CLR I Outline August 19, 2016

Preliminary Title & Persons & Family Relations Outline

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I. Preliminary Title; Human Relations; Personality; Domicile; NCC
a. Article 2, As Amended (New Civil Code aka NCC); Art. 5, Labor Code;
Sec. 3(1) & 4, Ch. 2, Book VII, Administrative Code of 1987; BSP Circular 799 interest rate (w/o stip.)
now 6% (from what used to be 12%) Published on 6/28/13 (Business Mirror); filed - ONAR 6/28/13.
Effectivity: 7/1/13.

1. NMSMI vs. DND

2. Cojuangco, Jr. Vs. Rep
3. SEC v. GMA Network, Inc.

GR# 187587/June 5, 2013

GR# 180705/ Nov. 27,2012
GR# 164026 /Dec. 23, 2008

697 SCRA 359

686 SCRA 472
575 SCRA 113

b. Retroactivity of Laws. Vested Rights. Arts. 3 & 4, NCC. Arts. 105 & 256 FC.
Art. 40, FC & SC AM 02-11-10

1. Carolino v. Senga
2. Rotairo v. Alcantara
3. Dueas v. Santos
4. Ablaza v. Republic
5. Guy vs. CA
6. Bernabe v. Alejo
7. Ty v. CA
8. Rep. v. Miller
9. Atienza vs. Brillantes

GR# 189649/April 20, 2015

GR# 173632/Sept. 29, 2014
GR# 149417 / Jun. 4, 2004
GR# 158298/Aug. 11, 2010
GR # 163707/Sept. 15, 2006
GR# 140500 / Jan. 21, 2002
GR# 127406/ Nov. 27, 2000
GR# 125932 / Apr. 21, 1999
AM MTJ 92-706/ Mar. 29, 1995

756 SCRA 55
736 SCRA 584
431 SCRA 76
628 SCRA 27
502 SCRA 151
374 SCRA 180
346 SCRA 86
306 SCRA 183
243 SCRA 32

c. Article 8. Stare Decisis; Case Law; See also Article 36, FC

1. FBDC v. CIR
2. PLDT v. Alvarez
3. Ting v. Velez-Ting

GR#175707/ Nov. 19, 2014

GR# 179408/March 5, 2014
GR#166562/ Mar. 31, 2009

740 SCRA 640

718 SCRA 54
582 SCRA 694

d. Arts 15, 16, 17, 50, 51 (NCC); Art 26 FC; Rules 103/108; Civil Register (Arts. 407-413 NCC)
Divorce, Art. 71, 119, 175, 144, NCC; Doctrine of Processual Presumption; Sections 24, 25 Rule 132
RRC;

1. Del Socorro v. Van Wilsem

2. OSB vs. Suzuki
3. Ando v. DFA
4. Noveras v. Noveras
5. Lavadia v. Heirs of Luna

GR#193707/Dec. 10, 2014

GR#205487/Nov. 12, 2014
GR#195432/Aug. 27, 2014
GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014
GR# 171914/July 23, 2014

744 SCRA 516

740 SCRA 345
733 SCRA 691
733 SCRA 528
730 SCRA 376

6. Republic v. Olaybar
7. Fujiki vs. Marinay
8. Catalan v. Catalan
9. Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas
10. Bayot v. CA
11. Rep. v. Orbecido
12. Morigo v. People
13. Roehr v. Rodriguez
14. Recio vs. Recio
15. Pilapil vs. Ibay-Somera
16. Van Dorn vs. Romillo

GR# 189538/Feb. 10, 2014

GR# 196049/June 26, 2013
GR# 183622 /Feb. 08, 2012
GR# 186571/Aug. 11, 2010
GR# 155635/Nov. 07, 2008
GR# 154380/Oct. 05, 2005
GR# 145226/ Feb. 6, 2004
GR# 142820/June 30, 2003
GR# 138322/Oct. 2, 2001
GR # 80116/June 30, 1989
GR #L-68470 Oct.8, 1985

715 SCRA 605

700 SCRA 69
665 SCRA 487
628 SCRA 266
570 SCRA 472
472 SCRA 114
422 SCRA 376
404 SCRA 495
366 SCRA 437
174 SCRA 652
139 SCRA 139

e. Human Relations; Abuse of Rights, Unjust Enrichment; Malicious Prosecution; Independent Civil
Action; Arts. 1724; 2142; 2154; 2164; 2176, NCC

1. Loria v. Muoz, Jr.

2. Rosete v. Briones
3. Alano vs. Magud-Logmao 1
4. Sesbreo vs. CA
5. CCI vs. Quiones
6. Hing v. Choachuy Sr.
7. PTC v. Legaspi
8. Beumer vs. Amores
9. Padalhin vs. Lavia
10. Cheng v. Sy

GR#187240/Oct. 15, 2014

GR#176121/Sept. 22, 2014
GR# 175540/April 7, 2014
GR#160689/March 26, 2014
GR# 175822/Oct. 23, 2013
GR# 179736/June 26,2013
GR# 202791/June 10, 2013
GR# 195670/Dec. 03, 2012
GR# 183026/Nov. 14, 2012
GR# 174238/July 07, 2009

738 SCRA 397

735 SCRA 647
720 SCRA 665
720 SCRA 57
708 SCRA 420
699 SCRA 667
698 SCRA 280
686 SCRA 770
685 SCRA 549
592 SCRA 1

11. Cheng v. Donini

GR# 167017/June 22, 2009

590 SCRA 406

11. ASJ Corp. vs. Evangelista

12. UP v. Philab
13. Ilusorio v. Bildner
14. Ilusorio v. Bildner
15. UE vs Jader
16. Figueroa vs. Barranco

GR# 158086/ Feb. 14, 2008

GR# 152411/ Sept. 29, 2004
GR# 139789 /July 19, 2001
GR# 139789, May 12, 2000
GR# 132344/Feb. 7, 2000
SBC Case # 519/July 31, 1997

