Cohabitation as an exception to marriage license must be without legal impediments. The validity of a void marriage may be questioned even after the death of either of the parties. 328 SCRA…
Category: Trials
People v. Tumimpad
G.R. No. 109144. August 19, 1994. Syllabus:The result of a blood grouping test may not be admissible if it conflicts with substantial oral testimonies. It only shows that the alleged father or…
Republic vs. Labrador Digest
Facts Labrador filed to have the name appearing on the birth certificate of Sarah Zita Cañon Erasmo changed from “Sarah Zita Erasmo” to “Sarah Zita Canon” and that the name of Sarah…
Chua Keng Giap vs TAC
When the mother herself denies someone as her son, no one else, even the Supreme Court, can question that. It is only her who knows if that person came out from her…
Macadangdang vs. CA and Mejias Digest
The legitimacy of children must not be left at the mercy of the passions, jealousy or anger of their parents. Facts Respondent Elizabeth Mejias was married to Crispin Anahaw but had sexual…
Janice Marie Jao vs. CA (1987)
Topics: DNA Testing, Paternity Test Facts Petitioner, represented by her mother Arlene Salgado, filed a case for recognition and support against Perico V. Jao. Perico denied the paternity so they agreed to…
Andal vs. Macaraig Digest
G.R. No. L-2474. May 30, 1951 Facts Petitioner Mariano Andal filed for recovery of the ownership and possession of a parcel of land in Camarines Sur on the ground that he is…
Liyao vs. Liyao Digest
G.R. No. 138961. March 7, 2002 Facts William Liyao Jr. filed an action for compulsory recognition as the illegitimate son of William Liyao. Corazon, the mother of Liyao Jr. allegedly cohabited with…
Perido vs Perido Digest
G.R. No. L-28248. March 12, 1975Under the topic: Kinds of Filiation Facts The petitioners were the heirs of the late Lucio Perido by his first marriage with Benita Talorong. They insist, among…
In the Matter of the Petition for the Writ of Amparo and Habeas Data in favor of Noriel H. Rodriguez
Facts Noriel Rodriguez was abducted, detained, and tortured by members of the 17th Infantry Battalion of the Ph Army to undertake certain confessions in relation to the NPA. Issue: Will Command Responsibility…
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