sevilla v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 41182-3, April 15, 1988
(403) Barretto v. Tuazon, 59 Phil. 845
B. Obligations of the Agent
• Cases:
(404) Domingo v. Domingo, 42 SCRA 131
(405) Behn, Meyer & Co. v. Nolting, 35 Phil. 274
(406) Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Cadwallader Pacific Co.,
18 SCRA 827
C. Obligations of the Principal
• Cases:
(407) Barton v. Leyte Asphalt, 46 Phil. 938
(408) Eurotech Industrial Technologies, Inc. v. Cuizon, G.R. No.
167552, April 23, 2007
(409) Infante v. Cunanan, G.R. No. L-5180
D. Modes of Extinguishment
• Cases:
(410) Buason v. Panuyas, 105 Phil. 795
(411) Rallos v. Felix Go Chan & Sons, 81 SCRA 251
(412) Biasaya Land Transportation Co., Inc. v. Sanchez, G.R. No.
74623, August 31, 1987
(413) Pasno v. Ravona, 54 Phil.378
(414) Del Rosario v. Abad, G.R. No. L-10881, September 30, 1958
VI. Trusts
1. Elements
2. Characteristics
3. Kinds
4. Distinctions from other contracts/relations
• Cases:
(415) Ramos v. Ramos 61 SCRA 284
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Credit Transactions
VII. Loan
1. Elements
2. Kinds
3. Characteristics
4. Distinctions from other contracts
5. Interests on loan
a. Conventional interest
b. Interest on interest
c. Compensatory, penalty or indemnity interest
d. Finance charges
e. Usury
• Cases:
(439) Rose Packing Co., Inc. v. Court of Appeals, 16 SCRA 309
(440) Garcia v. Thio, G.R. No. 154878, March 16, 2007
(441) Tolentino v. Gonzales, 50 Phil. 558
(442) Dizon v. Magsaysay, 57 SCRA 250
(443) Philippine National Bank v. Court of Appeals, 238 SCRA 20
(444) Spouses Solangon v. Salazar
(445) Medel v. Court of Appeals, 29 SCRA 481
(446) Palanca v. Court of Appeals, 239 SCRA 593
(447) Spouses Pascual v. Spouses Ramos, G.R. No. 144712, July 4,
2002
(448) Private Development Corp. of the Philippines v. Intermediate
Appellate Court, 213 SCRA 282
(449) Angel Jose Warehousing Co., Inc. v. Chelda Enterprises, 23 SCRA
119
(450) First Metro Investment Corp. v. Este Del Sol Mountain Reserve,
Inc., G.R. No. 141811, November 15, 2001
(451) Nacar v. Gallery Frames, G.R. No. 189871, August 13, 2013
(452) Spouses Juico v. China Banking Corp., G.R. No. 187678, April 10,
2013
VIII. Deposit
1. Elements
2. Characteristics
3. Kinds
4. Distinctions from other contracts
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• Cases:
(453) Bank of the Philippine Islands v. Court of Appeals, May 10, 1994
(454) Gullas v. National Bank, 62 Phil. 519
(455) CA Agro-Industrial Development Corp. v. Court of Appeals, March
3, 1993
(456) People v. Baldogo, 396 SCRA 31, 2003
XI. Antichresis
• Cases:
(470) Diaz v. Mendezona, 48 Phil. 666
(471) Macapinlac v. Repide, 43 Phil. 770
(472) Ramirez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 38185, September 24, 1986
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(498) Castro v. Mendoza, Sr., G.R. No. 212778, April 26, 2017
(499) Paradigm Development Corp. of the Philippines v. Bank of the
Philippine Islands, G.R. No. 191174, June 7, 2017
(500) Dadis v. Spouses De Guzman, G.R. No. 206008, June 7, 2017
(501) KT Construction Supply v. Philippine Savings Bank, G.R. No.
228435, June 21, 2017
(502) Bernal v. Villaflor, G.R. No. 213617, April 18, 2018
(503) FGU Insurance Corp. v. Spouses Roxas, G.R. Nos. 189526 &
189656, August 9, 2017
(504) Erma Industries, Inc. v. Security Bank Corp., G.R. No. 191274,
December 6, 2017
(505) United Coconut Planters Bank v. Spouses Uy, G.R. No. 204039,
January 10, 2018
(506) Luntao v. BAP Credit Guaranty Corp., G.R. No. 204412, September
20, 2017
(507) Spouses Miles v. Laob, G.R. No. 209544, November 22, 2017
(508) Security Bank Corp. v. Spouses Mercadob, G.R. Nos. 192934 &
197010, June 27, 2018
(509) Gotesco Properties, Inc. vs. Solidbank Corp., G.R. No. 209452,
July 26, 2017
(510) Boston Equity Resources, Inc. v. Del Rosario, G.R. No. 193228,
November 27, 2017
(511) Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc, v. Spouses Soriano, G.R. No.
