Civil Law Review 1Preliminary Title; Human Relations; Personality; Domicile

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Effect & Application of Laws

1. ASTEC vs. ERC GR# 192117/ Sept.18, 2012 681 SCRA 1192. Cojuangco, jr vs. REP GR# 180705/ Nov. 27,2012 686 SCRA 472

Vested Rights; Substantive & Procedural Laws; Retroactive Application; Statutory Rules Versus Equity Principles;

3. Quiao vs. Quiao GR# 176556/ July 4, 2012 675 SCRA 6424. Dueñas v. Santos GR# 149417 / Jun. 4, 2004 431 SCRA 765. Bernabe v. Alejo GR# 140500 / Jan. 21, 2002 374 SCRA 1806. Rep. v. Miller GR# 125932 / Apr. 21, 1999 306 SCRA 1837. Atienza vs. Brillantes, AM MTJ 92-706/ Mar. 29, 1995 243 SCRA 328. Ty v. CA GR# 127406/ Nov. 27, 2000 346 SCRA 869. Ablaza v. Republic GR# 158298/Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 27

Article 8. Stare Decisis; Case Law; See also Article 36, FC

10. Ting v. Velez-Ting GR # 166562/ Mar. 31, 2009 582 SCRA 694

Human Relations; Abuse of Rights, Unjust Enrichment; Malicious Prosecution; Independent Civil Action; Arts. 1724; 2142; 2154; 2164; 2176, NCC

11. Dole Phils vs. Rodriguez GR# 174646/ Aug. 22,2012 678 SCRA 65112. Cheng v. Sy GR# 174238 / Jul. 07, 2009 592 SCRA 113. ASJ Corp. vs. Evangelista GR# 158086 / Feb. 14, 2008 545 SCRA 30014. UP v. Philab GR # 152411/ Sept. 29, 2004 439 SCRA 46715. LBP v. Ong GR# 190755/ Nov. 24, 2010 636 SCRA 26616. Ty v. CA GR# 127406/ Nov. 27, 2000 346 SCRA 8617. Yuchengco v. Mnla Chronicle GR # 184315, Nov. 28, 2011 661 SCRA 39218. Pantaleon v. Amexco GR # 174269, Aug. 25, 2010 629 SCRA 27619. Valley Golf v. Caram GR# 158805 / Apr. 16, 2009 585 SCRA 218 20. Menchavez vs. Bermudez GR# 185368/ Oct. 11, 2012 684 SCRA 16821. Beumer vs. Amores GR# 195670/ Dec. 03, 2012 686 SCRA 77022. Pfizer vs. Velasco GR# 177467/Mar. 9, 2011 645 SCRA 13523. Ilusorio v. Bildner GR # 139789, May 12, 2000 332 SCRA 124. Ilusorio v. Bildner GR # 139789 /Jul. 19, 2001 361 SCRA 42725. Padalhin vs. Laviña GR# 183026/Nov. 14, 2012 685 SCRA 54928. Lim vs. Kau Co Ping GR# 175256/Aug. 23, 2012 679 SCRA 114

“Honesto Vivere, non alterum laedere et just suum cique” - live virtuously, not to injure others; give everyone his due”

Memo cum alterius deter detremento protest - No person should unjustly enrich himself at the expense of another

Title I. Civil Personality

Civil Personality; Birth; Death; Arts 40, 41, 42; 390, 391, 712, 777 NCC; Art. 41, 96 &124, 99 & 126, 142 FC; Sec 2, Rule 92, Revised Rules of Court;

29. Continental Steel v. Montaño GR# 182836 / Oct.13, 2009 603 SCRA 62130. Dueñas v. Santos GR# 149417 / Jun. 4, 2004 431 SCRA 7631. Oropesa vs. Oropesa GR# 184528/April 25, 2012 671 SCRA 174

Domicile; Arts 50 & 51 NCC; Arts. 68 & 69, FC; Rules on Residence v. Domicile(Annulment/Nullity of Marriages – AM 02-11-10 SC; Settlement of Estate; Election laws)

32. Bayot v. CA GR# 1555635 / Nov. 07, 2008 570 SCRA 47233. Morigo v. People GR# 145226 / Feb. 6, 2004 422 SCRA 37634. San Luis v. San Luis GR# 134029/ Feb. 6, 2000 514 SCRA 29435. Ugdoracion v. Comelec GR # 179851/ Apr. 18, 2008 552 SCRA 23136. Limbona v. Comelec GR# 181097/ Jun. 25,2008 555 SCRA 391

