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Course Description: de La Salle University College of Law
Course Description: de La Salle University College of Law
Course Description: de La Salle University College of Law
College of Law
SALES (LAW 304M)
Course Description
This two-unit course is designed to provide law students with a
thorough understanding of Sale as a contract its definition, elements,
characteristics, kinds and stages. There will be discussions on the rights and
obligations of parties to a contract of sale. Finally,
Course Requirements
1. Active Participation in Class Discussions/ Quizzes (30%)
2. Midterm Examination (30%)
3. Final Examination (40%)
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.
History
Governing Law RA No. 386 (August 30, 1950); Arts. 1488, 1637
Commercial & Civil Sales
C.
Characteristics
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Stages
1.
2.
3.
4.
Negotiation
Perfection Arts. 1315, 1475
Performance - Arts. 1191, 1403(2)
Consummation
1.
2.
3.
II.
warranties
subrogation
C. Accidental Elements
Session Six
III.
B.
C.
Session Seven
IV.
To transfer ownership
Who can transfer ownership?
General Rule - Arts. 1505-1506, 1547
Cuison v. Remoto, 472 SCRA 274, October 11, 2005
Exceptions: Art. 1505
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
When/How transfer is effected? - Arts. 1477, 1459, 1496, 1547,
1588
General Rule:
Ilao-Quianay v. Mapile, 474 SCRA 246, October 25, 2005
Exceptions:
1.
sale or return - Art. 1502(1)
2.
sale on approval or trial Art. 1502(2)
3.
conditional sales - Arts. 1478, 1503(1), 1458(2)
Vallarta v. Court of Appeals, 150 SCRA 336, May 29, 1987
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Risk of Loss or Deterioration (Total/Partial)- Arts. 1504, 1480,
1493-1494, 1538(1189), 1163, 1174
General Rule: Res perit domino
Exceptions:
1.
Stipulation
2.
Security Title
3.
Delay
Lawyers Cooperative v. Tabora, 13 SCRA 762, April 30, 1965
De Lizardi v. Yaptico, 30 Phil 211, March 22, 1915
Sun Bros. Appliances v. Perez, 7 SCRA 977, April 30, 1963
Double Sales- Art.1544
Rule (Movables/Immovables)
Cuison v. Remoto, supra
Ulep v. Court of Appeals, 472 SCRA 274, October 11, 2005
Sigaya v. Mayuga, supra
Bautista v. Sioson, 39 Phil 615, February 11, 1919
Lichauco v. Berenguer, 39 Phil 643, February 27, 1919
Paylago v. Jarabe, 22 SCRA 1247, March 27, 1968
Quimson v. Rosete, 87 Phil 159, August 9, 1950
When not applicable?
1.
unregistered lands
Carumba v. Court of Appeals, 31 SCRA 558, February 18, 1970
Vda. De Jomoc v. Court of Appeals, supra
Hanopol v. Pilapil, 7 SCRA 452, February 28, 1963
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B.
D.
Others)- Arts. 1480, 1163, 1538, 1537, 1164, 1487, 1521 last
par.
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V.
B.
C.
D.
B.
27, 1968
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VII.
Extinguishment of Sale
A.
B.
Redemption
1.
1677
Equitable Mortgage- Arts. 1602-1605
Period to Redeem- Art. 1606
Who may exercise the right to redeem? - Arts. 1608, 1610,
1612, 1614-15
Cadungog v. Yap, 469 SCRA 561, September 12, 2005
Salonga v. Concepcion, supra
Go v. Bacaron, 472 SCRA 339, October 11, 2005
Gerardino, Sr. v. CFI Capiz Br. III, 80 SCRA 646, December 29,
1977
Yturralde v. CA, 43 SCRA 315, February 28, 1972
Marquez v. Valencia, 77 Phil 782, December 22, 1946
Quinga v. Court of Appeals, 3SCRA 66, September 19, 1961
Gloria-Diaz v. Court of Appeals, 84 SCRA, July 31, 1978
Heirs of Francisco Parco v. Haw Pia, 45 SCRA 164, May 30, 1972
Session Thirteen
1. Legal- Arts. 1619-1623
Spouses Doromal , Sr. and Salas v. Court of Appeals, supra
Almendrada v. Ngo, 471 SCRA 311, September 30, 2005
Aguilar v. Aguilar, 478 SCRA 187, December 16, 2005
Villasor v. Medel, 81 Phil 546, September 29, 1948
Ortega v. Orcine, 38 SCRA 276, March 31, 1971
Session Fourteen