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WILLS AND SUCCUSSION

COURSE OUTLINE AND CASESX.U. SCHOOL Y EAR 2013-2014K ATHRYN PINEDA-DELA SERNA

I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

- Articles 774 to 782, Civil Code

A. DEFINITION AND CONCEPT

- Articles 774, 712, 1311, 1178, Civil CodeCASES:

• Alvarez vs. IAC, G.R. No. 68053, May 7, 1990

• Estate of Hemady vs. Luzon Surety, G.R. No. L-8437, November 28,1956

• Uson vs. Del Rosario, G.R. No. L-4963, January 29, 1953

• Bonilla vs. Barcena, G.R. No. L-41715, June 18, 1976

• Butte vs. Manuel Uy & Sons, Inc, G.R. No. L-15499, February 28, 1962

• De Borja vs. Vda. de Borja, G.R. No. L-28040, August 18, 1972

B. SUBJECTS OF SUCCESSION

- Articles 775, 782, Civil Code

C. OBJECT OF SUCCESSION

- Articles 776, 781, 1311, 1429, Civil Code- Article 108, Revised Penal Code- Rule 86, Section 5, Revised Rules of Court- Rule 87, Section 1, Revised Rules of Court

D. OPENING OF SUCCESSION

- Articles 777, 2263, 2253, 533, 1347, 1461, 130, 132, 390,

391, Civil Code- Articles 84, 86, Family Code

CASES:

• Herrera vs. Borromeo, G.R. No. L-41171, July 23, 1987

• Ong vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-75884, September 24, 1987

• Bonilla vs. Barcena, G.R. No. L-41715, June 18, 1976

• Butte vs. Manuel and Sons, G.R. No. L-15499, February 28, 1962

• Reganon vs. Imperial, G.R. No. L-24434, January 17, 1968

• Ramirez vs. Baltazar, G.R. No. L-25049, August 30, 1968

• Salvador vs. Sta. Maria, G.R. No. L-25952, June 30, 1967


• De Borja vs. De Borja, G.R. No. L-14851, August 31, 1961

•

Mondoñido vs. Alaura, G.R. No. L-5561, January 26, 1954

E. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE

CASE:

• Corona vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. L-59821, August 30, 1

F. K INDS OF SUCCESSION

1. Testamentary (Article 779, Civil Code)2. Legal or intestate (Article 960, Civil Code)3. Mixed (Article 780, Civil Code)4. Contractual (Articles 130, 1347, 752, Civil Cod

G. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTIES

CASES:

• Pacio vs. Billo, G.R. No. L-15088, January 31, 1961

• Blas vs. Santos, G.R. No. L-14070, March 29, 1961

II. TESTAMENTARY SUCCESSION

A. WILLS

a. WILLS IN GENERAL

- Articles 783-795, Civil Code

1. Definition

- Article 783, Civil CodeCASES:



– Wills and SucK.P. Del

• Riera vs. Palmaroli, G.R. No. 14851, September 13, 1919

• Vitug vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 82027, March 29, 1990

2. Characteristics of a Will

- Articles 783, 839 (3) & (4), 828, 796-798, 777, 818, 784-787, Civil Code

CASES:

• Balanay vs. Martinez, G.R. No. L-39247, June 27, 1975

• Castañeda vs. Alemany, G.R. No. 1439, March 19, 1904

3. Interpretation of Wills

- Articles 788-794, 930, Civil Code- Section 9, Rule 130, Revised Rules of Court- Section 23, Rule 130, Revised Rules of Court

CASES:

• Solla vs. Ascueta, G.R. No. 24955, September 4, 1926

• Dizon-Rivera vs. Dizon, G.R. No. L-24561, June 30, 1970

•

Vda. De Villaflor vs. Juico, G.R. No. L-15737, February 28, 1962

B. TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY AND INTENT

- Articles 796-803, Civil Code- Article 97, Family Code

CASES:

• Bellis vs. Bellis, G.R. No. L-23678, June 6, 1967

• In re: Edward Christensen vs. Christensen-Garcia, G.R. No. L-11483-84,February 14, 1958

• Cayetano vs. Leonidas, G.R. No. L-54919, May 30, 1984

• In re: Dominga Butalid, G.R. No. L-4029, January 25, 1908

C. FORMS OF WILLS

- Articles 804- 819, Civil Code

1. NOTARIAL WILL

1) General Requirements


• Testate Estate of the Late Alipio Abada vs. Abaja, et al., G.R

147145, January 31, 2005

• Llorente vs. Court of Appeals, GR No. 124371, November 23, 2000

• Suroza vs. Honrado, Adm. Matter No. 2026, December 19, 1981

• Abangan vs. Abangan, G.R. No. 13431, November 12, 1919

• Acop vs. Piraso, G.R. No. 28946, January 16, 1929

• Lopez vs. Liboro, G.R. No. L-1787, August 27, 1948

• Reyes vs. Zuñiga Vda. de Vidal, G.R. No. L-2862, April 21, 1952

2) Specific Requirements

- Articles 805-806, Civil CodeCASES:

• Azuela vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 122880, April 12, 2006

