COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE: CIVIL LAW REVIEW

COURSE CREDIT: Six (6) units

FACULTY: Prof. Joseph Ferdinand M. Dechavez

EMAIL ADDRESS: jfmdechavez@gmail.com

TERM/ACADEMIC YEAR: FIRST SEMESTER, SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024

COURSE DELIVERY MODE:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A general integration of the principles in civil law covering the following major
subjects:

A. Concept of Laws, effectivity, application, non-retroactivity, directory and

mandatory laws, repeal of laws, conflict of laws. This subject will also examine
the provisions of the Civil Code on Human Relations

B. Persons and Family Relations, more specifically, on persons, the concepts of civil
personality, use of surnames, absence and presumptive death. On family
relations, we will tackle the requisites of marriage, void and voidable
marriages, legal separation, rights and obligations between husband and wife,
property relations between husband and wife, family, paternity and filiation,
adoption and the administrative adoption act, support, parental authority,
emancipation, and the provisions of the Family Code on absence, surnames and
summary judicial proceedings.

C. Property, Ownership, and Its Modifications, more specifically, classification of

property, ownership, co-ownership including the Condominium Act, some
special properties, possession, usufruct, easements or servitudes, nuisance, modes
of acquiring ownership, occupation, and donation. This subject will also examine
prescription

D. Succession, more specifically, wills, institution and substitution of heirs, legitime,

disinheritance, legal or intestate succession, right of representation, right of
accretion, capacity to succeed, partition and distribution of the estate.

E. Obligations and Contracts, Sales, Maceda Law, Recto Law, Lease, Agency, Trust,
Credit Transactions, Torts and Damages

F. On Land Registration, we will cover the concepts of the regalian doctrine, the
torrens system, the Public Land Act and the Property Registration Decree

COURSE GOALS: Expected College of Law Graduate Attributes (“ELGAs”)

(A) Know and understand the laws; (B) Memorize provisions; (C) Develop: (i)
critical and analytical thinking; (ii) proficiency in written and oral communication;

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 and (iii) logical reasoning and sound judgment; and (D) Exercise
proper professional and ethical responsibilities

LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES (“LOs”):

1. Knowledge/Remembering: define, list, recognize

2. Comprehension/Understanding: describe, explain, identify, recognize
3. Application/Applying: choose, demonstrate, implement, perform
4. Analysis/Analyzing: analyze, categorize, compare, differentiate
5. Evaluation/Evaluating: assess, critique, evaluate, rank, rate
6. Synthesis/Creating: construct, design, formulate, organize, synthesize
Upon completion of the Course, the student is expected to be able to:

ELGAs LEARNING OUTCOMES (LOs)

Critical and LO1. Explain the pertinent Civil Code provisions and apply these
analytical thinking to specific factual situations.
Effective in written
and oral LO2. Analyze the assigned cases and derive the applicable
communication doctrines enunciated therein.
Logical reasoning
Sound judgment LO4. Utilize legal research tools to gather pieces of information
that aid in the analysis of legal issues.
Exercise of proper
professional and
ethical LO5. Present one’s analyses of answers on essay problems clearly
and logically
responsibilities

LEARNING PLAN: Design or structure the course that will include the contents/topics
to be covered; learning resources to be used; weekly schedule of the topics to be taken
up; and the learning methods to be utilized that are most likely to lead students towards
the goals and learning outcomes that were defined.

ASSESSMENT/GRADING SYSTEM: The performance of every student will be

evaluated based on the following criteria

Requirements based on the Learning Outcomes (LOs) Scope of Work Percentage/Proportion

(Weight is based on
the importance of the
LO)
LO1 --- Class Recitations, Quizzes, Discussions, Individual
Digest of cases
LO2 --- Class Recitations, Quizzes, Discussions, Individual
Digest of cases
LO3 --- Class Recitations, Quizzes, Discussions, Individual
Digest of cases
LO4 --- Case Study
Mid term Class Standing Individual 50% of Mid term
Grade
Mid term Examination Grade Individual 50% of Mid term
Grade
Midterm Grade Individual 1/3 of Final Grade
Final Class Standing Individual 1/3 of Final Grade
Final Examination Grade Individual 1/3 of Final Grade
TOTAL 100%

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WEEK/ METHOD
LEARNING DATE S
RESOURCES (Schedule of (activities
TOPIC/CONTENT (print and non- each Topic, designed or
(arrangement or sequence of
print materials Assign, Exam deployed by
the major topics is based on a
logical order) and online/ open- for the entire the teacher to
access resources) semester) bring about, or
create the
conditions for
learning)

Course Introduction Syllabus

• Course overview Presentation of Lecture
Materials on 1st meeting
• Course assignments Discussion
How to answer
• Course requirements Law/Bar Exams

I. GENERAL PRINCIPLES

A. Effect and Application of Laws (Articles 1-18,

Civil Code, R.A. 386, Aug. 30, 2950) Effectivity of
Laws; E.O. 200, 1987; A.O. 1987 Chapter 2, Book
VII Sec. 3(1); Tanada v. Tuvera, G.R. No. L-63915,
Dec. 229, 1986; Philsa International v. Secretary
of Labor, G.R. No. 103144, Apr. 4, 2001; Manila
Public Schools Teachers' Association v. Garcia,
G.R. No. 192708, Oct. 2, 2017; Application of
Laws; Manuel v. People, G.R. No. 165842, Nov.
29, 2005; Principle of Non-retroactivity of laws; 2nd meeting
PITC v. COA, G.R. No. 205837, Nov. 21, 2017;
Unciano Paramedical College v. CA, G.R. No.
100335, Apr. 7, 1993; Waiver of Rights, Otamias
v. Republic, G.R. No. 189516, June 08, 2016; Cui
v. Arellano University, G.R. No. L-15127, May 30, Syllabus
1961; Repeal of Laws; Commissioner v. Semirara, Recitation
G.R. No. 202534, Dec. 5, 2018; ; Sunrise Garden v. Textbooks
Case Study
CA, G.R. No. 158836, September 30, 2015;
Agujetas v. A, G.R. No. 106560, Aug. 23, 1996; Cases
Discussion
Doctrine of Operative Fact; CIR v. San Roque
Power, 719 Phil. 137 (2013); Doctrine of Stare
Decisis; PLDT v. Alvarez, G.R. No. 179408, Mar.
5, 2014; Valenzuela v. CA, G.R. 102316, June 30,
1997; Toyota v. CA, 216 SCRA 236; Customs, Yao
Kee v. Aida Sy-Gonzales, G.R. No. 55960, Nov.
24, 1988; Rule on Periods, CIR v. Primetown, G.R.
No. 162155, Aug. 28, 2007

B. Conflict of Laws (Private International Law),

Territoriality principle, Del Socorro v. Van
Wilsem, G.R. No. 193707, Dec. 10, 2014;
Nationality Principle (Lex Patriae), Extra-
territoriality, Pilapil v. Ibay-Somera,174 SCRA
653; Suzuki v. Office of the Solicitor General, G.R.
No. 212302, Sept. 2, 2020; Van Dorm v. Romillo,
G.R. No. L-68470, Oct. 8, 1985; Garcia v. Recio,

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 366 SCRA 437; Lex Rei Sitae, Orion Savings Bank
v. Shigekane Suzuki, G.R. No. 205487, Nov. 12,
2014; Gaspi v. Pacis-Trinidad, G.R. No. 229010,
Nov. 23, 2020; Lex Loci Celebrationis, Lex Loci
Contractus, Fujiki v. Marinay, G.R. No. 196049,
Jun. 26, 2013; Tenchavez v. Escaño, G.R. No. L- Subsequent
19671, Nov. 29, 1965; Renvoi Doctrine, Aznar v. meetings
Garcia, G.R. No. L-16749, Jan. 31, 1963; Bellis v. Will
Bellis, G.R. No. L-23678, Jun. 6, 1967; Doctrine of depend on
Forum Non Conveniens, Saudia Airlines v. schedule of
Rebesencio, G.R. No. 198587, Jan. 14, 2015; PNCC classes
v. Asiavest Merchant Bankers, G.R. 172301, Aug.
19, 2015; Continental Microneasia v. Basso, G.R.
No. 178382-83, Sept. 23, 2015; Doctrine of
Processual Presumption, Toyo v. Toyo, G.R. No.
213198, Jul. 1, 2019; Significant Relationships
Theory, Lex Fori; Hasegawa v. Kitamura, G.R.
No. 149177, Nov. 23, 2007; Llorente v. CA, 345
SCRA 92 Manila Hotel Corp v. NLRC, 343 SCRA
1; United Airlines v. CA, G.R. No. 124110, Apr.
20, 2001; Zalamea v. CA, G.R. 104235, Nov. 10,
1993