545 SCRA 300

439 SCRA 467
361 SCRA 427
332 SCRA 1
325 SCRA 805
276 5CRA 445

Honesto Vivere, non alterum laedere et just suum cique - live virtuously, not injure others;
give everyone his due Memo cum alterius deter detremento protest - No person should
unjustly enrich himself at the expense of another

f. Unfair Competition; Art. 28, NCC

1

See Justice M. Leonens discourse on Human Relations/Abuse of Rights Law

1. WPC v. JMC

GR#195549/Sept. 3, 2014

734 SCRA 238

g. Civil Personality; Birth; Death; Arts 40, 41, 42; 390, 391, 712, 777 NCC; Art. 41, 96 &124,
99 & 126, 142 FC; Sec 2, Rule 92, Revised Rules of Court
1. Alabang Dev. Corp v. Alabang Hills
2. Continental Steel v. Montao
3. Dueas v. Santos

GR# 187456/June 2, 2014

GR# 182836/Oct.13, 2009
GR#14941 /June. 4, 2004

724 SCRA 321

603 SCRA 621
431 SCRA 76

h. Domicile; Arts 50 & 51 NCC; Arts. 68 & 69, FC; Residence v. Domicile; Annulment or
Nullity of Marriages AM 02-11-10 SC; Settlement of Estate; Election laws
1. Garcia-Quiazon v. Belen
2. Jalosjos v. Comelec (MR)
3. Bayot v. CA
4. Limbona v. Comelec
5. Ugdoracion v. Comelec
6. San Luis v. San Luis
7. Morigo v. People

GR# 189121/July 31, 2013

GR# 193314/June 25, 2013
GR# 1555635/Nov. 07, 2008
GR# 181097/June. 25,2008
GR# 179851/Apr. 18, 2008
GR# 134029/Feb. 6, 2007
GR# 14522 /Feb. 6, 2004

702 SCRA 707

699 SCRA 507
570 SCRA 472
555 SCRA 391
552 SCRA 231
514 SCRA 294
422 SCRA 376

GR# 190901/Nov. 12, 2014

GR# 156205/Nov. 12, 2014
GR#198878/Oct. 15, 2014

740 SCRA 51
739 SCRA 676
738 SCCRA 450

i. Statutory Law v. Equity

1. Cotoner-Zacarias v. Revilla
2. Republic v. MIC
3. Baguio Residents v. SMIDC

Persons & Family Relations

Marriage
1. Classification of Marriages/ Relationships. Parties In Interest; NCC;FC;AM 02-11-10 SC
Valid
Voidable
Void
Terminable
Other Classifications
Legal Separation

Separation in Fact
Common Law Relationship
1. Cagayan II v. Rapanan
2. People v. Jumawan
3. Lucas v. Lucas
4. Figueroa vs. Barranco

GR# 199886 / Dec. 3, 2014

GR# 187495 / April 21, 2014
GR# 190710 / June 6, 2011
SBC Case # 519/July 31, 1997

743 SCRA 703

722 SCRA 108
650 SCRA 667
276 5CRA 445

2. F.C. Marriage Requirements; Civil Wedding v. Church Wedding; Cert of Civil Registrar;
Art. 352, RPC

1. Ecraela vs. Pangalangan

2. Uy vs. Lacsamana
3. OCA v. Flores
4. Romulo vs. People
5. Tupal v. Rojo
6. Republic v. Albios
7. Go-Bangayan v. Bangayan
8. OCA vs. J. Necessario et al
9. Abbas v. Abbas
10. Alcantara v. Alcantara
11. Araes v. Occiano
12. Cario v. Cario
13. Ty v. CA
14. Sy v. CA
15. Navarro v. Domogtoy

A.C.# 10676/Sept. 8, 2015

GR# 206220/Aug. 19, 2015
AM# RTJ-12-2325/April 14, 2015
GR# 182438/July 2, 2014
A.M. # MTJ-14-1842/Feb. 24, 2014
GR# 198780/Oct. 16, 2013
GR# 201061 /July 3, 2013
A.M. No. 07-1691/April 2, 2013
GR#183896 /Jan. 30, 2013
GR# 167746/Aug. 28,2007
A.M. 02-1390 /April 11, 2002
GR# 132529/Feb. 02, 2001
GR# 127406/Nov. 27, 2000
GR#127263/Apr. 12, 2000
A.M. 96-1088 /July 19,1996

769 SCRA 361

767 SCRA 672
755 SCRA 401
728 SCRA 675
717 SCRA 236
707 SCRA 584
700 SCRA 702
694 SCRA 348
689 SCRA 646
531 SCRA 446
380 SCRA 402
351 SCRA 127
346 SCRA 86
330 SCRA 550
259 SCRA 129

3. Marriage Certificate v. Presumption of Marriage; Torrens Title Entry

Single, Civil Status;
1. Macua Vda. De Avenido vs. Avenido GR# 1735540/Jan. 22, 2014
2. Bunagan-Bansig v. Celera
A.C.#5581/Jan. 14, 2014
3.Villatuya v. Tabalingcos
A.C.# 6622/July 10, 2012

714 SCRA 447

713 SCRA 158
676 SCRA 37

4.Declaration Of Nullity; NCC v. FC, AM 02-11-10 SC; Civil Code; Muslim Code [PD 1083]
1. Garcia-Quiazon v. Belen
2. Ilupa v. Abdulla
3. Juliano-Llave v. Republic
4. Bolos v. Bolos

GR#189121/July 31, 2013

AM SCC 11-16-P /June 1, 2011
GR# 169766 /Mar. 30, 2011
GR#186400 /Oct. 20, 2010

702 SCRA 707

650 SCRA 28
646 SCRA 637
634 SCRA 429

5. Ablaza v. Republic
6. Carlos v. Sandoval

GR# 158298 /Aug. 11, 2010

GR3 179922 /Dec. 16, 2008

628 SCRA 27
574 SCRA 116

5. Arts. 15-17,50-5, NCC; Art.26, FC; Divorce [Filipino; Foreigner; Parenting; Children,
Property Rights; Succession rights]; Declaratory Relief; Rule 108;; Art. 412 NCC
1. Fujiki vs. Marinay
2. Catalan v. Catalan
3. Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas
4. Rep. v. Orbecido

