Course Outline in Civil Law Review 1

COURSE OUTLINE IN
CIVIL LAW REVIEW 1
(Persons and Family Relations, Property, and Succession)
1st Semester, AY 2019-2020

A. Classroom Rules:
1. Attendance will be checked at the beginning of every meeting.
2. Recitation will be conducted every meeting. Students are expected, therefore, to come to class
prepared and to have read the materials scheduled to be covered during the meeting. When a student
is reciting, the rest of the class is expected to listen to him. Students are encouraged to participate in
the discussion by asking questions.
3. A student who is called to recite is expected to close his book during his recitation.
4. Electronic gadgets are not prohibited during class hours. A student is expected, however, to turn off
his mobile phone or to put it on silent mode as soon as he steps into the classroom. If the student
expects a call during the meeting, he can take the call by discretely leaving the classroom. Laptops,
tablets, and other similar electronic devices, are not, likewise, prohibited but the students who are
called to recite should close these electronic devices for the duration of their recitation. The same
rule applies to mobile phones that serve as data storage.
5. Any student may discretely leave the classroom if and when absolutely necessary. When a student
is not in the classroom when called for recitation, he will be given a grade of 5.0 or its equivalent.

B. Grading System:
Recitation - 15%
Quiz - 15%
Mid-Term Exam - 30%
Final Exam - 40%

Note: Passing Rate: 75%

C. Reference/s:

1. Civil Law Review – Jurado, 2019 ed.

2. Civil Law Review – Rabuya, 2017 ed.

OUTLINE PROPER

PERSONS AND FAMILY RELATIONS

I. Arts. 1-44, NCC

1. Sec. 31, Chapter Viii, Book 1, 1987 Administrative Code
2. Cir Vs. Aichi Forging Company Of Asia, Inc., 632 Scra 422 (2010)
3. Co Vs. New Prosperity Plastic Products, 727 Scra 503 (2014)
4. Lavadia Vs. Heirs Of Juan Luces Luna, 730 Scra 376 (2014)
5. Bayot Vs. Court Of Appeals, 570 Scra 472 (2008)
6. Land Bank Of The Philippines Vs. Ong, 636 Scra 266 (2010)
7. Up Vs. Philab Industries, Inc., G.R. No. 152411, Sep. 29, 2004
8. Willaware Products Corporation Vs. Jesichris Manufacturing Corp., 734 Scra 238 (2014)
9. Continental Steel Manufacturing Corp. Vs. Montaño, 603 Scra 621 (2009)

II. Arts. 1-73, FC

1. Sec. 15, R.A. No. 10354
2. R.A. No. 10572
3. Republic V. Albios, 707 Scra 584 (2013)
4. Ronulo Vs. People, 728 Scra 675 (2014)
5. Imbong V. Ochoa, Jr., 721 Scra 146 (2014)
6. Alcantara Vs. Alcantara, G.R. No. 167746, Aug. 28, 2007
7. Lavadia Vs. Heirs Of Juan Luces Luna, 730 Scra 376 (2014)

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8. Corpuz Vs. Sto. Tomas, 628 Scra 266 (2010)

9. Fujiki Vs. Marinay, 700 Scra 69 (2013
10. Tupal V. Rojo, 717 Scra 236 (2014)
11. Republic V. Dayot, 550 Scra 435 (2008)
12. De Castro Vs. Assidao-De Castro, 545 Scra 162 (2008)
13. Santiago V. People, G.R. No. 200233, July 15, 2015
14. Enrico Vs. Heirs Of Sps. Medinaceli, G.R. No. 173614, September 28, 2007, 534 Scra 418
15. Carlos Vs. Sandoval, 574 Scra 116 (2008)
16. Ablaza V. Republic, 628 Scra 27 (2010)
17. Bolos V. Bolos, 634 Scra 429 (2010)
18. Juliano-Llave Vs. Republic, 646 Scra 753 (2011)
19. Abbas V. Abbas, 689 Scra 646 (2013)
20. Suazo Vs. Suazo, 615 Scra 514 (2010)
21. Agraviador Vs. Agraviador, 637 Scra 519 (2010)
22. Ngo Teh V. Yu Teh, 579 Scra 193
23. Ting Vs. Velez-Ting, 582 Scra 694 (2009)
24. Republic Of The Philippines V. Norma Cuison-Melgar, 486 Scra 177. (2006)
25. Toring V. Toring, 626 Scra 389, 408
26. Republic Vs. Galang, 650 Scra 524 (2011)
27. Garcia-Quiason Vs. Belen, 702 Scra 707 (2013)
28. Braza Vs. The City Civil Registrar Of Himamaylan City,
29. Negros Occidental, 607 Scra 638 (2009)
30. Republic V. Olaybar, 715 Scra 605
31. Jarillo V. People, G.R. No. 164435, Sep. 29, 2009
32. Montañez Vs. Cipriano, 684 Scra 315 (2012)
33. Antone Vs. Beronilla, 637 Scra 615 (2010)
34. Go-Bangayan Vs. Bangayan, 700 Scra 702 (2013)
35. Santiago Vs. People, G.R. No. 200233, July 15, 2015
36. Capili V. People, 700 Scra 443 (2013)
37. Valdez V. Republic, 598 Scra 646 (2009)
38. Republic Vs. Cantor, 712 Scra 1 (2013)
39. Republic Of The Philippines V. Court Of Appeals (Tenth Div.), 513 Phil. 391 (2005)
40. Republic V. Granada, 672 Scra 432 (2012)
41. Republic Vs. Tango, 594 Scra 560 (2009)
42. Santos V. Santos, 737 Scra 637 (2014)
43. Diño Vs. Diño, 640 Scra 178 (2011)
44. Go-Tan V. Spouses Tan, 567 Scra 231 (2008)
45. Garcia V. Drilon, 699 Scra 352 (2013)
46. Tua V. Mangrobang, 714 Scra 428 (2014)
47. Republic V. Yahon, 726 Scra 438. (2014)
48. Siochi Vs. Gozon, 616 Scra 87 (2010)