211232, April 11, 2018
(512) Baring v. Elena Loan & Credit Co., Inc., G.R. No. 224225, August
14, 2017
(513) Spouses Teves v. Integrated Credit & Corporate Services Co. (now
Carol Aqui) G.R. No. 216714, April 4, 2018
(514) Philippine National Bank v. Abello, G.R. No. 242570, September
18, 2019
(515) Philippine National Bank v. Giron-Roque, G.R. No. 240311,
September 18, 2019
(516) The Mercantile Insurance Co., Inc. v. DMCI-Laing Construction,
Inc., G.R. No. 205007, September 16, 2019
(517) Shemberg Marketing Corp. v. Citibank, N.A., G.R. No. 216029,
September 04, 2019
(518) Vasquez v. Philippine National Bank, G.R. Nos. 228355 & 228397,
August 28, 2019
(519) Tan v. United Coconut Planters Bank, G.R. No. 213156, July 29,
2019
(520) Velez, Jr. v. Santillan-Baens, Inc., G.R. Nos. 244182-83 & 244237
(Notice), June 03, 2019
(521) Philippine Commercial and International Bank v. William Golangco
Construction Corp., G.R. Nos. 195372 & 195375, April 10, 2019
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(522) Spouses Belleza v. Ventura, A.M. No. SB-18-25-P (Notice), April 03,
2019
(523) Hun Hyung Park v. Eung Won Choi, G.R. No. 220826, March 27,
2019
(524) Spouses Tan v. Dumlao, G.R. No. 204042 (Notice), March 06, 2019
(525) Spouses Celones v. Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co., G.R. No.
215691, November 21, 2018
(526) Republic v. Jose Gamir-Consuelo Diaz Heirs Association, Inc., G.R.
No. 218732, November 12, 2018
(527) Rey v. Anson, G.R. No. 211206, November 07, 2018
(528) GSIS Family Bank v. Spouses Lim, G.R. No. 233734 (Notice),
November 05, 2018
(529) Cabebe v. Baluyot, A.M. No. P-18-3874 (Notice), November 05,
2018
(530) Republic v. Heirs of Cruz, G.R. No. 208956, October 17, 2018
(531) Spouses Bautista v. Premiere Development Bank, G.R. No.
201881, September 05, 2018
(532) Enriquez v. The Mercantile Insurance Co., Inc., G.R. No. 210950,
August 15, 2018
(533) Jugueta v. F.F. Cruz & Co., Inc., G.R. No. 197993 (Notice), August
08, 2018
(534) Villalon v. Rural Bank of Agoo, Inc., G.R. No. 239986, July 08,
2019
(535) Concorde Condominium, Inc. v. Philippine National Bank, G.R.
Nos. 228354 & 228359, November 26, 2018
(536) Isla v. Estorga, G.R. No. 233974, July 02, 2018
Leonen Cases:
(537) Pryce Corp. v. China Banking Corp., G.R. No. 172302, February
18, 2014
(538) Eagleridge Development Corp. v. Cameron Granville 3 Asset
Management, Inc., G.R. No. 204700 (Resolution), November 24,
2014
(539) Stronghold Insurance Company, Inc. v. Spouses Stroem, G.R. No.
204689, January 21, 2015
(540) Spouses Abella v. Spouses Abella, G.R. No. 195166, July 08, 2015
(541) Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. v. G & P Builders, Inc., G.R. No.
189509, November 23, 2015
(542) Viva Shipping Lines, Inc. v. Keppel Philippines Mining, Inc., G.R.
No. 177382, February 17, 2016
(543) Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. v. Liberty Corrugated Boxes
Manufacturing Corp., G.R. No. 184317, January 25, 2017
(544) Development Bank of the Philippines v. Sta. Ines Melale Forest
Products Corp., G.R. Nos. 193068 & 193099, February 01, 2017
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(545) Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. v. Royal Ferry Services, Inc., G.R.