GR# 196049/ June 26, 2013

GR# 183622/Feb. 08, 2012
GR#186571/Aug. 11, 2010
GR# 154380/Oct. 05, 2005

700 SCRA 69
665 SCRA 487
628 SCRA 266
472 SCRA 114

6. Article 36, FC; AM 02-11-10 SC; See also Articles 48, 68-71, 220-221 & 225 FC
1. Malilin vs. Jamesolamin
2. Vias v. Parel-Vias
3. Republic v. De Gracia
4. Republic v. Encelan
5. Republic v. De Quintos
6. Mendoza v. Republic
7. Kalaw v. Fernandez
7a. Kalaw v. Fernandez
8. Aurelio v. Aurelio
9. Rep. v. Galang
10. Agraviador v. Agraviador
11. Baccay v. Baccay
12. Camacho-Reyes v. Reyes
13. Toring v. Toring

GR#192718/Feb. 18, 2015

GR#208790/Jan. 21, 2015
GR#171557/Feb. 12, 2014
GR# 170022 /Jan. 9, 2013
GR#159594/Nov. 12, 2012
GR# 157649/Nov 12, 2012
GR# 166357/Sept. 19, 2011
GR# 166357/Jan. 14, 2015
GR# 175367/June 6, 2011
GR# 168335 /June 6, 2011
GR#.170729/Dec. 08, 2010
GR# 173138/Dec, 1, 2010
GR#185286/Aug. 18, 2010
GR# 16532 /Aug. 03, 2010

751 SCRA 1
747 SCRA 508
716 SCRA 8
688 SCRA 215
685 SCRA 33
685 SCRA 16
657 SCRA 822
745 SCRA 512
650 SCRA 561
650 SCRA 524
637 SCRA 519
636 SCRA 350
628 SCRA 461
626 SCRA 389

7. Declaration Of Nullity; Prejudicial Question; Sec 7, Rule 117, Rules of Procedure

1. Pimentel v. Pimentel
2. Jarillo v. People

GR# 172060/Sept. 13, 2010

GR# 164435/Sept. 29, 2009

630 SCRA 437

601 SCRA 236

8. Declaration Of Nullity; Arts. 36, 40, 45; Section 19 (1) AM 02-10-11 SC; Arts. 147 & 148
1. Beumer vs. Amores
2. Dio v. Dio
3. Camacho-Reyes v. Reyes
4. MBTC v. Pascual
5. Valdes v. RTC Br. 102, Q, C

GR# 195670/Dec. 03, 2012

GR#178044 /Jan. 19, 2011
GR# 185286 /Aug. 18, 2010
GR# 163744/Feb. 29, 2008
GR# 122749/July. 31, 1996

686 SCRA 770

640 SCRA 178
628 SCRA 461
547 SCRA 246
260 SCRA 221

6. Atienza v. Brillantes

AM MTJ 92-706 / Mar. 29, 1995

243 SCRA 32

9. RA 9262- Law on Violation against Women and their Children; Support; Art. 213 FC;
Art. 266-A, RPC
1. Dinamling vs. People
2. Bucal vs. Bucal
3. People v. Quintos
4. Tua v. Mangrobang
5. Dabalos v. RTC Br. 59
6. Dolina v. Vallecera
7. Ocampo v. Arcaya- Chua
8. Ang v. CA/ Saguid
9. Go Tan v. Tan

GR# 199522/June 22, 2015

GR# 206957/June 17, 2015
GR# 199402/Nov. 12, 2014
GR# 170701/Jan. 22, 2014
GR# 193960/Jan. 7, 2013
GR# 182367/Dec. 15, 2010
AM OCA 07-2630/Apr. 23, 2010
GR#182835/Apr. 20, 2010
GR#16885 /Sept. 30, 2008

760 SCRA 27
759 SCRA 262
740 SCRA 179
714 SCRA 428
688 SCRA 64
638 SCRA 707
619 SCRA 59
618 SCRA 592
567 SCRA 231

10. Art. 40, FC; AM -02-10-11 SC; March 15, 2003; NCC; Rule 108
1. Santos v. Santos
2. Garcia-Quiazon v. Belen
3. Ablaza v. Republic
4. Carlos v. Sandoval
5. Cario v. Cario
6. Nial v. Bayadog

GR#187061/Oct. 8, 2014
GR# 189121/July 31, 2013
GR# 158298/ Aug. 11, 2010
GR# 179922 / Dec. 16, 2008
GR# 132529/Feb. 02, 2001
GR#133778 / Mar. 14, 2000

737 SCRA 637

702 SCRA 707
628 SCRA 27
574 SCRA 116
351 SCRA 127
328 SCRA 122

11. Arts. 40 (35 (4) & 41, FC; Art. 349 RPC; Civil & Criminal Bigamy; Art. 83, NCC;
1. Santiago vs. People
2. Lansanas v. People
3. People v. Odtuhan
4. Capili v. People
5. Fujiki vs. Marinay
6. Montanez v. Cipriano
7. Nollora v. People
8. Teves v. People
9. Antone v. Beronilla
10. Jarillo v. People
11. Tenebro v. CA
12. Morigo v. People

GR# 200233/July 15, 2015

GR # 159031/June 23, 2014
GR# 191566 /July 17, 2013
GR# 183805 /July 3, 2013
GR# 196049/June 26, 2013
GR# 181089 /Oct 22, 2012
GR#191425 / Sept. 7, 2011
GR#188775/Aug 24, 2011
GR#183824/Dec. 08, 2010
GR#164435/Sept. 29, 2009
GR# 150758/Feb. 18, 2004
GR# 145226/Feb. 06, 2004

763 SCRA 54
727 SCRA 98
701 SCRA 506
700 SCRA 443
700 SCRA 69
684 SCRA 315
657 SCRA 330
656 SCRA 307
637 SCRA 615
601 SCRA 236
423 SCRA 272
422 SCRA 376

