Month: May 2025

— Civil Law —

Jesse Lucas v. Jesus Lucas G.R. No. 190710, June 6, 2011 Paternity and Filiation, DNA Evidence

May 23, 2025

FACTS: On July 26, 2007, petitioner, Jesse U. Lucas, filed a Petition to Establish Illegitimate Filiation (with Motion for the Submission of Parties to DNA Testing) before the RTC.  Petitioner narrated that sometime in 1967, his mother, Elsie, met respondent, Jesus S. Lucas, and they became lovers. Elsie got pregnant,  and on March 11, 1969,… Read More Jesse Lucas v. Jesus Lucas G.R. No. 190710, June 6, 2011 Paternity and Filiation, DNA Evidence

— Criminal Law —

People v. Miraña G.R. No. 219113, April 25, 2018 Insanity as Defense

May 21, 2025

FACTS: Dominga Agnas Vda. De Globo, a seventy-three year old woman, was allegedly chased by accused-appellant Roland Miraña, with a bolo. After the incident, Dominga’s brother advised her not to go back to her house and to report the incident to the barangay. Unfortunately, the victim did not heed the advice and returned to her… Read More People v. Miraña G.R. No. 219113, April 25, 2018 Insanity as Defense