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COLLEGE OF LAW
COURSE TITLE : CIVIL LAW REVIEW 2 (RECAP)
COURSE CODE : JDCV 421
Course Credit : 4 UNITS
Pre-Requisite : Obligations & Contracts, Sales and Torts & Damages
Professor : Atty. Danilo C. Barde, LLM
Email Address : dcbarde@yahoo.com
Book Preference/s : Civil Code Vol. IV – Paras; Comments and Jurisprudence on Obligations
and Contracts – Desiderio P. Jurado and Civil Code Vol. V – Special Contracts, Justice
Edgardo I. Paras
Platform/s : Zoom / Google Classroom
Methodology : Recitation/Quiz/Lecture/Group Discussion and Digest of Cases
Course Description:
This is a general integration of the principles in civil law relating to obligations and contracts,
sales, lease, quasi-contracts, quasi-delicts, and damages, land titles and deeds.
COURSE PLAN
I. COVERAGE FOR MIDTERM EXAMINATION ( 8 Weeks)
WEEK
MATERIALS
1st WEEK /
2nd WEEK
4th WEEK /
5th WEK
7th WEEK
I. Defective Contracts
1. Rescissible Contracts (Art 1380-1389)
a. Rescissible Contracts
b. Rescission
Nature
Extent Permitted
c. Fraudulent Transactions
2. Voidable Contracts (Art 1390-1402)
a. Voidable Contracts
b. Action For Annulment
c. Ratification
d. Effect of Loss of Thing
Loss after decree of annulment
Loss before action to annul
3. Unenforceable Contracts (Art 1403-1408)
a. Unenforceable Contracts, in general
b. Effect of Ratification
c. Who may raise defect
4. Void or Inexistent Contracts (Art 1409-1422)
a. Void/Inexistent contracts, in general
b. Effects
CASE DIGESTS No. 8
1. Francisco vs. Herrera, GR. No. 139982, November 21, 2002
2. First Philippine Holdings Corp. vs. Trans Middle East (Phils.) Equities, Inc. GR. No.
179505, December 4, 2009
3. Iglesia Filipina Independiente vs. Heirs of Bernardino Taeza, GR. No. 179597, February 3,
2014
4. Poole-Blunden vs. Union Bank, GR. No. 205838, November 29, 2017
5. Asian Cathay Finance and Leasing Corp. vs. Spouses Gravador, GR. No. 186550, July 5,
2010
6. Tiu vs. Platinum Plans Phils.,Inc. GR. No. 163512, February 28, 2007
7. Coronel vs. Constantino, GR. No. 121069, February 7, 2003
8. ASB Realty Corp. vs. Ortigas & Company Limited Partnership, GR. No. 202947, December
9, 2015
9. Neri vs. Heirs of Hadji Yusop Uy and Julpha Ibrahim Uy, GR. No. 194366, October 10,
2012
10. Manila Banking Corporation vs. Silverio, GR. No. 132887, August 11, 2005
11. MBTC vs. International Exchange Bank, GR. No. 176008, August 10, 2011
12. Ada vs. Baylon, GR. No. 182435, August 13, 2012
13. Polytechnic University of the Philippines vs. Golden Horizon Realty Corp. GR. No.
183612, March 15, 2010
14. Tuazon vs. Del Rosario, GR. No. 168325, December 8, 2010
15. Gotesco Properties vs. Fajardo, GR. No. 201167, February 27, 2013
16. The Estate of Pedro Gonzales vs. The Heirs of Marcos Perez, GR. No. 169681,
November 5, 200917. Miailhe vs. CA, GR. No. 108991, March 20, 2001
18. Metropolitan Fabrics, Inc. vs. Prosperity Credit Resources, Inc. GR. No. 154390, March
17, 2014
19. Mercado vs. Allied Banking Corp. GR. No. 171460, July 24, 2007
20. Domingo Gonzalo vs. John Tarnate, Jr, GR. No. 160600, January 15, 2010
21. Clemente vs. CA, GR. No. 175483, October 14, 2015
22. Tanchuling vs. Cantela, GR. No. 209284, November 10, 2015
23. Villegas vs. Rural Bank of Tanjay, Inc. GR. No. 161407, June 5, 2009
24. Ballesteros vs. Abion, GR. No. 143361, February 9, 2006
25. Bercero vs. Capitol Devt Corp. GR. No. 154765, March 29, 2007
26. Navy Officers Village Assoc. vs. Republic, GR. No., 177168, August 3, 2015
27. Republic vs. Bacas, GR No. 182913, November 11, 2013
28. Bercero vs. Capitol Development Corp. GR. No. 154765, March 29, 2007
29. Hulst vs. PR Builders, Inc. GR. No. 156364, September 3, 2007
30. Beumer vs. Amores, GR. No. 195670, December 3, 2012
III. Natural Obligations
a. Concept of Natural Obligations
b. Civil and Natural Obligations distinguished
c. Natural Obligations distinguished from moral obligations
IV. Estoppel
a. Concept of Estoppel
b. Kinds of Estoppel.