III. Arts. 74-162, FC

1. Quiao Vs. Quiao, 675 Scra 642 (2012)
2. Pana Vs. Heirs Of Jose Juanite, Sr., 687 Scra 414 (2012)
3. De Leon Vs. De Leon, 593 Scra 768 (2009)
4. Aggabao Vs. Parulan, G.R. No. 16803, Sep. 1, 2010
5. Onesiforo Vs. Alinas, G.R. 158040, April 14, 2008
6. Diño Vs. Diño, 640 Scra 178 (2011)
7. Sss Vs. Jarque Vda. De Bailon, 485 Scra 376 (2006)
8. Heirs Of Patricio Go, Sr. And Marta Barola Vs. Servacio, 657 Scra 10 (2011)
9. Navarro Vs. Escobido, 606 Scra 1 (2009)
10. Carandang Vs. Heirs Of De Guzman, 508 Scra 469 (2006)
11. Dela Peña Vs. Avila, 665 Scra 553 (2012)
12. Tarrosa V. De Leon, 593 Scra 768 (2009)
13. Pnb Vs. Garcia, 724 Scra 280 (2014)
14. Carandang Vs. Heirs Of Quirino De Guzman, 508 Scra 469 (2006)
15. Lim Vs. Equitable Pci Bank, 713 Scra 555 (2014)
16. Matthews Vs. Taylor, G.R. No. 164584 , June 22, 2009
17. Muñoz Vs. Ramirez, 629 Scra 38 (2010)
18. Ferrer Vs. Ferrer, 508 Scra 579 (2006)
19. Buado Vs. Court Of Appeals, 586 Scra 397 (2009)

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20. Dewara Vs. Lamela, 647 Scra 483 (2011)

21. Security Bank And Trust Company Vs. Mar Tierra Corp., 508 Scra 419 (2006)
22. Ravina Vs. Villa Abrille, 604 Scra 120 (2009)
23. Fuentes Vs. Roca, 618 Scra 702
24. Siochi Vs. Gozon, 616 Scra 87 (2010)
25. Bautista Vs. Silva, 502 Scra 334 (2006)
26. Espinosa Vs. Omana, 659 Scra 1 (2011)
27. Barrido Vs. Nonato, 738 Scra 510 (2014)
28. Salas, Jr. Vs. Aguila, 706 Scra 252 (2013)
29. Metropolitan Bank And Trust Co. Vs. Pascual, 547 Scra 246 (2008)
30. Ventura, Jr. Vs. Abuda, 708 Scra 640 (2013)
31. Borromeo V. Descallar, 580 Scra 175 (2009)
32. Josef Vs. Santos, 572 Scra 57 (2008)
33. Ramos Vs. Pangilinan, 625 Scra 181 (2010)
34. Olivia-De Mesa Vs. Acero, Jr., 663 Scra 40 (2012)
35. Patricio Vs. Dario Iii, 507 Scra 438 (2006)

IV. Arts. 163-182 FC

1. DAA And ICAA
2. R.A. No. 9858
3. R.A. No. 9523
4. R.A. No. 9523
5. R.A. No. 10165
6. Concepcion Vs. Court Of Appeals, 468 Scra 438 (2005)
7. Ong Vs. Diaz, G.R. No. 171713, Dec. 17, 2007
8. Herrera Vs. Alba, 460 Scra 197 (2005)
9. Agustin Vs. Court Of Appeals, 460 Scra 315. (2005)
10. Estate Of Rogelio Ong Vs. Diaz, G.R. No. 171713, December 17, 2007
11. Lucas Vs. Lucas, 650 Scra 667 (2011)
12. Braza Vs. City Civil Registrar Of Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, 607 Scra 638 (2009)
13. Uy Vs. Chua, G.R. No. 183965, Sep. 18, 2009
14. Puno Vs. Puno Enterprises, Inc., G.R. No. 177066, Sep. 11, 2009
15. Perla Vs. Baring, 685 Scra 101 (2012)
16. Salas Vs. Matusalem, 705 Scra 560 (2013)
17. Aguilar Vs. Siasat, G.R. No. 200169, January 28, 2015
18. Nepomuceno Vs. Lopez, 616 Scra 145 (2010)
19. Dela Cruz Vs. Gracia, 594 Scra 648 (2009)
20. Ong Vs. Court Of Appeals, 339 Phil. 109 (1997)
21. Montefalcon Vs. Vasquez, G.R. No. 165016, June 17, 2008
22. Tayag Vs. Tayag-Gallor, G.R. No. 174680, March 24, 2008
23. Grande Vs. Antonio, G.R. No. 206248, Oct. 18, 2014, 716 Scra 698
24. In Re: Petition For Adoption Of Michelle P. Lim And Michael Jude P. Lim, G.R. Nos. 168992-93,
May 21, 2009, 588 Scra 98
25. Castro Vs. Gregorio, G.R. No. 188801, October 15, 2014, 738 Scra 415
26. Landingin V. Republic, 493 Scra 415 (2006)