Civil Law Review 1 Persons & Family Relations

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Marriage

1. Classification of Marriages/ Relationships. Parties In Interest; NCC;FC;AM 02-11-10 SC

ValidVoidableVoidTerminable

Others Classifications

Legal SeparationSeparation in FactCommon Law Relationship

34. Lucas v. Lucas G.R. No. 190710 / Jun. 6, 2011 650 SCRA 667

2. F.C. Marriage Requirements; Civil Wedding v. Church Wedding; Cert of Civil Registrar;

35. Ty v. CA G.R. No. 127406 / Nov. 27, 2000 346 SCRA 8636. Alcantara v. Alcantara G.R. No. 167746 / Aug. 28,2007 531 SCRA 44637. Sy v. CA G.R. No. 127263 / Apr. 12, 2000 330 SCRA 55038. Cariño v. Cariño G.R. No. 132529 / Feb. 02, 2001 351 SCRA 12739.Navarro v. Domogtoy A.M .No; MTJ-96-1088 / Jul. 19,1996 259 SCRA 12940.Arañes v. Occiano A.M. No. MTJ -02-1390 / April 11, 2002 380 SCRA 40241.OCA vs. J. Necessario, et al A.M. No, MTJ-07-1691 / April 2, 2013

3. Marriage Certificate v. Presumption of Marriage; Torrens Title Entry“Single, Civil Status’’;

42. Añonuevo v. Estate of Jalandoni G.R. No. 178221 / Dec. 1, 2010 636 SCRA 42043.Villatuya v. Tabalingcos A.C. No. 6622 / July 10, 201 676 SCRA 37

4.Declaration Of Nullity; NCC v. FC, AM 02-11-10 SC; Civil Code and Muslim Code [PD 1083]

44. Ablaza v. Republic G.R. No. 158298 / Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 2745. Juliano-Llave v. Republic G.R. No. 169766 / Mar. 30, 2011 646 SCRA 63746. Ilupa v. Abdullah AM SCC 11-16-P /Jun. 1, 2011 650 SCRA 2847. Carlos v. Sandoval G.R. No. 179922 / Dec. 16, 2008 574 SCRA 11648. Bolos v. Bolos G.R. No. 186400 / Oct. 20, 2010 634 SCRA 429

5. Arts. 15-17,50-5, NCC; Art.26, FC; Divorce [Filipino; Foreigner; Parenting; Children, Property Rights; Succession rights]; Declaratory Relief; Rule 108;; Art. 412 NCC

49. Rep. v. Orbecido G.R. No. 154380 / Oct. 05, 2005 472 SCRA 11450. Catalan v.Catalan G.R. No. 183622 / Feb. 08, 2012 665 SCRA 48751. Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas G.R. No. 186571 / Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 266

6. Article 36, FC; AM 02-11-10 SC; See also Articles 48, 68-71, 220-221 & 225 FC

52. Marable v. Marable G.R. No. 178741 / Jan. 17, 2011 639 SCRA 55753. Ochosa v. Alano G.R. No. 167459 / Jan. 26, 2011 640 SCRA 51754. Yambao v. REP G.R. No. 184063 / Jan. 24, 2011 640 SCRA 35555. Rep. v. Galang G.R. No. 168335 / Jun. 6, 2011 650 SCRA 52456. Aurelio v. Aurelio G.R. No. 175367 / Jun. 6, 2011 650 SCRA 56157. Kalaw v. Fernandez G.R. No. 166357 / Sept 19, 2011 657 SCRA 82258. Toring v. Toring G.R. No. 165321 / Aug. 03, 2010 626 SCRA 38959. Camacho-Reyes v. Reyes G.R. No. 185286 / Aug. 18, 2010 628 SCRA 46160. Baccay v. Baccay G.R. No 173138 / Dec, 1, 2010 636 SCRA 35061. Agraviador v. Agraviador G.R.No.170729 / Dec. 08, 2010 637 SCRA 519

62. Republic v. De Quintos / CA G.R. No. 159594/Nov. 12, 2012 685 SCRA 3363. Mendoza v. Republic G.R. No. 157649/Nov 12, 2012 685 SCRA 1664. Republic v. Encelan G.R. No. 170022 / Jan. 9, 2013 688 SCRA 215

7. Declaration Of Nullity; Prejudicial Question- Section 7, Rule 117, 2000 Rules of Criminal Procedure

65. Pimentel v. Pimentel G.R. No. 172060 / Sept. 13, 2010 630 SCRA 43766. Jarillo v. People G.R. No. 164435 / Sept. 29, 2009 601 SCRA 236

8. Declaration Of Nullity; Arts. 36, 40, 45; Section 19 (1) AM 02-10-11 SC; Arts. 147 & 148

67. Valdes v. RTC Br. 102, Q, C G.R. No. 122749 / Jul. 31, 1996 260 SCRA 22168. MBTC v. Pascual G.R. No. 163744 / Feb. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 24669. Diño v. Diño G.R. No.178044 / Jan. 19, 2011 640 SCRA 17870. Atienza v. Brillantes AM. No.MTJ 92-706 / Mar. 29, 1995 243 SCRA 3271. Camacho-Reyes v. Reyes G.R. No. 185286 / Aug. 18, 2010 628 SCRA 461