C. Human Relations (Arts. 19-36, Civil Code) Abuse

of Rights Doctrine, Damnum Absque Injuria,
Volenti non fit injuria, Acts contrary to law, Acts
contra bonus mores, University of the East v.
Jader, G.R. No. 132344, Feb. 17, 2000; City of
Bacolod v. Phuture Visions, G.R. No. 190289, Jan.
17, 2018; Nikko Hotel v. Reyes, G.R. 154259, Feb.
28, 2005; Metroheights Subdivision v. CMS
Construction, G.R. No. 209359, Oct. 17, 2018;
Breach of Promise to Marry, Hermosisima v.
Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-14628, Sept. 30,
1960, Wassmer v. Velez, G.R. No. L-20089, Dec.
26, 1964; Bunag, Jr. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.
101749, Jul. 10, 1992; Pe v. Pe, G.R. No. L-17396,
May 30, 1962; Baksh v. Court of Appeals, G.R.
No. 97336, Feb. 19, 1993; Constantino v. Mendez,
G.R. No. 57227, May 14, 1992; Unjust Enrichment,
Accion in rem verso, Loria v. Munoz, G.R. No.
187240, Oct. 15, 2014; Civil Action; Dy v. People,
G.R. No. 189081, Aug. 10,
2016; Independent Civil Action; Lim v. Kou Co
Ping, G.R. No. 175256, Aug. 23, 2012; Tayag v.
Alcantara, G.R. No. 50959, Jul. 23, 1980

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II. PERSONS AND FAMILY RELATIONS

A. Civil Personality (Articles 37-47, Civil

Code) Geluz v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-
16439, July 20, 1961; Quimiguing v. Icao, G.R.
No. 26795, July 31, 1970; Continental Steel v.
Montano, G.R. No. 182836, Oct. 13, 2009

B. Marriage (Family Code of the

Philippines, E.O. 209, Aug. 3, 1988; R.A. 6809
amended Title X, Emancipation and Age of
Majority, Dec. 18, 1989) Requisites of
Marriage, Arts. 1-26; R. A. 853; R.A. 10354,
Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive
Act; Sec. 12, Art. II and Secs. 1&2 Art. XV,
1987 Constitution; Chapter 3, Art. 1, Sec. 424,
Local Govt. Code; Manuel v. People, G.R. Syllabus Recitation
165842, Nov. 29, 2005; Silverio v. Republic,
537 SCRA 373; Republic v. Cagandahan, Textbooks Case Study
166676, Sept. 22, 2008; Republic v. Albios,
Cases Discussion
G.R. 198780, Oct. 16, 2013; Delgado v. Rustia,
G.R. 155733, Jan 27, 2006; Bayot v. CA, 570
SCRA 472; Corpus v. Sto. Tomas, G.R.
186571, Aug. 11, 2010; Republic v. Orbecido,
G.R. 154380, Oct. 5, 2005; Navarro v.
Domagtoy, 259 SCRA 129; Tilar v. Tilar, G.R.
No. 214529, July 12, 2017; Keuppers v.
Murcia, A.M. No. MTJ-15-1860, Apr. 3, 2018;
Republic v. Manalo, G.R. 22109, April 24,
2018; Racho v. Tanaka, G.R. No. 199515, Jun.
25, 2018; Sakai v. Republic, G.R. No. 224015,
Jul. 23, 2018; Nullada v. Civil Registrar of
Manila, G.R. No. 224548, Jan 23, 2019;
Morana v. Republic, G.R. No. 227605, Dec. 5,
2019; Santos v. Santos, G.R. No. 214593, Jul.
17, 2019; Marriages Exempt from License
Requirement, (Arts. 27-34, Civil Code);
Manzano v. Sanchez, AM No. MT-00-129,
Mar 8, 2001; Tupal v. Rojo, A.M. No. MTJ-14-
1842, Feb. 24, 2014.

Void and Voidable Marriages (Arts. 35-54);

De Castro v. Assidao-De Castro, G.R.

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160172, Feb. 13, 2008; Domingo v. CA, 226
SCRA 572; Ninal v. Bayadog, 328 SCRA 122;
Nicdao v. Carino, G.R. 132529, Feb. 2, 2001;
Republic v. Molina, G.R. 108763, Feb. 13,
1997; Tongol v. Tongol, G.R. 157610, Oct. 19,
2007; Buenaventura v. CA, G.R.
127358/127449, Mar. 31, 2005 Maguilan v.
Maguilan, G.R. 155409, June 8, 2007; Dino v.
Dino, G.R. 178044, Jan. 19, 2011; Valdes v.
RTC, 260 SCRA 221; Republic v. Olaybar,
G.R. 189538, Feb. 10, 2014; Santos v. CA, 240
SCRA 20; Republic v. Cote, G.R. No. 212860,
Mar. 14, 2018; Republic v. Catubag, G.R. No.
210580, April 18, 2018; Tadeo-Matias v.
Republic, G.R. No. 230751, Apr. 25, 2018;
Keppel v. Keppel, G.R. No. 202039, Aug. 14,
2019; Republic v. Deang, G.R. No. 236279,
Mar. 25, 2019; Yu v. Yu, G.R. No. 230443, Apr. Recitation
3, 2019; Cortez v. Cortez, G.R. No. Syllabus
224638, Apr. 10, 2019; Tan-Andal v. Andal, Case Study
G.R. 196359, May 11, 2021 Textbooks
Discussion
Cases
Additional References (Optional): P.D. No.
1083 (Code of Muslim Personal Laws of the
Philippines); A.M. No. 02-11-10-SC on the
Rule on Declaration of Absolute Nullity of
Void Marriages and Annulment of Voidable
Marriages; R.A. No. 6955 (“An Act to
Declare Unlawful the Practice of Matching
Filipino Women for Marriage to Foreign
Nationals on a Mail Order Basis and Other
Similar Practices xxx”); R.A. No. 9208 (Anti-
Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003); Rules on
Provisional Orders, A.M. 02-11-12 SC

C. Legal Separation (Arts. 55-67,

Family Code) Additional References
(Optional): R.A. 9262 (Anti-Violence against
Women and their Children Act); A.M. No.
02-11-11-SC on the Rule on Legal Separation;
Bugayong v. Ginez, 100 SCRA 616; Lapuz-Sy
v. Eufemio, 43 SCRA 177; Ong v. Ong, G.R.
No. 153206

D. Rights and Obligations between

Husband and Wife (Arts. 68-73, Family
Code) The Family (Arts. 149-162, Family
Code); Arriola v. Arriola, G.R. No. 177703,
Jan. 28, 2008; Fortaleza v. Lapitan, G.R. No.
178288, Aug. 15, 2012; Support (Arts. 194-
208, Family Code) Jocson v. Empire
Insurance, G.R. No. L-10792, Aug. 30, 1958;
Javier v. Lucero, 94 Phil. 634; Ilusorio v.

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Ilusorio-Bildner, G.R. No. 139789, May 12,
2000; Patricio v. Dario, G.R. 170829, Nov. 20,
2006; Additional Reference (Optional): R.A.
No. 7192 (Women in Development and
Nation Building Act); Estae of Ruiz v. CA,
G.R. No. 118671, Jan. 29, 1996; Perla v. Baring,
G.R. No. 172471, Nov. 12, 2012

E. Property Relations (Arts. 74-148,

Family Code) Donations By Reason of
Marriage, Absolute Community, Conjugal
Partnership, Separation of Property of the
Spouses and Administration of Common
Property by One Spouse During the Marriage,
Regime of Separation of Property, Property
Regime of Unions Without Marriage; Santos
v. Bartolome, G.R. No. L-
18032, Nov. 23, 1922; Sideco v. Aznar, G.R.
No. L-4831, Apr. 24, 1953; Heirs of Felipe v.
Aldon, 100 SCRA 628; Heirs of Malabonga,
G.R. 118784, Sept. 2, 1999; Abalos v.
Macatangay, G.R. No. 155043, Sept. 30, 2004;
Homeowners and Savings Loan Bank v. Syllabus Recitation
Dailo, G.R. No. 153802, Mar. 11, 2005; PNB v.
Reyes, G.R. No. 212483, October 5, 2016; Textbooks Case Study
Carlos v. Tolentino, G.R. No. 234533, June 27,
2018; Malabanan v. Malabanan, G.R. No. Cases Discussion
187225, Mar. 6, 2019

E. Paternity and Filiation (Arts. 163-

182, Family Code) Legitimate Children,
Proof of Filiation, Illegitimate Children,
Legitimated Children; Concepcion v.
Almonte, 468 SCRA 438; Liyao v. Liyao, G.R.
138961, Mar. 7, 2002; Conde v. Abaya, 13 Phil
249; Ara v. Pizarro, G.R. No. 187273, Feb. 15,
2017; In re Yuhares Jan Barcelote Tinitigan,
G.R. No. 222095, Aug. 7, 2017; Heirs of
Gilberto Roldan v. Heirs of Silvela Roldan,
G.R. No. 202578, Sept. 27, 2017; Masbate v.
Relucio, G.R. No. 235498, Jul. 30, 2018; Miller
v. Miller, G.R. No. 200344, Aug. 28, 2019;
Additional References (Optional): A.M. No.
06-11-5-SC or the Rule on DNA Evidence,
Care and Education of Children (Articles Recitation
356-363, Civil Code) Syllabus
Case Study
F. Adoption; R.A. No. 8552 (Domestic Textbooks
Adoption Act of 1998), Who may adopt, Who Discussion
may be adopted, Rights of an adopted Child Cases
(Arts. 189-190, Family Code, Instances when
adoption may be rescinded, Effects of
rescission; R.A. No. 8043 (Inter-Country

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Adoption Act of 1995), When allowed, Who
may adopt, Who may be adopted,
Distinction between domestic adoption and
inter-country adoption; Additional References
(Optional): A.M. No. 02-6-02-SC on Rule on
Adoption; R.A. No. 9523

