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LAW 105 Succession

First Semester, AY 2020-2021

I. COURSE IDENTIFICATION
A. Class Code 58575 (Section III-E)
58685 (III-BGC/Eve)
B. Course Title Law 105 Succession
C. Course Credit Three units
D. Course Classification Core, Bar
E. Course Prerequisite Law 100 (Persons and family relations),
102 (Property)
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Succession. The law of descent, both testate and intestate, based on the Civil Code and special laws.

III. GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES:

UP Code : Honor and Excellence

The intended learning outcomes (ILOs) of this course are aligned with the following attributes of a UP Law
Graduate:
a. Highly ethical
b. Socially mindful
c. Exceptionally competent
d. Able to pass the bar
e. Practice ready

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 IV. Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students must be able to :

Knowledge Skill Value

ILO 1. Distinguish the different read the law and textbooks on Observe intellectual integrity
types of succession, the different succession
rules applicable to each type,
remedies available to parties in
the succession, and, salient
provisions on succession
ILO 2. understand, discuss, explain, read Supreme Court decisions on critique Supreme Court decisions
organize, and report landmark succession Exhibit grit, tenacity and
Supreme Court decisions on perseverance
succession : identify the issue or
issues, choose the relevant facts,
state the decision, and summarize
the reason for the decision of the
Supreme Court in
ILO 3. speak and write accurately, write case digests, prepare Collaborate with other people
briefly, concisely, logically, legibly, presentation slides on the law and
and, preferably elegantly. Supreme Court decisions on
succession, and lead the discussion
on the legal provisions and
concepts applicable to each type
of succession
ILO 4. solve a legal problem using Identify the relationship of the Develop a sense of justice and
the learnings in ILO 1, ILO 2 and parties in a given set of static social responsibility
ILO 3, clearly stating the issue, facts, select the correct type of
the resolution of the issue, the succession, judge the parties who
relevant facts, the legal basis, are entitled to inherit and compute
correctly applying the legal basis their correct share in the
to the relevant facts. inheritance.
ILO 5. create, formulate, write, resolve write a will that maximizes the Appreciate the dynamics between

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 the issues in, scenarios using the
items learned in ILO1, ILO2,
ILO3 and ILO4.
ILO 6. integrate all the learnings in
the course
ILO 7. present the course in a
nutshell
benefit of one, two or three
fictitious clients; build three
scenarios using the student’s
family tree
create a set of comprehensive
slides (with words, graphics, and
video, etc) covering the course
from end to end
produce a 10-15 minute video or
multimedia material presenting
the most important concepts in
the course
and among the different
stakeholders; hypothesize and create
a scenario applying the hypothesis
Develop a sense of priority and
preparation for the future
Reach out to others who may
benefit from the student’s
learning

V. COURSE COVERAGE: Topics, Date/Period to be taken up/ Target calendar, Assessment Methods,
Course Requirements, Guidelines/Rules on Grades, References

A. Topics, Date/Period to be taken up

The course topics will be taken up in the following sequence :

1. Chapter 1.- General Provisions

2. Chapter 4.- Provisions Common to Testate and Intestate Succession
3. Chapter 2.- Testamentary Succession Section 5. –Legitime Compulsory Succession
4. Section 6.- Disinheritance Arts 915-923
5. Chapter 3.- Legal or Intestate Succession
6. Chapter 2.- Testamentary Succession Section 5. –Legitime Art 891 Reserva Troncal
7. Chapter 2.- Testamentary Succession Section 1.-Wills
8. Section 2.- Institution of Heir
9. Section 3.- Substitution of Heirs

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 10.Section 4. -Conditional Testamentary Dispositions and Testamentary Dispositions with a Term
11. Section 7.- Legacies and Devices