9. RA 9262- Law on Violation against Women and their Children; Support; Art. 213 FC

72. Go Tan v. Tan G.R. No. 168852 / Sept. 30, 2008 567 SCRA 23173. Ang v. CA/ Sagud G.R. No.182835 / Apr. 20, 2010 618 SCRA 59274. Ocampo v. Arcaya- Chua AM OCO. No. 07-2630 / Apr. 23, 2010 619 SCRA 5975. Dolina v. Vallecera G.R. No. 182367/ Dec. 15, 2010 638 SCRA 70776. Dabalos v. RTC Br. 59, Angeles City G.R. No. 193960/Jan. 7, 2013 688 SCRA 64

10. Art. 40, FC; AM -02-10-11 SC; March 15, 2003; NCC; Rule 108

77. Ablaza v. Republic G.R. No. 158298 / Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 2778. Niñal v. Bayadog G.R. No. 133778 / Mar. 14, 2000 328 SCRA 12279. Carlos v. Sandoval G.R. No. 179922 / Dec. 16, 2008 574 SCRA 116

11. Arts. 40 ( 35 (4) & 41, FC; Art. 349 RPC; Civil & Criminal Bigamy ; Art. 83, NCC;

80. Morigo v. People G.R. No. 145226 / Feb. 06, 2004 422 SCRA 37681. Jarillo v. People G.R. No.164435 / Sept. 29, 2009 601 SCRA 23682. Tenebro v. CA G.R. No. 150758 / Feb. 18, 2004 423 SCRA 27283. Antone v. Beronilla G.R. No. / Dec. 08, 2010 637 SCRA 615

84. Teves v. People G.R. No. 188775 / Aug 24, 2011 656 SCRA 30785.. Nollora v. People G.R. No.191425 / Sept. 7, 2011 657 SCRA 33086. Villatuya v. Tabalingcos A.C. No. 6622 / July 10, 2012 676 SCRA 3787. Montanez v. Cipriano G.R. No. 181089 / Oct 22, 2012 684 SCRA 315

See also Atienza v. Brillantes

12. Arts. 41-44, 49 FC; Art.83 (2) NCC;

88. Armas v. Calisterio G.R. No.136467/ Apr. 06, 2000 330 SCRA 20189. Rep. v. Nolasco G.R. No. 94053 / Mar. 17, 1993 220 SCRA 2090. Valdez v. REP G.R. No.180863 / Sept. 08, 2009 598 SCRA 64691. Rep. v. Tango G.R. No.161062 / Jul. 31, 2009 594 SCRA 56092. Navarro v. Domogtoy A.M. No.MTJ-96-1088 / Jul. 19, 1996 259 SCRA 12993. Rep. v. Bermudez-Lorino G.R. No. 160258 / Jan. 19, 2005 449 SCRA 5794. Rep. v. Granada G.R. No. 187512/ June 13, 2012 672 SCRA 432

Title II. LEGAL SEPARATION (Articles 55-67)

De facto Separation vs. Legal Separation/Article 63;See also Arts 86 (4), 99 & 126, 100 & 127, 135 (6), 204; Title XI, Chapter 2, Arts 239-248; Rule of Procedure on Legal Separation (A.M. No. 02-11-11 SC); Rule on Provisional Orders (AM 02-11-12 SC); See RA 9262 – compare Section 19 with Article 58; Rules on Revocation of Donations; Incapacity to Succeed by Will or Intestate SuccessionAre multiple appeals allowed?; Article 61 (Admin pendente lite) See also, and compare with, Article 124

95. Manzano vs. Sanchez A.M. No. MTJ-00-1329 / Mar. 08, 2001 354 SCRA 1 96. Sabalones vs. CA G.R. No. 106169 / Feb. 14, 1994 230 SCRA 79 97. Bañez vs. Bañez G.R. No. 132592 / Jan. 23, 2002 374 SCRA 340

98. Pacete vs. Carriaga G.R. No. 53880 / Mar. 17, 1994 231 SCRA 32199. Ong v. Ong G.R. No. 153206 / Oct. 23, 2006 505 SCRA 76100. SSS v. Aguas G.R. No. 165546 / Feb. 27, 2006 483 SCRA 383101. Quiao vs. Quiao G.R. No.176556 / July 4, 2012 675 SCRA 642

Title III. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS BETWEEN HUSBAND & WIFE (Arts 68-73)

See also Articles 220, 221 and 225; RA 9262 & IRR; Article 50 NCC;

Different kinds of domicile; Article 69; See also Article 110 NCC; Habeas Corpus;

Rule 102, Rules of Court; Article 73 FC v Article 117 NCC

102. Pilapil v. Ibay-Somera G.R. No. 80116 / Jun. 30, 1989 174 SCRA 652103. Limbona v. Comelec G.R. No.181097 / Jun. 25, 2008 555 SCRA 391104. Ilusorio v. Bildner G.R. No. 139789 / 139808 / May 12, 200 332 SCRA 169 105. Ilusorio v. Bildner G.R. No.139789 / 139808 / Jul. 19, 2001 361 SCRA 427106. Van Dorn vs. Romillo, Jr., G.R. No .L-68470 / Oct. 08, 1985 139 SCRA 13 107. Go vs. CA G.R. No.114791 / May 29, 1997 272 SCRA 752

TITLE IV. PROPERTY RELATIONS BET. HUSBAND & WIFE (Articles 74- 148)