See also Atienza v. Brillantes

12. Arts. 41- 44, 49 FC; Art.83 (2) NCC;

1. Republic vs. Orcelino-Villanueva

GR# 210929/July 29, 2015
2. Santos v. Santos
GR#187061/Oct. 8, 2014
3. Republic v. Cantor
GR# 184621/Dec. 10, 2013
4. Rep. v. Granada
GR# 187512 June 13, 2012
5. Valdez v. Republic
GR#180863/Sept. 08, 2009
6. Rep. v. Tango
GR#161062/July 31, 2009
7. Armas v. Calisterio
GR#136467/Apr. 06, 2000
8. Navarro v. Domogtoy
A.M. No.MTJ-96-1088 /July 19, 1999
9. Rep. v. Nolasco
GR# 94053/Mar. 17, 1993

764 SCRA 407

737 SCRA 637
712 SCRA 1
672 SCRA 432
598 SCRA 646
594 SCRA 560
330 SCRA 201
259 SCRA 129
220 SCRA 20

13. Art. 51, FC

1. Noveras v. Noveras

GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014

733 SCRA 528

Title II. LEGAL SEPARATION (Articles 55-67)

De facto Separation vs. Legal Separation/Article 63;
See also Arts 86 (4), 99 & 126, 100 & 127, 135 (6), 204; Title XI, Chapter 2, Arts 239-248;
Rule of Procedure on Legal Separation (A.M. No. 02-11-11 SC);
Rule on Provisional Orders (AM 02-11-12 SC);
See RA 9262 VAWC compare Section 19 with Article 58;
Rules on Revocation of Donations; Incapacity to Succeed by Will or Intestate Succession
Are multiple appeals allowed; Article 61 (Admin pendente lite) See also, and compare
with, Article 124,FC
1. Quiao vs. Quiao
2. Ong v. Ong
3. SSS v. Aguas
4. Baez vs. Baez
5. Manzano vs. Sanchez
6. Pacete vs. Carriaga
7. Sabalones vs. CA

GR#176556/July 4, 2012
GR# 153206/Oct. 23, 2006
GR#165546/Feb. 27, 2006
GR# 132592/Jan. 23, 2002
A.M. No. MTJ-00-1329 / Mar.08, 2001
GR# 53880/Mar. 17, 1994
GR# 106169/Feb. 14, 1994

675 SCRA 642

505 SCRA 76
483 SCRA 383
374 SCRA 340
354 SCRA 1
231 SCRA 321
230 SCRA 79

Title III. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS BETWEEN HUSBAND & WIFE (Arts 68-73)
See also Articles 220, 221 and 225; RA 9262 & IRR; Article 50 NCC;
Different kinds of domicile; Article 69; See also Article 110 NCC; Habeas Corpus;
Rule 102, Rules of Court; Art 73 FC v Art 117 NCC; RA 10572 amended Arts 73 & 111 FC

shb(Signed May 23, 2013 Effectivity Date: 15 Days After Publication in 2 Newspapers).
1. Limbona v. Comelec
2. Ilusorio v. Bildner
3. Ilusorio v. Bildner
4. Go vs. CA
5. Pilapil v. Ibay-Somera
6. Van Dorn vs. Romillo, Jr.,

GR#181097/June 25, 2008

GR# 139789/July 19, 2001
GR# 139789/ May 12, 200
GR#114791/May 29, 1997
GR# 80116 /June 30, 1989
GR#L-68470/Oct. 08, 1985

555 SCRA 391

361 SCRA 427
332 SCRA 169
272 SCRA 752
175 SCRA 652
139 SCRA 13

TITLE IV. PROPERTY RELATIONS BET. HUSBAND & WIFE (Articles 74- 148)
1. Pana v. Heirs of Jose Juanite St

GR# 164201/Dec. 10, 2012

687 SCRA 414

CHAPTER 2. DONATIONS BY REASON OF MARRIAGE (Articles 82-87)

1. Valencia v. Locquiao
2. Arcaba vs. Batocael
3. Agapay vs. Palang

GR# 122134/Oct. 3, 2003

GR#146683/Nov.22, 2001
GR# 116668/July 28, 1997

412 SCRA 600

370 SCRA 414
276 SCRA 340

CHAPTER 3. SYSTEM OF ACP (Articles 88-104); R.A. 8369; Section 3, Rule 87, RRC
1. Nobleza v. Nuega
2. Noveras v. Noveras
3. Quiao vs. Quiao
4. Romero v. CA
5. Sunga-Chan v. CA

GR#193038/March 11, 2015

GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014
GR# 176556/July 4, 2012
GR# 188921/April 18, 2012
GR#164401/June 25, 2008

752 SCRA 602

733 SCRA 528
675 SCRA 642
670 SCRA 218
555 SCRA 275

CHAPTER 4. CONJUGAL PARTNERSHIP OF GAINS

Section 1. General Provisions (Articles 105-108); See also Articles 88 & 89, FC; Articles
119, 142; 160 - 173 NCC; Section 7, Article XII, 1987 Constitution
1. PNB v. Garcia
2. Lim v. PCI/BDO
3. Beumer vs. Amores
4. Quiao vs. Quiao
5. Dewara v. Lamela
6. Hernandez v. Mingoa
7. De Leon v. De Leon

GR # 182839/June 2, 2014
GR#183918/Jan. 15, 2014
GR# 195670/Dec. 03, 2012
GR#176556/July 4, 2012
GR# 179010/Apr. 11, 2011
GR# 146548/Dec. 18, 2009
GR# 185063/July 23, 2009

724 SCRA 280

713 SCRA 555
686 SCRA 770
675 SCRA 642
647 SCRA 483
608 SCRA 394
593 SCRA 768

8. Matthews v. Taylor
9. Borromeo v. Descallar
10. Muller v. Muller
11. Villanueva vs. CA et al.

GR#164584/June 22, 2009

GR#159310/Feb. 24, 2009
GR#149615/Aug. 29,2006
GR#143286/ Apr. 14, 2004

590 SCRA 394

580 SCRA 175
500 SCRA 65
427 SCRA 439

Section 2. Exclusive Property of Each Spouse (Articles 109-115)