• Abangan vs. Abangan, G.R. No. 13431, November 12, 1919

• Abaya vs. Zalamero, G.R. No. L-3907, March 12, 1908

• Aldaba vs. Roque, G.R. No. 17304, May 22, 1922

• Andalis vs. Pulgueras, G.R. No. 39209, March 10, 1934

• Antonio vs. Antonio, G.R. No. 22399, December 12, 1924

• Araujo vs. Celis, G.R. No. 2308, April 30, 1906

• Avera vs. Garcia, G.R. No. 15566, September 14, 1921

• Azaola vs. Singson, G.R. No. L-14003, August 5, 1960

• Balonan vs. Abellana, G.R. No. L-15153, August 31, 1960• Barut vs. Cabacungan, G.R. No. 6285, February 15, 1912

• Cagro vs. Cagro, G.R. No. L-5826, April 29, 1953

• Calde vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 93980, June 27, 1994

• Caluya vs. Domingo, G.R. No. 7647, March 27, 1914

• Caneda vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 103554, May 28, 1993




• Cruz vs. Villasor, G.R. No. L-32213, November 26, 1973

• Cuevas vs. Achacoso, G.R. No. L-3497, May 18, 1951

• De la Cerna vs. Rebaca-Potot, G.R. No. L-20234, December 23, 1964

• Dichoso vs. De Gorostiza, G.R. No. 35586, October 31, 1932

• Ex parte Ondevilla, G.R. No. 4454, April 12, 1909

• Gabriel vs. Mateo, G.R. No. 26545, December 16, 1927

• Gabucan v. Manta, G.R. No. L-51546, January 28, 1980

• Gan v. Yap, G.R. No. L-12190, August 30, 1958

• Garcia v. Lacuesta, G.R. No. L-4067, November 29, 1951• Garcia vs. Gatchalian, G.R. No. L-20357, November 25, 1967

• Gil vs. Murciano, G.R. No. L-3362, March 1, 1951

• Gillesania vs. Menasalvas, G.R. No. 4202, March 9, 1909

• Gonzales vs. CA, G.R. No. L-37453, March 25, 1979

• Gonzales vs. Carungcong, G.R. Nos. L-3272-73, November 29, 1951

• Guison vs. Concepcion, G.R. No. 2586, January 19, 1906

• Gumban vs. Gorecho, G.R. No. 26135, March 3, 1927

• Icasiano vs. Icasiano, G.R. No. L-18979, June 30, 1964

• In re: Estate of Nepomuceno, G.R. No. 9677, December 15, 1914

• In re: Estate of Neumark, G.R. No. L-20366, August 30, 1923

• In re: Estate of Saguinsin, G.R. No. 15025, March 15, 1920

• In re: Will of Prieto, G.R. No. L-17761, April 28, 1922

• In re: Will of Siason, G.R. No. L-4132, March 23, 1908

• Jaboneta vs. Gustilo, G.R. No. 1641, January 19, 1906

• Jacinto vs. Mercado, G.R. No. 23392, March 18, 1925

• Javellana vs. Ledesma, G.R. No. L-7179, June 30, 1955

• Kalaw vs. Relova, G.R. No. L-40207, September 28, 1984

• In re: Labrador vs. CA, G.R. No. 83843-44, April 5, 1990

• Lopez vs. Liboro, G.R. No. L-1787, August 27, 1948

• Martir vs. Martir, G.R. No. 46995, June 21, 1940

• Macapinlac vs. Alimurong, G.R. No. 5149, March 22, 1910

• Mendoza vs. Pilapil, G.R. No. 47931, Junio 27, 1914

• Nayve vs. Mojal, G.R. No. 21755, December 29, 1924

• Nera vs. Rimando, G.R. No. L-5971, February 27, 1911

• Payad vs. Tolentino, G.R. No. 42258, January 15, 1936• In re: Taboada vs. Rosal, G.R. No. L-36033, November 5, 1982

• Quinto vs. Morata, 31732, February 19, 1930

• Rey vs. Cartagena, G.R. No. 34288, November 10, 1931

• Reyes vs. Vda. de Vidal, G.R. No. L-2862, April 21, 1952

• Rivera vs. IAC, G.R. No. 75005-06, February 15, 1990

• Rodelas vs. Aranza, G.R. No. L-58509, December 7, 1982

• Rodriguez vs. Alcala, G.R. No. 32672, November 5, 1930

• In re: De Jesus vs. De Jesus, G.R. No. L-38338, January 28, 1985

• Saño vs. Quintana, G.R. No. 24566, December 18, 1925

• Sebastian vs. Pañganiban, G.R. No. 39797, March 12, 1934

• In re: Mendoza vs. Pilapil, G.R. No. 47931, Junio 27, 1941

• Uy Coque vs. Sioca, G.R. No. L-17430, May 31, 1922

• Vda. De Ramos vs. CA, G.R. No. L-40804, January 31, 1978

• Villaflor vs. Tobias, G.R. No. 27440, December 24, 1927• Yap Tua vs. Yap Ka Kuan, G.R. No. 6845, September 1, 1914