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS; Pre-nuptial Agreement; (Articles 74-81, FC; Art. 119, NCC)

108.Pana v. Heirs of Jose Juanite St., G.R. No. 164201 / Dec. 10, 2012 687 SCRA 414

CHAPTER 2. DONATIONS BY REASON OF MARRIAGE (Articles 82-87)

109. Valencia v. Locquiao G.R. No. 122134 / Oct. 3, 200 412 SCRA 600 110. Agapay vs. Palang G.R. No. 116668 / Jul. 28, 1997 276 SCRA 340111. Arcaba vs. Batocael G.R. No.146683 / Nov.22, 2001 370 SCRA 414

CHAPTER 3. SYSTEM OF ABSOLUTE COMMUNITY (Articles 88-104); R.A. 8369

Section 1. General Provisions (Articles 88-90) Section 2. What constitutes Community Property (Articles 91-93)Section 3. Charges Upon & Obligations of the Absolute Community (Articles 94-95)Section 4. Ownership, Administration, Enjoyment & Disposition of the Community Property (Articles 96-98)Section 5. Dissolution of Absolute Community Regime (Arts 99-101) Section 6. Liquidation of the Absolute Community Assets & Liabilities (Arts 102-104); Succession; Probate; Sec. 3, Rule 87

112. Sunga-Chan v. CA G.R. No.164401 / Jun. 25, 2008 555 SCRA 275113. Quiao vs. Quiao G.R. No. 176556 / July 4, 2012 675 SCRA 642114. Romero v. CA G.R. No. 188921 / April 18, 2012 670 SCRA 218

CHAPTER 4. CONJUGAL PARTNERSHIP OF GAINS

Section 1. General Provisions (Articles 105-108); See also Articles 88 & 89, FC; Articles 119, 142; 161,163, 165, 166, 173 NCC; Section 7, Article XII, 1987 Constitution

115. Dewara v. Lamela G.R. No. 179010 / Apr. 11, 2011 647 SCRA 483116. De Leon v. De Leon G.R. No. 185063 / Jul. 23, 2009 593 SCRA 768

117. Hernandez v. Mingoa G.R. No. 146548 / Dec. 18, 2009 608 SCRA 394118. Matthews v. Taylor G.R. No.164584 / Jun. 22, 2009 590 SCRA 394119. Borromeo v. Descallar G.R. No.159310 / Feb. 24, 2009 580 SCRA 175120. Muller v. Muller G.R. No.149615/ Aug. 29,2006 500 SCRA 65

120. A. Beumer vs. Amores121. Villanueva vs. CA et al. G.R. No.143286 / Apr. 14, 2004 427 SCRA 439122. Quiao vs. Quiao G.R. No.176556 / July 4, 2012 675 SCRA 642

Section 2. Exclusive Property of Each Spouse (Articles 109-115)

123. Villegas v. Lingan G.R. No. 153839 / Jun. 29, 2007 526 SCRA 63 “Accurate ruling?”

Section 3. Conjugal Partnership Property (Articles 116-120); Article 160 NCC

124. MBTC v. Pascual G.R. No. 163744 / FEB. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 246 125. Muñoz v. Ramirez G.R. No. 156125/Aug 25, 2010 629 SCRA 38126.De La Pena v. Avila G.R. No.187490 Feb. 8, 2012 665 SCRA 553127. Imani v. MBTC G.R. No.187023/Nov. 17, 2010 635 SCRA 357128. Pisueña vs. Heirs of Petra Unating G.R. No. 132803 / Aug. 31, 1999 313 SCRA 384129. Ferrer v. Ferrer G.R. No.166496 / Nov. 29, 2006 508 SCRA 570

Section 4. Charges Upon & Oblig of the Conjugal Partnership (Articles 121-123), see also art. 73 FC

130. Ching vs. CA G.R. No. 124642 / Feb. 23, 2004 423 SCRA 356131.Ayala Invest & Dev't. Corp. vs. CA G.R. No.118305 /Feb. 12, 1998 286 SCRA 272132. Carlos vs. Abelardo G.R. No. 146504 / Apr. 09, 2002 380 SCRA 361133. SBTC v. Mar Tierra Corp G.R. No. 143382 / Nov. 29, 2006 508 SCRA 419134. Ros v. PNB Laog Br. G.R. No.170166/Apr. 06, 2011 647 SCRA 334135. Corpuz v. Sheriff Pascual AM P-11-2972/Sept. 28, 2011 658 SCRA 239136. Buado v. CA G.R. No. 145222 / Apr. 24, 2009 586 SCRA 397137. Pana v. Heirs of Jose Juanite G.R. No. 164201/Dec. 10, 2012 687 SCRA 414

Section 5. Administration of the Conjugal Partnership Property (Articles 124-125); Article 165, 173, 1390 NCC; Rule on Forum Shopping; Article 124 FC v. Guardianship v. Summary Proceedings;