(“An Act Requiring Certification of the

Department of Social Welfare and
Development to Declare a ‘Child Legally
Available for Adoption’ as a Prerequisite for
Adoption Proceedings xxx”); Lazatin v.
Campos, G.R. No. L-43955-56, July 30, 1979;
Santos v. Aranzanso, G.R. No. L-23828, Feb.
28, 1966; Adoption of Michelle P. Lim, G.R.
168992-93, May 21, 2009; Republic v.
Toledano, 233 SCRA 9; Republic v. CA, 227
SCRA 401; Castro v. Gregorio, G.R. No.
188801, Oct. 15, 2014

G. Support (Arts. 194-208); De Asis v. Syllabus Recitation

CA, G.R. No. 127578, Feb. 15, 1999; Gan v.
Reyes, G.R. No. 145527, May 28, 2002; Lacson Textbooks Case Study
v. Lacson, G.R. No. 150644, Aug. 28, 2006;
Perla v. Baring, G.R. No. 172471, Nov. 12, Cases Discussion
2012; Sps. Lim v. Lim, G.R. No. 163209, Oct.
30, 2009; Abella v. Cabanero, G.R. No.
206647, Aug. 9, 2017

H. Parental Authority (Arts. 209-233,

Family Code); R.A. No. 7610 (Special
Protection of Children against Abuse and
Discrimination Act), specifically Sec. 10(c)
Valenzuela Hardwood v. CA, G.R. 102316,
June 30, 1997; Espiritu v. CA, 242 SCRA 362;
Sagala-Eslao v. CA, G.R. No. 116773, Jan. 16,
1997; Salientes v. Abanilla, G.R. No. 162734,
Aug. 29, 2006; Gualberto v. Gualberto, G.R.
No. 154994/156254, June 28, 2005; Briones v.
Miguel, G.R. No. 156343, Oct. 18, 2004; St.
Joseph’s College v. Miranda, G.R. No.
182353, June 29, 2010; Additional reference
(Optional): A.M. No. 03-02-05-SC on Rule on
Guardianship of Minors; A.M. No. 03-04-04-
SC on Rules on Custody of Minors and Writ
of Habeas Corpus in Relation to Custody of
Minors; R.A. No. 8972 (Solo Parents' Welfare
Syllabus Recitation
Act of 2000); R.A. No. 8980 (The Early
Childhood Care and Development Act); R.A.
Textbooks Case Study
No. 9231 ("An Act Providing for the
Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child
Cases Discussion
Labor and Affording Stronger Protection for
the Working Child xxx,")

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 I. Emancipation (Arts. 234 and 236,
Family Code, as amended by R.A. No. 6809)

J. Retroactivity of the Family Code

(Art. 256)

K. Funerals (Arts. 305-310, Civil Code)

L. Use of Surnames (Arts. 364-380,

Civil Code); R.A. No. 9255 (An Act Allowing
Illegitimate Children to Use the Surname of
Their Father); R.A. 9048 As amended by R.A.
10172 (Clerical Error Act); In re: Adoption of
Stephanie Nathy Astorga Garcia, G.R.
148311, Mar. 31, 2005; Eric Sibayan Chua vs.
Republic of the Philippines, G.R. No. 231998,
Nov. 20, 2017

M. Absence; Art. 381-389, Civil Code 3.

Art. 390-392, Civil Code (Presumption of
Death) Santos v. Santos, G.R. 187061, Oct. 8,
2014

III. PROPERTY

A. Classification (Arts. 414-426, Civil

Code); Immovable property, Movable property,
Property in relation to the Person to whom it
Belongs; R.A. 349 as amended by R.A. 1056, (An
Act to Legalize Permissions To Use Human
Organs for Medical, Surgical or Scientific
Purposes); R.A. 7170 (Organ Donation Act of
1991) and R.A. 7719 (National Blood Services Act
of 1994; Yee v. Strong Machinery, 37 Phil 644;
Recitation
Mercado v. CA, GR No. L-44001, June 10, 1988;
Syllabus
Ballatan v. Martinez, GR No. 125683, March 2,
1999; Sarmiento v. Agana, GR No. L-57288, April Case Study
30, 1984; Technogas v. CA, GR No. 108894, Textbooks
February 10, 1997; Depra v. Dumlao, GR No. GR Discussion
No. L-57348, May 16, 1985; Virgilio v. Patricia, Cases
GR No. 134651, September 18, 2000; Guzman et.
al. v. Fuente et. al., GR 32433, December 29, 1930;

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 Alburo v. Villanueva, GR No. 3003, January 2,
1907; Tuason v. Lumanlan, GR No. L-23497,
April 26, 1968; Pleasantville v. CA, GR No. 79688,
February 1, 1996; Serge's Products v. PCI Leasing,
338 SCRA 499; Board of Assessment; Appeals v.
Manila Electric, 10 SCRA 68; FELS Energy Inc. v.
Prov. of Batangas, GR. 168557, Feb.
16, 2007; Laurel v. Garcia, 187 SCRA 797;
Provincial Assessor v. Filipina Palm Oil, G.R. No.
183416, Oct. 5, 2016; Gatchalian v. Flores, G.R. No.
224176, Jan. 19, 2018

B. Ownership (Arts. 427-483, Civil Code)

Ownership in General; Right of Accession;
Quieting of Title; Malabanan v. Republic, G.R.
179987, Sept. 3, 2013; Republic v. Aquino, G.R. L-
33983, Jan. 27, 1983; Republic v. Espinosa, G.R.
171514, July 18 2012; Republic v. Bantigue, G.R.
162322, Mar. 14, 2012; Republic v. CA, 132 SCRA
514; Jagualing v. CA, 194 SCRA 607; Arjonillo v.
Demetria Pagulayan, G.R. No. 196074, Oct. 4,
2017; Santiago, et. al. v. Northbay Knitting, G.R.
No. 217296, Oct. 11, 2017; de Vera v. Mayandoc,
G.R. No. 211170, July 3, 2017; Philippine
Independent Church v. Basanes, G.R. No.
220220, Aug. 15, 2018; Javelosa v. Tapus, G.R.
204361, Jul. 4, 2018; De los Reyes v. Municipality Syllabus Recitation
of Kalibo, Aklan, G.R. No. 214587, Feb. 26, 2018;
Basa v. Loy, G.R. 204131, Jun. 4, 2018; Baleares Textbooks Case Study
et.al. v. Felipe Espanto, G.R. No. 229645; June 6,
2018; Magalang v. Heretape, G.R. No. 199558, Cases Discussion
Aug. 14, 2019; Chua v. Lo, G.R. No. 196743, Aug.
14, 2019

C. Co-ownership (Arts. 484-501, Civil Code);

Apique v. Fahnestich, G.R. No. 205705, Aug. 5,
2015; R.A. 4726 as amended (The Condominium
Act); Adille v. CA, 157 SCRA 455; Pangan v. CA,
166 SCRA 375; Cabrera v. Isaac, G.R. No. 166790,
Nov. 19, 2014; Leviste Management v. Legaspi
Towers 2000, G.R. No. 199353, Apr. 4, 2018; Lim
v. Moldex, G.R. No. 206038, Jan. 25, 2017; Poole-
Blunden v. Union Bank, G.R. No. 205838, Nov.
29, 2017; Anzures v. Ventanilla, G.R. No. 222297,
Jul. 9, 2018; Belvis v. Erola, G.R. No. 239727, Jul.
24, 2019; Augusto v. Dy, G.R. No. 218731, Feb.
13, 2019.

D. Possession (Arts. 523-561, Civil

Code); Kinds of Possession, Acquisition of
Possession, Effects of Possession; Dizon v.
Suntay, G.R. L-30817, Sept. 29, 1972; Deped
v. Baguilan, G.R. 230399, June 20, 2018;
Carbonilla v. Abiera, G.R. 177637, July 26,
2010; Supapo v. De Jesus, G.R. No. 198356,

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Apr. 20, 2015; Subic Bay Legend Resorts and
Casinos v. Fernandez, G.R. No. 193426, Sept.
29, 2014; Ledesma v. CA, 213 SCRA 195; Syllabus Recitation
Catholic Vicar Apostolic of the Mountain
Province v. CA, 183 SCRA 639; Baleares v. Textbooks Case Study
Espanto, G.R. No. 229645, Jun. 6, 2018;
Intramuros Administration v. Offshore Cases Discussion
Construction, G.R. No. 196795, Mar. 7, 2018

E. Usufruct (Arts. 562-612, Civil Code);

Usufruct in General, Rights of the
Usufructruary, Obligations of the
Usufructuary; Extingushment of Usufruct
Alunan v. Veloso, 52 Phil 545; Hemedes v.
CA, 316 SCRA 347

F. Easements (Arts. 613-693, Civil

Code); Easements in General, Modes of
Acquiring Easements, Rights and obligations
of the Owners of the Dominant And Servient
Estates, Modes of Extinguishment of
Easements; Legal Easements Easements
Relating to Waters, Easement of Right of
Way, Easement of Party Wall, Easement of
Light and View, Drainage of Buildings,
Intermediate Distances, Lateral and
Subjacent Support; Voluntary Easements;
Privatization and Mgt. Office v. Legaspi
Towers, 593 SCRA 382; Costabella v. CA,
G.R. 80511, Jan 25, 1991; Quimen v. CA, G.R.
112331, May 29, 1996; Unisource v. Chung,
593 SCRA 530; Remman Enterprises v CA,
330 SCRA 145; Floro v. Llenado, 244 SCRA
713; Garcia v. Santos, G.R. 228334, June 17,
2019; Hi-lon Manufacturing v. COA, G.R.
210669, Aug. 1, 2017; Calimoso v. Raoullo,
G.R. 198594, Jan. 25, 2016; Alolino v. Flores, Syllabus Recitation
G.R. No. 198774, April 4, 2016; Reyes v.
Ramos, G.R. 194488, Feb. 11, 2015; Ermino v. Textbooks Case Study
Golden Village, G.R. No. 180808, Aug. 15,
2018 Cases Discussion