V. Arts. 195-257, FC; Arts. 305-310, NCC; Arts. 364-396, NCC; Arts. 407-413, NCC
1. R.A. No. 10165
2. R.A. No. 9048, As Amended By R.A. No. 10172
3. Act No. 3753 (Or The Civil Registry Law)
4. R.A. No. 10625
5. Lim V. Lim, 604 Scra 691 (2009)
6. Patricio Vs. Dario Iii, 507 Scra 438 (2006)
7. Pablo-Gualberto Vs. Gualberto V, 461 Scra 450, 476 (2005)
8. Gamboa-Hirsch Vs. Ca, 527 Scra 380 (2007)
9. Dacasin Vs. Dacasin, 611 Scra 657 (2010)
10. Becket Vs. Sarmiento, Jr., 689 Scra 494 (2013)
11. Lee V. Court Of Appeals, 625 Scra 66 (2010)
12. Imbong Vs. Ochoa, Jr., 721 Scra 146 (2014)
13. Republic Vs. Tango, G.R. No. 161062, July 31, 2009, 594 Scra 560
14. Republic Vs. Cantor, 712 Scra 1 (2013)
15. Valino Vs. Adriano, 723 Scra 1 (2014)

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16. Tomas Eugenio, Sr. Vs. Velez, 263 Phil. 1149 (1990)
17. In Re: Adoption Of Stephanie Naty Astorga Garcia, 454 Scra 541 (2005)
18. Republic Vs. Court Of Appeals And Maximo Wong, G.R. No. 97906, May 21, 1992, 209 Scra 189
19. In Re: Petition For Change Of Name And/Or Correction Of Entry In The Civil Registry Of Julian
Lin Carulasan Wang, G.R. No. 159966, March 30, 2005, 454 Scra 155
20. Alfon Vs. Republic, No. L-51201, 29 May 1980, 97 Scra 858
21. Oshita Vs. Republic, 125 Phil. 1098 (1967)
22. Republic Vs. Court Of Appeals, G.R. 88202, 4 December 1998, 300 Scra 138
23. Moore Vs. Republic, 8 Scra 282
24. Padilla Vs. Republic, 113 Scra 789
25. Valdez-Johnson Vs. Republic, No. L-18284, April 30, 1963
26. Dela Cruz Vs. Gracia, G.R. No. 177728, July 31, 2009, 594 Scra 648
27. Grande Vs. Antonio, G.R. No. 206248, Oct. 18, 2014, 716 Scra 698
28. Republic Vs. Capote, G.R. No. 157043, Feb. 2, 2007
29. Calderon Vs. Republic, 19 Scra 721
30. Llaneta Vs. Agrava, 57 Scra 29
31. Remo Vs. The Hon. Sec. Of Foreign Affairs, 614 Scra 281 (2010)
32. Yasin V. Honorable Judge Sharia District Court, 311 Phil. 696, 707 (1995)
33. Republic Vs. Hernandez, G.R. No. 117209, Feb. 9, 1996, 253 Scra 509
34. Ng Yao Siong Vs. Republic, 16 Scra 483 (1966)
35. Ong Peng Oan V. Republic, 102 Phil. 468, 470
36. Silverio Vs. Republic, 537 Scra 373 (2007)
37. Dapar Vs. Biascan, G.R. No. 141880, Sep. 27, 2004
38. Tolentino V. Court Of Appeals, 162 Scra 66 (1988)
39. Reyes Vs. Alejandrino, 141 Scra 65 (1986)
40. Daya Maria Tol-Noguera Vs. Villamor, G.R. No. 84250, July 20, 1992
41. Valdez Vs. Republic, G.R. No. 180863, Sep. 8, 2009, 598 Scra 646
42. In Re Szatraw, 81 Phil. 461 (1948)
43. Gue V. Republic, 107 Phil. 381 (1960)
44. Iwasawa Vs. Gangan, 705 Scra 669 (2013)
45. Malicden Vs. Republic, 12 Scra 313 (1964)
46. Silverio Vs. Republic, 537 Scra 373 (2007)
47. Republic Vs. Cagandahan, 565 Scra 72 (2008)
48. Republic Vs. Mercadera, 637 Scra 654 (2010)
49. Yu V. Republic, 129 Phil. 248 (1967)
50. In Labayo-Rowe V. Republic, 250 Phil. 300 (1988)
51. Republic Vs. Court Of Appeals, Jaime B. Caranto And Zenaida P. Caranto, 325 Phil. 361 (1996)
52. Wong Vs. Republic, 201 Phil. 69 (1982)
53. Republic Vs. Judge De La Cruz, 203 Phil. 402 (1982)
54. Republic Vs. Valencia, 225 Phil. 408 (1986)
55. Lee V. Court Of Appeals, 419 Phil. 392 (2001)
56. Republic Vs. Coseteng-Magpayo, G.R. No. 189476, February 2, 2011, 641 Scra 533
57. Onde Vs. Office Of The Local Civil Registrar Of Las Pinas City, 734 Scra 661 (2014)
58. Ceruila Vs. Delantar, 513 Phil. 237 (2005)
59. Republic Vs. Uy, 703 Scra 425 (2013)

PROPERTY

I. Classification Of Property, NCC 414-417

A. Immovable Or Real
B. Movable
1. Lopez V Orosa, 103 Phil. 98
2. Associated Insurance V Iya, 103 Scra
3. Tumalad V Vicencio, 41 Scra 143
4. Board Of Assessments V Meralco, 10 Scra 68
5. Berkenkotter C Cu Unjieng, 61 Phil 663
6. Davao Sawmill V Castillo, 61 Phil. 709

II. Character Of Ownership, NCC 419-425

A. Public Domain
1. Government V Cabangis, 53 Phil. 112

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2. Miaa V City Of Pasay, April 2, 2009, G.R. No. 163072

3. Miaa V Ca, Et Al., July 20, 2006, G.R. No. 155650
4. Republic V Vega, Gr 177790, January 17, 2011
5. Victoria V Republic, G.R. No. 179673, June 8, 2011
B. Patrimonial Property Of The State
1. Laurel V Garcia, 187 Scra 797
2. Rep. V Rizalvo, Gr 172011, March 7, 2011
C. Private Ownership, NCC 421
1. Tan Toco V Muni. Of Iloilo, Gr 24950, 25 March 1926
2. Zamboanga V Zamboanga, G.R. No. L-24440, June 30, 1969
3. Casimiro V Mateo, Gr 175845, July 27, 2011