3) Special Requirements


• Alvarado vs. Gaviola, G.R. No. 74695, September 14, 1993

• Precilla vs. Narciso, G.R. No. L-27200, August 18, 1972

• Garcia vs. Vasquez, G.R. No. L-26615, L-26884 & L-27200, Apr1970

4) Substantial Compliance


• Caneda vs. CA, G.R. No. 103554, May 28, 1993

• Alcala vs. De Villa, G.R. No. 47351, Abril 18, 1941

• Roxas vs. De Jesus, G.R. No. L-38338, January 28, 1985

• Fernandez vs. Vergel de Dios, G.R. No. L-21151, February 25, 192

• Pecson vs. Coronel, G.R. No. 20374, October 11, 1923

• In re: Taboada vs. Rosal, G.R. No. L-36033, November 5, 1982

• Rey vs. Cartagena, G.R. No. 34288, November 10, 1931

• Sabado vs. Fernandez, G.R. No. 47731, June 27, 1940

• Sebastian vs. Panganiban, G.R. No. 39797, March 12, 1934

• De Gala vs. Gonzales, G.R. No. 30289, March 26, 1929

2. HOLOGRAPHIC WILLS

- Article 810, Civil Code




1) General Requirements


• Codoy vs. Calugay, G.R. No. 123486, August 12, 1999

• Catral, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 83885, December 29,

1989

2) Specific Requirements

- Articles 810- 813, Civil CodeCASES:

• Labrador vs. CA, G.R. No. 83843-44, April 5, 1990

• Roxas vs. De Jesus, G.R. No. L-38338, January 28, 1985


3) Requirement for Probate


• Dy Yieng Seangio vs. Reyes, G.R. Nos. 140371-72, November 27, 2006

• Rivera vs. IAC, G.R. Nos. 75005-06, February 15, 1990

• Pastor, Jr. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-56340, June 24, 1983

• Gan vs. Yap, G.R. No. L-12190, August 30, 1958

• Rodelas vs. Aranza, G.R. No. L-58509, December 7, 1982


4) Alterations


• Ajero vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 106720, September 15, 1994


D. WITNESSES TO WILLS

- Articles 820 to 824, Civil CodeCASES:

• In re: Taboada vs. Rosal, et al., G.R. No. L-36033, November 5, 19

• In re: Rodelas vs. Aranza, et al., G.R. No. L-58509, December 7, 1

• Gonzales vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-37453, May 25, 1979

• Vda. de Ramos, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. L-40 January 31, 1978

• Cruz vs. Villasor, G.R. No. L-32213, November 26, 1973

• Ramirez vs. Butte, G.R. Nos. L-6601-02, December 29, 1956

• In re: Vda. de Molo. et al. vs. Tanchuco, G.R. No. L-8774, Novemb

1956• Barrera vs. Tampoco, et al., G.R. No. L-5263, February 17, 1954

• Merza vs. Porras, G.R. No. L-4888, May 25, 1953

• In re: Singson vs. Florentino, et al., G.R. No. L-4603, October 25, 1

• Gan vs. Yap, G.R. No. L-12190, August 30, 1958


• Junquera vs. Borromeo, et al., G.R. No. L-18498, March 30, 1967

• In re: Garcia vs. Gatchalian, et al., G.R. No. L-20357, Novembe1967

E. CODICILS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE


CASES:

• Camaya, et al. vs. Patulandong, G.R. No. 144915, February 23, 20

• Rabadilla vs. Court of Appeals, et. al., G.R. No. 113725, June 29, 2

• Calde vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 93980, June 27, 1994

• In re: Alvarado vs. Gaviola, Jr., et al., G.R. No. 74695, Septembe1993

• Unson vs. Abella, G.R. No. 17857, June 12, 1922

• Castro vs. Litao, G.R. No. 31673, March 31, 1930

F. REVOCATION OF WILLS AND TESTAMENTARY DISPOSITIONS


• Ampoloquio vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-46800-01, April 29, 1

• Testate Estate of the Late Adriana Maloto vs. Court of AppealsNo. 76464, February 29, 1988

• Lipana vs. CFI, G.R. No. 47174, June 28, 1940

• Diaz vs. De Leon, G.R. No. L-17714, May 31, 1922




• Gago vs. Mamuyac, G.R. No. 26317, January 29, 1927

• Molo vs. Molo, G.R. No. L-2538, September 21, 1951

• Samson vs. Naval, G.R. No. 11823, February 11, 1918

• Timbol vs. Manalo, G.R. No. 2696, May 5, 1906

G. REPUBLICATION AND REVIVAL OF WILLS


H. ALLOWANCE AND DISALLOWANCE OF WILLS


• Maloles II vs. Phillips, G.R. Nos. 129505 & 133359, January 31, 2000

• Acain vs. IAC, G.R. No. L-72706, October 27, 1987

• In re: Ayllon vs. Sevilla, G.R. No. 79244, December 10, 1987

• Asinas vs. CFI, G.R. No. 29038, March 10, 1928

• Austria vs. Ventenilla, G.R. No. 6620, January 11, 1912

• Balanay vs. Martinez, G.R. No. L-39247, June 27, 1975

• Castaneda vs. Alemany, G.R. No. 1439, March 19, 1904

• Chiong Joc-Soy vs. Vaño, G.R. No. L-3459, March 22, 1907• Coso vs. Fernandez Deza, G.R. No. 16763, December 22, 1921