1. Villegas v. Lingan
Accurate ruling?

GR#153839/June29, 2007

526 SCRA 63

Section 3. Conjugal Partnership Property (Articles 116-120); Article 160 NCC

1. De La Pena v. Avila
GR#187490/Feb. 8, 2012
2. Imani v. MBTC
GR#187023/Nov. 17, 2010
3. Muoz v. Ramirez
GR# 156125/Aug 25, 2010
4. MBTC v. Pascual
GR# 163744/FEB. 29, 2008
5. Ferrer v. Ferrer
GR#166496/Nov. 29, 2006
6. Pisuea vs. Heirs of Unating GR# 132803/Aug. 31, 1999

665 SCRA 553

635 SCRA 357
629 SCRA 38
547 SCRA 246
508 SCRA 570
313 SCRA 384

Section 4. Charges & Obligations of CPG (Arts 121-123); Arts. 73, 111 FC. RA 10572
1. Pana v. Heirs of Juanite
2. Corpuz v. Sheriff Pascual
3. Ros v. PNB Laoag Br.
4. Buado v. CA
5. SBTC v. Mar Tierra Corp
6. Ching vs. CA
7. Carlos vs. Abelardo
8. AIDC. vs. CA

GR# 164201/Dec. 10, 2012

AM P-11-2972/Sept. 28, 2011
GR#170166/Apr. 06, 2011
GR# 145222/Apr. 24, 2009
GR# 143382/Nov. 29, 2006
GR# 124642/Feb. 23, 2004
GR# 146504/Apr. 09, 2002
GR#118305 /Feb. 12, 1998

687 SCRA 414

658 SCRA 239
647 SCRA 334
586 SCRA 397
508 SCRA 419
423 SCRA 356
380 SCRA 361
286 SCRA 272

Section 5. Administration of the CPG (Articles 124-125); Article 165, 173, 1390 NCC; Rule
on Forum Shopping; Article 124 FC v. Guardianship v. Summary Proceedings;
1. Mendoza vs. Fermin
2. Aggabao v. Parulan
3. Ravina v. Villa Abrille
4. De La Cruz v. Segovia
5. Villanueva v. Chiong

GR# 177235/July 7, 2014

GR# 165803/Sept. 1, 2010
GR# 160708/Oct. 16, 2009
GR# 149801/June 26, 2008
GR# 159889/June 05, 2008

729 SCRA 219

629 SCRA 563
604 SCRA 120
555 SCRA 453
554 SCRA 197

6. Jader-Manalo vs. Camaisa

7. Jardeleza vs. Jardeleza
8. Uy (Jardeleza) vs. Jardeleza
9. Guiang vs. CA
10. Roxas vs. CA

GR# 147978/Jan 23, 2002

GR# 112014/Dec. 05, 2000
GR# 10955/Nov. 29, 2000
GR# 125172/June 26, 1998
GR#92245 /June 26, 1991

374 SCRA498
347 SCRA 10
346 SCRA 246
291 SCRA 372
198 SCRA 541

Section 6. Dissolution of the Conjugal Partnership Regime (Articles 126-128); - Collection

suits against the partnership; death of a spouse
1. Espinosa v. Omaa
2. Dio v. Dio
3. MBTC v. Pascual
4. De Ugalde v. De Ysasi
5. Relucio vs. Lopez
6. Alipio vs. CA
7. Partosa-Jo vs. CA

AC. 9081/Oct 12, 2011

GR# 178044/Jan.19, 2011
GR# 163744/Feb.29, 2008
GR# 130623/Feb. 29, 2008
GR# 138497/Jan.16, 2001
GR# 134100/Sept. 29, 2000
GR# 82606/Dec.18, 1992

659 SCRA 1
640 SCRA 178
547 SCRA 246
547 SCRA 171
373 SCRA 578
341 SCRA 441
216 SCRA 692

Section 7. Liquidation of the CPG Assets & Liabilities (Arts 129-133); Succession; Probate;
Sec. 3, Rule 87; See also Arts. 147, 148, FC; Section 2, Rule 73
1. Barrido v. Nonato
2. Noveras v. Noveras
3. Romero v. Court of Appeals
4. Paz v. Republic
5. Go v. Servacio
6. Agtarap v. Agtarap
7. MBTC v. Pascual
8. Vda. De Consuegra vs. GSIS

GR#176492/Oct. 20, 2014

GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014
GR#188921/April 18, 2012
GR# 157367/Nov. 23, 2011
GR# 157537/Sept. 7, 2011
GR# 177099/June 8, 2011
GR# 163744/Feb. 29, 2008
GR#L-28093/Jan. 30, 1971

738 SCRA 510

733 SCRA 528
670 SCRA 218
661 SCRA 75
657 SCRA 10
651 SCRA 455
547 SCRA 246
37 SCRA 315

CHAPTER 5. Separation of Properties & Administration (Arts 134-142)

CHAPTER 6. REGIME OF SEPARATION OF PROPERTY (Articles 143-146)

1. Noveras v. Noveras
2. Maquilan v. Maquilan

GR#188289/Aug. 20, 2014

GR# 155409 /June 08, 2007

733 SCRA 528

524 SCRA 166

CHAPTER 7. PROPERTY REGIMES OF UNIONS WITHOUT MARRIAGE

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(Arts 147-148) - See A.M. No. 02-11-10 SC; See Arts 148, 256 (FC); Art 144 NCC
1. Barrido v. Nonato
2. Ventura v. Abuda
3. Salas v. Aguila
4. Lacbayan v. Samoy
5. Dio v. Dio
6. San Luis v. San Luis
7. Mercado Fehr v. Fehr
8. Saguid vs. CA
9. Cario v. Cario
10. Mallilin, Jr. vs. Castillo
11. Valdes v. RTC Br. 102, QC