TARGET TOPIC
WE DATES DISCUSSI Class Schedule W2-3:30 S10-11:30 // Law Classes Sept 10-Dec 9 // Finals Dec Case
EK covered ON DATE 11-18 LEAD Nos
Overview of the Course and its Requirements NOTE: TRY TO DO THIS
SEP12& BEFORE THE START OF THE SEM VIA EMAIL AND MOODLE; Send
1 16 Sep-12 practice assignments (Forums) na
Brief introduction: Kinds of succession, legitime, free portion, Prof
1 combinations in intestacy
1 to
1 Sep-16 General Provisions Arts 774-782 1 16
Chapter 4.- Provisions Common to Testate and Intestate Succession
SEP 19 SEP 19 & Section 1 Right of Accretion Arts 1015-1023; Section 2 Capacity to
2 & 23 23 Succeed by Will or by Intestacy Arts 1024-1026 2 17-29
SEP SEP
3 26&30 26&30 Arts 1027-1034 3
3 Arts 1035-1040 4
OCT3 Section 3.-Acceptance and Repudiation of the Inheritance Arts 1041-
4 &7 Oct-03 1057 5
4 Section 4.- Executors and Administrators Arts 1058-1060 6
4 Oct-07 Section 5.-Collation Arts 1061-1066; Arts 1067-1069 1
4 Arts 1070-1077 2
OCT Section 6.- Partition and Distribution of Estate Subsection 1.-Partition
5 10&14 Oct-10 Arts 1078-1082; 3
5 Arts 1083-1090 4
Subsection 2.-Effects of Partition Arts 1091-1096; Subsection 3.-
5 Oct-14 Rescission and Nullity of Partition Arts 1097-1105 5
OCT Chapter 2.- Testamentary Succession Section 5. -Legitime COMPULSORY
6 17&21 Oct-17 SUCCESSION Arts.886-887 6 30-36
6 Oct-21 Arts 888-890; Arts 892-903; Arts 904-908; Arts 909-914 1
6 Section 6.- Disinheritance Arts 915-923 2 37-38

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 OCT 24 Chapter 3.- LEGAL or INTESTATE SUCCESSION Section 1.-General
7 & 28 Oct-24 Provisions Arts 960-962; Subsection 1.-Relationship Arts 963-969 3 39-44
7 Subsection 2.- Right of Representation Arts 970-977 4
Section 2. -Order of Intestate Succession Subsection 1.- Descending
7 Oct-28 Direct Line Arts 978-984 5
Subsection 2.- Ascending Direct Line Arts 985-987; Subsection 3.-
7 Illegitimate Children Arts 989-994 6
Subsection 4.- Surviving Spouse Arts 995-1002; Subsection 5.- Collateral
7 Relatives Arts 1003-1010; Subsection 6.- The State Arts 1011-1014 6
Per Revised UPD Calendar AY 2020-2021 (BOR 20 Aug 2020), Mid-
Semester is October 23. --- break time for teacher and students;
students prepare for next topic --- MID-SEMESTER EXAMS -
8 Oct-31 Oct-31 - replace mid sem exams with quizzes na

Nov Chapter 2.- TESTAMENTARY SUCCESSION Section 5. -Legitime Art 891

9 4&7 Nov-04 Reserva Troncal 1+ 2 45-48
Chapter 2.- Testamentary Succession Section 1.-Wills Subsection 1.-
Wills in General Subsection 2.-Testamentary Capacity and Intent 3.-
9 Nov-07 Subsection 3. Form of Wills Arts 804-809 notarial will 3 49-63
Nov
10 11&14 Nov-11 Arts 810-814 holographic will; Arts 815-819 4 64-67
Subsection 4.- Witnesses to Wills. Subsection 5.- Codicils and
Incorporation by Reference Subsection 6.- Revocation of Wills and
Testamentary Dispositions Subsection 7.-Republication and Revival of
10 Nov-14 Wills, Subsection 8.- Allowance and Disallowance of Wills 5 68-78
Section 2.- Institution of Heir (Art 854-Preterition) Section 3.-
Nov Substitution of Heirs, Section 4.- Conditional Testamentary Dispositions 79-81
11 18&21 Nov-18 and Testamentary Dispositions with a Term 6 82-84
11 Nov-21 Section 7.- Legacies and Devices 6 85