G. Nuisance (Arts. 694-707, Civil

Code); Hidalgo v. Balandan, G.R. No. L-
3422, June 13, 1952; Cruz v. Pandacan Hiker's
Club, G.R. No. 188213, Jan 11, 2016; Republic
v. Tan, G.R. No. 199537, Feb. 10, 2016; North
Greenhills v. Morales, G.R. No. 222821, Aug.
9, 2017

H. Modes of Acquiring Ownership

(Arts. 712-724, Civil Code); Occupation;
Intellectual Creation; Tradition

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 I. Donations (Arts. 725-773, Civil
Code); Nature of Donations; Persons who
May Give or Receive a Donation; Effect of
Donations and Limitations Thereon
Revocation and Reduction of Donations;
Austria-Magat v. CA, G.R. 106755, Feb. 1,
2002; The National Treasurer of the
Philippines v. Vda De Meimban, G.R. L-
61023, Aug. 22, 1984; Central Philippine
University v. CA, 246 SCRA 511; Puig v.
Penaflorida, 15 SCRA 276; Heirs of Gozo v.
Philippine Union Mission Corpo of the
Seventh Day Adventist Church, G.R. No.
195990, Aug. 5, 2015; Victoria v. Pidlaoan,
G.R. No. 196470, April 20, 2016; Clemente v.
Republic, G.R. No. 220008, Feb. 20, 2019;
Prov. Of Camarines Sur v. Bodega
Glassware, G.R. No. 194199, Mar. 22, 2017;
Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Fatima v.
Alzona, G.R. No. 224307, Aug. 6, 2018;
Napocor v. Delta P, Inc., G.R. No. 221709, Oct.
16, 2019; Camarines Sur Teachers and
Employees Association, Inc. v. Province of
Camarines Sur, G.R. No. 199666, Oct. 7, 2019.

IV. PRESCRIPTION

A. General Provisions (Arts. 1106-

1116); Prescription of Ownership and Other
Real Rights (Arts. 1117-1138) Definition,
Acquisitive and Extinctive Prescription,
Instances when prescription is not allowed,
Prescription or limitation of actions; James v.
Eurem Realty Devt. Corp. G.R. No. 190650, Syllabus Recitation
Oct. 14, 2013; Canlas v. Republic, G.R. No.
200894; Republic v. Northern Cement, G.R. Textbooks Case Study
No. 200256, Apr. 11, 2018; Heirs of Tomakin
v. Heirs of Navares, G.R. No. 223624, Jul. 17, Cases Discussion
2019; Heir of Cardenas v. The Christian and
Missionary Alliance Churches of the
Philippines, G.R. No. 222614, Mar. 20, 2019

B. Prescription of Actions (Arts. 1139-

1155) Specified Contractors v. Olonan, G.R.
No. 212427, Jan. 11, 2018; Municipality of
Dasmarinas v. Campos, G.R. No. 232675 and
233078, Jul. 17, 2019

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V. SUCCESSION

A. General Provisions (Arts. 774-782,

Civil Code) Anderson v. Perkins, L-15388,
Jan. 31, 1961; Magallanes v. Kayanan, L-
31048, Jan. 20, 1976; Viardo v. Belmonte, L-
14122, Aug. 21, 1962; Pamplona v. Moreto, L-
33187, Mar. 31, 1980; Rabadilla v. CA, G.R.
113725, June 29, 2000; Guico v. Bautista, L-
14921, Dec. 31, 1960; Suarez v. CA, G.R.
94918, Sept. 2, 1992; Nufable v. Generosa,
G.R. 126950, July 2, 1999; Constantino v. CA,
G.R. 116018, Nov. 13, 1996; Capablanca v.
Syllabus Recitation
Heirs of Pedro Bas, G.R. No. 224144, June 28,
2017; Payduan vs. Builders Savings and Loan
Association, Inc., G.R. No. 202324, Jun. 4, Textbooks Case Study
2018; Salitico v. Heirs of Resurreccion Felix,
G.R. No. 240199, Apr. 10, 2019 Cases Discussion

B. Testamentary Succession (Arts.

783-958, Civil Code); Wills in General;
Testamentary Capacity; Forms of Wills;
Witnesses to Wills; Codicils and
Incorporation by Reference; Revocation of
Wills; Republication and Revivals;
Allowance and Disallowance of Wills;
Santiago v. Santiago, G.R. 179859, Aug. 9,
2010; Rabadilla v. CA, G.R. 113725, June 29,
2000; Mendoza v. Policarpio, G.R. 176422,
Mar. 20, 2013; Kalaw v. Relova, G.R. L-40207,
Sept. 28, 1984; Molo v. Molo, 90 Phil. 413;
Alejo v. CA, 236 SCRA 468; Vda de Villaflor
v. Juico, L-15737, Feb. 28, 1962; Uriarte v.
CFO of Negros, L-21938-39, May 29, 1970;
Vda de Enriquez v. Abadia, L-7188, Aug. 9,
1954; Bellis v. Bellis, L-23678, June 6, 1967;
Van Dorn v. Romillo, 139 SCRA 139; Pilapil
v. Ibay-Somera, 174 SCRA 653; Llorente v.
CA, G.R. 124371, Nov. 23, 2000; Doroteo v
CA, 320 SCRA 12; Alsua-Betts v. CA, L-
46430-31, July 30, 1979; In re Will of Siason,
10, Phil 504; Taboada v. Rosal, L-36033, Nov.
5, 1982; Estate of Tampoy v. Alberastine, L-
14322, Feb. 25, 1960; Maglasang v. Heirs of
Cabatingan, G.R. 131953, June 5, 2002;
Gonzales v. CA, L-37453, May 25, 1979;
Gabucan v. Manta, L-51546, Jan. 28, 1980;
Alvarado v. Gaviola, 44 SCAD 731; Taboada
v. Rosal, L-36033, Nov. 5, 1982; Azuela v. CA,
487 SCRA 119; Roxas v. De Jesus, G.R. 38338, Syllabus Recitation
Jan 28, 1985; Ajero v. CA, 55 SCAD 352 (1994);
Codoy v. Calugay, G.R. 123486, Aug. Textbooks Case Study

Cases Discussion

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12, 1999; Siangio v. Reyes, 508 SCRA 177;
Macam v. Gatmaitan, 60 Phil 358; Testate
Estate of Maloto v. CA, L-76464, Feb. 29,
1988; Bodellar v. Aranza, L-58509, Dec. 7,
1982; Pastos Jr. v. CA, G.R. 56340, June 24,
1983; Reyes v. Datu, L-17818, June 25, 1967;
Chua v. CFI, 78 SCRA 412; Vera v. Navarro,
L-27743, Oct. 18, 1977; Intestate estate of Don
Esteban v. CA, G.R. 103727, Dec. 18, 1996;
Cuenco v. CA, L-24742, Oct. 26, 1973; Fule v.
CA, L-40502 and L-42670, Nov. 29, 1976; Mitra
v. Sablan, G.R. No. 213994, Apr. 18,
2018

Institution of Heirs; Substitution of Heirs;

Conditional Testamentary Dispositions And
Testamentary Dispositions with a Term; Heirs
of the Late Matilde Montinola-SanSon v. CA,
L-76648, Feb. 26, 1988; De Belen v. BPI, L-
14474, Oct. 31, 1960; Bahanay v. Mrtinez,
64 SCRA 452; Nuguid v. Nuguid, L-23445,
June 23, 1966; Acain v. IAC, L-72706, Oct. 27,
1987; Ventura v. Ventura, G.R. 26306, April
27, 1988; Rebadilla v. CA, G.R. 113725, June
29, 2000; Crisologo v. Singson, L-13876, Feb.
28, 1962; De Perez v. Gachitorena, 54 Phil.
431; Phil. Co, and Ind. Bank v. Escolin, L-
27860, 27936-37 and L-27896, Mar. 29, 1974;
Moralejo v Maquiniano, CA, 40 O.G. 227;
Natividad v. Gabino, 36 Phil 663; Morente v.
De la Santa, 9 Phil, 387; Rigor v. Rigor, L- Syllabus Recitation
22036, April 30, 1979; Miciano v. Brimo, 50
Phil. 867; Villanueva v. Juico, L-15737, Feb. Textbooks Case Study
28, 1962
Cases Discussion
Legitime; Legacies and Devises; Dorotheo v.
CA, 320 SCRA 12; Macadangdang v. CA, L-
49542, Sept. 12, 1980; Noble v. Noble, L-
17742, Dec. 17, 1966; Rosales v. Rosales, L-
40789, Feb. 27, 1987; Rabadilla v. CA, G.R.
113725, June 29, 2000; Chua v. CFI, L-29901,
Aug. 31, 1977; Lacerna v. Vda de Corcino, L-
14603, April 29, 1961; Gonzales v. CFI, L-
34395, May 19, 1981

C. Legal or Intestate Succession (Arts.

960-1014, Civil Code); General provisions;
Order of Intestate Succession; Dela Merced v
Dela Merced, G.R. 126707, Feb. 25, 1999;
Manuel v. Ferrer, 242 SCRA 477; Diaz v. CA,
182 SCRA 427