• Cuizon vs. Ramolete, G.R. No. L-51291, May 29, 1984

• Cuenco vs. CA, G.R. No. L-24742, October 26, 1973

• Cuyugan vs. Baron, G.R. No. 45804, Febrero 7, 1940

• Tangco vs. De Borja, G.R. No. L-28040, August 18, 1972

• De la Cerna vs. Rebeca-Potot, G.R. No. L-20234, December 23, 1964

• De Guzman vs. Angeles, G.R. No. L-78590, June 20, 1988

• Gallanosa vs. Arcangel, G.R. No. L-29300, June 21, 1978

• Jimenez vs. IAC, G.R. No. 75773, April 17, 1990

• Leviste vs. CA, G.R. No. 29184, January 30, 1989

• Limpin vs. Yalung, G.R. No. 19077, January 23, 1923

•

Macam vs. Gatmaitan, G.R. No. 40445, August 17, 1934• Manahan vs. Manahan, G.R. No. 38050, September 22, 1986

• Manalo vs. Paredes, G.R. No. 24168, September 22, 1925

• Mang-oy vs. CA, G.R. No. L-27421, September 12, 1986

• In re: Maravilla vs. Maravilla, G.R. No. L-23225, February 27, 1971

• Mercado vs. Santos, G.R. No. 45629, September 22, 1938

• Maninang vs. CA, G.R. No. L-57848, June 19, 1982

• Montanaño vs. Suesa, G.R. No. 4724, December 24, 1909

• Nepomuceno vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-62952, October 9, 1

• Pastor vs. Court Appeals, G.R. No. L-56340, June 24, 1983

• Ortega vs. CA, G.R. No. L-43155, August 14, 1987

• Paras vs. Narciso, 10959, November 2, 1916

• Pascual vs. De la Cruz, G.R. No. L-24819, May 30, 1969


• Reynoso vs. Tolentino, G.R. No. 46078, May 25, 1939

• Roberts vs. Leonidas, G.R. No. L-55509, April 27, 1984• Rodelas vs. Aranza, G.R. No. L-58509, December 7, 1982

• Sahagun vs. Gorostiza, G.R. No. L-3059, January 22, 1907

• Sancho vs. Abella, G.R. No. 39033, November 13, 1933

• Santos vs. Sto. Domingo, G.R. No. 47398, Abril 14, 1941

• Teotico vs. Del Val, G.R. No. L-18753, March 26, 1965

• Tolentino vs. Francisco, G.R. No. 35993, December 19, 1932

• Valera vs. Inserto, G.R. No. L-56504 & L-59867-68, May 7, 1987

• Valera vs. Purugganan, G.R. No. 1888, September 2, 1905

• Fernandez vs. Tantoco, G.R. No. 25489, September 8, 1926

• Vizconde vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118449, February 11, 199

• Vda. de Perez vs. Tolete, G.R. No. 76714, June 2, 1994

• Infante de Aranz, et al. vs. Galing, et al., G.R. No. 77047, May 28,

• Avera vs. Garcia, G.R. No. 15566, September 14, 1921

B. INSTITUTION OF HEIRS


• Austria vs. Reyes, G.R. No. L-23079, February 27, 1970

• Del Rosario vs. Del Rosario, G.R. No. 1027, May 19, 1903

• Escuin vs. Escuin, G.R. No. 4359, September 24, 1908

• Nable Jose vs. Uson, G.R. No. 8927, March 10, 1914


• Resurreccion vs. Javier, G.R. No. 42539, October 23, 1936

• Batiquin vs. Batiquin, G.R. No. 21164, March 18, 1924• Gutierrez vs. Calderon, G.R. No. 39796, March 9, 1934

• De Aparicio vs. Paraguya, G.R. No. L-29771, May 29, 1987

• Lopez, et al. vs. Gonzaga, et al., G.R. No. L-18788, January 31, 19

• Nuguid vs. Nuguid, et al., G.R. No. L-23445, June 23, 1966




• Testate Estate of Gregorio Ventura, et al. vs. Ventura, et al., G.R. No. L-23875, May 27, 1977

A. PRETERITION

- Articles 854, 906, 855, 918, Civil CodeCASES:

• J.L.T. Agro, Inc. vs. Balansag, et al., G.R. No. 141882, March 11, 2005

• Manongsong vs. Estimo, et al., G.R. No. 136773, June 25, 2003• Acain vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-72706, October 27, 1987

• Aznar vs. Duncan, G.R. No. L-24365, June 30, 1966

• In re: Balanay vs. Martinez, G.R. No. L-39247, June 27, 1975

• Eleazar vs. Eleazar, G.R. No. 45978, April 24, 1939

• Escuin vs. Escuin, G.R. No. 4359, September 24, 1908

• Neri vs. Akutin, G.R. No. 47799, May 21, 1943

• Nuguid vs. Nuguid, G.R. No. L-23445, June 23, 1966

• Reyes vs. Barretto-Datu, G.R. No. L-17818, January 20, 1967

• Solano vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-41971, November 29, 1983