Nov
12 25&28 Nov-25 Presentation of scenarios: hypothetical family tree ALL

12 Nov-28 Presentation of Course Video ALL

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 Dec 2 & Dec 2 & Presentation of Course summary slides; OPTIONAL presentation of own
13 5 5 family tree ALL
Integration/Review Videoconference (per UPD Calendar, Integration is
14 Dec-09 Dec-09 Dec 10)
optio
Dec-10 Integration Quiz ONLINE (OBJECTIVE, NO ESSAY) nal
Dec 11- FINAL EXAMINATIONS (teacher's exam) - subject to schedule that might be
15 18 Dec-16 given by OCS/Dean (per UPD Acad Calendar, Final Exam Week is Dec 11-18) ALL

B. Target Calendar

TARGET CALENDAR BY ACTIVITY / ASSESSMENT TASK

SLIDES DUE DATE
Tuesday Sep 15 with extension until Sept 16
SET 1 GP 1 @12noon
SET 1 GP2 Friday Sep 18 @ 11:59 PM
SET1 GRPS 3 & 4 Monday Sep 21 @ 11:59 PM
SET 1 GRPS 5&6, SET 2 GRPS 1&2 Monday Sep 28 @ 11:59 PM
SET 2 GRPS 3, 4 5, Monday Oct 6 @ 11:59 PM
SET 2 GRP 6; SET 3 GRPS 1&2 Oct 13 @ 11:59 PM
SET 3 GRPS 3, 4, 5,6 Oct 20 @ 11:59 PM
SET 4 GRPS 1+2, 3 Nov 2 @ 11:59 PM
SET 4 GRPS 4&5 Nov 9 @ 11:59 PM
SET 4 GRP 6 Nov 16 @ 11:59 PM
Slides HYPOTHETICAL FAMILY TREE Nov 23 @ 11:59 PM
Presentation of scenarios: hypothetical
family tree Nov-25
SUMMARY SLIDES & VIDEO Monday Nov 26
11:59pm Nov-26
Presentation of Course Video Nov-28
OPTIONAL OWN FAMILY TREE DEC 2 Dec-02

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 Presentation of Course summary slides;
OPTIONAL presentation of own family tree Dec 2 & 5
CASE DIGESTS
Tuesday Sep 15 with extension until Sept 16
GP 6: 1-14 ; GP 5 :15-16 @12noon
GP 5 : 17-28 Sept 18 @ 11:59PM
GP 3 : 29-42 Oct 6 @ 11:59 PM
GP 4 : 43-44 Oct 20 @ 11:59 PM
GP 4 : 45-57 Nov 2 @ 11:59 PM
GP 1 : 58-71 GP 2: 72-85 Nov 9 @ 11:59 PM
QUIZZES & EXAMS
QUIZ # 1 General Provisions Sunday Sep 27
QUIZ # 2 : Common provisions Sunday Oct 18
QUIZ # 3 : Compulsory Succession Saturday Oct 31
QUIZ # 4 : Intestate Succession Sunday Nov 8
QUIZ # 5 :Nov 22 Testate Succession Sunday Nov 22
OPTIONAL INTEGRATION QUIZ Thursday Dec 10
Wednesday Dec 16 subject to change by
Teacher's FINAL EXAM OCS or Dean's office
TENTATIVE FORUMS
Forum 1 Sep 18-25
Forum 2 Sep 26-Oct 3
Forum 3 Oct 5-12
Forum 4 Oct 14- 21
Forum 5 Oct 21-23
Forum 6 Oct 24-26
Forum 7 Nov 2-6
Forum 8 Nov 7-13
Forum 9 Nov 14-20
Forum 10 Nov 21-25
Forum 11 Nov 28-Dec 2
Forum 12 Dec 3-7
Forum 13 Dec 8-9

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 TARGET CALENDAR BY DUE DATE

CASE QUIZZES TENTATIVE

DUE DATE SLIDES DIGESTS & EXAMS FORUMS
Tuesday Sep 15
with extension GP 6: 1-14
until Sept 16 GP 5 :15-
@12noon SET 1 GP 1 16
Friday Sep 18 @ GP 5 : 17-
11:59 PM SET 1 GP2 28
Sep 18-25 Forum 1
Sept 19 @
9:50AM
Monday Sep 21
@ 11:59 PM SET1 GRPS 3 & 4
Sep 26-Oct 3 Forum 2
QUIZ # 1 :
General
Sunday Sep 27 Provisions
Monday Sep 28 SET 1 GRPS 5&6, SET 2 GRPS
@ 11:59 PM 1&2
Oct 5-12 Forum 3
Monday Oct 6 @ GP 3 : 29-
11:59 PM SET 2 GRPS 3, 4 5, 42
Oct 14- 21 Forum 4
Oct 13 @ 11:59
PM SET 2 GRP 6; SET 3 GRPS 1&2
QUIZ # 2 :
Common
Oct-18 provisions