1. Estoppel in pais
2. Estoppel by silence
3. Estoppel by acceptance of benefits
4. Estoppel by deed or by record
5. Estoppel by judgment Estoppel by laches.
V. Trusts
a. Concept of Trusts
b. Kinds of Trusts
1. Express
2. Implied
CASE DIGESTS No. 9
1. Philippine National Bank vs. IAC, GR. No. 66715, September 18, 1990
2. Nora Bueno Pasion vs. Simplicio Melegrito, GR. No. 166558, March 28, 2007
3. Republic of the Philippines vs. Amor Hachero, GR. No. 200973, May 30, 2016
4. Arturo Calubad vs. Ricarcen Development Corp., GR. No. 202364, August 30, 2017
5. Estate of Cabacungan vs. Laigo, GR. No. 175073, August 15, 2011
6. Cañezo vs. Rojas, GR. No. 148788, November 23, 2007
7. Tigno vs. CA, GR. No. 110115, October 8, 1997
8. Quevada vs. CA, GR. No. 140798, September 19, 2006
9. Morales vs. CA, GR. No. 117228, June 19, 1997
10. PNB vs. CA, GR. No. 97995, January 21, 1993
11. Heirs of Maximo Labanon vs. Heirs of Constancio Labanon, GR. No. 160711, August 14,
2004
12. Ringor vs. Ringor, GR. No. 147863, August 13, 2004
13. Pilapil vs. Heirs of Maximino R. Briones, GR. No. 150175, February 5, 2007
8th WEEK
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
REFERENCES
3rd WEEK
PART III. CONTRACT OF LEASE
A. Lease of Things
1. Basic Concepts
a. Kinds of Contract of Lease
2. Rights and Obligations of the Parties
a. Principal Obligations of Lessor
b. principal Obligations of Lessee
3. Implied New Lease (Tacita Reconduccion)
B. Contract for Piece of Work
CASE DIGESTS NO. 13:
1. Paulo Ballesteros vs. Rolando Abon, G.R. No. 143361, Feb. 9, 2006
2. Bercero vs. Capital Devt. Corp. G.R. No. 154765, March 29, 2007
3. Jespajo Realty Corp. vs. CA, G.R. No. 113626, Sept. 27, 2002
4. G.Q. Garments vs. Miranda, G.R. No.161722, July 20, 2006
5. Yuki, Jr. vs. Co, G.R. No. 178527, Nov. 27, 2009
6. Optimum Motor Center Corp. vs. Tan, G.R. No. 170202, July 14, 2008
7. JL Investment and Devt. Inc. vs. Tendon Philippines, Inc. G.R. No. 148596, Jan. 22, 2007
4TH WEEK
PART IV. CONTRACT OF PARTNERSHIP
A. Nature of Contract
B. Classification of Partnerships
1. As to Object or Purpose
2. As to Extent of Partner’s Liability
C. Kinds of Partners
1. As to Extent of Liability
2. As to Nature of Contributions
3. As to Time of Entry
4. Other Classifications
CASE DIGESTS NO. 14:
1. Heirs of Tang Eng Kee vs. CA, G.R. No. 126881, October 3, 2000
2. Tocao vs. CA, G.R. No. 127405, Sept. 20, 2001
3. Oscar Angeles vs. Sec. of Justice, G.R. No. 142612, July 29, 2005
4. Lim Tong Lim vs. Philippine Fishing Gear Industries, Inc. G.R. No. 136448
Nov. 3, 1999
D. Rights and Obligations of Partnership
1. Rights and Obligations of Partners among
Themselves
2. Obligations of Partnership, Partners to
Third Persons
E. Dissolution and Winding Up
5th WEEK
C. Special Cases