• Maninang, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. L-57848, June 19,1982

• Heirs of the Late Matilde Montinola-Sanson vs. Court of Appeals, et al.,G.R. No. 76648, February 26, 1988

• Testate Estate of the Late Gregorio Ventura, et al. vs. Ventura, et al.,G.R. No. L-26306, April 27, 1988

• Bautista, et al. vs. Griño-Aquino, et al., G.R. No. L-79958, October 28,1988

C. SUBSTITUTION OF HEIRS


• Testate Estate of Ramirez vs. Vda. De Ramirez, G.R. No. L-27952,February 15, 1982

•Vda. De Mapa vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-38972, September 28,1987

• Crisologo vs. Singson, G.R. No. L-13876, February 28, 1962

• Rodriguez vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-28734, March 28, 1969

• De la Puerta vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 77867, February 6, 1990

• PCIB vs. Escolin, G.R. Nos. L-27860, 27896, 27936, & 27937, March 29,1974

• Palacios vs. Ramirez, G.R. No. L-27952, February 15, 1982


• Baritua vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 82233, March 22, 1990

• Rosales vs. Rosales, G.R. No. L-40789, February 27, 1987

• Van Dorn vs. Romillo, Jr., G.R. No. L-68470, October 8, 1985

• Chittick vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. L-25350, October 4, 1

• Vda. de Salazar vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 12November 23, 1995

A. FIDEICOMMISSARY SUBSTITUTION

CASES:

• Rabadilla vs. Court of Appeals, et. al., G.R. No. 113725, June 29, 2

• Testate Estate of Ramirez vs. Vda. De Ramirez, G.R. No. L-2February 15, 1982

• Vda. de Mapa vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-38972, Septemb1987


• Rodriguez vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-28734, March 28, 1969

• de la Puerta vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 77867, February 6, 199

• Perez vs. Garchitorena, G.R. No. 31703, February 13, 1930

• Testate Estate of Aranas vs. Aranas, G.R. No. L-56249, May 29, 19

• Vda. de Kilayko, et al. vs. Tengco, et al., G.R. No. L-45425 & 4March 27, 1992

• Barreto vs. Tuason, G.R. No. 23923, March 23, 1926

D. CONDITIONAL TESTAMENTARY DISPOSITIONS TESTAMENTARY DISPOSITIONS WITH A TERM


• Chiong Joc-soy vs. Vaño, G.R. No. L-3459, March 22, 1907

• Macrohon Ong Ham vs. Saavedra, G.R. No. 27531, December 24,

• Miciano vs. Brimo, G.R. No. 22595, November 1, 1924• Morente vs. De la Santa, G.R. No. L-3891, December 19, 1907

• Natividad vs. Gabino, G.R. No. 11386, March 31, 1917

• Vda. De Kilayko vs. Tengco, G.R. No. L-45425, March 27, 1992

E. LEGITIME





• Gala, et al. vs. Allice Agro-Industrial Corp., et al., G.R. No. 156819,

December 11, 2003

• Vizconde vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 118449, February 11,

1998

• Suarez, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 94918, September 2,

1992• Locsin vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 89783, February 19, 1992

• Solivio vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 83484, February 12, 1990

• Baritua vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 82233, March 22, 1990

• Madarcos vs. De la Merced, G.R. No. 39975, June 30, 1989


• Testate Estate of Ramirez vs. Vda. de Ramirez, G.R. No. L-27952,February 15, 1982

• Lapuz vs. Eufemio, G.R. No. L-30977, January 31, 1972

• Sienes vs. Esparcia, G.R. No. L-12957, March 24, 1961

• Lacerna vs. Vda. de Corcino, G.R. No. L-14603, April 29, 1961

• Osorio vs. Osorio, G.R. No. L-1965, December 29, 1949

• Pisalbon vs. Bejec, G.R. No. 48430, January 30, 1943

• Ramirez vs. Gmur, G.R. No. 11796, August 5, 1918

• Del Val vs. Del Val, G.R. No. 9374, February 16, 1915

• Edroso vs. Sablan, G.R. No. 6878, September 13, 1913

• Chingen vs. Arguelles, G.R. No. L-3314, January 3, 1907

• Mijares vs. Nery, G.R. No. 1380, January 18, 1904

A. AMOUNT OF LEGITIME

CASES:

• Imperial vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 112483, October 8, 1999


• Van Dorn vs. Romillo, G.R. No. L-68470, October 8, 1985

• Noble vs. Noble, G.R. No. L-17742, December 17, 1966

B. COMPUTATION

CASES:

• Locsin vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 89783, February 19, 1992

• Vda. De Tupas vs. CFI, G.R. No. L-65800, October 3, 1986

• Moscoso vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. L-46439, April 24, 19

• Solano vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. L-41971, Novembe1983

• Mateo vs. Lagua, G.R. No. L-26270, October 30, 1969

C. RESERVA TRONCAL


• Sumaya vs. IAC, G.R. Nos. 68843-44, September 2, 1991

• Solivio vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 83484, February 12, 1990