GR#176492/Oct. 20, 2014

GR# 202932/Oct. 23,2013
GR# 202370/Sept. 23, 2013
GR#. 165427/Mar. 21, 2011
GR# 178044/Jan. 19, 2011
GR# 133743/Feb. 06, 2007
GR# 152716/Oct. 23, 2003
GR# 150611/June 10, 2003
GR# 132529/Feb. 02, 2000
GR# 136803/June 16, 2000
GR# 122749/July 31, 1996

738 SCRA 510

708 SCRA 640
708 SCRA 252
645 SCRA 677
640 SCRA 178
514 SCRA 294
414 SCRA 280
403 SCRA 678
351 SCRA 127
333 SCRA 628
260 SCRA 221

TITLE V. THE FAMILY HOME; See also Article 2035, NCC

CHAPTER 1. THE FAMILY AS AN INSTITUTION (Articles 149-151)
1. Iing v. Vega
2. Tiggangay v. Wacas
3. Hontiveros vs. RTC Iloilo
4. Silva vs. CA

GR#174727/Aug.12, 2013
AM OCA 09-3243/April 1, 2013
GR# 125465/June 29, 1999
GR# 114742/July 17, 1997

703 SCRA 406

694 SCRA 26
309 SCRA 340
275 SCRA 605

CHAPTER 2. THE FAMILY HOME (Arts 152-162); Arts 225, 229-231, 233; 240, 242 NCC]
1. Eulogio vs. Bell, Sr.
2. Fortaleza v. Lapitan
3. Olivia De Mesa v. Acero
4. Ramos v. Pangilinan
5. Cabang v. Basay
6. Josef v. Santos
7. Kelly v. Planters Products
8. Arriola v. Arriola
9. Honrado v. CA
10. Taeo v. CA

GR# 186322/July 8, 2015

GR# 178288/Aug. 15, 2012
GR# 185064/Jan. 16, 2012
GR# 185920/July 20, 2010
GR# 180587/Mar.20, 2009
GR# 165060/Nov.27, 2008
GR#172263 /July 09, 2008
GR# 177703/Jan.28, 2008
GR# 166333/Nov. 25, 2005
GR# 108562/Mar. 09, 1999

726 SCRA 103

678 SCRA 469
663 SCRA 40
625 SCRA 181
582 SCRA 172
572 SCRA 57
557 SCRA 499
542 SCRA 666
476 SCRA 280
304 SCRA 308

TITLE VI. PATERNITY & FILIATION

See also RA 9255 - Use of Fathers Surname; Rules Of Evidence (DNA)

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RA 9262 AVWC; RA 9858 Amendment to Art. 177, FC

Article 345, RPC; Filial Privilege, Art 965 NCC, Sec. 25, Rule 130 RRC
1. Arado vs. Alcoran
2. Republic v. Sagun
3. Reyes v. Mauricio
4. Lee v. CA

GR# 163362/July 8, 2015

GR# 187567/Feb. 15, 2012
GR# 175080/Nov. 24, 2010
GR# 177861/July 13, 2010

726 SCRA 37
666 SCRA 321
636 SCRA 79
625 SCRA 66

CHAPTER 1. LEGITIMATE CHILDREN (Articles 163-171)

1. Liyao vs. Tanhoti-Liyao
2. Labagala vs. Santiago
3. Babiera vs. Catotal
4. Benitez-Badua vs. CA
5. Mariategui vs. CA

GR# 138961/Mar. 07, 2002

GR# 132305/Dec. 04, 2001
GR# 138493/June 15, 2000
GR# 105625/Jan. 24, 1994
GR# 57062/Jan. 24,1992

378 SCRA 563

371 SCRA 360
333 SCRA 487
229 SCRA 468
205 SCRA 337

CHAPTER 2. PROOF OF FILIATION (Arts 172-174), RRC; Succession

1. Perla v. Baring
2. Mkti Shangri-La v. Harper
3. Gotardo v. Buling
4. Lucas v. Lucas
5. Puno v. Puno Ent. Inc.
6. Tayag v. Tayag-Gallor
7. Estate of Ong v. Diaz
8. Verceles v. Posada
9. Bernabe v. Alejo
10. Solinap vs. Locsin Jr.
11. Tijing vs. CA
12. Cenido vs. Apacionado
13. Heirs of Cabais vs. CA
14. Rodriguez vs. CA

GR# 172471/Nov. 12, 2012

GR# 189998/Aug. 29, 2012
GR#. 165166/Aug. 15, 2012
GR# 190710/June 6, 2011
GR# 177066/Sept. 11, 2009
GR# 174680/Mar. 24, 2008
GR# 171713/Dec. 17, 2007
GR#159785/Apr. 27, 2007
GR# 140500/Jan.21, 2002
GR# 146737/Dec. 10, 2001
GR# 125901/Mar. 08, 2001
GR# 132474/Nov. 19, 1999
GR# 106314-15/Oct. 08, 1999
GR# 85723/June 19, 1995

685 SCRA 101

679 SCRA 444
678 SCRA 436
650 SCRA 667
599 SCRA 585
549 SCRA 68
540 SCRA 480
522 SCRA 518
374 SCRA 180
371 SCRA 711
354 SCRA 17
318 SCRA 688
316 SCRA 338
245 SCRA 150

CHAPTER 3. ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN (Articles 175-176); RA 9255

1. Grande v. Antonio
2. Salas v. Matusalem
3. Uy v. Chua
4. De La Cruz v. Gracia

GR# 206248/Feb. 18, 2014

GR# 180284/Sept. 11, 2013
GR#183965/Sept. 18, 2009
GR# 177728/July 31, 2009

716 SCRA 698

705 SCRA 560
600 SCRA 806
594 SCRA 648

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5. Guy v. CA
6. People v. Magtibay
7. Tonog vs. CA
8. Aruego v. CA
9. David vs. CA

GR#163707/Sept. 15, 2006

GR# 142985/Aug. 06, 2002
GR# 122906/Feb. 07, 2002
GR# 112193/Mar. 13, 1996
GR# 111180/Nov. 16,1995