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 Oct 20 @ 11:59 GP 4 : 43-
PM SET 3 GRPS 3, 4, 5,6 44
Oct 21-23 Forum 5
Oct 24-26 Forum 6

QUIZ # 3 :
Compulsory
Saturday Oct 31 Succession
Oct 31 - Nov 1 break
Nov 2 @ 11:59 GP 4 : 45-
PM SET 4 GRPS 1+2, 3 57
Nov 2-6 Forum 7
QUIZ # 4 :
Intestate
Nov-08 Succession
GP 1 : 58-
Nov 9 @ 11:59 71 GP 2:
PM SET 4 GRPS 4&5 72-85
Nov 7-13 Forum 8
Nov 14-20 Forum 9
Nov 16 @ 11:59
PM SET 4 GRP 6
Nov 21-25 Forum 10
QUIZ # 5
:Testate
Nov-22 Succession
Nov 23 @ 11:59 Slides HYPOTHETICAL FAMILY
PM TREE
Presentation of scenarios:
Nov-25 hypothetical family tree
SUMMARY SLIDES & VIDEO
Nov-26 Monday Nov 26 11:59pm
Nov-28 Presentation of Course Video
Nov 28-Dec 2 Forum 11
OPTIONAL OWN FAMILY TREE
Dec-02 DEC 2

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 Presentation of Course
summary slides; OPTIONAL
presentation of own family tree
Dec 2 & 5 scenarios
Dec 3-7 Forum 12
Dec 8-9 Forum 13
Dec-09 Review / Integration
OPTIONAL
INTEGRATI
Thursday Dec 10 ON QUIZ
Teacher's
Wednesday subject to change by OCS or FINAL
Dec 16 Dean's office EXAM

C. Assessment Methods

1. Group Work
a. Topic Discussion – Each group will lead the discussion of the topics. This includes the preparation of
slides, with or without voice annotation, that can be used to present the assigned topic. Each group will be
tasked to present more than once. The grades for each presentation will be averaged for purposes of
computing the final grade.
Absence during live meetings is not taken against the students. However, Groups assigned to lead the
discussion of assigned topics shall see to it that at least one member is present. The presentation slides must
be submitted on the due date given in Part V A and B of this syllabus. The major component of this
Assessment Task consists of the presentation slides. Please refer to the rubrics provided in the Moodle
Assignment. Slides will be made available to everybody via the Course Files.
b. Case Study – Using a hypothetical family tree provided by the teacher, each Group is required to
undertake a Case Study.
The students are expected to demonstrate a thorough understanding of compulsory, testate, legal, mixed
succession by
(1) creating at least three different scenarios
(2) identifying the issues in each scenario,

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 (3) resolving those issues, citing the legal bases therefor,
(4) determinining and computing the shares of the heirs, legatees, and/or devisees, and
(5) write a notarial will as the means of deciding one of the cases.
Submission : powerpoint including the notarial will.

c. Case Digests – The cases included in the list of cases are divided among the 6 groups. Approximately,
each group gets 14 cases. The group assigns every member to specific cases for the purpose of drafting the
case digest, and, submits to the teacher the titles of cases assigned to each member.

Submission : powerpoint

The group will review the draft prepared by a member and collaborate to come up with the best digest.
Submission will follow the scheduled due dates indicated in Part V. A and B of this syllabus. Group digests
will be made available to everybody via the Course Files.