No. 188146, February 01, 2017
(546) FGU Insurance Corp. v. Spouses Roxas, G.R. Nos. 189526 &
189656, August 09, 2017
(547) United Doctors Medical Center v. Bernadas, G.R. No. 209468,
December 13, 2017
(548) Cotoner-Zacarias v. Spouses Revilla, G.R. No. 190901, November
12, 2014
(549) Vitug v. Abuda, G.R. No. 201264, January 11, 2016
(550) Luntao v. BAP Credit Guaranty Corp., G.R. No. 204412, September
20, 2017
QUASI-CONTRACTS
I. Negotiorum Gestio
II. Solutio Indebiti
III. Other quasi-contracts
I. TORTS
A. General concepts and principles
1. Abuse of right; Elements; Unjust enrichment; Liability without fault; Acts
contrary to law; Acts contrary to morals
• Cases:
(551) Elcano v. Hill, 77 SCRA 98
(552) Taylor v. Manila Electric Co., 16 Phil. 8
(553) Algarra v. Sandejas, 27 Phil. 284
2. Legal injury
a. Concept
b. Elements of right
c. Violation of right or legal injury
d. Classes of injury
B. Classification of Torts
1. According to manner of commission
2. According to scope
3. Culpa Aquiliana; Culpa Contractual; Culpa Criminal
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• Cases:
(554) Singson v. Bank of the Philippine Islands, G.R. No. L-24932,
June 27, 1968
(555) Rafael Reyes Trucking Corp. v. People, G.R. No. 129029, April
3, 2000
(556) Air France v. Carrascoso, 18 SCRA 155
(557) Padua v. Robles, 66 SCRA 485
(558) Mendoza v. Arrieta, 91 SCRA 113
(559) Jocson v. Glorioso, 22 SCRA 316
C. Tortfeasor
1. Direct tortfeasor
a. Natural persons
b. Juridical persons
2. Persons made responsible for others; Vicarious liability
• Cases:
(560) People v. Fabro, 93 SCRA 200
(561) Professional Services, Inc. v. Agana, G.R. No. 126297, January
31, 2007
(562) GSIS v. Spouses Deang, G.R. No. 135644, September 17, 2001
(563) Libi v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 70880, September
18, 1992
(564) Caravan Travel & Tours Int’l, Inc. v. Abejar, G.R. No. 170631,
February 10, 2016
(565) Merritt v. Government of the Philippines, 34 Phil. 311
(566) Republic v. Palacio, 23 SCRA 899
(567) Ramos v. Pepsi-Cola, G.R. No. L-22533, February 9, 1967
(568) Ylarde v. Aquino, G.R. No. L33722, July 29, 1988
(569) Pasco v. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. 54357, April 25, 1987
3. Joint tortfeasors
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G. Proximate Cause
1. Concept
2. Cause in fact
3. Efficient intervening cause
4. Cause as distinguished from condition
• Cases:
(577) People’s Bank & Trust Co. v. Dahican Lumber Co., G.R. No. L-
17500, May 16, 1967
(578) Barredo v. Garcia, 73 Phil. 607
(579) Basilio v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 113433, March 17, 2000
(580) Pajarito v. Seneris, 87 SCRA 277
(581) Manalo v. Robles Transportation Co., Inc., G.R. No. L-8171,
August 16, 1956
(582) Gan v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-44264, September 19, 1988
H. Intentional Torts
1. General Concept and Classes
2. Interference with rights to persons and property
3. Interference with relations
I. Negligence
1. Concept
2. Good father of a family or reasonably prudent person
3. Standard of care; emergency rule
4. Unreasonable risk of harm
5. Evidence
6. Presumption of negligence
7. Defenses
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• Cases:
(583) Picart v. Smith, 37 Phil. 809
(584) Cangco v. Manila Railroad Co., 38 Phil 768
(585) Manliclic v. Calaunan, G.R. No. 150157, January 25, 2007
(586) Rakes v. Atlantic Gulf Pacific Co., 7 Phil. 359
(587) Caedo v. Yu Khe Thai, 26 SCRA 381
(588) Vestil v. Intermediate Appellate Court, November 6, 1986
(589) City of Manila v. Teotico, 22 SCRA 267
(590) Gutierrez v. Gutierrez, 56 Phil. 177
(591) Cruz v. Gangan, 395 SCRA 711, 2003
(592) Tres Reyes v. Maxim’s Tea House, 398 SCRA 288, 2003
(593) Ylarde v. Aquino, G.R. No. L33722, July 29, 1988
K. Strict Liability
1. Animals; possessor and user of an animal
2. Nuisance
3. Products liability; Consumer Act
II. Damages
A. General considerations
1. Classification
2. Kinds of damages
a. Actual and Compensatory
b. Moral
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c. Nominal
d. Temperate
e. Liquidated
f. Exemplary
3. When damages may be recovered
• Cases:
(594) Bago v. Feraren, 410 SCRA 282, 2003
(595) Cathay Pacific Airways, Ltd. v. Vasquez, 399 SCRA 207, 2003
(596) People v. Caraig, 400 SCRA 67, 2003
(597) Fuentes v. Court of Appeals, 253 SCRA 430
(598) People v. Cuenco, G.R. No. 143819, January 19, 2002
(599) Batong Buhay Gold Mines, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.