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 D. Provisions Common to Testate and
Intestate Succession (Arts. 1015-1105, Civil
Code) Cruz v. Cruz, G.R. 211153, Feb. 28,
2018; Escabarte v. Heirs of Isaw, G.R. No.
Aug. 28, 2019; Espinas-Lanuza v. Luna, Jr.,
G.R. No. 229775, Mar. 11, 2019

MID TERM EXAMINATIONS

VI. OBLIGATIONS

A. General Provisions. Astrid A. Van de Brug

v. Philippine National Bank, G.R. No.
207004, June 06, 2018; Reyes v. BANCOM
Dev’t. Corp., G.R. No. 190286, Jan. 11, 2018;
Abrogar v. Cosmos Bottling Corp. G.R. Recitation
164749, Mar. 15, 2017; Pilipinas Petroleum Syllabus
v. Duque, G.R. 216467, Feb. 15, 2017; CCBPI
Textbooks Case Study
v. Menez, G.R. 209906, Nov. 22, 2017; San
Francisco Inn v. San Pablo City Water
Cases Discussion
District, G.R. No. 204639, February 15, 2017;
Dy v. People, G.R. 189081, Aug 10, 2016;
Locsin II v. Mekeni, G.R. 192105, Dec. 9,
2013; De Llana v. Biong, G.R. 182356, Dec.
4, 2013; Makati Stock Exchange v. Campos,
G.R. 138814, Apr. 16, 2009; Asuncion v. CA,
G.R. 109125, Dec. 2, 1994; Macasaet v. COA,
G.R. 83748, May 12, 1989; People’s Car Inc.
v. Commando Security Service Agency,
G.R. No. L-36840. May 22, 1973; Pelayo v.
Lauron, 12 Phil. 453

B. Nature and Effect of Obligations. Orient

Freight International v. Keihin-Everett
Forwarding, G.R. No. 191937, Aug. 9, 2017;
Marquez v. Elisan, G.R. No. 194642, April
06, 2015; Rivera v. Chua, G.R. 184458, Jan.
14, 2015; Tumibay v. Spouses Lopez, G.R.
No. 171692, June 3, 2013; Gaisano v.
Insurance Company of North America,
G.R. No. 147839, June 8, 2006; Phil. Export
v. V.P. Eusebio Const., G.R. 140047, Jul. 13,
2004; Tanguilig v. CA, G.R. 266 SCRA 78;
NPC v. CA, 161 SCRA 334; PHILCOMSAT
v. Globe Telecom, G.R.147324 , May 25,
2004; Victorias Planters v. Victorias Milling,
G.R. No. L-6648, July 25, 1955; SBTC v. CA,
249 SCRA 206; Khe Hong Cheng v. CA, 355
SCRA 701, Manila Banking Corp. v .
Silverio, G.R. 132887, Aug. 11, 2005; Siguan
v. Lim, 318 SCRA 725

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C. Different Kinds of Obligations
1. Pure and Conditional Obligations.
Nunez v. Moises-Palma, G.R. No. 244466,
Mar. 27, 2019; Federal Express Corp. V. Syllabus Recitation
Antonino, G.R. No. 199455; June 27, 2018;
Plazo v. Lipat, G.R. No. 182409, March 20, Textbooks Case Study
2017; Province of Camarines Sur v. Bodega
Glassware, G.R. No. 194199, Mar. 22, 2017; Cases Discussion
Nissan Car v. Lica, G.R. 176968, Jan. 13,
2016; PEZA v. Philhino Sales, G.R. 185765,
Sept. 28, 2016; Lam v. Kodak Philippines,
G.R. No. 167615, January 11, 2016; Gotesco
Properties v. Spouses Fajardo, G.R. No.
201167, Feb. 27, 2013; Garcia v. CA, 633 Phil.
294 (2010); Gonzales v. Heirs of Thomas,
G.R. 131784, Sept. 16, 1999; Universal Foods
Corporation v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.
L-29155 May 13, 1970; Song Fo and Co v.
Hawaiian-Phil Co., 47 Phil 821; Abella v.
Francisco, 55 Phil. 447.
2. Obligations with a Period. Clemente v.
Republic, G.R. No. 220008, Feb. 20, 2019;
Solante v. COA, G.R. 207348, Aug. 19, 2014;
Central Philippine University v. CA, 316
Phil 616; Gaite v. Fonacier, 2 SCRA 830;
Gonzales v. Jose, G.R. 43429, Oct. 24, 1938;
Philippine National Bank v. Lopez Vito,
G.R. No. 28884, Sept. 8, 1928
3. Alternative Obligations. Agoncillo v.
Javier, G.R. No. L-12611, Aug. 7, 1918; Arco
Pulp v. Lim, G.R. No. 206806, Jun. 25, 2014
4. Joint and Solidary Obligations. AFP
Retirement and Separation Benefits System
v. Sanvictores, G.R. No. 207586, Aug. 17,
2016; BPI v. Fernandez, G.R. 173134, Sept. 2,
2015; Berot v. Siapno, G.R. 188944, Jul. 9,
2014; Bognot v. RRi Lending, G.R. No.
180144, Sept. 24, 2014
5. Divisible and Indivisible Obligations.
Lam v. Kodak Phils., G.R. No. 167615,
January 11, 2016; Nazareno v. Court of
Appeals, 397 Phil. 707 (2000).
6. Obligations with a Penal Clause. Lou v.
BPI, G.R. 225562, Mar. 8, 2017; Joven v.
China Banking Corporation, G.R. No.
215954, Aug. 1, 2016; Rivera v. Chua, G.R.
No. 184458, Jan. 14, 2015; Pryce Corp. v.
PAGCOR, G.R. 157480, May 6, 2005; Ruiz v.
Court of Appeals, G. R. No. 146942, Apr. 22,
2003; Robes v. CFI and Millan, G.R. No. L-

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 41093, Oct. 30, 1978; Cabarroguis v. Vicente,
G.R. No. L-14304, Mar. 23, 1960

D. Extinguishment of Obligations

1. Payment or Performance. PNB v. Chan,

G.R. No. 206037, Mar. 13, 2017; Evangelista
v. Screenex, G.R. 211564, Nov. 20, 2017; Tan v.
China Banking Corp., G.R. No. 200299, Aug.
17, 2016; NAPOCOR v. Ibrahim, G.R. Syllabus Recitation
175863, Feb. 18. 2015; Marquez v. Elisan, G.R.
194642, Apr. 6, 2015; Netlink v. Delmo, G.R. Textbooks Case Study
160827, Jun. 18, 2014; Del Carmen v.
Sabordo, G.R. 181723, Aug. 11, 2014 Intl. Cases Discussion
Hotel Corp. V. Joaquin, G.R. 158361, Apr. 1,
2013; Bonrostro v. Luna, G.R. 172346, Jul. 24,
2013; Cacayorin v. Armed Forces and Police
Mutual Benefit Association, G.R. No. 171298,
Apr. 15, 2013; Tan Shuy v. Maulawin, G.R.
190375, Feb. 8, 2012; Towne & City Devt. v.
CA and Voluntad, Jul. 14, 2004; Lo v. KJS Eco-
Formwork, Oct. 8, 2003; Filinvest v. Phil.
Acetylene, 111 SCRA 421; Villarta v. Cuyno,
G.R. No. L-20682, May 19, 1966; Magdalena
Estates v. Rodriguez, G.R. No. L-18411, Dec.
17, 1966; Arzaga v. Rumbaoa, 91 Phil. 499,
Jun. 26, 1952; Philippine National Bank v.
Relativo, G.R. No. L-5298, Oct. 29, 1952;
Keeler Electric v. Rodriguez, G.R. No. L-
19001, Nov. 11, 1922;

2. Loss of the Thing Due. Iloilo Jar Corp. V.

Conglasco, G.R. 219509, Jan. 18, 2017;
Tagaytay Realty v. Gacutan, G.R. 160033, Jul.
1, 2015; Comglasco v. Santos Car Check, G.R.
202989, Mar. 25, 2015; Naga Telephone v.
CA, 230 SCRA 531

3. Condonation or Remission of the Debt. H.

Villarica Pawnshop vs. Social Security
Commission, G.R. No. 228087, January 24,
2018; Trans. Pacific v. CA, 235 SCRA 494;
Francia v. CA, 162 SCRA 753

4. Confusion or Merger of Rights. Yek Ton

Lin v. Yusingco, 46 Phil. 473

5. Compensation. FUCC v. Bayanihan, G.R.

164985, Jan. 15, 2014

6. Novation. Franco v. Gonzales, G.R. 59709,

Jun. 27, 2012; Arco Pulp v. Lim, G.R. 206806,
Jun. 25, 2014; Bognot v. RRI Lending, G.R.
No. 180144, Sept. 24, 2014; Wellex Group v.