This digest-sharing alternative is just an accommodation in these trying times. All students are
expected to study all the cases. To help facilitate searching for cases, the Course Files contains the
original texts of some of the Supreme Court cases covered in the course.

d. Course Summary slides – Each Group shall collaborate in the preparation and presentation of slides
that contain the salient principles and legal concepts learned in the course addressed to an audience with and
without legal background. Refer to rubrics given in the Moodle Assignment.

e. Course Video – Each Group shall collaborate in creating and presenting a 12-15 minute video on the
salient principles and legal concepts learned in the course addressed to an audience without any legal
background. For example, people in the waiting area of the Office of Legal Aid, a City Hall lobby, or any
random group of people who do not know one another. Refer to rubrics given in the Moodle Assignment.

2. Individual Work

a. Quizzes – In lieu of a summative mid-semester examination, all students shall take scheduled quizzes on
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 topics covered during the period.
Each student shall take 5 quizzes. In computing the final grade, the average of the quizzes will be applied to
the portion “MID-SEMESTER EXAM”.

Quiz questions will be essay. Answers will be handwritten on white lined paper approximating the College
Examination Bluebook. Photo of the handwritten answer will be saved as jpg jpeg or pdf file and submitted
through Moodle or email, as may be specified in the instructions.

All students may opt to take the IQ or integration quiz that will be 100% online, objective, without essay
questions. In computing the final grade, the average of all 6 quizzes will be applied to the mid-semester
exam. The expectation is that by the time the student takes the IQ test, above-average mastery of the course
has been achieved and the IQ test is just an integration exercise.

Mid-Term Standing – For purposes of determining the mid-semester standing of a student, the average of
the first 3 quizzes will be used (General Provisions, Common Provisions, Compulsory Succession)

b. Final Examination - Each student shall take a three-hour Final Examination that will cover all the
course topics. Answers will be handwritten on white lined paper approximating the College Examination
Bluebook. Photo of the handwritten answer will be saved as jpg jpeg or pdf file and submitted through
Moodle or email, as may be specified in the instructions.
All students will likewise take a Departmental Examination, if required by the College. The weights of the
Assessment Tasks may be adjusted to account for the Departmental Exam.

c. Forum &/or Survey on Moodle – In lieu of live recitation, students will submit comments and replies
to topics or questions posted in Forum &/or Survey on Moodle. The performance of the lead discussant
group will be graded as recitation of all Group members even if only one member is presenting the assigned
topic. The tentative dates of Forums & / or Surveys are indicated in this syllabus. Students are expected to
check Moodle on those dates.

d. Optional Own Family Tree study – Students may opt to demonstrate their learning by submitting and
presenting a case study of their own family tree, creating at least three (3) problematic scenarios falling under
different types of succession, judging each case, with at least one holographic will as means of deciding one
of the cases.
Submission : powerpoint including the holographic will.

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 D. Course Requirements

Rubrics used for rating Assessment Tasks are available in Moodle.

The Assessment Tasks are weighted in accordance with the following table.
A sample computation is likewise provided.

Sample Computation
Assessment Test Average Weighted
Weight points points
Presentation slides (required) 10-15 minute annotation
(optional) 15% 90 13.5
Forum & or Survey on Malcolm Moodle 15% 80 12
Case Digests 10% 80 8
Quizzes (Mid-Semester Exam) 20% 80 16
Group hypothetical client analysis 10% 90 9
Group Course Summary Slides 10% 90 9
Group Course video 10% 90 9
Final Exam 10% 80 8
TOTAL 100% Raw grade 84.5
assume
Own family tree analysis (optional) raw points added to maximum
raw grade before conversion to UP grade. 5 points credit 5
NOTES: Every submission in each category merits a
maximum of 100 points. total 89.5
The average of all submissions in the category will be
applied to the weighted portion of the final grade. UP Grade 1.75

All unmet requirements shall merit 0 points or a UP grade of 5.00.

E. Course Pedagogy /Guidelines

1. COURSE PEDAGOGY

The course will be conducted completely online. In consideration of variable connectivity (internet access,

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 gadget, location), as far as practicable, teaching and learning activities, as well as assessment tasks will be
conducted asynchronously.

The class will be divided into groups of three (3) to four (4) students that will lead the discussion of assigned
topics using powerpoint slides with optional recorded audio or voice annotation, write group digest of
Supreme Court cases, conduct a case study, prepare slide presentation that summarize the entire course, and
create a video that captures the most important or key concepts in the course.

