Civil Law

Republic v. Claur G.R. No. 246868. February 15, 2022 Psychological Incapacity, Declaration of Nullity of Marriage

FACTS: Angelique Pearl Claur testified that she and Mark Claur were schoolmates in high school when they became girlfriend and boyfriend.  During their relationship, they would alternately  break up and reconcile. When they went to different universities for college, their fights became worse. They would curse each other and sometimes their quarrels would turn physically… Read More Republic v. Claur G.R. No. 246868. February 15, 2022 Psychological Incapacity, Declaration of Nullity of Marriage

Civil Law

Licaros v. Gatmaitan G.R. No. 142838, August 9, 2001 Subrogation v. Assignment of Credit

FACTS: The Anglo-Asean is a private bank registered and organized to do business under the laws of the Republic of Vanuatu but not in the Philippines. Its business consists primarily in receiving fund placements by way of deposits from investors and investing such deposits in money market placements and potentially profitable capital ventures in Hongkong,… Read More Licaros v. Gatmaitan G.R. No. 142838, August 9, 2001 Subrogation v. Assignment of Credit

Civil Law

Pereña v. Zarate G.R. No. 157917, August 29, 2012 Contract of Transportation, Carriage of Passengers, Common Carriers

FACTS: The Pereñas were engaged in the business of transporting students using a KIA Ceres Van from their respective residences in Parañaque City to Don Bosco in Makati City, and back.  They employed Clemente Alfaro as driver of the van. Spouses Nicolas and Teresita Zarate contracted the Pereñas to transport their son Aaron to and… Read More Pereña v. Zarate G.R. No. 157917, August 29, 2012 Contract of Transportation, Carriage of Passengers, Common Carriers

Civil Law, Remedial Law

Casupanan v. Laroya G.R. No. 145391, August 26, 2002 Independent Civil Action, Forum-Shopping, Culpa Aquiliana

FACTS: Two vehicles, one driven by respondent Mario Laroya and the other owned by petitioner Roberto Capitulo and driven by petitioner Avelino Casupanan, figured in an accident.  As a result, two cases were filed with the MCTC of Capas, Tarlac.  Laroya filed a criminal case against Casupanan for reckless imprudence resulting in damage to property,… Read More Casupanan v. Laroya G.R. No. 145391, August 26, 2002 Independent Civil Action, Forum-Shopping, Culpa Aquiliana

Civil Law

Gocolay v. Gocolay G.R. No. 220606, January 11, 2021 Nonmarital Child, Paternity and Filiation, Supervening Event

FACTS: Michael Benjo Gocolayfiled a petition for paternity, seeking to be recognized as a biological and nonmarital son of Miguel Gocolay.  According to Michael, his mother Priscilla Castor met Miguel in 1976, and had a romantic relationship with him which resulted in a pregnancy. When Michael was born, Miguel allegedly promised to support him and… Read More Gocolay v. Gocolay G.R. No. 220606, January 11, 2021 Nonmarital Child, Paternity and Filiation, Supervening Event

Civil Law

Sps. Nonay v. Citihomes Builder  G.R. No. 204160               September 22, 2014 Maceda Law

FACTS: On December 29, 2004, Citihomes and Spouses Noynay executed a contract to sell covering the sale of a house and lot located in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, and covered by TCT No. T-43469.  Under the terms of the contract, the price of the property was fixed at ₱915,895.00, with a downpayment of ₱183,179.00, and… Read More Sps. Nonay v. Citihomes Builder  G.R. No. 204160               September 22, 2014 Maceda Law

Civil Law, Remedial Law

HEIRS OF ALFREDO CULLADO v. GUTIERREZ G.R. No. 212938, July 30, 2019 J. Caguioa, Accion Publiciana, Torrens Title

FACTS: A Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. [(OCT No.)] P-61499 covering the subject property was issued in Dominic Gutierrez’s favor. Subsequently, [Dominic]’s father, Dominador L. Gutierrez, representing [Dominic] who was then still a minor, filed before the RTC an action for recovery of ownership, possession with damages with prayer for preliminary mandatory injunction and temporary restraining order… Read More HEIRS OF ALFREDO CULLADO v. GUTIERREZ G.R. No. 212938, July 30, 2019 J. Caguioa, Accion Publiciana, Torrens Title

Civil Law

Pana v. Heirs of Juanite G.R. No. 164201 December 10, 2012 Family Code, Property Relations between Husband and Wife, Conjugal Partnership of Gains

FACTS: The prosecution accused petitioner Efren Pana, his wife Melecia, and others of murder before the RTC of Surigao City. Efren was acquitted of the charge for insufficiency of evidence but Melecia and another person guilty as charged and sentenced them to the penalty of death. The RTC ordered those found guilty to pay each… Read More Pana v. Heirs of Juanite G.R. No. 164201 December 10, 2012 Family Code, Property Relations between Husband and Wife, Conjugal Partnership of Gains

Civil Law

Carullo-Padua v. Padua G.R. No. 208258 April 27,2022 Article 36 of the Family Code, Psychological Incapacity, Tan-Andal Guidelines

FACTS: Maria Vicia Carullo-Padua and Joselito Padua were married in a civil ceremony on February 5, 1982 followed by a church wedding on December 18, 1982. The union produced a son born on March 23, 1986. On July 17, 1997, Maria filed a petition for declaration of absolute nullity of their marriage pursuant to Article… Read More Carullo-Padua v. Padua G.R. No. 208258 April 27,2022 Article 36 of the Family Code, Psychological Incapacity, Tan-Andal Guidelines

Civil Law, Criminal Law

Malaki and Salanatin-Malaki v. People G.R. No. 221075 November 15, 2021 Bigamy, the Muslim Code

FACTS: Nerrian Maningo-Malaki claimed that on March 26, 1988, she and petitioner Francis Malaki were married under the religious rites of Iglesia ni Cristo in Panabo City, Davao del Norte. They begot two children. In 2005, Francis left the family home for Tagum City to find a job. He later abandoned their family. Nerrian discovered… Read More Malaki and Salanatin-Malaki v. People G.R. No. 221075 November 15, 2021 Bigamy, the Muslim Code