III. Essential Form

IV. Designation

V. Susceptibility To Substitution

VI. Aptitude For Repeated Use, Ncc 418

VII. Susceptibility To Division

VIII. Existence In Time

IX. Dependence
1. Arriola V Arriola, Gr 177703, January 28, 2008

X. Bundle Of Rights
A. Ownership, NCC 427-439
1. Lunod V Meneses, G.R. No. 4223, August 19, 1908
2. Napocor V Ibrahim, Gr No. 168732, June 29, 2007
3. Aneco Realty V Landex, 560 Scra 182
4. Padilla V Velasco, Et Al, Gr No. 169956, January 19, 2009
5. Datu V Lantud, Gr 162551, July 18, 2011
6. Corpuz V Agustin, Gr 183822, Jan. 18, 2012
7. Edralin V Pvb, 2011
8. Ermitano V Paglas, Gr 174436, Jan. 2013
9. Isip V Quintos, G.R. No. 172008, Aug-2012-
10. Villondo V Quijano, C.R No. 173606, December 3, 2012
11. Top Management V Fajardo, June 15, 2011
12. Mananquil V Moico, G.R. No. 180076, Nov, 21, 2012
13. Chung V Mondragon, 179754, Nov. 21, 2012

B. Right Of Accession, NCC 440-474

1. Bachrach V Siefert, 87 Phil. 117
2. Bachrach V Talisay-Silay, 56 Phil. 117
3. Tuatis V Escol, Oct. 27, 2009, Gr No. 175399
4. Vda. De Roxas V Our Lady, Gr 182378, March 2013
5. Ortiz V Kayanan, 92 Scra 146
6. Narvaez V Alciso, July 27, 2009, Gr No. 165907
7. New Regent V Tanjautco, April 16, 2009, Gr No. 168800
8. Fernando V Acuna, Sept. 14, 2011
9. Republic V Santos, November 12, 2012

C. Co-Ownership, NCC 484-494

*Note: Condominium Law, Ra 4762 As Amended By Ra 7899. Excluded
1. Pardell V Bartolome, G.R. No. L-4656, November 18, 1912
2. Dailisan V Ca, 560 Scra 351
3. Cruz V Catapang, Gr No. 164110, Feb. 12, 2008
4. Plasabas V Ca, March 31, 2009, Gr No. 168139
5. Republic V Heirs, 549 Scra 58
6. Monteroso V Ca, 533 Scra 66 (2008)

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7. Quimpo V Abad, 545 Scra 174 (2008)

8. Lacbayan V Samoy, Gr 165427, March 21, 2011
9. Tecson V Francisco, Gr 180683, June 1, 2011
10. Ampil V Manahan, 11 October 2012
11. Figuracion V Gerilla, February 13, 2013

D. Possession
a) Possession In The Concept Of A Holder, NCC 525, 554, 561, 552, 1128, 526
1. Aranda V Republic, Gr 172331, August 24, 2011
b) Concept Of Owner, NCC 540
1. Decaleng V Bishop, G.R. No. 171209, June 27, 2012
2. Abobon V Abobon, Gr 155830, August 12, 2012
(i) Presumption Of Just Title, Ncc 541
1. Casimiro Development V Mateo, Gr 175485, July 27, 2011
(ii) Good Faith, Ncc 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 1132, 1134, 552
1. Cabigas V Limbaco, Gr 175291, July 27, 2011
(iii) Bad Faith, Ncc549, 1132, 1137, 552
(iv) Applicable Presumptions, Ncc 541, 527, 559, 1505, 1132, 1518, 528, 529,
554, 561, 542, 426
1. Luga V Arciaga, Gr 175343, July 27, 2011
c) Acquisition And Loss Of Possession, NCC 531, 532, 555, 1125, 1189, 1120-1124
1. Republic V Aldana, 175578, August 11, 2010

E. Usufruct
a) Objects Of Usufruct
b) Elements In A Usufruct
c) Classes Of Usufruct - NCC 563, 563, Fc 226, Ncc 564, 756, 863, 869, 564, 574, 573, 564,
598-599, 758-759
d) Rights Of Usufructuary – NCC 566-569, 438, 570, 571-572, 590, 578-579, 594, 580
e) As To The Legal Right Of Usufruct Itself – NCC 580, 572
f) Obligations Of The Usufructuary – NCC 583, 586, 599, 585, 584, 587, Fc 226, Ncc 584
g) During The Usufruct – NCC 589, 610, 590, 591, 592, 593,594, 595, 596-597, 610, 602
h) At The Time Of The Termination Of The Usufruct – NCC 612
i) Special Cases Of Usufruct – NCC 570, 582, 591, 575-576, 578, 600, 598, 573, 574
1. Fabie V David, 75 Phil. 536
2. Baluran V Navarro, 79 Scra 309
3. Gaboya V Cui, 38 Scra 85
j) Rights Of The Naked Owner – NCC 574, 581
k) Extinguishment Of The Usufruct, NCC 603, 611, 606, 605, 607, 608, 1381, 709
1. Calingasan V Rivera, Gr 171555, April 17, 2013
l) Conditions Not Affecting Usufruct – NCC 609, 610, 607, 608
1. Albar V Carandang, 106 Phil. 855