138. Roxas vs. CA G.R. No. 92245 / Jun. 26, 1991 198 SCRA 541139. Guiang vs. CA G.R. No. 125172 / Jun. 26, 1998 291 SCRA 372140. Jader-Manalo vs. Camaisa G.R. No. 147978 / Jan. 23, 2002 374 SCRA 498141. Jardeleza vs. Jardeleza G.R. No. 112014 / Dec. 05, 2000 347 SCRA 10142. Uy (Jardeleza) vs. CA (Jardeleza) G.R. No. 10955 / Nov. 29, 2000 346 SCRA 246143. Villanueva v. Chiong G.R. No. 159889 / Jun. 05, 2008 554 SCRA 197

144.Ravina v. Villa Abrille G.R. No. 160708 / Oct. 16, 2009 604 SCRA 120145. Aggabao v. Parulan G.R. No. 165803 / Sept. 1, 2010 629 SCRA 563146. De la Cruz v. Segovia G.R. No. 149801 / Jun. 26, 2008 555 SCRA 453

Section 6. Dissolution of the Conjugal Partnership Regime (Articles 126-128); - Collection suits against the partnership; death of a spouse

147. Partosa-Jo vs. CA G.R. No. 82606 / Dec. 18, 1992 216 SCRA 692148. Relucio vs Lopez G.R. No. 138497 / Jan. 16, 2001 373 SCRA 578149. MBTC v. Pascual G.R. No. 163744 / Feb. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 246 150. Diño v. Diño G.R. No. 178044/Jan. 19, 2011 640 SCRA 178151. Espinosa v. Omaña AC. 9081/Oct 12, 2011 659 SCRA 1152. Alipio vs. CA G.R. No. 134100 / Sept. 29, 2000 341 SCRA 441153. De Ugalde v. De Ysasi G.R. No. 130623 / Feb. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 171

Section 7. Liquidation of the Conjugal Partnership Assets & Liabilities (Articles 129-133); Succession; Probate; Sec. 3, Rule 87; See also Arts. 147, 148, FC

154.Romero v. Court of Appeals G.R. No. No. 188921/April 18, 2012 670 SCRA 218155. MBTC v. Pascual G.R. No. 163744 / Feb. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 246156. Agtarap v. Agtarap G.R. No. 177099/Jun. 8, 2011 651 SCRA 455157. Go v. Servacio G.R. No. 157537/Sept. 7, 2011 657 SCRA 10158. Vda. De Consuegra vs. GSIS G.R No.L-28093 / Jan. 30, 1971 37 SCRA 315159. Paz v. Republic G.R. No. 157367 / Nov. 23, 2011 661 SCRA 75

CHAPTER 5. SEPARATION OF PROP. OF THE SPOUSES & ADM. OF COMMON PROP. BY ONE SPOUSE DURING THE MARRIAGE (Arts 134-142)

CHAPTER 6. REGIME OF SEPARATION OF PROPERTY (Articles 143-146)

160. Maquilan v. Maquilan G.R. No. 155409 / Jun. 08, 2007 524 SCRA 166

CHAPTER 7. PROPERTY REGIMES OF UNIONS WITHOUT MARRIAGE (Articles 147-148); - See also A.M. No. 02-11-10 SC

161. Valdes vs. RTC Br. 102, QC G.R. No. 122749 / Jul. 31, 1996 260 SCRA 221

162. Mallilin, Jr. vs. Castillo G.R. No. 136803 / Jun. 16, 2000 333 SCRA 628163. Diño v. Diño G.R. No. 178044/Jan. 19, 2011 640 SCRA 178164. Lacbayan v. Samoy G.R. No. 165427, Mar. 21, 2011 645 SCRA 677165. Mercado – Fehr v. Fehr G.R. No. 152716 / Oct. 23, 2003 414 SCRA 280166. Cariño v. Cariño G.R. No. 132529 / Feb. 02, 2001 351 SCRA 127167. San Luis v. San Luis G.R. No. 133743 / 134029 / Feb. 06, 2007 514 SCRA 294168. Saguid vs. CA G.R. No. 150611 / Jun. 10, 2003 403 SCRA 678See Articles 148, 256 (FC); Article 144 NCC

TITLE V. THE FAMILY HOME; See also Article 2035, NCC

CHAPTER 1. THE FAMILY AS AN INSTITUTION (Articles 149-151)

169. Hontiveros vs. RTC Br. 25, Iloilo City G.R. No. 125465 / Jun. 29, 1999 309 SCRA 340170. Silva vs. CA G.R. No. 114742 / Jul. 17, 1997 275 SCRA 605

CHAPTER 2. THE FAMILY HOME (Arts 152-162); Arts 225, 229-231, 233; 240, 242 NCC]