It is envisioned that there will be regular synchronous meeting sessions on the day and time set by the
College. Sessions will be recorded so that those absent may listen to them at a later time. All other students
may join the session at any time. Absence will not be taken against any student, except that at least one
member of the discussant group must attend to lead the discussion.

Students are reminded to take down notes individually or collaborate in taking notes during live
sessions or while listening to recorded sessions.

The discussants are required to upload their slides on the due date set in this syllabus so that other students
can read them and post their questions or comments in Moodle or by email to everyone including the
teacher.
The teacher may also post questions to help direct the presentation, revise or add notes to the powerpoint
slides.
During the presentation, the discussant group is expected to:
1) master the topic by reading and understanding the codal provisions, original text of decisions, and
textbook commentary
2) collaborate in making presentation slides and uploading the slides on or before the due date
3) present the topic in an organized manner, and,
4) relate the report or parts thereof to topics previously taken as well as topics to be taken up in the future
that are relevant to the coverage of the report.

Each synchronous meeting will be divided into two or three sessions with each session dedicated to a
specific course topic. Groups assigned to lead on the same day will coordinate on the time allocation
because some topics require only a few minutes while others may need a bigger part of the session. The class
will cover the assigned course topics within the week. It is emphasized that lead discussants groups must
coordinate on the time allotment, keeping in mind that some topics require more time to cover. Thus, equal

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 partitioning of the session is not reasonable. Please do not linger on any topic more than necessary just to
prolong your presentation. Mastery of the subject matter is not measured by minutes.

The class will use BALANE, R.F., 2006. Jottings and Jurisprudence in Civil Law (Succession) 2016 Edition. Quezon
City : Central Book Supply, Inc.

Additionally, lead discussants may use PARAS, E.L., 1959. Civil Code of the Philippines Annotated Volume 3.
2016 Eighteenth Edition. Quezon City : Rex Printing Company, Inc.

2. GUIDELINES

2.1. STUDENT CARD

Before the Second Class Meeting, each student must submit through Moodle or by email a copy in jpg jpeg
pdf ppt or pptx file of a card approximating a 4” x 6” index card with a 1” x 1” ID picture on the upper left-
hand corner and with the following information written on it: the student’s full name (surname first), the
name of his/her company or organization, work experience, and educational background (previous
degree/s, year/s obtained, institution/s where earned)

2.2 CITATIONS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

2.2.1 Always cite your sources, preferably using the Harvard referencing guide. Intellectual integrity and
honesty shall be observed at all times. Dishonesty (e.g. copying) in any manner shall be dealt with
accordingly. Any form of dishonesty shall merit a failing grade for the requirement or for the course.
In case of dropping, FAILED CLASS STANDING SHALL BE INDICATED.
Read “UP Board of Regents vs CA and AROKIASWAMY WILLIAM MARGARET” (G.R. 134625.
August 31, 1999)

2.2.2 Never use any of the “wiki” sites as your reference/source.

2.2.3 For sources obtained online, always indicate the date and time you accessed the material, mindful of
complete citation (see 2.2.1)

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 2.3 ONLINE SUBMISSIONS/SLIDES/REPORTING:

2.3.1 File Name Protocol :

Individual work : SURNAME – ITEM, e.g. Francisco – Quiz 1 General Provisions (NO
NEED TO TYPE YOUR GIVEN NAME UNLESS THERE ARE TWO OR MORE OF YOU WITH
THE SAME SURNAME)

Group work : GROUP NO – SURNAMES – ITEM

e.g. 1- De La Cruz Francisco Santos - 1B synopsis (PLEASE DO NOT TYPE THE
WORD “GROUP”)

2.3.2 Font type, size, spacing : Garamond, 12, 1.5

2.3.3 Slides must contain only key words / diagrams / graphs / other visual aid to make the discussion
interesting, lively, and informative. Short, direct to the point, discussion of the content of the slides may be
placed in the NOTES portion for guidance of the class.

ABSOLUTELY : NO SENTENCES NOR LONG PHRASES IN YOUR SLIDES. Maximum of 7

key words per slide.