F. Easements
a) Characteristics, NCC 613, 617, 618
1. Privatization V Legaspi Towers, July 22, 2009, Gr No. 174957
2. Velasco V Cui, 105 Scra 616
3. Valisno V Adriano, 161 Scra 398
b) Kinds Of Easements, NCC 613, 615, 616, 619
1. La Vista V Ca, 278 Scra 498
2. Liwag V Happy Glen, July 4, 2012
c) Modes Of Acquiring Easements, NCC 623, 624
d) Effects Of Easement, NCC 625, 641, 626, 627, 628
1. Valderrama V North Negros, G.R. No. L-23810, December 18, 1925
2. Goldcrest V Cypress, Gr No. 171072, April 7, 2009
3. Npc V Heirs Of Makabangit, Gr 165828, August 24, 2011
4. Cabahug V Napocor, January 30, 2013
e) Legal Easements - Water Code, Arts. 31-52, NCC 640-641, 642-646, 647, 649-657, 658-666,
667-673
1. Valdez V Tabisula, 560 Scra 332 92008
2. St. Michael V Masaito, Gr 166301, Feb. 29, 2008
3. Quintanilla V Abangan, 544 Scra 494

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4. Obra V Sps Badua, Gr 149125, Aug. 9, 2007

5. Dichoso V Marcos, Gr 180282, April 11, 2011
6. Regala V Carin, Gr 188715, April 6, 2011
7. Fabie V Lichauco, 11 Phil. 15
f) Other Easements – NCC 674-676, 677-681, 682-683,667-673
1. Calma V Ca, 176 Scra 556
2. Gancayco V Qc, Gr 177807, October 11, 2011
3. Unisource Commercial V Chung, July 17, 2009, Gr No. 73252
g) Extinguishment Of Easements – NCC 631, 655

XI. Different Modes Of Acquiring Ownership

A. In General, NCC 712
1. Acap V Ca, 251 Scra 30

B. Modes Of Acquiring Ownership

a) Intellectual Creation
*Now Governed By The Intellectual Property Code And The Trips Agreement.
b) Occupation, NCC 713-720
1. Palero-Tan V Urdaneta, A.M. P-07-2399, June 18, 2008
c) Law, NCC 681, 1434, 1456
d) Tradition, NCC 1496-1501
e) Donation, NCC 725 – 769
(i) Features
1. Seventh Day Adventist V. Northeastern Mindanao, 496 Scra 215
(ii) Classifications
1. Del Rosario V Ferrer, 630 Scra 683
(iii) Form
1. Pajarillo V Iac, 176 Scra 340
2. Echavez V Dozen, Gr 192916, October 11, 2010
(iv) Distinctions Between Inter Vivos And Mortis Causa
1. Del Rosario V Ferrer, 630 Scra 683
(v) Limitations
(a) Who May Donate, NCC 735, 41, 1390 (1)
(b) Who May Be A Donee, Ncc 738
(c) Void Donations, 739 (1), 736
1. Insular Life V Ebrado, L-44059, Oct. 28, 1977
2. Republic V Afp, Citing Tayato V Heirs Of Kusop, Jan. 16, 2013
(d) Others, Ncc 740, 1027, 1028, 1027 (Ex Par. 4), 741-744, 1544, 745, 746
f) Reduction And Revocation, Ncc 760-773
1. Centralphilippinesuniversity V Ca, 246 Scra 511
2. Lazaro V Ca, 287 Scra 18
3. Imperial V Ca, Gr 112483, October 8, 1999
g) Prescription, Ncc 1106-1155
1. Solis V Ca, 176 Scra 678
2. Republic V Rizalvo, Gr 172011, March 7, 2011
(i) Distinctions Between Acquisitive And Extinctive Prescription Rule 9, Sec. 1
(1997)
1. Sunga V De Guzman, June 19, 1979
2. Overseas Bank V Geraldez, December 28, 1979
3. Ledesma V Ca, 224 Scra 174
4. Tanyag V Gabriel, April 11, 2012
5. Mercado V Espenocilla, February 1, 2012
(ii) Distinctions Between Extinctive Prescription And Laches
1. Miguel V Catalino, November 29, 1968
2. Lola V Ca, 145 Scra 439
(iii) Special Cases
1. Espiritu V Cfi, October 31, 1972
2. Solidarios V Alampay, January 28, 1975
3. Jalandoni V Pnb, October 9, 1981
4. Republic V Cfi, January 27, 1983
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C. Modes Of Extinguishing Ownership

SUCCESSION

I. General Provisions
A. Definition And Concept, Ncc 774, 776, 712, 1311
1. Estate Of Hemady V Luzon Surety,
2. Alvarez V Iac, G.R. No. L-68053 May 7, 1990
3. National Housing Authority V Almeida, 525 Scra 383
4. Nazareno V Court Of Appeals, 343 Scra 637

B. Subjects Of Succession, Ncc 775, 902, 782, 887, 1003

a) Who Are The Subjects? – Ncc 775, 782
b) Relationship, Ncc 963-969
c) Capacity To Succeed
(i) Determination, Ncc 1034, 1039, 16 (2)
1. Cayetano V Leonides, 129 Scra 522
(ii) B. Who May Succeed? Ncc 1024-26, 1029-30
1. Parish Priest Of Victoria V Rigor, 89 Scra 493
(iii) C. Who Are Incapable Of Succeeding? Ncc 1027-28, 1031-33
(iv) D. Effect Of Alienations By The Excluded Heir, Ncc 1038
(v) E. Prescription Of Action, Ncc 1040

C. Object Of Succession, Ncc 776, 781, 1311, 1429, 1178, 1347 Art. 108, Rpc
1. 7 Reyes V Dimagiba, L-5620, July 31, 1954
2. 1 Estate Of Hemady V Luzon Surety, G.R. No. L-8437 Nov. 28, 1956
3. 2 Guinto V Medina, 50 O.G., #1
4. 3 Nazareno V Ca, October 18, 2000
5. 4 Heirs Of Ureta V Ureta, September 14, 2011