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 U-Land Airlines, G.R. 167519, Jan. 14, 2015;
United Pulp and Paper Co., Inc. v. Acropolis
Central Guaranty Corporation, 664 Phil. 65
(2012); Quinto v. People, 365 Phil. 259 (1999)

VII. CONTRACTS

A. General Provisions. Asian Terminal, Inc.

vs. Padoson Stainless Steel Corporation, G.R.
No. 211876; June 25, 2018; Stronghold
Insurance v. Stroem, G.R. 204869, Jan. 21,
2015; Mamaril v. Boy Scouts, G.R. 179382,
Jan. 14, 2013; Acol v. PCIBank, Jul. 25, 2006;
Tanay Recreation Center v. Fausto, G.R.
140182, Apr. 12, 2005; Riviera Filipina, Inc.
v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 117355, Apr.
5, 2002; Gilchrist v. Cuddy, 29 Phil. 542

B. Essential Requisites of Contracts.

Northern Mindanao Industrial Port and
Services Corporation v. Iligan Cement, G.R.
No. 215387, Apr. 23, 2018; Diampoc v.
Buenaventura, G.R. No. 200383; Mar. 19,
2018; Ong v. BPI Family Savings Bank, G.R. Recitation
No. 208638, January 24, 2018; G Holdings, Syllabus
Inc. v. Cagayan Electric, G.R. No. 226213; Case Study
September 27, 2017; Almeda v. Heirs of Textbooks
Almeda, G.R. No. 194189; Sept. 14, 2017; Discussion
Encarnacion Construction v. Phoenix Cases
Ready Mix Concrete, G.R. No. 225402, Sept.
4, 2017; Tankeh v. Development Bank of the
Philippines, G.R. No. 171428, November 11,
2013; Malbarosa v. CA, G.R. 125761, Apr.
30, 2003; Gochan v. Heirs of Baba, G.R.
138945, Aug. 19, 2003; Montecillo v. Reynes,
G.R. 138018, Jul. 26, 2002; Heirs of Romana
Ingjug-Tiro v. Casals, G.R. No. 134718, Aug.
20, 2001, 363 SCRA 435; Delos Reyes v. CA,
372 Phil. 522 (1999); Lacsamana v. CA, 351
Phil. 526 (1998); Laudico v. Arias, 43 Phil.
270
C. Form of Contracts. Gallardo v. IAC, G.R. L-
67742, Oct. 29, 1987; Dauden-Hernaez v.
Delos Angeles, G.R. L-27010, Apr. 30, 1969
D. Reformation of Instruments. Makati
Tuscany Condominium v. Multi-Realty
Development Corporation, G.R. No.
185530, April 18, 2018; Naga Telephone v.
CA, G.R. No. 107112 Feb. 24, 1994
E. Interpretation of Contracts. Reyes v.
BANCOM Dev’t. Corp., G.R. No. 190286,

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 Jan. 11, 2018; WERR Corp. V. Highlands
Prime, G.R. 187543, Feb. 8, 2017; Stronghold
v. Stroem, G.R. No. 204869, Jan. 21, 2015.
F. Rescissible Contracts. Republic v. David,
G.R. No. 155634, Aug. 16, 2004; Equatorial
Realty v. Mayfair Theatre, G.R. No. 106063,
Nov. 21, 1996; Bocaling v. Bonnevie, G.R.
No. 86150, Mar. 2, 1992; Air France v. CA,
G.R. No. L-57339, Dec. 29, 1983
G. Voidable Contracts. Joseph Harry Walter
Poole-Blunden v. Union Bank of the
Philippines, G.R. No. 205838; Nov. 29, 2017;
Binua v. Ong, G.R. 207176, June 18, 2014;
Ramos v. Obispo, G.R. No. 193804, Feb. 27,
2013; Colonel v. Constantino, G.R. 121069,
Feb. 7, 2003; Serra v. CA, G.R. No. 103338,
Jan. 4, 1994
H. Unenforceable Contracts. San Miguel
Properties v. BF Homes, G.R. 169343, Aug.
5, 2015; Swedish Match v. Court of Appeals,
483 Phil. 735 (2004); Averia v. Averia, G.R.
NO. 141877, Aug. 13, 2004.
I. Void or Inexistent Contracts. Fornilda v.
RTC, G.R. No. 72306, Oct. 6, 1988; Tongoy
v. CA, G.R. No. L-45645, June 28, 1983;
Philippine Banking Corp. V. Lui She, G.R.
No. L-17587 September 12, 1967;
Rodriguez v. Rodriguez, G.R. No. L-23002,
July 31, 1967; Angeles v. Court of Appeals,
G.R. No. L-11024. January 31, 1958; Liguez v.
Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-11240, Dec.
18, 1957.
J. NATURAL OBLIGATIONS. DBP v. Adil,
161 SCRA 307; Villaroel v. Estrada, G.R. No.
L-47262, 19 December 1940
K. ESTOPPEL. Roblett v. CA, 266 SCRA 71;
Bucton v. Gabar, 55 SCRA 499; Tijam v.
Sibonghanoy, 23 SCRA 29

VIII. SALES

A. Nature and Form. Quiroga v. Parsons

Hardware, 38 Phil. 501; Ker & Co. v. Lingad,
38 SCRA 524; Delpher Trades Corp. v.
Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No.
19259, January 26, 1988; Sanchez v. Rigos,
1972; Mendoza v. Comple, G.R. No. L-
19311, October 29, 1965; Equatorial Realty
Development Corp. v. Mayfair Theaters,
Inc. 264 SCRA 483; Vda. de Quirino v.
Palarca; Luzon Brokerage Co. v. Maritime
Bldg., 43 SCRA 93; Masiclat v. Centeno, 99

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 Phil. 1043; UP v. De los Angeles, G.R. No. L-
28602, September 29, 1970; Olivarez v.
Castillo, G.R. No. 196251, July 9, 2014;
Abalos v. Macatangay, G.R. No. 155043,
September 30, 2004; Pelayo v. Court of
Appeals, G.R. No. 141323, June 8, 2005;
Rubias v. Batiller, 51 SCRA 120; Del
Rosario v. Millado, A.C. No. 724, January
31, 1969 Syllabus Recitation

B. Obligations of the Vendor. Barreto & Sons, Textbooks Case Study

Inc. v. Compania Maritima, G.R. No. L-
22358, January 29, 1975; Addison v. Felix, 38 Cases Discussion
Phil. 404; Martin v. Reyes, G.R. No. L-4402,
July 20, 1952; Power Commercial &
Industrial Corp. v. Court of Appeals, 274
SCRA 597; Katigbak v. Court of Appeals, 4
SCRA 243; Hernandez v. Vda. de Salas, 69
Phil. 744; Carumba v. Court of Appeals, 31
SCRA 558; Dagupan Trading Co. v. Macam,
14 SCRA 179; Consolidated Rural Bank
(Cagayan Valley), Inc. v. Court of Appeals,
G.R. No. 132161, January, 17, 2005;
Carbonell v. Court of Appeals, 69 SCRA 99;
Dagupan Trading Co. v. Macam, G.R. No. L-
18497, May 31, 1965; Sta. Romana v.
Imperio, G.R. No. L-17280, December 29,
1965; Bernales v. Intermediate Appellate
Court, G.R. No. 71491, June 28, 1988; Vda. de
Reyes v. De Leon, G.R. No. L-22331, June
6, 1967; Valdevieso v. Damalerio, G.R. No.
133303, February 15, 2005; Andaya v.
Manansala, 107 Phil. 1151

C. Obligations of the Vendee. Bareng v.

Court of Appeals, 107 Phil. 641; Romero v.
Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 119777; Luzon
Brokerage Co., Inc. v. Maritime Building
Co., Inc., 43 SCRA 93; Rayos v. Reyes, 398
SCRA 24, 2003

D. Breach of Contract.
1. Remedies. Ong v. Court of Appeals, 310
SCRA 1; Iringan v. Court of Appeals, G.R.
No. 129107, September 26, 2001; Tiana v.
Torrejon, 21 Phil. 127
2. Recto Law and Maceda Law. Southern
Motors v. Moscoso, 2 SCRA 168; Cruz v.
Filipinas Investment & Finance Corp., 23
SCRA 791; Filipinas Investment & Finance
Corp. v. Vitug, 28 SCRA 658; U.S.
Commercial Co. v. Halili, 93 Phil 371; Rillo

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 v. Court of Appeals, 34 Phil. 570; Leaño v.
Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 129318,
November 15, 2001; Valarao v. Court of
Appeals, 304 SCRA 155; Jestra Development
& Management Corp. v. Pacifico, G.R. No.
167452, January 30, 2007

E. Extinguishment. Bandong v. Austria, 31

Phil. 479; Reyes v, Rosales, 25 Phil. 495;
Medel v. Francisco, 51 Phil. 367; Baluyot v.
Venegas, 22 SCRA 412; Ceynas v. Ulanday,
105 Phil. 1007; De Bayquen v. Baloro, G.R.
No. 28161, August 13, 1986; Crisologo v.
Centeno, G.R. No. L-20014, November 27,
1968; Yturralde v. Court of Appeals, 43
SCRA 413; Cabrera v. Villanueva, G.R. No.
75044, April 15, 1988; Doromal v. Court of
Appeals, G.R. No. L-36083, September 5,
1975; Butte v. Manuel Uy & Sons, Inc. 4
SCRA 526, 864; De la Cruz v. Cruz, 32 SCRA
307; Legaspi v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.
L-39877, February 20, 1976; Montevirgen v.
Court of Appeals, 112 SCRA 641;
Crisostomo v. Court of Appeals, 197 SCRA
833; Heirs of Arches v. Vda. de Diaz, 50
SCRA 440; Labasan v. Lacuesta, 86 SCRA
16; Villarica v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.
L-19196, November 29, 1968

H. Assignment of Credits

IX. LEASE

A. General Provisions. Mamaril v. Boy Scouts of

the Philippines, 688 SCRA 437; Ermitaño v.
Paglas, 689 SCRA 158; Marimperio
Compania Naveria, SA v. Court of Appeals,
G.R. No. 40234, December 14, 1987; Filoil
Refinery Corp. v. Mendoza, G.R. No. 55526,
June 15, 1987