During the report, you may refer to your notes but ABSOLUTELY NO READING OF YOUR NOTES.

Sample slides produced by previous students are made available in a Shared Google Drive, with
their permission. In consideration of the current trying times, Groups may adopt, adapt, modify,
use these slides. Your creativity is always encouraged as it helps in your mastery of the course.

F. Consultation Hours

Section III-BGC/Eve: Friday, 7:30-9 PM, divided into 15 minute slots starting with 7:30-7:45 until 8:45-9:00.
Secion III-E : Tuesday, 2:30-4PM, divided into 15 minute slots starting with 2:30-2:45 until 3:45-4:00.
For one-on-one consultation, keep to 15 minutes. Longer time will be possible if there are no other

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 consultations.
For group consultation, i.e. 2 or more students at the same time, keep to 2 consecutive slots. Longer time will
be possible if there are no other consultations.
Appointment to be coursed through Class Beadle to avoid conflicts in schedule.

G. Communication Channels

1. Email – Preferred Channel

General Purpose email :

I open a group email for the class each semester. I do this even before the first class meeting. This is the
email thread for all communications that concern all the students : welcome to my course, copy of the
syllabus, course materials, administrative announcements, etc.
Students are encouraged to reply to all but I don’t mind reply to me only.

Specific Purpose emails : for particular matters, may be initiated by students or by me, may or may not
involve all students
Reply : expect within 24 hours.

2. To be avoided but may be used if email is not available : Mobile Phone messaging or call - limited via
VIBER, MESSENGER, GOOGLE MEET only until further notice
Text messaging at any time; expect reply within 24 hours. For simple questions requiring short answer only.
Voice or video call by appointment : follow procedure for consultation. Set appointment via text message at
least 2 days before the desired call; expect confirmation by text message within 24 hours. Example :
Wednesday-text request for Friday > Thursday-text confirm Friday or suggest another day > Friday/another
day-video or voice call.

3. Weekly Videoconference or teleconference (preferred Google Meet, secondarily Zoom) : within “class
hours”.
Recording will be made per group and made available through Google Drive so students can access them at a
time and place they choose.

IMPORTANT REMINDER : Take down notes during the videoconference whether you are
present during the live session or simply accessing the recorded video. It is dangerous to push back

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 all the sessions into your “free time” and most dangerous if you push back everything to the end of
the semester.

H. Technical Requirements

Based on an informal survey among students in the course, the following are basic requirements available to
all or almost all students:
1. Gadgets : Smart phone, own laptop
2. Internet access : wifi at home, other access to wifi
3. LMS : Google Classroom (all), Canvas (not all)
4. Videoconferencing : Zoom, Google Meet, Messenger
5. Easily Download : pure text, some short video, very few full films
6. Study habits : study alone, share notes and case digests, collaborate in class outputs
7. Communication : email, text or call via wifi, online groups

Accordingly, in this course

1. all required readings will be pure text.
2. communication will be primarily by email.
3. Primary LMS will be the Moodle platform of the College.
4. screen sharing in Google Meet will be used. Zoom will be resorted to as a second preference.
5. assuming that the Bar examinations will still be handwritten, all quizzes and final exams will be
handwritten.

I. References

Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act NO. 386, as amended)

Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines 1987, Philippines.
Domestic Adoption Act of 1998 (Republic Act No. 8552 )
The Family Code of the Philippines (Executive Order No. 229, as amended)
BALANE, R.F. 2006. Jottings and Jurisprudence in Civil Law (Succession) 2016 Edition. Quezon City : Central
Book Supply, Inc.
JURADO, D.P. 2009. Comments and Jurisprudence on Succession, Ninth Edition, Quezon City : Rex
Printing Company, Inc.

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 PARAS, E.L. 1959. Civil Code of the Philippines Annotated Volume 3. 2016 Eighteenth Edition. Quezon
City : Rex Printing Company, Inc.
TOLENTINO, A. M., 1961. Comments and Jurisprudence on the Civil Code of the Philippines Volume
3. 1992 Edition. Quezon City : Central Lawbook Publishing Co., Inc.

SUPREME COURT CASES : Please see the case list.

Prepared by:

Atty. Emma B. Cariño-Francisco

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