1. Liability without fault
2. Other cases of tort liability
D. Joint Tortfeasors
E. Damages
1. Actual or Compensatory Damages
2. Moral Damages
3. Nominal Damages
4. Temperate or Moderate Damages
5. Exemplary or Corrective Damages
6. Liquidated Damages
7. Attorney’s Fees and Litigation Expenses
CASE DIGESTS No. 26:
1. Estrada vs. Philippine Rabbit Bus Lines, GR. No. 203902, July 19, 2017
2. Oceaneering Contractors vs. Baretto, GR. No. 184215, Feb. 9, 2011
3.Kabisig Real Wealth Devt. Vs. Young Builders Corp. GR. No. 212375, Jan. 25, 2017
4. Integrated Packing Corp. vs. CA, GR. No. 115117, June 8, 2000
5. Torreon vs. Aparra, GR. No. 188493, Dec. 13, 2017
6. Sulpicio Lines vs. Curso, GR. No. 157009, March 17, 2010
7. B.F. Metal Corp. vs. Sps. Lomotan, GR. No. 170813, April 16, 2008
8. Republic vs. Tuvera, GR. No. 148246, Feb. 16, 2007
9. Cystal vs. BPI, GR. No. 172428, Nov. 28, 2008
10. MCC Industrial Sales vs. Ssangyong Corp. GR. No. 170633, Oct. 17, 2007
11. Tan vs. OMC Carriers, GR. No. 190521, Jan. 12, 2011
12. Suatengco vs. Reyes, GR. No. 162729, Dec. 17, 2008
7th WEEK
PART X – LAND TITLES AND DEEDS
A. Classification of Lands
1. Based on Ownership
2. Public Lands According to Alienability
3. Concept of Alienable and Disposable Lands of the State
4. Classification of Public Lands
5. Agricultural Lands
B. Modes of Disposition of Public Agricultural Lands
CASE DIGESTS No. 27:
1. Republic vs. Alejandre GR. No. 217336, Oct. 17, 2018
2. Heirs of Leopoldo Delfin vs. NHA, GR. No. 193618, Nov. 28, 2016
3. Heirs of Mario Malabanan vs.
Republic, GR. No. 179987, Sept. 3, 2013
4. Dumo vs. Republic, GR. No. 218269, June 6, 2018
5. Taar vs. Lawan, GR. No. 190922, Oct. 11, 2017
6. Republic vs. Heirs of Daquer, GR. No. 193657, Sept. 4, 2018
7. De Leon vs. De Leon-Reyes, GR. No. 205711, May 30, 2016
8. Republic vs. Lasmarias, GR. No. 206168, April 26, 2017
9. Yabut vs. Alcantara, GR. No. 200349, March 6, 2017
10. Republic vs. Alonso, GR. No. 210738, Aug. 14, 2019
11. Republic vs. Science Park of the Philippines, GR. No. 237714, Nov. 12, 2018
12. Republic vs. Bautista, GR. No. 211664, Nov. 12, 2018
13. Republic vs. Manahan-Jazmines, GR. No. 227388, July 23, 2018
14. Republic vs. Malijan-Javier, GR. No. 214367, April 4, 2018
15. DM Consunji Inc. vs. Republic, GR. No. 233339, Feb. 13, 2019
16. Highpoint Devt. Corp. vs. Republic, GR. No. 224389, Nov. 7, 2018
17.Republic vs. Alaminos Ice Plant and Cold Storage, GR. No. 189723, July 11, 2018
18. Kawayan Hills Corp. vs. CA, GR. No. 203090, Sept. 5, 2018
C. Indefeasibility of Title
D. Certificate of Title Not Subject to Collateral Attack
FINAL EXAMINATION
COURSE GRADING SYSTEM
Class Standing 40%
- Quizzes
- Attendance
- Recitation
- Assignment
Midterm/Final Examinations 60%
Midterm/Final Grade 100%