— Constitutional Law —

Sps. Yusay v. CA G.R. No. 156684 April 6, 2011 Power of Eminent Domain, Ordinance v. Resolution

December 14, 2020

FACTS: The petitioners owned a parcel of land with an area of 1,044 sqm. in Barangay Mauway, Mandaluyong City.  Half of their land they used as their residence, and the rest they rented out to nine other families. Allegedly, the land was their only property and only source of income. On October 2, 1997, the… Read More Sps. Yusay v. CA G.R. No. 156684 April 6, 2011 Power of Eminent Domain, Ordinance v. Resolution

— Remedial Law —

EVERSLEY CHILDS SANITARIUM v. SPOUSES ANASTACIO PERLABARBARONA G.R. No. 195814 APRIL 4, 2018 J. Leonen Unlawful Detainer, Jurisdiction

December 12, 2020

FACTS: Eversley is a public health facility operated by the DOH primarily to administer care and treatment to leprosy patients. Since 1930, it has occupied a portion of a parcel of land denominated as Lot No. 1936 in Jagobiao, Mandaue City, Cebu. Spouses Barbarona allege that they are the owners of Lot No. 1936 by… Read More EVERSLEY CHILDS SANITARIUM v. SPOUSES ANASTACIO PERLABARBARONA G.R. No. 195814 APRIL 4, 2018 J. Leonen Unlawful Detainer, Jurisdiction

— Constitutional Law, Remedial Law —

People v. CA and Cerbo G.R. No. 126005 January 21, 1999 Probable Cause, Executive and Judicial Determination of Probable cause

December 8, 2020

FACTS: Rosalinda Dy was shot at point blank range by private respondent Jonathan Cerbo in the presence and at the office of his father, private respondent Billy Cerbo.  The 3rd Municipal Circuit Trial Court of Nabunturan-Mawab, Davao, after a preliminary investigation, found “sufficient ground to engender a well-founded belief” that the crime of murder has… Read More People v. CA and Cerbo G.R. No. 126005 January 21, 1999 Probable Cause, Executive and Judicial Determination of Probable cause

— Remedial Law —

Bautista v. Maya-Maya Cottages, Inc., G.R. No. 148411, November 29, 2005 Amended ComplaintBautista v. Maya-Maya Cottages, Inc., G.R. No. 148411, November 29, 2005 Amended Complaint

December 7, 2020

FACTS: Petitioners, Sps. Rafael and Ligaya Bautista, are the registered owners of the subject lot located in Nasugbu, Batangas, as evidenced by Original Certificate of Title (OCT) No. P-1436 issued in their names by the Register of Deeds. On May 13, 1996, Maya-Maya Cottages, Inc. (MMCI), respondent, filed with the RTC of Nasugbu, a complaint… Read More Bautista v. Maya-Maya Cottages, Inc., G.R. No. 148411, November 29, 2005 Amended ComplaintBautista v. Maya-Maya Cottages, Inc., G.R. No. 148411, November 29, 2005 Amended Complaint

— Labor Law —

“Brotherhood” Labor Unity Movement of the Philippines (BLUM) v. Zamora G.R. No. L-48645 January 7, 1987 Labor Contracting, Employer-Employee Relationship

December 6, 2020

FACTS: Petitioners are workers who have been employed at the San Miguel Parola Glass Factory since 1961, averaging about seven (7) years of service at the time of their termination.  They worked as “cargadores” or “pahinante” at the SMC Plant loading, unloading, piling or palleting empty bottles and wooden shells to and from company trucks… Read More “Brotherhood” Labor Unity Movement of the Philippines (BLUM) v. Zamora G.R. No. L-48645 January 7, 1987 Labor Contracting, Employer-Employee Relationship

— Bar Q & A, Civil Law —

SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO THE 2018 BAR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IN CIVIL LAW -UP Law Complex

December 4, 2020

I. Sidley and Sol were married with one (1) daughter, Solenn. Sedfrey and Sonia were another couple with one son, Sonny. Sol and Sedfrey both perished in the same plane accident. Sidley and Sonia met when the families of those who died sued the airlines and went through grief counseling sessions. Years later, Sidley and… Read More SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO THE 2018 BAR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IN CIVIL LAW -UP Law Complex

— Remedial Law —

Fredesvindo S. Alvero v. M.L. De La Rosa et. al. G.R. No. L-286, March 29, 1946 Appeal, Rules of Court

November 28, 2020

FACTS: Respondent Jose R. Victoriano filed a complaint against petitioner and one Margarita Villarica, alleging two causes of action, to wit:  (1) to declare in force the contract of sale, made on October 1, 1940, between Victoriano and Villarica, of two (2) parcels of land, which land was subsequently sold by Villarica, to Alvero, on… Read More Fredesvindo S. Alvero v. M.L. De La Rosa et. al. G.R. No. L-286, March 29, 1946 Appeal, Rules of Court

— Labor Law —

SAMEER OVERSEAS PLACEMENT AGENCY INC. v. CABILES, G.R. No. 170139, August 5, 2014 J. Leonen Illegal Dismissal of Migrant Worker, R.A. No. 8042, R.A. No. 10022

November 26, 2020

FACTS: Petitioner is a recruitment and placement agency. Respondent Joy Cabiles signed a one-year employment contract  as quality control of Taiwan Wacoal for one year for a monthly salary of NT$15,360.00. WhenJoy was deployed in Taiwan, she was asked to work as a cutter.          Sameer claims that a certain Mr. Huwang from Wacoal informed Joy,… Read More SAMEER OVERSEAS PLACEMENT AGENCY INC. v. CABILES, G.R. No. 170139, August 5, 2014 J. Leonen Illegal Dismissal of Migrant Worker, R.A. No. 8042, R.A. No. 10022

— Constitutional Law, Political Law —

Pormento v. Estrada G.R. No. 191988 August 31, 2010 Executive Branch, Judicial Power, Moot and Academic Case

November 25, 2020

FACTS: Private respondent was elected President of the Republic of the Philippines in the general elections held on May 11, 1998. He sought the presidency again in the general elections held on May 10, 2010.  Petitioner Atty. Evillo C. Pormento opposed private respondent’s candidacy and filed a petition for disqualification. However, his petition was denied… Read More Pormento v. Estrada G.R. No. 191988 August 31, 2010 Executive Branch, Judicial Power, Moot and Academic Case

— Remedial Law —

SM Land, Inc. v. City of Manila G.R. No. 197151, October 22, 2012 Verification and Certification of Non-forum Shopping, Inherent Power of the Supreme Court to Suspend its own Rules

November 24, 2020

FACTS: Respondent City of Manila assessed herein petitioners, together with their other sister companies, increased rates of business taxes for the year 2003 and the first to third quarters of 2004. Petitioners and their sister companies paid the additional taxes under protest. Respondent City Treasurer of Manila denied petitioners’  claim for  credit or refund of… Read More SM Land, Inc. v. City of Manila G.R. No. 197151, October 22, 2012 Verification and Certification of Non-forum Shopping, Inherent Power of the Supreme Court to Suspend its own Rules