D. Opening Of Succession Ncc 777, 781, 2263, 2253, 533, 1347, 1461, 130, 132, 390, 391, Fc 84,
86, Ncc 1041-1057,
1. Uson V Del Rosario, No. L-4693, 29 January 1953
2. Pacio V Billon, No. L-15088, 31 January 1961
3. Butte V Manuel Uy & Sons, Inc., No. L-15499, 18 February 1962
4. Salvador V Sta. Maria, No. L-25952, 30 June 1967
5. Reganon V Imperial, No. L-24434, 17 January 1968
6. Ramirez V Baltazar, No. L-25049, 30 August 1968
7. De Borja V Vda. De Borja, No. L-28040, 18 August 1972
8. Bonilla V Barcena, No. L-41715, 18 June 1976
9. Go Ong V Court Of Appeals, No. L-75884, 24 September 1987
10. Heirs Of Spouses Sandejas V Lina, G.R. No. 141634, 5 February 2001
11. Santos V Lumbao, G.R. No. 169129, 28 March 2007
12. Reyes V Rtc, G.R. No. 165744, 11 August 2008
13. Puno V Puno Enterprises, Inc., G.R. No. 177066, 11 September 2009
14. 4 Cabalu V Tabu, G.R. No. 188417, September 24, 2012

E. Kinds Of Succession, Ncc 778

a) Testamentary, Ncc 779
b) Legal Or Intestate, Ncc 960
c) Mixed, Ncc 780
d) Contractual, Ncc 130, 1347, 752, Fc 84
1. Blas V Santos, No. L-14070, 29 March 1961
2. Balus V Balus, G.R. No. 168970, January 15, 2010
3. Santos V Lumbao, 519 Scra 408
4. Union Bank Vs. Santibañez, G.R. No. 149926, Feb. 23, 2005
5. Estate Of Carungcong Vs. People, G.R. No. 181409, February 11, 2010

II. Testamentary Succession

A. Wills

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a) Definition, Ncc 783

1. Vitug V Ca, G.R. No. 82027 March 29, 1990
b) Characteristics, Ncc 783, 839 (3) And (4), 828, 796-798, 777, 818, 784-787.
c) Interpretation Of Wills, Ncc 788, 789, 790-794, 930
1. Solla V Ascueta, 49 Phil. 333
2. Dizon-Rivera V Dizon, No. L-24561, 30 June 1970
3. Vda. De Villaflor V Juico, No. L-15737, 28 February 1962
d) Law Governing Form Ncc 17, 795, 810, 815-819
1. In Re Will Of Rev. Abadia, 50 O.G. #9, P. 4185
2. Fleumer V Hix, 54 Phil 610
3. Estate Of Giberson, 48 O.G. #7, 2657
4. Dela Cerna V Potot, 12 Scra 576
e) Law Governing Content, Ncc 16, 2263
1. Estate Of Christensen, 61 O.G. #46, P. 7302
2. Estate Of Amos Bellis, 20 Scra 358
3. Cayetano V Leonides, 129 Scra 524

B. Testamentary Capacity And Intent, Ncc 796-803

1. Torres V Lopez, 48 Phil., 77
2. Baltazar V Laxa, G.R. No. 174489, April 11, 2012

C. Solemnities Of Wills, Ncc 804, 810

a) Notarial Wills
(i) General Requirements – Ncc 804
1. Abangan V Abangan, G.R. No. L-13431, Nov. 12, 1919
2. 3 Suroza V Honrado, 110 Scra 388
(ii) Specific Requirements – Ncc 805, 806
1. Barut V Cabacungan, G.R. No. L-6285, Feb. 15, 1912
2. Nera V Rimando, 18 Phil. 450
3. Payad V Tolentino, G.R. No. L-42258, January 15, 1936
4. Garcia V Lacuesta, 90 Phil. 489
5. Lopez V Liboro, No. L-1787, 27 August 1948
6. Reyes V Vda. De Vidal, No. L-2867, 21 April 1952
7. Matias V Salud, Gr L-10907, Jan. 29, 1957
8. Javellana V Ledesma, 97 Phil. 258
9. Balonan V Abellana, 109 Phil. 358
10. Icasiano V Icasiano, 11 Scra 422
11. Arcia V Gatchalian, No. L-20357, 25 November 1967
12. Vda. De Ramos V Ca, No. L-40804, 31 January 1978
13. Cruz V Villasor, 54 Scra 31
14. Gabucan V Manta, 95 Scra 752
15. Taboada V Rosal, 118 Scra 195
16. Estate Of Abada V Abaja, G.R. No. 147145, 31 Jan. 2005
17. Azuela V Ca, G.R. No. 122880, 12 April 2006
18. Guerrero V. Bihis, G.R. No. 174144, 17 April 2007
19. Lee V Tambago, A.C. No. 5281, 12 February 2008
20. Samaniego V Abena, G. R. No. 145545,30 June 2008
21. Echavez V Dozen, 2010
II. Baltazar V Laxa, G.R. No. 174489, April 11, 2012
1. Lopez V Lopez, G.R. No. 189984, Nov. 12, 2012
(i) Witnesses To A Will Ncc 820, 821- 824
1. Gonzales V Ca, 90 Scra 183
2. Nera V Rimando, 18 Phil. 450
3. Icasiano V Icasiano, 11 Scra 422
4. Cagro V Cagro, G.R. No, L-5826, April 29, 1953
(iii) Special Requirements For Deaf, Etc. – Ncc 807-808
1. Garcia V Vasquez, 32 Scra 489
2. Alvarado V Gaviola, G.R. No. 74695 Sept. 14, 1993
(iv) Substantial Compliance – Ncc 809
1. Gil V Murciano, No. L-3362, 1 March 1951
2. Caneda V Ca, G.R. No. 103554, 28 May 1993

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b) Holographic Wills Ncc 804, 810-814