• De Papa vs. Camacho, G.R. No. L-28032, September 24, 1986

• Gonzales vs. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. L-34395, May 19, 1

• Cabardo vs. Villanueva, G.R. No. 19003, December 13, 1922

• Cano vs. Dir. of Lands, G.R. No. L-10701, January 16, 1959

• Carrillo, et al. vs. De Paz, G.R. No. L-22601, October 22, 1966

• Edroso vs. Sablan, G.R. No. 6878, September 13, 1913

• De los Reyes vs. Paterno, G.R. No. 10580, March 27, 1916

• Dizon vs. Galang, G.R. No. 23144, January 14, 1926

•

Jardin vs. Villamayor, G.R. No. 47889, Junio 17, 1941• Sienes vs. Esparcia, G.R. No. L-12957, March 24, 1961

• Florentino vs. Florentino, G.R. No. 14856, November 15, 1919

• Gueco vs. Lacson, G.R. No. L-16928, September 30, 1963

• Maghirang vs. Balcita, G.R. No. L-22066, December 2, 1924

• Nieva vs. Alcala, G.R. No. 13386, October 27, 1920

• Riosa vs. Rocha, G.R. No. 23770, February 18, 1926

• Tuazon vs. Reyes, G.R. No. 25039, March 2, 1926

• Chua vs. CFI, G.R. No. L-29901, August 31, 1977


• Dimaliwat vs. Asuncion, G.R. No. 38069, January 20, 1934

1) Reserva Adoptiva

- Article 39, Family Code;- PD 603

CASES:

• Banawa vs. Mirano, G.R. No. L-24750, May 16, 1980





D. DISINHERITANCE

- Articles 915-923, Civil Code- Articles 228- 232, Family Code (on Loss of Parental

Authority)- Article 920(6), Civil Code and Article 55, Family Code (on

grounds for Legal Separation in connection with Article921 (4), Civil Code

CASES:

• Pecson vs. Mediavillo, G.R. No. 7890, September 29, 1914

• Suiliong & Co. vs. Chio-Taysan, G.R. No. 4777, November 11, 1908

• Maninang, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. L-57848, June 19,1982

• Ralla vs. Ralla, G.R. No. 78646, July 23, 1991

• Neri, et al. vs. Akutin, et al., G.R. No. 47799, June 13, 1941

• Neri, et al. vs. Akutin, et al., G.R. No. 47799, May 21, 1943

• Merza vs. Porras, G.R. No. L-4888, May 25, 1953


• In re: Aznar vs. Christensen Duncan, G.R. No. L-24365, June 30, 1966

• In re: Adoption of Millendez, G.R. No. L-28195, June 10, 1971

F. LEGACIES AND DEVISES


• Fernandez vs. Dimagiba, G.R. No. L-23638 & L-23662, October 12,1967

• Belen vs. Bank of the Philippine Islands, G.R. No. L-14474, October 31,

1960• Chingen vs. Arguelles, G.R. No. L-3314, January 3, 1907

• Santos vs. Manarang, G.R. No. 8235, March 19, 1914

• Singson vs. Lim, G.R. No. 48627, February 19, 1943

• Pastor, Jr. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-56340, June 24, 1983

• Neri vs. Akutin, G.R. No. 47799, May 21, 1943


• Gov't. of the Phil. Islands vs. Abadilla, et al., G.R. No. L-2December 10, 1924

• Castro vs. Litao, G.R. No. 31673, March 31, 1930

• Testate Estate of Pascual Rigor vs. Belina Rigor, et al., G.R. N22036, April 30, 1979

• Vda. De Blas, et al. vs. Blas De Buenaventura, G.R. No. L-2September 22, 1966

III. LEGAL OR INTESTATE SUCCESSION

A. GENERAL PROVISIONS


• Armas vs. Calisterio, G.R. No. 136467, April 6, 2000

• Bagunu vs. Piedad, G.R. No. 140975, December 8, 2000


• Rodriguez vs. Borja, G.R. No. L-21993, June 21, 1966

• De los Santos vs. De la Cruz, G.R. No. L-29192, February 22, 1971

• Macadangdang vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-38287, Octobe

1981• Macrohon vs. Saavedra, G.R. No. 27531, December 24, 1927

A. RELATIONSHIP



• Heirs of Pascasio Uriarte, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R116775, January 22, 1998

• Guerra, et al. vs. Tolentino, et al., G.R. No. L-3095, October 25, 19

• Sarita, et al. vs. Candia, G.R. No. 7768, November 14, 1912

B. RIGHT OF REPRESENTATION

- Articles 970-977, 982, 902, 992, 1005-8, Civil CodeCASES:




• Aguirre, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 122249, January 29,2004



• Diaz vs. IAC, G.R. No. L-66574, June 17, 1987


• Abellana de Bacayo vs. Ferraris-Borromeo, G.R. No. L-19382, August

31, 1965

•

Corpus vs. Corpus, G.R. No. L-22469, October 23, 1978• Salao vs. Salao, G.R. No. L-26699, March 16, 1976