171. Taneo vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 108562 / Mar. 09, 1999 304 SCRA 308172. Arriola v. Arriola G.R. No. 177703 / Jan. 28, 2008 542 SCRA 666173. Josef v. Santos G.R. No. 165060 / Nov. 27, 2008 572 SCRA 57174. Cabang v. Basay G.R. No. 180587 / Mar. 20, 2009 582 SCRA 172175. Ramos v. Pangilinan G.R. No. 185920 / Jul. 20, 2010 625 SCRA 181176. Olivia De Mesa v. Acero G.R. No. 185064 Jan. 16, 2012 663 SCRA 40177. Honrado v. CA G.R. No. 166333 / Nov. 25, 2005 476 SCRA 280178. Kelly v. Planters Products G.R. No.172263 / Jul. 09, 2008 557 SCRA 499179. Fortaleza v. Lapitan G.R. No. 178288/Aug. 15, 2012 678 SCRA 469

TITLE VI. PATERNITY & FILIATIONSee also RA 9255 - Use of Father’s SurnameRules Of Evidence (DNA)RA 9262 – Anti – Violence against Women & ChildrenRA 9858 – Amendment to Art. 177, FCArticle 345, Revised Penal Code (RPC)

Filial Privilege, Art 965 NCC, Sec. 25, Rule 130 [Rule Of Evidence]

180. Lee v. CA G.R No. 177861, Jul. 13, 2010 625 SCRA 66181. Reyes v. Mauricio G.R. No. 175080, Nov. 24, 2010 636 SCRA 79182. Republic v. Sagun G.R. No. 187567, Feb. 15, 2012 666 SCRA 321

CHAPTER 1. LEGITIMATE CHILDREN (Articles 163-171)

162. Benitez-Badua vs. CA G.R. No. 105625 / Jan. 24, 1994 229 SCRA 468163. Babiera vs. Catotal G.R. No. 138493 / Jun. 15, 2000 333 SCRA 487164. Liyao vs. Tanhoti-Liyao G.R. No. 138961 / Mar. 07, 2002 378 SCRA 563165. Mariategui vs. CA G.R. No. 57062 / Jan. 24, 1992 205 SCRA 337166. Labagala vs. Santiago G.R. No. 132305 / Dec. 04, 2001 371 SCRA 360

CHAPTER 2. PROOF OF FILIATION (Articles 172-174), See also Rules of Court (Evidence); Succession

167. Bernabe v. Alejo G.R. No. 140500 / Jan.21, 2002 374 SCRA 180168. Solinap vs. Locsin Jr. G.R. No. 146737 / Dec. 10, 2001 371 SCRA 711169. Verceles v. Posada G.R. No.159785 / Apr. 27, 2007 522 SCRA 518170. Lucas v. Lucas G.R. No. 190710/Jun. 6, 2011 650 SCRA 667171. Rodriguez vs. CA G.R. No. 85723 / Jun. 19, 1995 245 SCRA 150172. Heirs of Cabais vs. CA G.R. No. 106314-15/Oct. 08, 1999 316 SCRA 338173. Cenido vs. Apacionado G.R .No. 132474 / Nov. 19, 1999 318 SCRA 688174. Tijing vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 125901 / Mar. 08, 2001 354 SCRA 17 175. Estate of Ong v. Diaz G.R. No. 171713 / Dec. 17, 2007 540 SCRA 480176. Tayag v. Tayag-Gallor G.R. No. 174680 / Mar. 24, 2008 549 SCRA 68177. Puno v. Puno Ent. Inc. G.R. No. 177066 / Sept. 11, 2009 599 SCRA 585178. Gotardo v. Buling G.R. No. 165166/ Aug. 15, 2012 678 SCRA 436179. Lucas v. Lucas G.R . No. 190710/Jun. 6, 2011 650 SCRA 667180.Makati Shangri-La v. Harper G.R. No. 189998/Aug. 29, 2012 679 SCRA 444181. Perla v. Baring G.R. No. 172471/Nov. 12, 2012 685 SCRA 101

CHAPTER 3. ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN (Articles 175-176)

182. David vs. CA G.R. No. 111180 / Nov. 16, 1995 250 SCRA 82183. Tonog vs. CA G.R. No. 122906 / Feb. 07, 2002 376 SCRA 523184. Guy v. CA G.R. No. 163707 / Sept. 15, 2006 502 SCRA 151185. De La Cruz v. Gracia G.R. No. 177728 / Jul. 31, 2009 594 SCRA 648186. Uy v. Chua G.R. No. 183965 / Sept. 18, 2009 600 SCRA 806187. Aruego v. CA G.R. No. 112193/ Mar. 13, 1996 254 SCRA 711188. People v. Magtibay G.R. No. 142985/ Aug. 06, 2002 386 SCRA 332

CHAPTER 4. LEGITIMATED CHILDREN (Articles 177-182); RA 9858

189. Abadilla vs. Tabiliran, Jr. A.M No. MTJ-92-716. / Oct. 25, 1995 249 SCRA 447190. De Santos vs. Angeles G.R. No. 105619 / Dec. 12, 1995 251 5CRA 206

TITLE VII. ADOPTION

See also: See Domestic Adoption Act of 1988 (RA 8552) as amended by RA 9523 (March 2009)A.M. No. 02-6-02-SC - Re: Proposed Rule on Domestic Adoption Inter country Adoption Act of 1995 (RA 8043)Amended IRR on Inter-Country Adoption (January 8, 2004)