502 SCRA 151

386 SCRA 332
376 SCRA 523
254 SCRA 711
250 SCRA 82

CHAPTER 4. LEGITIMATED CHILDREN (Articles 177-182); RA 9858

1. De Santos vs. Angeles
2. Abadilla vs. Tabiliran, Jr

GR# 105619/Dec. 12, 1995

A.M No. MTJ-92-716/Oct. 25, 1999

251 5CRA 206

249 SCRA 447

TITLE VII. ADOPTION

See Domestic Adoption Act of 1988 (RA 8552) as amended by RA 9523 (March 2009)
A.M. No. 02-6-02-SC - Re: Proposed Rule on Domestic Adoption
ICAA of 1995 (RA 8043); Amended IRR on ICCAA (January 8, 2004)
1. Bartolome v. SSS
2. Castro v. Gregorio
3. Nery v. Sampana
4. Adoption of Michelle Lim
5. Lahom vs. Sibulo
6. Republic vs. Miller
7. Cang vs. CA
8. Republic vs. Vergara
9. Republic vs. Toledano
10. Republic vs. CA & Hughes
11. Republic vs. CA/Wong
12. Republic vs. CA & Bobiles

GR#192531/Nov. 12, 2014

GR#188801/Oct. 15, 2014
A.C.# 10196/Sept. 9 2014
GR# 168992/May 21, 2009
GR#143989 /July 14, 2003
GR#125932/Apr. 21, 1999
GR#105308 /Sept. 25, 1998
GR# 95551/Mar. 20, 1997
GR#94147 /Jun. 08, 1994
GR# 100835/Oct. 26, 1993
GR#97906 / May 21, 1992
GR#92326/Jan. 24, 1992

740 SCRA 78
738 SCRA 415
734 SCRA 486
588 SCRA 98
406 SCRA 135
306 5CRA 183
296 SCRA 128
270 SCRA 206
233 SCRA 9
227 SCRA 401
209 SCRA 189
205 SCRA 356

TITLE VIII. SUPPORT

RA 9262 & IRR; Contracts, Quasi-Contracts; Rule 61, RRC; A.M. 02-11-12 SC;
Scope of Dependent Parents
1. Bartolome v. SSS
2. Lim-Lua v. Lua
3. Calderon v. Roxas
4. Gotardo v. Buling

GR#192531/Nov. 12, 2014

GR#175279/June 5, 2013
GR# 185595/Jan. 9, 2013
GR# 165166/Aug. 15, 2012

740 SCRA 78
697 SCRA 237
688 SCRA 330
678 SCRA 436

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5. Lim v. Lim
6. Uy v. Chua
7. Sy v. CA
8. Lacson v. Lacson
9. Mangonon v. CA
10. People vs. Magtibay
11. Gan vs. Reyes
12. De Asis vs. CA
13. David vs. CA

GR# 163209/Oct. 30, 2009

GR#183965 /Sept. 18, 2009
GR# 124518/Dec. 27, 2007
GR#150644/Aug. 28, 2006
GR# 125041/June. 30, 2006
GR# 142985/Aug. 06, 2002
GR#145527/May. 28, 2002
GR#127578 /Feb. 15, 1999
GR# 111180/Nov. 16, 1995

604 SCRA 691

600 SCRA 806
541 SCRA 391
499 SCRA 677
494 SCRA 1
386 SCRA 332
382 SCRA 357
303 SCRA 176
250 SCRA 82

TITLE IX. PARENTAL AUTHORITY

Rule on Custody of Minors & Writ of Habeas Corpus (SC AM 03-04-04)

Rule on Juveniles in Conflict With the Law (2002)
SC Rule on Guardianship of Minors (A.M. 03-02-05)
SC Rule on Examination of Child Witness (2000)
See RA 9262 (Anti Violence against Women and Children [VAWC]) & IRR
Re: Proposed Rule on Guardianship of Minors (SC AM No. 03-02-05)
RA 8972 "Solo Parents' Welfare Act of 2000 & IRR of 2002
See RA 9262 VAWC; IRR
Article 2176 & 2180; RA 6809

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS (Articles 209-215)

1. Beckett v. Sarmiento
2. Lim v. Lim
3. Sy v. CA
4. Madrian v. Madrian
5. Viesca v. Gilinsky
6. Roehr v. Rodriguez
7. Laxamana v. Laxamana
8. Vancil v. Belmes
9. Silva vs. CA
10. Perez v. CA
11. Santos Sr. v. CA

AM RTJ-12-2326/Jan. 30, 2013

GR# 163209/Oct. 30, 2009
GR#124518 /Dec. 17, 2007
GR# 159374/July 12, 2007
GR# 171698/July 04, 2007
GR# 142820/June 30, 2003
GR# 144763/Sept. 3, 2002
GR# 132223/June 19, 2001
GR# 114742/July 17, 1997
GR# 118870/Mar. 29, 1996
GR# 113054/Mar. 16, 1995

689 SCRA 494

604 SCRA 691
541 SCRA 391
527 SCRA 487
526 SCRA 533
404 SCRA 495
388 SCRA 296
358 SCRA 707
275 SCRA 206
255 SCRA 661
242 SCRA 407

CHAPTER 2. SUBSTITUTE & SPECIAL PARENTAL AUTHORITY (Arts 216-219); Arts. 2176,
2180

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1. St. Marys Academy v. Carpitanos

GR# 143363/Feb. 6, 2002

376 SCRA 473

CHAPTER 3. EFFECT OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY UPON THE PERSONS OF THE CHILDREN

(Articles 220-224)
1. Obedencio vs. Murillo

A.M. No. RTJ-03-1753/Feb. 5, 2004

422 SCRA 21

CHAPTER 4. Effect of Parental Authority on the Property of the Children (Arts 225-227)
1. Neri v. Heirs of Yusop
2. Cabales v. CA
3. Pineda v. CA
4. Lindain v. CA