• Heirs of Joaquin Teves vs. CA, G.R. No. 109963, October 13, 1999


• Diaz, et al. vs. IAC, et al., G.R. No. L-66574, February 21, 1990

• Sayson, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. Nos. 89224-25, January 23, 1992

• Pascual, et al. vs. Pascual-Bautista, et al., G.R. No. 84240, March 25,1992

• Obispo, et al. vs. Obispo, et al., G.R. No. L-7210, September 26, 1956

• Llorente vs. Rodriguez, G.R. No. L-3339, March 26, 1908

• Irlanda vs. Pitargue, et al., G.R. No. 6920, March 28, 1912

• Grey vs. Fabie, G.R. No. 45160, May 23, 1939

•Cuison, et al. vs. Villanueva, et al., G.R. No. L-3932, February 29, 1952

• Linart vs. Ugarte, G.R. No. 2599, October 27, 1905

B. ORDER OF INTESTATE SUCCESSION

CASE:

• Heirs of Uriarte vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 116775, January 22,1998

A. DESCENDING DIRECT LINE

CASE:

• Sayson vs. CA, G.R. No. 89224-25, January 23, 1992

B. ASCENDING DIRECT LINE

- Articles 985-987, Civil CodeCASE:

• Portea vs. Pabellon, G.R. No. L-1367, Aug. 16, 1949

C. ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN


• Del Prado vs. Santos, G.R. No. L-20946, September 23, 1966

• Cacho vs. Udan, G.R. No. L-19996, April 30, 1965• Centeno vs. Centeno, G.R. No. 28265, November 5, 1928

• Grey vs. Fabie, G.R. No. 45160, May 23, 1939

• Corpus vs. Corpus, G.R. No. L-22469, October 23, 1978

• Leonardo vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-51263, February 28, 19

• Diaz vs. IAC, G.R. No. L-66574, June 17, 1987

• Vda. De Crisologo vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-44051, Jun1985

• Carillo vs. De Paz, G.R. No. L-22601, October 28, 1966

• De Guzman vs. Sevilla, G.R. No. 21570, August 30, 1924

• Manuel vs. Ferrer, G.R. No. 117246, August 21, 1995

• De La Puerta vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 77867, Februa

1990

• Reyes vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 39537, March 19, 1985

D. SURVIVING SPOUSE


• Berciles vs. GSIS, G.R. No. L-57257 & Adm. Matter No. 1337-R10468-CFI, March 5, 1984

• In re: Satillon vs. Miranda, G.R. No. L-19281, June 30, 1965

• In re: Rosales vs. Rosales, G.R. No. L-31712, September 28, 1984

• Magallon vs. Montejo, G.R. No. 73733, December 16, 1986

E. COLLATERAL RELATIVES

- Articles 1003-1010, Civil Code




CASES:

• Bicomong vs. Almanza, G.R. No. L-37365, November 29, 1977

• Bacayo vs. Borromeo, G.R. No. L-19382, August 31, 1965

F. THE STATE


• Divino vs. Hilario, G.R. No. 44658, January 24, 1936

• In re: Estate of Lao Sayco, G.R. No. 4824, February 13, 1912

• City of Manila vs. Archbishop of Manila, G.R. No. 10033, August 30,

1917

IV. PROVISIONS COMMON TO TESTATE AND INTESTATESUCCESSIONS

A. RIGHT OF ACCRETION


• Torres vs. Lopez, G.R. No. 25966, November 1, 1926

• Ynza vs. Rodriguez, et al., G.R. No. L-6395, June 30, 1954

• Belen vs. Bank of the Philippine Islands, et al., G.R. No. L-14474,October 31, 1960

• Del Rosario vs. Del Rosario, G.R. No. 1027, May 19, 1903

B. CAPACITY TO SUCCEED BY WILL OR BY INTESTACY


• Malang vs. Moson, et al., G.R. No. 119064, August 22, 2000

• De Aparicio vs. Paraguya, G.R. No. L-29771, May 29, 1987

• Cayetano vs. Leonidas, G.R. No. L-54919, May 30, 1984• Parish Priest of Victoria vs. Rigor, G.R. No. L-22036, April 30, 1979

• Cid vs. Burnaman, G.R. No. L-24414, July 31, 1968

• Resurreccion vs. Javier, G.R. No. 42539, October 23, 1936

• Quion vs. Claridad, G.R. No. 48541, January 30, 1943

• Torres, et al. vs. Lopez, G.R. No. 25966, November 1, 1926

• Torres vs. Javier, G.R. No. 10560, March 24, 1916

• Nepomuceno vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-62952, October 9, 1

• Villavicencio vs. Quinio, G.R. No. 45248, April 18, 1939

• Ramirez vs. Gmur, G.R. No. 11796, August 5, 1918

• Pimentel vs. Palanca, G.R. No. 2108, December 19, 1905

C. ACCEPTANCE AND REPUDIATION OF THE INHERITANCE


• Borromeo-Herrera vs. Borromeo, G.R. No. L-41171, July 23, 1987

• Dimayuga vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-48433, April 30, 1984

• Leviste vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 29184, January 30, 1989

D. EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS


• De Guzman vs. Gadiz, Jr., et al., G.R. No. L-48585, March 31, 1980

• Gabriel, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 101512, Augu

1992• Kalaw vs. IAC, et al., G.R. No. 74618, September 2, 1992

E. COLLATION


• Zaragoza vs. CA, GR No. 106401, September 29, 2000

• Vizconde vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118449, February 11, 199

• De Roma vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-46903, July 23, 1987

• Dizon-Rivera vs. Dizon, G.R. No. L-24561, June 30, 1970

• Guerrero vs. De la Cuesta, G.R. No. 39696, February 8, 1934

•

Locsin vs. CA, G.R. No. 89783, February 19, 1992• Tordilla vs. Tordilla, G.R. No. 39547, May 3, 1934

• Vda. De Tupas vs. RTC, G.R. No. L-65800, October 3, 1986

• Lesaca vs. Vda. de Lesaca, G.R. No. L-3605, April 21, 1952

• Guinguing vs. Abuton, G.R. No. 23035, October 13, 1925

F. PARTITION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ESTATE




A. PARTITION


• Alonzo vs. IAC, G.R. No. L-72873, May 28, 1987

• Alsua Betts vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-46430-31, July 30, 1979

• Camia de Reyes vs. Reyes de Ilano, G.R. No. 42092, October 28, 1936

• Bautista vs. Griño-Aquino, G.R. No. L-79958, October 28, 1988• Beltran vs. Doriano, G.R. No. 9969, October 26, 1915

• Berceño vs. Ocampo & Sotelo, G.R. No. 48936, June 22, 1943

• Chavez vs. IAC, G.R. No. 68282, November 8, 1990


• Dimayuga vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-48433, April 30, 1984

• Doromal vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-36083, September 5, 1975

• Favor vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 80821, February 21, 1991

• Hernaez vs. Hernaez, G.R. No. 10027, November 13, 1915

• Mang-oy vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-27421, September 12, 1986

• Marcelino vs. Antonio, G.R. No. 46847, June 29, 1940

• Mariano vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 101522, May 28, 1993

• Ralla vs. Untalan, G.R. No. 63253-54, April 27, 1989

• Recto Dia vs. Castillo, G.R. No. 46569, February 8, 1940

• Wenceslao vs. Calimon, G.R. No. L-20950, December 20, 1923

• Garcia vs. Calaliman, G.R. No. 26855, April 17, 1989

• Santos vs. Mendoza, G.R. No. 46520, November 9, 1939

• Broce vs. De la Viña, G.R. No. 6677, October 24, 1911

• Legasto vs. Versosa, G.R. No. 32344, March 31, 1930

• Fajardo vs. Fajardo, G.R. No. 32195, August 19, 1930

• De los Santos vs. Santa Teresa, G.R. No. 12252, January 8, 1918

• Guidote vs. Bank of P.I., G.R. No. 45803, April 18, 1939

• Javelosa vs. Barrios, G.R. No. 46096, August 12, 1938

• Cu-Unjieng vs. Tiaoqui, G.R. No. 43748, July 31, 1937

• Del Val vs. Del Val, 9374, February 16, 1915

• Santiesteban vs. Santiesteban, G.R. No. 45217, June 30, 1939• Borja vs. Encarnacion, G.R. No. L-4681, July 31, 1951

• Belen vs. Belen, G.R. No. 5002, March 18, 1909

• Barcelona vs. Barcelona, G.R. No. L-9014, October 31, 1956

• In Re : Balanay vs. Martinez, G.R. No. L-39247, June 27, 1975

• Landayan, et al. vs. Bacani, et al., G.R. No. L-30455, Septembe1982

• Buan, et al. vs. Alcantara, et al., G.R. No. L-59592, February 29, 1

• Mendoza vs. IAC, G.R. No. L-63132, July 30, 1987

B. EFFECTS OF PARTITION

CASES:

• Agustines vs. CFI, G.R. No. L-612, April 3, 1948• Alforque vs. Veloso, G.R. No. 43607, February 16, 1938


• Gonzaga vs. Martinez, G.R. No. L-3196, January 6, 1908

• Guilas vs. Judge, G.R. No. L-26695, January 31, 1972

• Jakosalem vs. Rafols, G.R. No. 48372, July 24, 1942

C. RESCISSION AND NULLITY OF PARTITION


• Africa vs. Africa, G.R. No. 15031, March 15, 1912

• Aguirre vs. Atienza, G.R. No. L-10665, August 30, 1958• Bautista vs. Griño-Aquino, G.R. No. L-79958, October 28, 1988

• Centeno vs. Centeno, G.R. No. 28265, November 5, 1928

• Chingen vs. Arguelles, G.R. No. L-3314, January 3, 1907

• De Torres vs. De Torres, G.R. No. 9234, September 19, 1914

• Reyes vs. Barretto, G.R. No. L-17818, January 20, 1967

• Salunga vs. Evangelista, G.R. No. 5314, October 2, 1911

• Sanson vs. Araneta, G.R. No. 39697, April 5, 1934

• Torres vs. Encarnacion, G.R. No. L-4681, July 31, 1951

• Alforque vs. Veloso, G.R. No. 43607, February 16, 1938

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