45048, January 7, 1987
(600) Carriaga v. Laguna Tayabas Bus Co., 110 Phil. 346
(601) Reformina v. Tomol, 139 SCRA 260
(602) Ines v. Court of Appeals, August 14, 1995
(603) Lopez v. Pan American World Airways, 16 SCRA 431
(604) Malonzo v. Galang, 100 Phil. 18
(605) People v. Fontanilla, G.R. No. L-25354, June 28, 1968
(606) Rubio v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 50911, March 12, 1986
(607) Mahinay v. Velasquez, Jr., G.R. No. 152753, January 13, 2004
(608) People v. Marahay, 396 SCRA 129, 2003
(609) People v. Caraig, 400 SCRA 67, 2003
(610) Araneta v. Bank of America, 40 SCRA 144
(611) Negros Navigation Co., Inc. v. Court of Appeals, 281 SCRA 534
(612) People v. Villanueva, 302 SCRA 380
(613) Ventura v. Bernabe, 38 SCRA 587
(614) Necesito v. Paras, 104 Phil. 75
(615) City Trust Banking Corp. v. Intermediate Appellate Court, 232
SCRA 559
(616) Munsayac v. De Lara, 23 SCRA 1086
(617) Philippine National Bank v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 45770,
March 30, 1988
(618) Abrogar v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 67970,
January 15, 1988
(619) Ching Sen Ben v. Court of Appeals, 314 SCRA 762
(620) Rayos v. Reyes, 398 SCRA 4, 2003
(621) Singson v. Aragon, 92 Phil. 514
(622) People v. Legaspo, 397 SCRA 531, 2003
(623) Dee Hua Ling Electrical Equipment Corp. v. Reyes, G.R. No.
72182, November 25, 1986
(624) People v. Buayaban, 400 SCRA 48, 2003
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C. Graduation of damages
1. Duty of injured party
2. Rules
a. In crimes
b. In quasi-delicts
c. In contracts and quasi-contracts
d. Liquidated damages
e. Compromise
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(642) F.F. Cruz & Co., Inc. v. Philippine Iron Construction & Marine
Works, Inc., G.R. Nos. 188144 & 1288301, August 30, 2017
(643) Dela Cruz v. Octaviano, G.R. No. 219649, July 26, 2017
(644) Yamauchi v. Suñiga, G.R. No. 199513, April 18, 2018
(645) Ka Kuen Chua v. Colorite Marketing Corp., G.R. Nos. 193969-70 &
194027-28, July 5, 2017
(646) Ong Bun v. Bank of the Philippine Islands, G.R. No. 212362,
March 14, 2018
(647) Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc. v. Meñez, G.R. No. 209906,
November 22, 2017
(648) Spouses Estrada v. Philippine Rabbit Bus Lines, Inc., G.R. No.
203902, July 19, 2017
(649) Darines v. Quinones, G.R. No. 206468, August 2, 2017
(650) Torreon v. Aparra, Jr., G.R. No. 188493, December 13, 2017
(651) People v. Racal, G.R. No. 224886, September 4, 2017
(652) People v. Bacyaan y Sabaniya, G.R. No. 238457, September 18,
2019
(653) CICL XXX v. People, G.R. No. 237334, August 14, 2019
(654) Yulo v. Celo, G.R. No. 208787 (Notice), July 30, 2019
(655) Spouses Dalen v. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, G.R. No. 194403, July 24,
2019
(656) Jebsen Maritime, Inc. v. Gavina, G.R. No. 199052, June 26, 2019
(657) Chevron Philippines, Inc. v. Mendoza, G.R. Nos. 211533 & 212071,
June 19, 2019
(658) People v. Sayo y Reyes, G.R. No. 227704, April 10, 2019
(659) Guy v. Tulfo, G.R. No. 213023, April 10, 2019
(660) Heirs of Asis, Jr. v. G.G. Sportswear Manufacturing Corp., G.R. No.
225052, March 27, 2019
(661) Interphil Laboratories, Inc. v. OEP Philippines, Inc., G.R. No.
