Remedial Law, Special Proceedings

SHEKER v.. SHEKER G.R. No. 157912 December 13, 2007 Subject Matter of Special Proceedings; Applicability of General Rules

FACTS: The RTC admitted to probate the holographic will of Alice O. Sheker and thereafter issued an order for all the creditors to file their respective claims against the estate. In compliance therewith, petitioner filed a contingent claim for agent’s commission due him amounting to approximately ₱206,250.00 in the event of the sale of certain… Read More SHEKER v.. SHEKER G.R. No. 157912 December 13, 2007 Subject Matter of Special Proceedings; Applicability of General Rules

Remedial Law, Special Proceedings

ALABAN v. CA G.R. No. 156021 September 23, 2005 Appellate Remedies, Annulment of Judgment, Probate Proceedings

FACTS: Respondent Francisco Provido filed a petition for the probate of the Last Will and Testament of the late Soledad Provido Elevencionado, alleging that he was the heir of the decedent and the executor of her will. The RTC rendered its Decision, allowing the probate of the will of the decedent and directing the issuance… Read More ALABAN v. CA G.R. No. 156021 September 23, 2005 Appellate Remedies, Annulment of Judgment, Probate Proceedings

Civil Law, Special Proceedings

FULE vs. CA G.R. No. L-40502 November 29, 1976 Succession, Appointment of Special Administrator, Residence

  FACTS:   Virginia G. Fule filed a petition for letters of administration, alleging Amado G. Garcia died intestate, leaving real estate and personal properties. She moved ex parte for her appointment as special administratrix over the estate. Judge Malvar granted the motion. Preciosa B. Garcia filed an MR contending that the order appointing Virginia… Read More FULE vs. CA G.R. No. L-40502 November 29, 1976 Succession, Appointment of Special Administrator, Residence

Civil Law, Special Proceedings

CAYETANO vs. LEONIDAS G.R. No. L-54919    May 30, 1984 Jurisdiction of the Probate Court, Succession

  FACTS:   This is a petition for review on certiorari, seeking to annul the order of the respondent judge of the CFI of Manila, which admitted to and allowed the probate of the last will and testament of Adoracion C. Campos, after an ex-parte presentation of evidence by herein private respondent. Adoracion C. Campos… Read More CAYETANO vs. LEONIDAS G.R. No. L-54919    May 30, 1984 Jurisdiction of the Probate Court, Succession

Special Proceedings

CUA vs. VARGAS G.R. No. 156536 October 31, 2006 Rule 74, Extrajudicial Settlement

  FACTS: A parcel of residential land was left behind by the late Paulina Vargas. A notarized Extra Judicial Settlement Among Heirs was executed by and among the heirs, partitioning and adjudicating unto themselves the lot in question and was published for 3 weeks. An Extra Judicial Settlement Among Heirs with Sale was again executed… Read More CUA vs. VARGAS G.R. No. 156536 October 31, 2006 Rule 74, Extrajudicial Settlement