1. Roxas V De Jesus, 134 Scra 245
2. Labrador V Ca, L-83843, April 15, 1990
3. Kalaw V Relova, 132 Scra 237
4. Azaola V Singson, G.R. No. L-14003, August 5, 1960
5. Codoy V Calugay, G.R. No. 123486. August 12, 1999
6. Gan V Yap, 104 Phil 509
7. Rodelas V Aranza, 119 Scra 16
8. Rivera V Iac, No. L-75005-06, 15 February 1990
9. Ajero V Ca, No. 106720, 15 September 1994
10. Baltazar V Laxa, 11 April 2012
11. Cabalu V Tadu, G.R. No. 188417 , Sept. 24, 2012

D. Incorporation Of Documents By Reference – Ncc 827

E. Codicils
a) Definition – Ncc 825
b) Solemnities – Ncc 826

F. Revocation Of Wills And Testamentary Dispositions

a) Definition Of Revocation
b) When May Revocation Be Effected, Ncc 828
c) Law Governing Revocation, Ncc 829
d) Modes Of Revocation, Ncc 830
1. Gago V Mamuyac, 49 Phil. 902
2. Casiano V Ca, 158 Scra 451
e) Effect Of Revocation, Ncc 831-834
f) Doctrine Of Dependent Relative Revocation
1. Diaz V De Leon, Gr 17714, May 31, 1922
2. Molo V Molo, 90 Phil. 37

G. Republication And Revival Of Wills – Ncc 835-837

H. Allowance Of Wills – Ncc 811, 838

1. Guevara V Guevara, December 29, 1943
2. De La Cerna V Potot, December 23, 1964
3. Gallonosa V Arcangel, 83 Scra 676
4. Baltazar V Laxa, G.R. No. 174489, April 11, 2012
5. Rodriguez V Rodriguez, G.R. No. 175720, 11 September 2007
6. Heirs Lasam V Umengan, G.R. No. 168156, 6 December 2006
7. Maninang V Ca, No. L-57848, 19 June 1982
8. Pastor, Jr. V Ca, No. L-56340, 24 June 1983
9. Quasha Law V Lcn Construction, G.R. No. 174873, 26 August 2008
10. Jimenez V Iac, G.R. No. L-75773, 17 April 1990
11. Ozaeta V Cuartero, No. L-5597, 31 May 1956
12. Coso V Fernandez Deza, No. 16763, 22 December 1921
13. Nepomuceno V Ca, 139 Scra 206
14. Ortega V Valmonte, G.R. No. 157451, 16 December 2005
15. Dorotheo V Ca, G.R. No. 108581, 8 December 1999
16. Palaganas V Palaganas, Gr No. 169144, January 26, 2011
17. Agtarap V Agtarap, G.R. No. 177099, June 8, 2011
18. De Borja V De Borja, 46 Scra 577
19. Guevara V Guevara, December 29, 1943
20. Gan V Yap, 104 Phil 509
21. Rodelas V Aranza, 119 Scra 16
22. Azaola V Singson, 109 Phil 102
23. Codoy V Calugay, 312 Scra 333
24. Nepomuceno V Ca, 139 Scra 206
25. Gallonosa V Arcangel, 83 Scra 676roberts V Leonides, 129 Scra 3
26. Nepomuceno V Ca, 139 Scra 206
27. De La Cerna V Potot, December 23, 1964

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I. Disallowance Of Wills – Ncc 839, 1335, 1337, 1338

1. Pascual V De La Cruz, 28 Scra 421

J. Legitime
a) Concept, Ncc 886
b) Who Are Entitled To Legitimes: Compulsory Heirs, Ncc 782, 887, 902
1. Nuguid V Nuguid, 17 Scra 449
2. Balanay V Martinez, 64 Scra 452
3. Solano V Ca, 126 Scra 122
4. Rosales V Rosales, 148 Scra 69
5. Acain V Ca, 155 Scra 100
6. Seangio V Reyes, G.R. No. 140372-72, 27 November 2006
7. J.L.T. Agro V. Balansag, 453 Scra 211
8. Rep. V Manotoc, G. R. No. 171701, February 8, 2012
9. Neri V Heirs Of Uy, G.R. No. 194366, Oct. 10, 2012
c) Concurrence Of Compulsory Heirs And Their Corresponding Legitimes, Ncc 888-890,
892-901, 903, Article 39 P.D. 603, Sec. 18 Rep. Act 8552, Fc 189-190
1. Baritua V Ca, 82233, March 22, 1990
2. In Re Petition For Adoption Of Michelle Lim, 1689921, May 1, 2009
3. In The Matter Of The Adoption Of Stephanie Garcia, 148311, March 31, 2005
4. In The Matter Of The Intestate Estate Of Suntay, 183053, June 6, 2010
5. Suntay Vs. Suntay, Gr 183053, October 10, 2012
d) Restrictions Regarding The Legitime – Ncc 904, 872, 905-907, 1347
1. Ureta V Ureta, 165748, Sept. 14, 2011
e) Determination Or Computation – Ncc 908-913
f) Collation – Ncc 1061-1077
1. Dizon-Rivera V Dizon, 33 Scra 554
2. De Roma V Ca, 152 Scra 205
3. Locsin V Ca, 206 Scra 383
4. Vizconde V Ca, 118449, Feb. 11, 1998
5. Arellano V Pascual, 189776, Dec. 15, 2010
g) Freedom To Dispose Free Portion – Ncc 914

K. Preterition – Ncc 854, 906, 855, 918

1. Escuin V Escuin, 11 Phil 332
2. Aznar V Duncan, 17 Scra 590
3. Nuguid V Nuguid, 17 Scra 449
4. Reyes V Barreto-Datu, 19 Scra 85
5. Balanay V Martinez, 64 Scra 452
6. Solano V Ca, 126 Scra 122
7. Acain V Ca, 155 Scra 100
8. Ureta V Ureta, Sept. 14, 2011

