— Civil Law —

Racho v. Tanaka G.R. No. 199515, June 25, 2018 Recognition of Foreign Divorce Decree, Article 26, Article 40 of the Family Code [J. Leonen]

February 24, 2020

FACTS: Rhodora Racho and Seiichi Tanaka were married on April 20, 2001 in Las Piñas City, Metro Manila. They lived together for nine years in Japan and did not have any children. Racho alleged that Tanaka filed for divorce and the divorce was granted. She secured a Divorce Certificate issued by Consul Takayama of the… Read More Racho v. Tanaka G.R. No. 199515, June 25, 2018 Recognition of Foreign Divorce Decree, Article 26, Article 40 of the Family Code [J. Leonen]

— Civil Law, Insurance, Mercantile Law —

GAISANO v. DEVELOPMENT INSURANCE GR No. 190702, Feb 27, 2017 Payment of Premium in Insurance Policies, Unjust Enrichment

FACTS: Respondent issued a comprehensive commercial vehicle policy to petitioner over the 1992 Mitsubishi Montero (vehicle) owned by petitioner for a period of one year commencing on September 27, 1996. Petitioner’s company, Noah’s Ark, issued a Far East Bank check dated September 27, 1996 payable to Trans-Pacific on the same day. The check represents payment… Read More GAISANO v. DEVELOPMENT INSURANCE GR No. 190702, Feb 27, 2017 Payment of Premium in Insurance Policies, Unjust Enrichment