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De La Salle University College of Law: ND ND
De La Salle University College of Law: ND ND
De La Salle University College of Law: ND ND
College of Law
SALES (LAW 304M)
2 Year G02 Tuesdays 1800-2000
2nd Year G03 Fridays 1800-2000
nd
Course Description
This two-unit course is designed to provide law students with a thorough
understanding of the contract of Sale its definition, elements, characteristics, kinds,
stages and extinguishment. There will be discussions on the rights and obligations of
parties to a contract of sale. Finally, the course also covers available remedies for
breach of contract of sale.
Course Requirements
1. Active Participation in Class Discussions/ Quizzes (25%)
2. Midterm Examination (25%)
3. Final Examination (50%)
Basic References
Civil Code of the Philippines (R.A. 386) as amended
Sales, by Baviera, Araceli, UP Law Complex
Other pertinent laws
Cases on Sales decided by the Supreme Court
Discussion Guide
Session One
Organizational Meeting
Overview of the Course Content and Methodology
Organizational Matters and Course Completion
Class Coordinator/s
Email Group
Session Two
I.
In General
A.
B.
History
Governing Law RA No. 386 (August 30, 1950); Arts. 1488, 1637
Commercial & Civil Sales
C.
Characteristics
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
D.
Stages
1.
2.
3.
4.
Negotiation
Perfection Arts. 1315, 1475
Performance - Arts. 1191, 1403(2)
Consummation
Session Three
E.
2.
3.
4.
Session Four
F.
II.
Session Five
2.
3.
H. Natural Elements
1.
2.
warranties
subrogation
I. Accidental Elements
Session Six
III.
K.
L.
Session Seven
IV.
To transfer ownership
Who can transfer ownership?
General Rule - Arts. 1505-1506, 1547
1.
Estoppel- Arts. 1431, 1433-1434
2.
Sale by an apparent owner
3.
Purchase at Merchants Store, Market or Fair Art. 559
Sun Bros. v. Velasco, 54 O.G. 5143, August 11, 1958
Salonga v. Concepcion, 470 SCRA 291, September 20, 2005
Sigaya v. Mayuga, 467 SCRA 341, August 18, 2005
Premiere Devt Bank v. Court of Appeals, 453 SCRA 630, March
18, 2005
Siy Cong Bieng and Co. v. HSBC, 56 Phil 598 [1932]
Masiclat v. Centeno, May 31, 1956
Session Eight
Risk of Loss or Deterioration (Total/Partial)- Arts. 1504, 1480, 1493-1494,
1538(1189), 1163, 1174
Session Nine
N.
d.
e.
f.
Kuenzle & Streiff v. Macke & Chandler, 14 Phil 610, December 16,
1909
Addison v. Felix, 38 Phil 404, August 3, 1918
Daguilan v. IAC, 168 SCRA 22, November 28, 1988
Pasagui v. Villablanca, 68 SCRA 18, November 10, 1975
Dy, Jr. v. Court of Appeals, 198 SCRA 826, July 8, 1991
Power Commercial and Indl Corp. v. CA, 274 SCRA 597, June 20,
1997
Florendo v. Foz, 20 Phil 388, October 24, 1911
Philippine Suburban Devt. Corp. v. The Auditor General, 63 SCRA 397,
April 18, 1975
Board of Liquidators v. Floro, 110 Phil 482, December 29, 1960
Session Ten
Quality/Quantity)- Arts. 1481, 1522, 1539-1543, 1630, 1632-1633
Behn, Meyer & Co. v. Yangco, 38 Phil 606, September 18, 1918
Bislig Bay Lumber Co. v. CIR, 1 SCRA 156, January 28, 1961
P.
Others)- Arts. 1480, 1163, 1538, 1537, 1164, 1487, 1521 last par.
Session Eleven
V.
R.
S.
T.
VI.
V.
Session Twelve
VII.
Extinguishment of Sale
W.
X.
Redemption
1.
Session Thirteen
1. Legal- Arts. 1619-1623
Session Fourteen
FINAL EXAMINATIONS (by agreement of the class)