L. Reserva Troncal – Ncc 891

1. 2 Edroso V Sablan, 25 Phil 295
2. 3 Sienes V Esparcia, 1 Scra 750
3. 4 Florentino V Florentino, 40 Phil 480
4. 5 Padura V Baldovino, 104 Phil 1065
5. 6 Chua V Cfi, 78 Scra 406
6. 7 Gonzales V Cfi, 104 Scra 161
7. 1 De Papa V Camacho, 144 Scra 281
8. 2 Mendoza V De Los Santos, Gr 176422, March 20, 2013

M. Reserva Adoptiva – Article 39 Of Pd 603 Repealed By Article 254 Of The Family Code
1. Banawa V Mirano, 87 Scra 517
2. Teotico V Del Val, 13 Scra 406

N. Disinheritance – Ncc 915-923

1. Ching V Hon. Rodriguez, Nov. 28, 2011

O. Institution Of Heirs

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a) In General
(i) Definition, Ncc 840
(ii) Requisites For Valid Institution Of Heirs. See Ncc 785, 787
(iii) Effect If Will Institutes No Heir, Ncc 841
(iv) Freedom Of Disposition, Ncc 842
(v) Manner Of Designating An Heir, Ncc 843-844 In Rel To 789
(vi) Disposition In Favor Of An Unknown Person, Ncc 845
(vii) Disposition In Favor Of A Definite Class, Ncc 845 In Rel To 786
(viii) Equality Of Heirs, Ncc 846, 848
(ix) Individuality Of Institution, Ncc 847
(x) Simultaneity Of Institution, Ncc 849
(xi) Institution Based On A False Cause, Ncc 850
(xii) Shares In The Institution, Ncc 851-853
(xiii) Predecease Of Heirs, Ncc 856
b) Kinds Of Institution
(i) Simple Or Pure, Ncc 777
(ii) Conditional, Ncc 871, 872-874, Rel To 1183, 875-877, 2nd Par., 1034 3rd Par.,
879, 880, 881, 884
c) Institution With A Term
(i) Kinds – Ncc 885 1st Par.
(ii) Effect – Ncc 878, 885 2nd Par. In Rel 880
d) Modal Institution, Ncc 882-883

P. Substitution Of Heirs
a) Concept – Ncc 857
b) Kinds – Ncc 858-860, 863-870

Q. Legacies And Devises – Ncc 924-959

1. Fernandez V Dimagiba, 21 Scra 428
2. Belen V Bpi, L-14474, Oct. 31, 1960
3. Villanueva V Branoco, Gr 172804, January 24, 2011

III. Legal Or Intestate Succession

A. General Provisions
a) In General
(i) When Does It Take Place? Ncc 960
(ii) Who Are The Intestate Heirs? Ncc 961
1. 7 Rosales V Rosales, 148 Scra 69
(iii) Order And Share In The Intestate Succession – 962
2. 1 De Los Santos V De La Cruz, 37 Scra 555
3. 2 Bagunu V Piedad, 347 Scra 571
4. 3 Heirs Of Uriarte V Ca, 284 Scra 511
b) Right Of Representation – 970-977, 982, 902, 992, 1005-8
5. 4 Teotico V Del Val, Supra
6. 5 Diaz V Iac, 150 Scra 645
7. 6 Abellana V Ferraris-Borromeo, 14 Scra 986
8. 7 Corpus V Corpus, 85 Scra 567
9. 1 Delgado V Rustia, 480 Scra 334

B. Order Of Intestate Succession

a) Descending Direct Line, Ncc 895, 903, 983, 988-992, 987-994
1. Corpus V Corpus, 85 Scra 567
2. Leonardo V Ca, 120 Scra 890
3. Diaz V Iac, 150 Scra 645
4. Manuel V Ferrer, August 21, 1995
5. Bolanos V Bernarte, G.R. No. 180997, Nov. 17, 2010
6. Diaz V Iac, 150 Scra 645
7. De La Puerta V Ca, 181 Scra 861
8. Suntay V Cojuangco, 621 Scra 142
b) Surviving Spouse – 995-1002
1. Santillon V Miranda, 14 Scra 563
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(i) Legitimate Parents And Ascendants – 985-987

(ii) Illegitimate Parents – 993
d) Collateral Line – 1003-1010
1. Bicomong V Almanza, 80 Scra 421
2. Abellana V Borromeo, 14 Scra 986
a) The State – 1011-1014

IV. Provisions Common To Testate And Intestate Succession

A. Right Of Accretion
a) Concept - 1015-1017, 1019-1020
b) In Legal Succession – 1018
c) Testamentary - 1022-1023

B. Partition And Distribution Of The Estate, Ncc 1078-1090

*Exclude Ncc 1058-1060
1. Legasto V Verzosa, G.R. No. L-32344, March 31, 1930
2. Fajardov Fajardo,G.R. No. L-32195, August 19, 1930
3. Tuason V Tuason, Gr L-3404, April 2, 1951
4. Raquel Chavez V Iac, L-68282, Nov. 8, 1990
5. Alsua Betts V Ca, 92 Scra 332
6. Doromal V Ca, L-36083, Sept. 2, 1975
7. Alonzo V Iac, 150 Scra 517
8. Bautista V Griño-Aquino, 166 Scra 760
9. De Los Santos V De La Cruz, 37 Scra 555
10. Ureta V Ureta, Sept. 14, 2011
11. Notarte V Notarte, G.R. No. 180614, Aug. 9, 2012
12. Neri Vs Uy, Gr 194366, October 10, 2012
13. Casilang V Casilang-Dizon, Gr 180269, Feb. 20, 2013

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