GR# 194366/Oct.10, 2012

GR# 162421/Aug. 31, 2007
GR# 105562/Sept. 27, 1993
GR# 95305/Aug. 20, 1992

683 SCRA 253

531 SCRA 691
226 SCRA 754
212 SCRA 725

CHAPTER 5. Suspension or Termination of Parental Authority (Arts 228-233); RA 7610

1. Rosaldes v. People
2. Bondagjy vs. Bondagjy
3. Silva vs. CA

GR# 173988/Oct. 8, 2014

GR# 140817/Dec. 07, 2001
GR# 114742/Jul. 17, 1997

737 SCRA 592

371 SCRA 64
275 SCRA 206

Title X. FUNERAL (Articles 305 -310, NCC)

1. Valino v. Adriano

GR# 182894/April 22, 2014

703 SCRA 1

Title XII. CARE AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN (Arts 356 363, NCC)
PD 603 The Child and Youth Welfare Code
RA 9262 (Anti Violence against Women and Children [VAWC]) and IRR; RA 9523

Title XIII. USE OF SURNAMES (Arts 364-380, NCC)

RA 9255 An Act Allowing Illegitimate Children to Use the Surname of their Father
(Amending Art. 176 of the Family Code); IRR of 9255; Passport Law (RA 8239)
1. Ando v. DFA
2. Grande v. Antonio

GR#195432/Aug. 27, 2014

GR# 206248/Feb. 18, 2014

733 SCRA 691

716 SCRA 698

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3. Remo v. Sec of DFA

4. De La Cruz v. Gracia

GR# 169202/Mar. 5, 2010

GR#177728/July 31, 2009

614 SCRA 281

594 SCRA 648

Title XIV. ABSENCE (Arts 381-396, NCC);

See Article 41 FC; Rules (Section 4) 73, 74,107, Revised Rules of Court;
Arts. 774 - 777; Art. 1456; Arts 22, 2142-2175; Wills & Succession
Chapter 1. Provisional Measures in Case of Absence
Chapter 2. Declaration of Absence
Chapter 3. Administration of the Property of the Absentee
Chapter 4. Presumption of Death
Chapter 5. Effect of Absence Upon the Contingent Rights of the Absentee

1. Valdez v. Republic

GR#180863/Sept. 08, 2009

598 SCRA 646

Title X. EMANCIPATION AND AGE OF MAJORITY; See RA 6809; 2176 & 2180 NCC
Title XVI. CIVIL REGISTER (Articles 407 - 413); RA 9048 as amended by RA 10172
See Rules 103 & 108, RRC
1. Onde v. OLCRLPC
2. Republic v. Olaybar
3. REP v. Uy
4. Fujiki vs. Marinay
5. Rep v. Coseteng-Magpayo
6. Republic v. Mercadera
7. Corpus v. Sto. Tomas
8. Baldos v. CA
9. Republic v. Cagandahan
10. Silverio v. Rep
11. Republic v. Kho
12. Republic v. Bolante

GR# 197174/Sept. 10, 2014

GR# 189538/Feb. 10, 2014
GR# 198010/ Aug. 12, 2013
GR# 196049 / June 26, 2013
GR#189476/Feb. 02, 2011
GR#186027/Dec. 8, 2010
GR# 186571/Aug. 11, 2010
GR#170645/July 9, 2010
GR#166676/Sept. 12, 2008
GR#174689 /Oct. 19, 2007
GR#170340 /June 29, 2007
GR# 160597/July 20, 2006

734 SCRA 661

715 SCRA 605
703 SCRA 425
700 SCRA 69
641 SCRA 533
637 SCRA 654
628 SCRA 266
624 SCRA 615
565 SCRA 72
537 SCRA 373
526 SCRA177
495 SCRA 729

Title XI SUMMARY JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE FAMILY LAW

Family Courts Act and SC AM Orders & Circulars;
CHAPTER 1. Scope of Application (Art 238);
CHAPTER 2. Separation in fact (Articles 239-248); See RA 9262 [VAWC]

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CHAPTER 3. Incidents Involving Parental Authority (Arts 249-252);

A.M. No. 02-11-12-SC- Re: Proposed Rule on Provisional Orders (March 4, 2003)
A.M. No. 03-02-05-SC- Re: Proposed Rule on Guardianship of Minors (April 1, 2003)
A.M. No. 03-04-SC- Re: Proposed Rule on Custody of Minors and Writ of
Habeas Corpus in Relation to Custody of Minors (April 30, 2003)

CHAPTER 4. OTHER MATTERS SUBJECT TO SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS (Article 253)

1. Rep. v. Granada
2. Republic v. Tango
3. Rep. v. Bermudez-Lorino
4. Uy (Jardeleza) vs. CA

GR# 187512/June 13, 2012

GR#161062/July 31, 2009
GR# 160258/Jan. 19, 2005
GR# 109557/Nov. 29, 2000

672 SCRA 432

594 SCRA 560
449 SCRA 57
346 SCRA 246

TITLE XII FINAL PROVISIONS (Articles 254-257)

A.M. No. 02-1-18-SC - Re: Rule on Juveniles in Conflict with the Law (02/28/2002)
A.M. No. 02-1-19-SC - Re: Rule on Commitment of Children (02/28/2002))
RA 8369 "Family Courts Act"
RA 9208 - "Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003" RA 9231 - An Act Providing for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor and
affording Stronger Protection for the Working Child, Amending for the Purpose RA No.
7610, as amended, otherwise known as the "Special Protection of Children Against Child
Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act
RA 9257 - Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003
RA 9994 Grant of Additional Benefits to Senior Citizens (2010)
AM 02-1-18 SC Rule on Juveniles in Conflict With the Law
RA 9710 Magna Carta for Women (2009)
RA 9775 Child Pornography (2009)
Convention On The Rights Of Children
Anti-Sexual Harassment Act
Solo Parents Act
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child: On the involvement of
children in armed conflict
Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees
Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees
Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act (RA 7610)
An Act Providing for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor and Affording
Stronger Protection for the Working Child (RA 9231)
Anti-Rape Law of 1997 (RA 8353)

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