203697, March 20, 2019
(662) Robinsons Bank v. Spouses Chua, G.R. No. 243481, March 13,
2019
(663) Padillo v. Magnaye, G.R. No. 195692 (Notice), March 06, 2019
(664) VDM Trading, Inc. v. Carungcong, G.R. No. 206709, February 06,
2019
(665) Fernandez v. Bank of the Philippine Islands, G.R. No. 234835
(Notice), January 23, 2019
(666) Lazaro v. Commission on Audit, G.R. Nos. 213323 & 213324,
January 22, 2019
(667) Callang v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 210683, January 08,
2019
(668) People v. Magbuhos y Diola, G.R. No. 227865, November 07, 2018
(669) Metroheights Subdivision Homeowners Association, Inc. v. CMS
Construction and Development Corp., G.R. No. 209359, October
17, 2018
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(670) Sulpicio Lines, Inc. v. Karaan, G.R. No. 208590, October 03, 2018
(671) Imperial v. Heirs of Spouses Bayaban, G.R. No. 197626, October
03, 2018
(672) Horlador v. Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc., G.R. No. 236576
(Resolution), September 05, 2018
(673) Supreme Transportation Liner, Inc. v. San Andres, G.R. No.
200444, August 15, 2018
(674) Rodriguez v. Your Own Home Development Corp., G.R. No.
199451, August 15, 2018
(675) Spouses Ermino v. Golden Village Homeowners Association, Inc.,
G.R. No. 180808, August 15, 2018
(676) Anuat v. Pacific Ocean Manning, Inc., G.R. No. 220898, July 23,
2018
(677) Tabuada v. Tabuada, G.R. No. 196510, September 12, 2018
Leonen Cases:
(678) City of Dagupan v. Maramba, G.R. No. 174411, July 02, 2014
(679) Philippine National Bank v. Santos, G.R. Nos. 208293 & 208295,
December 10, 2014
(680) Gutierrez v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 200628, January 13,
2015
(681) Caravan Travel and Tours International, Inc. v. Abejar, G.R. No.
170631, February 10, 2016
(682) Limlingan v. Asian Institute of Management, Inc., G.R. Nos.
220481 & 220503, February 17, 2016
(683) Department of Public Works and Highways v. City Advertising
Ventures Corp., G.R. No. 182944, November 09, 2016
(684) Orient Freight International, Inc. v. Keihin-Everett Forwarding Co.,
Inc., G.R. No. 191937, August 09, 2017
(685) Visayan Electric Co., Inc. v. Alfeche, G.R. No. 209910, November
29, 2017
(686) Torreon v. Aparra, Jr., G.R. No. 188493, December 13, 2017
(687) Manila Electric Co. v. Nordec Philippines, G.R. Nos. 196020 &
196116, April 18, 2018
(688) Imperial v. Heirs of Spouses Bayaban, G.R. No. 197626, October
03, 2018
(689) Guy v. Tulfo, G.R. No. 213023, April 10, 2019
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LIST OF RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR CIVIL LAW BAR EXAMINATIONS
I. THE CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES AND ALL ITS AMENDATORYLAWS
II. FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209, AS AMENDED)
III. III. SPECIAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Rep. Act No. 7192
Rep. Act No. 8043 as amended by Rep. Act No. 9523
Rep. Act No. 8369
Rep. Act No. 8552 as amended by Rep. Act No. 9523
Rep. Act No. 8972
Rep. Act No. 9048
Rep. Act No. 9262
Rep. Act No. 9710
Rep. Act No. 10165
Rep. Act No. 10172 Women in Development and Nation Building Act
Intercountry Adoption Act of 1995
Family Courts Act of 1997
Domestic Adoption Law
Solo Parents' Welfare Act of 2000
An Act Authorizing the City or Municipal Civil Registrar or the Consul General to Correct a
Clerical or Typographical Error in an Entry and/or Change of First Name or Nickname in the
Civil Register without need of a Judicial Order, amending for this purpose Articles 376 and
412 of the Civil Code of the Philippines
Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004
The Magna Carta of Women Foster Care Act of 2012
An Act Further Authorizing the City or Municipal Civil Registrar or the Consul General to
Correct Clerical or Typographical Errors in the Day and Month in the Date of Birth or Sex of a
Person Appearing in the Civil Register without / need of a Judicial Order, amending for this
purpose Republic Act No. 9048
Rep. Act No. 10354
Rep. Act No. 10821
Rep. Act No. 11166
Rep. Act No. 11222
Com. Act No. 141 as amended
Pres. Decree No. 1529 as amended by Rep. Act No. 11057
Pres. Decree No. 957 as amended by Pres. Decree No. 1216
Act No. 3952 as amended by Rep. Act No. 111
Act No. 4122
Rep. Act No. 4726 as amended by Rep. Act No. 7899
Rep. Act No. 6552
Rep. Act No. 6657 as amended by Rep. Act No. 9700
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