191. Republic vs. Vergara G.R. No. 95551 / Mar. 20, 1997 270 SCRA 206192. Republic vs. Miller G.R. No.125932 / Apr. 21, 1999 306 5CRA 183193. Republic vs. Toledano G.R. No.94147 / Jun. 08, 1994 233 SCRA 9194. Republic vs. CA & Hughes G.R. No. 100835 / Oct. 26, 1993 227 SCRA 401195. Republic vs. CA/Wong G.R. No.97906 / May 21, 1992 209 SCRA 189196. Cang vs. CA G.R. No.105308 / Sept. 25, 1998 296 SCRA 128197. Lahom vs. Sibulo G.R. No.143989 / Jul. 14, 2003 406 SCRA 135198. In re: Adoption of Michelle & Michael Lim G.R. No.168992-93 / May 21, 2009 588 SCRA 98199. Republic vs. CA & Bobiles G.R. No.92326 / Jan. 24, 1992 205 SCRA 356

TITLE VIII. SUPPORT RA 9262 & IRR; Arts. Contracts, Quasi-Contracts; Rule 61, Rules of Court; A.M. 02-11-12 SC

200.Gotardo v. Buling G.R. No. 165166/ Aug. 15, 2012 678 SCRA 436201.Calderon v. Roxas G.R. No. 185595/ Jan. 9, 2013 688 SCRA 330202. David vs. CA G.R. No. 111180 / Nov. 16, 1995 250 SCRA 82203. Mangonon v. CA G.R. No. 125041 / June. 30, 2006 494 SCRA 1204. Uy v. Chua G.R. No.183965 / Sept. 18, 2009 600 SCRA 806205. Lim v. Lim G.R. No. 163209 / Oct. 30, 2009 604 SCRA 691206. Gan vs. Reyes G.R. No.145527 / May. 28, 2002 382 SCRA 357207. De Asis vs. CA G.R. No.127578 / Feb. 15, 1999 303 SCRA 176208. People vs. Magtibay G.R. No. 142985 / Aug. 06, 2002 386 SCRA 332209. Sy v. CA G.R. No. 124518 / Dec. 27, 2007 541 SCRA 391210. Lacson v. Lacson G.R. No.150644 / Aug. 28, 2006 499 SCRA 677

TITLE IX. PARENTAL AUTHORITY

Rule on Custody of Minors & Writ of Habeas Corpus (SC AM 03-04-04)Rule on Juveniles in Conflict With the Law (2002)SC Rule on Guardianship of Minors (A.M. 03-02-05) SC Rule on Examination of Child Witness (2000)See RA 9262 (Anti Violence against Women and Children [VAWC]) & IRRRe: Proposed Rule on Guardianship of Minors (SC AM No. 03-02-05)RA 8972 "Solo Parents' Welfare Act of 2000” & Implementing Rules and Regulations of 2002See RA 9262 (Anti Violence against Women and Children [VAWC]); IRR

Article 2176 & 2180; RA 6809

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS (Articles 209-215)

211. Santos Sr. v. CA G.R. No. 113054 / Mar. 16, 1995 242 SCRA 407212. Perez v. CA G.R. No. 118870 / Mar. 29, 1996 255 SCRA 661213. Silva vs. CA G.R. No. 114742 / Jul. 17, 1997 275 SCRA 206214. Vancil v. Belmes G.R. No. 132223 / Jun. 19, 2001 358 SCRA 707215. Laxamana v. Laxamana G.R. No. 144763 / Sept. 3, 2002 388 SCRA 296216. Roehr v. Rodriguez G.R. No. 142820 / Jun. 30, 2003 404 SCRA 495217. Sy v. CA G.R. No.124518 / Dec. 17, 2007 541 SCRA 391218. Madriñan v. Madriñan G.R. No. 159374 / Jul. 12, 2007 527 SCRA 487219. Lim v. Lim G.R. No. 163209 / Oct. 30, 2009 604 SCRA 691220. Viesca v. Gilinsky G.R. No. 171698 / Jul. 04, 2007 526 SCRA 533

CHAPTER 2. SUBSTITUTE & SPECIAL PARENTAL AUTHORITY (Arts 216-219); Arts. 2176, 2180

221. St. Mary’s Academy v. Carpitanos G.R. No. 143363 / Feb. 6, 2002 376 SCRA 473

CHAPTER 3. EFFECT OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY UPON THE PERSONS OF THE CHILDREN (Articles 220-224)

222. Obedencio vs. Murillo A.M. No. RTJ-03-1753. Feb. 5, 2004 422 SCRA 21

CHAPTER 4. EFFECT OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY UPON THE PROPERTY OF THE CHILDREN (Articles 225-227)

223. Lindain v. CA G.R. No. 95305 / Aug. 20, 199 212 SCRA 725224. Pineda v. CA G.R. No. 105562 / Sept. 27, 1993 226 SCRA 754225. Cabales v. CA G.R. No. 162421 / Aug. 31, 2007 531 SCRA 691

CHAPTER 5. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY (Arts 228-233)

