ICJ Judgment of 20 November 1950 Facts A military rebellion broke out in Peru. Haya was denounced as responsible and his arrest was ordered. In January 1949, Haya sought diplomatic asylum in…
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The Paquete Habana Case Digest
175 U.S. 677 (1900) [on custom] Facts The case involved fishing vessels called the Paquete Habana and Lola, which navigated near Cuba but were seized by the U.S. government for alleged violations…
The Asylum Case (Columbia v. Peru) Digest
[on custom] For custom (CIHL) to be definitely proven, it must be continuously and uniformly executed. Uniformity and generality of practice need not be complete, but it must be substantial. Here, Colombia…
Rebusquillo and Orosco v. Sps. Galves Digest
GR.R. No. 204029, June 4, 2014 Facts A Petition for Review on Certiorari has been filed under Rule 45 assailing the Decision and Resolution of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R….
Heirs of Teofilo Gabatan vs. CA Digest
Heirs of Teofilo Gabatan vs. CA, G.R. 150206, March 13, 2009 Facts Lourdes Pacana filed a Complaint for Recovery of Property and Ownership and Possession, alleging that she is the sole owner…
Montañer vs. Shari’a District Court, et al Digest
G.R. 174975, January 20, 2009 Facts After the death of Alejandro Montañer Sr., Liling and Almahleen, both muslims, filed a “complaint” for the judicial partition of properties before the Shari’a District Court…
Alfredo Hilado et.al. vs. CA Digest
G.R. 164108 Facts When Roberto Benedicto (RSB) died, his surviving spouse Julita filed and was granted by Manila RTC the issuance of the letters of administration. (Nota Bene by Jarre) RSB was…
Alpha Insurance vs. Arsenia Castor Digest
G.R. 198174Sept 02, 2013 Facts In 2007, Castor insured her Toyota Revo with Alpha Insurance (Alpha) for P630k in case of loss or damage during the coverage period. Within the period, Arsenia…
Icon vs. NLIC Digest
Icon Development Corp vs. National Life Insurance Corp (NLIC)GR 220686 Facts Icon obtained several loans from NLIC. To secure its loans, Icon mortgaged several of its properties in Makati City and Tayabas, Quezon. Icon…