B. Rights and Obligations of Lessor. Tan

Chiong Sian v. Inchausti Co., 22 Phil. 152;
Tanio v. Ticson, G.R. No. 154895, November
18, 2004; Limpin Investment Corp. v. Lim Sy,
G.R. No. 31920, April 8, 1988; Roxas v.
Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No.
74279, January 20, 1988

C. Rights and Obligations of Lessee. United

States Lines v. San Miguel Brewery, 10 SCRA
808; Paterno v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. Recitation
Syllabus

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 115763, March 29, 1997; Divino v. Fabie de Case Study
Marcos, 4 SCRA 186; Henson v. Intermediate Textbooks
Appellate Court, 148 SCRA 11; Jespajo Discussion
Realty Corp. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. Cases
113626, September 27, 2002; Rantael v. Court
of Appeals, 97 SCRA 453; F.S. Divina Gracia
Agro Commercial v. Court of Appeals, April
21, 1981; Vda. de Bocaling v. Laguda, 54
SCRA 243; Southwestern University v.
Salvador, 90 SCRA 318; Chua v. Court of
Appeals, G.R. No. 140886, April 19, 2001;
Alcantara v. Reta, Jr., G.R. No. 136996,
December 14, 2001

X. PARTNERSHIP

A. General Provisions. Yulo v. Yang Chiaco

Seng, G.R. No. L-12541, August 28, 1959;
Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Suter,
27 SCRA 152; Aurbach v. Sanitary Wares
Manufacturing Corp., G.R. No. 75875,
December 15, 1989

B. Obligations of the Partners. Catalan v.

Gatchalian, 105 Phil. 1270; Liwanag v.
Workmen’s Compensation Commission, 105
Phil. 741; Agad v. Mabato, G.R. No. L-24193,
June 28, 1968

C. Dissolution and Winding Up. Emnace v.

Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126334,
November 23, 2001; Aldecoa & Co. v.
Warner, Barnes & Co., 16 Phil. 423

D. Limited Partnership.

XI. AGENCY Syllabus Recitation

A. Nature, Form, and Kinds. Shell Co. v. Textbooks Case Study

Fireman’s Insurance Co., G.R. No. L-5169,
1957; Cosmic Lumber Corp. v. Court of Cases Discussion
Appeals, 332 Phil. 948; San Juan & Steel
Fabricators, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, 357
Phil. 631; Manila Memorial Park Cemetery,
Inc. v. Linsangan, G.R. No. 151391,
November 22, 2005 (13) Philpotts v.
Philippine Manufacuring Co., 40 Phil. 471;
Sevilla v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 41182-
3, April 15, 1988; Barretto v. Tuazon, 59 Phil.
845

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 B. Obligations of the Agent. Domingo v.
Domingo, 42 SCRA 131; Behn, Meyer & Co.
v. Nolting, 35 Phil. 274; Commissioner of
Internal Revenue v. Cadwallader Pacific Co.,
18 SCRA 827

C. Obligations of the Principal. Barton v. Leyte

Asphalt, 46 Phil. 938; Eurotech Industrial
Technologies, Inc. v. Cuizon, G.R. No.
167552, April 23, 2007; Infante v. Cunanan,
G.R. No. L-5180

D. Modes of Extinguishment. Buason v.

Panuyas, 105 Phil. 795; Rallos v. Felix Go
Chan & Sons, 81 SCRA 251; Bisaya Land
Transportation Co., Inc. v. Sanchez, G.R. No.
74623, August 31, 1987; Pasno v. Ravona, 54
Phil.378; Del Rosario v. Abad, G.R. No. L-
10881, September 30, 1958

XII. TRUST. Ramos v. Ramos 61 SCRA 284; Huang

v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 108525;
Cuaycong v. Cuaycong, 21 SCRA 1192;
Fabian v. Fabian, 21 SCRA 213; Gerona v. De
Guzman, 11 SCRA 163, May 29, 1964; Bueno
v. Reyes, 27 SCRA 1179; Tongoy v. Court of
Appeals, 123 SCRA 99; Caragay-Lagno v.
Court of Appeals, 133 SCRA 718

XIII. LOAN. Rose Packing Co., Inc. v. Court of

Appeals, 16 SCRA 309; Garcia v. Thio, G.R.
No. 154878, March 16, 2007; Tolentino v.
Gonzales, 50 Phil. 558; Dizon v. Magsaysay,
57 SCRA 250; Philippine National Bank v.
Court of Appeals, 238 SCRA 20; Spouses
Solangon v. Salazar; Medel v. Court of
Appeals, 29 SCRA 481; Palanca v. Court of
Appeals, 239 SCRA 593; Spouses Pascual v.
Spouses Ramos, G.R. No. 144712, July 4,
2002; Private Development Corp. of the
Philippines v. Intermediate Appellate Court,
213 SCRA 282; Angel Jose Warehousing Co.,
Inc. v. Chelda Enterprises, 23 SCRA 119; First
Metro Investment Corp. v. Este Del Sol
Mountain Reserve, Inc., G.R. No. 141811,
Novembe 15, 2001; Nacar v. Gallery Frames,
G.R. No. 189871, August 13, 2013; Spouses
Juico v. China Banking Corp., G.R. No.
187678, April 10, 2013

XIV. DEPOSIT. Bank of the Philippine Islands v.

Court of Appeals, May 10, 1994; Gullas v.
National Bank, 62 Phil. 519; CA Agro-

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 Industrial Development Corp. v. Court of
Appeals, March 3, 1993; People v. Baldogo,
396 SCRA 31, 2003

XV. GUARANTY AND SURETYSHIP. Villa v.

Garcia Bosque, 49 Phil. 126; Machetti v.
Hospicio de San Jose, 43 Phil. 297; Zeyson v.
Syllabus Recitation
Rizal Surety & Insurance Co., 16 SCRA 551;
Fortune Motor (Philippines) Corp. v. Court
Textbooks Case Study
of Appeals, 335 Phil. 315; National
Marketing Corp. v. Marquez, G.R. No. L-
Cases Discussion
25553, January 31, 1969; Reparations
Commission v. Universal Deep Sea Fishing
Corp., G.R. Nos. L-21901 & 21996, January
31, 1969; Babst v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.
99398, January 26, 2001; Wilex Plastic
Industries Corp. v. Court of Appeals, 256
SCRA 478; Asiatic Petroleum v. Hizon, 45
Phil. 534; Toh v. Solid Bank Corp., 408 SCRA
544, 2003; Southern Motors v. Barbosa, 99
Phil. 263; Cawaling v. Merese, 709 SCRA 304;
Commissioner of Immigration v. Asian Surety
& Insurance Co., Inc., G.R. No. L-
22552, January 30, 1969

XVI. ANTICHRESIS. Diaz v. Mendezona, 48 Phil.

666; Macapinlac v. Repide, 43 Phil. 770 (34)
Ramirez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 38185,
September 24, 1986

XVII. REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE. Macapinlac v.

Gutierrez Repide, 43 Phil. 781; Samanilla v.
Cajucom, 107 Phil. 432; Belo v. Philippine
National Bank, 353 SCRA 359; Spouses De
Vera v. Agloro, G.R. No. 155673, January
2005; Philippine National Bank v. Heirs of
Benedicto, G.R. No. 171865, October 12, 2016;
Prudential Bank v. Panis, G.R. No. 50008,
August 31, 1987; Philippine Industrial Co. v.
El Hogar Filipino, 45 Phil. 336; Danao v.
Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 48276, September
30, 1987; Development Bank v. Zaragosa,
G.R. No. L-23493, August 31, 1978;
Dimasacat v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-
26575, February 27, 1969; Dizon v. Gaborro,
G.R. No. L-36821, June 22, 1987;Villavicencio
v. Mojares, 398 SCRA 314, 2003 Syllabus Recitation

XVIII. PLEDGE AND CHATTEL MORTGAGE Textbooks Case Study

(NOTE: Personal Property Security Act [R.A.
No. 11057 has repealed, amended, or Cases Discussion
modified the provisions on Pledge and
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 of the Civil Code of the Philippines [see Sec.
66]; Dalay v. Aquiantin, 47 Phil. 941;
Spouses Pen v. Spouses Julian, G.R. o.
160408, January 11, 2016; Manila Surety v.
Velayo, 21 SCRA 515; Serra v. Rodriguez, 56
SCRA 538; Northern Motors, Inc. v. Coquia,
66 SCRA 415; Standard Oil v. Jaranillo, 44
Phil. 630; Meyers v. Thein, 15 Phil. 303;
Borloug v. Fortune Enterprises, G.R. No. L-
9451, March 29, 1957; Ablaza v. Ignacio, 103
Phil. 1151; Acme Shoes, Rubber & Plastic
Corp. v. Court of Appeals, 260 SCRA 714

XIX. CONCURRENCE AND PREFERENCE OF

CREDITS (NOTE: Personal Property Security
Act [R.A. No. 11057] has repealed, amended,
or modified Arts. 2243 and 2246-
2247 of the Civil Code of the Philippines [see
Sec. 66]. Lopez v. Orosa, 10 Phil. 98; Barretto
v. Villanueva, 6 SCRA 928; Manabat v.
Laguna Federation of Facomas, Inc., March
18, 1967; Director of Public Works v. Sing
Joco, 53 Phil. 205

