— Civil Law, Legal Ethics —

Espinosa v. Atty. Omaña A.C. No. 9081 October 12, 2011 Extrajudicial Dissolution of Conjugal Partnership, Code of Professional Responsibility

January 30, 2021

FACTS: On 17 November 1997, Rodolfo A. Espinosa and his wife Elena Marantal (Marantal) sought Atty. Julieta A. Omaña’s legal advice on whether they could legally live separately and dissolve their marriage solemnized on 23 July 1983. Omaña then prepared a document entitled “Kasunduan Ng Paghihiwalay” (contract).  Marantal and Espinosa, fully convinced of the validity… Read More Espinosa v. Atty. Omaña A.C. No. 9081 October 12, 2011 Extrajudicial Dissolution of Conjugal Partnership, Code of Professional Responsibility

— Criminal Law —

Torres v. People G.R. No. 206627, January 18, 2017 J.Leonen R.A. 7610 Child Abuse defined

January 29, 2021

FACTS: CCC, AAA’s uncle, previously filed a complaint for malicious mischief against Van Clifford Torres, who allegedly caused damage to CCC’s multicab, which was witness by AAA.  CCC and AAA were at the barangay hall, waiting for the conciliation proceedings to begin when they chanced upon Torres who had just arrived from fishing.  Torres vehemently… Read More Torres v. People G.R. No. 206627, January 18, 2017 J.Leonen R.A. 7610 Child Abuse defined

— Civil Law —

MATEO v. LAGUA G.R. No. L-26270  October 30, 1969 Donation Propter Nuptias; Reduction thereof when Inofficious

January 27, 2021

FACTS: Cipriano Lagua, the original registered owner of 3 parcels of land subject of this case, and his wife, in a public instrument, donated Lots 998 and 6541 to their son Alejandro Lagua, in consideration of the latter’s marriage to Bonifacia Mateo. After the marriage was celebrated on 15 May 1917, the couple took possession… Read More MATEO v. LAGUA G.R. No. L-26270  October 30, 1969 Donation Propter Nuptias; Reduction thereof when Inofficious

— Constitutional Law, Taxation —

Henares/BIR v. ST. PAUL COLLEGE OF MAKATI G.R. No. 215383, March 08, 2017 Tax Exemption of Non-Stock, Non-Profit Educational Institutions

January 22, 2021

FACTS: Petitioner Kim Jacinto-Henares, acting in her capacity as then Commissioner of Internal Revenue (CIR), issued RMO No. 20-2013, “Prescribing the Policies and Guidelines in the Issuance of Tax Exemption Rulings to Qualified Non-Stock, Non-Profit Corporations and Associations under Sec. 30 of the NIRC, as Amended” Respondent St. Paul College of Makati (SPCM), a non-stock,… Read More Henares/BIR v. ST. PAUL COLLEGE OF MAKATI G.R. No. 215383, March 08, 2017 Tax Exemption of Non-Stock, Non-Profit Educational Institutions

— Corporation Law, Mercantile Law —

ANDAYA v. RURAL BANK OF CABADBARAN G.R. No. 188769 August 3, 2016 Transfer of Shares of Stock, Corporation Code, Mandamus

January 21, 2021

FACTS: Joseph Omar O. Andaya bought from Chute 2,200 shares of stock in the Rural Bank of Cabadbaran.    The transaction was evidenced by a notarized document denominated as Sale of Shares of Stocks. Chute duly endorsed and delivered the certificates of stock to Andaya and, subsequently, requested the bank to register the transfer and… Read More ANDAYA v. RURAL BANK OF CABADBARAN G.R. No. 188769 August 3, 2016 Transfer of Shares of Stock, Corporation Code, Mandamus

— Civil Law —

Bier v. Bier G.R. No. 173294 February 27, 2008 Psychological Incapacity

January 19, 2021

FACTS: Petitioner Renne Enrique E. Bier met respondent Ma. Lourdes A. Bier through his sister. Six months after their first meeting, they were married at the UST Santissimo Rosario Parish Church. Everything went well for the first three years of their marriage.  As petitioner was based in Saudi Arabia as an electronics technician at Saudia… Read More Bier v. Bier G.R. No. 173294 February 27, 2008 Psychological Incapacity

— Constitutional Law, Political Law —

Reagan v. CIR G.R. No. L-26379 December 27, 1969 30 SCRA 968 Sovereignty, Principle of Aut0-Limitation, National Territory

January 15, 2021

FACTS: Petitioner William C. Reagan dispute the payment of the income tax assessed on him by respondent Commissioner of Internal Revenue on an amount realized by him on a sale of his automobile to a member of the United States Marine Corps, the transaction having taken place at the Clark Field Air Base at Pampanga.… Read More Reagan v. CIR G.R. No. L-26379 December 27, 1969 30 SCRA 968 Sovereignty, Principle of Aut0-Limitation, National Territory

— Constitutional Law, Political Law —

Caliung v. Datumanong G.R. No. 160869 May 11, 2007 Citizenship, Dual Allegiance

January 13, 2021

FACTS: Petitioner filed the instant petition against respondent, then Secretary of Justice Simeon Datumanong, the official tasked to implement laws governing citizenship.  Petitioner prays that a writ of prohibition be issued to stop respondent from implementing Republic Act No. 9225, entitled “An Act Making the Citizenship of Philippine Citizens Who Acquire Foreign Citizenship Permanent…”  Petitioner… Read More Caliung v. Datumanong G.R. No. 160869 May 11, 2007 Citizenship, Dual Allegiance

— Civil Law, Remedial Law —

San Luis v. San Luis G.R. No. 133743 February 6, 2007 Art. 26 of the Civil Code, Venue, Legal Capacity

January 12, 2021

FACTS: During his lifetime, Felicisimo San Luis, who was the former governor of the Province of Laguna, contracted three marriages.  His first marriage was with Virginia Sulit on March 17, 1942 out of which were born six children, namely: Rodolfo, Mila, Edgar, Linda, Emilita and Manuel.  Virginia predeceased Felicisimo. In 1968, Felicisimo married Merry Lee… Read More San Luis v. San Luis G.R. No. 133743 February 6, 2007 Art. 26 of the Civil Code, Venue, Legal Capacity

— Criminal Law —

Bongalon v. People, G.R. No. 169533, March 20, 2013 R.A. No. 7610, Child Abuse, Slight Physical Injuries

January 11, 2021

FACTS: On May 11, 2002, Jayson Dela Cruz and Roldan, his older brother, both minors, joined the evening procession for the Santo Niño.  When the procession passed in front of the petitioner George Bongalon’s house, the latter’s daughter Mary Ann Rose, also a minor, threw stones at Jayson and called him “sissy”.  Petitioner confronted Jayson… Read More Bongalon v. People, G.R. No. 169533, March 20, 2013 R.A. No. 7610, Child Abuse, Slight Physical Injuries