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The Activity Report that Was Not Authenticated – Aznar vs. Citibank Digest
How can a private document be considered as electronic evidence? When its authenticity and due execution is sufficiently established. This is done by someone who saw the document executed or written, or…
A Dying Declaration Need Not Be in Writing | People vs. Vivovicente
Facts Cpl. Iluminado Combalicer of the Galas Police Sub-Station 4 testified that before Hoyohoy died at 11am of July 21, 1991, Hoyohoy told him at 8am that he had been stabbed by…
The Judge Who Engaged in Notarial Practice – Simon vs. Judge Aragon
Simon alleged that Judge Aragon engaged in unauthorized notarial practice Answer of Judge Aragon Rulings: Referral to the Executive Judge of the RTC of Cabagan, Isabela Office of the Court Administrator adopted…
Notarizing the “Deed of the Dead” – Arrieta vs. Llosa
Facts This is an administrative case filed by complainant Arrieta praying for the disbarment of respondent Atty. Jose A. Llosa for notarizing and certifying under oath a Deed of Absolute Sale making…
The lawyer who notarized without the presence of the affiants – Villarin vs. Sabate
In an SEC Case, Atty. Sabate notarized the document called “Motion to Dismiss with Answer.” The document has three signatories – of Paterno Diaz, Dr. Levi Pagunsan, and Pastor Bofetiado. However, above…
Can a Defective Jurat Invalidate a Second Marriage? – People vs. Imutan
Can a jurat without a document and page number invalidate a second marriage and therefore exculpate the accused from bigamy? Imutan was charged with bigamy. As a defense, he argued that he…
The Lawyer Who Notarized an Unsigned Deed of Sale – Realino vs Atty. Villamor
Realino sold his residential lot to Closa, but Closa initially paid partially. Closa promised to pay the balance by executing a promissory note. Realino did not sign the document. Seller Realino said…
Portuguez vs. GSIS (2007)
Doctrines Facts The petitioner, Ricardo Portuguez, alleged that he was discriminated against by the GSIS Family Bank in terms of payment of salary and grant of benefits and allowances. He claimed that…
CIR vs. St. Lukes Digest
“The Charitable Shall Still Pay Tax” Facts St. Lukes is a charitable, non-stock, non-profit hospital but it receives paying patients. BIR assessed St. Lukes arguing it is liable under Sec.27(b) as “proprietary…