XX. LAND REGISTRATION. Joaquin v. Madrid,

G.R. No. L-13551, January 30, 1960; Lara v.
Ayroso, G.R. No. L-6122, May 31, 1954;
Philippine National Bank v. Heirs of Militar,
G.R. No. 164801, June 30, 2006; Revilla v.
Galindez, G.R. No. L-9940, March 30, 1960;
Hernandez v. Vda. de Salas, 69 Phil. 744;
Republic v. Animas, March 29, 1974; NGA v.
Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. L-
68741, January 28, 1988; Martinez v. Court of
Appeals, April 29, 1975; Grande v. Court of
Appeals, G.R. No. L-17652, June 30, 1962; C.N.
Hodges v. Garcia, G.R. No. L-12730, August
22, 1960; Estrellado v. Martinez, 48
Phil. 256; Development Bank of the
Philippines v. Bautista, G.R. No. L-21362,
November 29, 1968; Almirol v. Register of
Deeds of Agusan, G.R. No. L-22486, March
20, 1968; Spouses Vallido v. Spouses Pono, Syllabus Recitation
696 SCRA 381; Krivenko v. Register of Deeds,
G.R. No. L-630, November 15, 1947; United Textbooks Case Study
Church Board of World Ministries vs.
Sebastian, 159 SCRA 446, 451-452, March 30, Cases Discussion
1988; Sarsosa Vda. de Barsobia v. Cuenco,
133 SCRA 547; Ong Sui Temple v. Register of
Deeds, G.R. No. L-6776, May 21, 1955; Lopez
v. Court of Appeals, 398 SCRA 550, 2003;

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 Director of Lands v. De Luna, 110 Phil. 28,
1960; Davao New Town Development Corp.,
712 SCRA 260

XXI. QUASI_DELICT

A. Elements. Andamo v. Intermediate

Appellate Court, G.R. No. 74761,
November 6, 1990; Huang v. Philippine
Hoteliers Inc., G.R. No. 180440, December
5, 2012; Lucas v. Tuaño, G.R. No. 178763,
April 21, 2009
B. No Double Recovery Rule. Joseph v.
Bautista, 170 SCRA 540 (1989); Padua v.
Robles, G.R. No. L-40486, August 29, 1975;
Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Company of
Manila, Inc., v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.
114841-42, October 20, 1995; Lim v. Ping,
G.R. No. 175256, August 23, 2012

C. Culpa Aquiliana v. Culpa Contractual v.

Culpa Criminal. Singson v. Bank of the
Philippine Islands, G.R. No. L-24932, June
27, 1968; Rafael Reyes Trucking Corp. v.
People, G.R. No. 129029, April 3, 2000; Air Syllabus Recitation
France v. Carrascoso, 18 SCRA 155; Padua
v. Robles, 66 SCRA 485; Mendoza v. Textbooks Case Study
Arrieta, 91 SCRA 113; nJocson v. Glorioso,
22 SCRA 316 Cases Discussion
C. Vicarious Liability. People v. Fabro, 93
SCRA 200; Professional Services, Inc. v.
Agana, G.R. No. 126297, January 31, 2007;
GSIS v. Spouses Deang, G.R. No. 135644,
September 17, 2001; Libi v. Intermediate
Appellate Court, G.R. No. 70880,
September 18, 1992; Caravan Travel &
Tours Int’l, Inc. v. Abejar, G.R. No. 170631,
February 10, 2016; Merritt v. Government
of the Philippines, 34 Phil. 311; Republic v.
Palacio, 23 SCRA 899; Ramos v. Pepsi-
Cola, G.R. No. L-22533, February 9, 1967;
Ylarde v. Aquino, G.R. No. L33722, July
29, 1988; Pasco v. Court of First Instance,
G.R. No. 54357, April 25, 1987

D. Nature of Liability. Worcester v. Ocampo,

G.R. No. 5932, February 27, 1912;
Philippine National Construction
Corporation v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.
159270, August 22, 2005; Chan, Jr., v.
Iglesia Ni Cristo, Inc., G.R. No. 160283,
October 14, 2005; Cerezo v. Tuazon, G.R.
No. 141538, March 23, 2004; Spouses

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 Pereña v. Spouses Zarate, G.R. No.
157917, August 29, 2012

D. Res Ipsa Loquitur. Africa v. Caltex, 16

SCRA 448; Republic v. Luzon Stevedoring
Corp., G.R. No. L-21749, September 29,
1967; Cantre v. Spouses Go, G.R. No.
160889, April 7, 2007

E. Last Clear Chance. Picart v. Smith, 37 Phil. Syllabus Recitation

809; De Roy v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.
L-80718, January 29, 1988; Consolidated Textbooks Case Study
Bank & Trust Corp. v. Court of Appeals,
410 SCRA 562, 203; Phoenix Construction, Cases Discussion
Inc. v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R.
No. L-65295, March 10, 198

F. Damnum Absque Injuria. Farolan v.

Solmac Marketing Corporation, G.R. No.
83589, March 13, 1991; BPI Express Card
Corporation v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.
120639, September 25, 1998; Custodio v.
Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 116100,
February 9, 1996; Amonoy v. Gutierrez,
G.R. No. 140420, February 15, 2001 ; DOLE
Philippines, Inc., v. Rodriguez, G.R. No.
174646, August 22, 2012

G. Assumption of Risk. Afialda v. Hisole, 85

Phil. 67 (1949); Ilocos Norte Electric
Company v. Court of Appeals, 179 SCRA
5, (1989); Transporto v. Mijares, 1 CAR 2s
860 (1961)

H. Proximate Cause. Phoenix Construction,

Inc. v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No.
65295, March 10, 1987

I. Negligence. Picart v. Smith, 37 Phil. 809;

Cangco v. Manila Railroad Co., 38 Phil 768;
Manliclic v. Calaunan, G.R. No. 150157,
January 25, 2007; Rakes v. Atlantic Gulf
Pacific Co., 7 Phil. 359; Caedo v. Yu Khe Thai,
26 SCRA 381; Vestil v. Intermediate
Appellate Court, November 6, 1986; City of
Manila v. Teotico, 22 SCRA 267; Gutierrez v.
Gutierrez, 56 Phil. 177; Cruz v. Gangan, 395
SCRA 711, 2003; Tres Reyes v. Maxim’s Tea
House, 398 SCRA 288, 2003

1. Standard of Care. Ylarde v. Aquino, G.R.

No. L33722, July 29, 1988

2. Presumptions

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XXII. DAMAGES

A. General Provisions. Bago v. Feraren, 410

SCRA 282, 2003; Cathay Pacific Airways,
Ltd. v. Vasquez, 399 SCRA 207, 2003; People
v. Caraig, 400 SCRA 67, 2003

B. Kinds of Damages. Fuentes v. Court of

Appeals, 253 SCRA 430; People v. Cuenco,
G.R. No. 143819, January 19, 2002; Batong
Buhay Gold Mines, Inc. v. Court of Appeals,
G.R. No. 45048, January 7, 1987; Carriaga v.
Laguna Tayabas Bus Co., 110 Phil. 346;
Reformina v. Tomol, 139 SCRA 260; Ines v.
Court of Appeals, August 14, 1995; Lopez v.
Pan American World Airways, 16 SCRA 431
Malonzo v. Galang, 100 Phil. 18; People v.
Fontanilla, G.R. No. L-25354, June 28, 1968;
Rubio v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 50911,
March 12, 1986; Mahinay v. Velasquez, Jr.,
G.R. No. 152753, January 13, 2004; People v.
Marahay, 396 SCRA 129, 2003; People v.
Caraig, 400 SCRA 67, 2003; Araneta v. Bank
of America, 40 SCRA 144; Negros
Navigation Co., Inc. v. Court of Appeals, 281
SCRA 534; People v. Villanueva, 302 SCRA
380; Ventura v. Bernabe, 38 SCRA 587;
Necesito v. Paras, 104 Phil. 75; City Trust
Banking Corp. v. Intermediate Appellate
Court, 232 SCRA 559; Munsayac v. De Lara,
23 SCRA 1086; Philippine National Bank v.
Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 45770, March 30,
1988; Abrogar v. Intermediate Appellate
Court, G.R. No. 67970, January 15, 1988;
Ching Sen Ben v. Court of Appeals, 314
SCRA 762; Rayos v. Reyes, 398 SCRA 4, 2003
Singson v. Aragon, 92 Phil. 514; People v.
Legaspo, 397 SCRA 531, 2003; Dee Hua Ling
Electrical Equipment Corp. v. Reyes, G.R.
No. 72182, November 25, 1986; People v.
Buayaban, 400 SCRA 48, 2003; J Plus Asia
Development Corp. v. Utility Assurance
Corp., 700 SCRA 134

C. In Case of Death. People v. Pantoja, 25

SCRA 468; People v. Sazon, 189 SCRA 900;
Heirs of Castro v. Bustos, 27 SCA 327, 334-
335; Receiver for North Negros Sugar Co. v.
Ibañez, 24 SCRA 797; Villa Rey Transit, Inc.
v. Court of Appeals, 31 SCRA 511

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1. Attendance will be checked every meeting.
2. Students who are called to recite but are absent shall get a grade of 65.
3. Students who missed a quiz will get a grade of 65.
4. Students must be properly attired.
5. Students are prohibited from recording the online class as this is a violation of the
intellectual property rights of the Professor.

Submitted by:

Professor JOSEPH FERDINAND M. DECHAVEZ

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