226. Silva vs. CA G.R. No. 114742 / Jul. 17, 1997 275 SCRA 206227. Bondagjy vs. Bondagjy G.R. No. 140817 / Dec. 07, 2001 371 SCRA 64

Title X. FUNERAL (Articles 305 -310, NCC)

Title XII. CARE AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN (Articles 356 – 363, NCC)

PD 603 – “The Child and Youth Welfare Code” RA 9262 (Anti Violence against Women and Children [VAWC]) and IRR; RA 9523

Title XIII. USE OF SURNAMES (Articles 364-380, NCC)

RA 9255 – “An Act Allowing Illegitimate Children to Use the Surname of their Father (Amending Art. 176 of the Family Code)”; IRR of 9255; Passport Law (RA 8239)

228. De la Cruz v. Gracia G.R. No.177728 / July 31, 2009 594 SCRA 648229. Remo v. Sec of Foreign Affairs G.R No. 169202 / Mar. 5, 2010 614 SCRA 281

Title XIV. ABSENCE (Articles 381-396, NCC);

See Article 41 FC; Rule 107, 1997 Revised Rules of Court; Arts. 774 & 777; Art. 1456; Arts 22, 2142-2175; Wills & Succession

Chapter 1. Provisional Measures in Case of AbsenceChapter 2. Declaration of Absence Chapter 3. Administration of the Property of the Absentee Chapter 4. Presumption of Death Chapter 5. Effect of Absence Upon the Contingent Rights of the Absentee

230. Valdez v. Republic G.R. No.180863 / Sept. 08, 2009 598 SCRA 646

Title X. EMANCIPATION AND AGE OF MAJORITY; See RA 6809; 2176 & 2180 NCC

Title XVI. CIVIL REGISTER (NCC)

See RA 9048 (Clerical Error Law) and Implementing Rules and Regulations See Rules 103 & 108, 1997 Revised Rules of Court

231. Republic v. Cagandahan G.R. No.166676 / Sept. 12, 2008 565 SCRA 72232. Corpus v. Sto. Tomas G.R. No. 186571 / Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 266233. Republic v. Mercadera G.R. No.186027 / Dec. 8, 2010 637 SCRA 654234. Rep v. Coseteng-Magpayo G.R.No.189476/ Feb. 02, 2011 641 SCRA 533235. Republic v. Bolante G.R. No. 160597 / Jul. 20, 2006 495 SCRA 729236. Republic v. Kho G.R. No.170340 / Jun. 29, 2007 526 SCRA177237. Silverio v. Republic G.R. No.174689 / Oct. 19, 2007 537 SCRA 373238. Baldos v. CA G.R. No. 170645 / Jul. 9, 201 624 SCRA 615

Title XI SUMMARY JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE FAMILY LAW

Family Courts Act and SC AM Orders and Circulars

CHAPTER 1. SCOPE OF APPLICATION (Article 238)CHAPTER 2. SEPARATION IN FACT BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE (Articles 239-248)

See RA 9262 (Anti Violence against Women and Children [VAWC]) and Implementing Rules & Regulations

CHAPTER 3. INCIDENTS INVOLVING PARENTAL AUTHORITY (Articles 249-252)

See RA 9262 (Anti Violence against Women and Children [VAWC]) & IRRA.M. No. 02-11-12-SC- Re: Proposed Rule on Provisional Orders (March 4, 2003)A.M. No. 03-02-05-SC- Re: Proposed Rule on Guardianship of Minors (April 1, 2003)A.M. No. 03-04-SC- Re: Proposed Rule on Custody of Minors and Writ of Habeas Corpus in Relation to Custody of Minors (April 30, 2003)

CHAPTER 4. OTHER MATTERS SUBJECT TO SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS (Article 253)

239. Uy (Jardeleza) vs. CA G.R. No. 109557 / Nov. 29, 2000 346 SCRA 246 240. Republic v. Tango G.R. No.161062 / Jul. 31, 2009 594 SCRA 560

TITLE XII FINAL PROVISIONS (Articles 254-257)

A.M. No. 02-1-18-SC - Re: Rule on Juveniles in Conflict with the Law (02/28/2002)A.M. No. 02-1-19-SC - Re: Rule on Commitment of Children (02/28/2002))RA 8369 "Family Courts Act"RA 9208 - "Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003" -RA 9231 - An Act Providing for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor and affording Stronger Protection for the Working Child, Amending for the Purpose RA No. 7610, as amended, otherwise known as the "Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination ActRA 9257 - Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003RA 9994 – Grant of Additional Benefits to Senior Citizens (2010)AM 02-1-18 SC Rule on Juveniles in Conflict With the LawRA 9710 – Magna Carta for Women (2009)RA 9775 – Child Pornography (2009)Convention On The Rights Of ChildrenAnti-Sexual Harassment ActSolo Parents ActOptional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child: On the involvement of children in armed conflict Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees

Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act (RA 7610)An Act Providing for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor and Affording Stronger Protection for the Working Child (RA 9231)Anti-Rape Law of 1997 (RA 8353)