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…
Category: Trials
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…
Andaya vs. People Digest
Facts The case involves a criminal complaint against Noe S. Andaya, who was the president and general manager of the Armed Forces and Police Savings and Loan Association, Inc. (AFPSLAI). Andaya sought…
Auxiliary Services Corporation/Sacred Heart Gas Station vs. CIR
A CTA Case No. 8315 | Feb 17, 2014 Facts In June 2011, Petitioner Elric Auxiliary Services/Gas Station (Gas Station) received a 48-hour Notice alleging that the Respondent CIR conducted a ten-day…
Marcos II vs. CA Digest
Facts After the former President Marcos died, a Special Tax Audit Team conducted investigations of the tax obligaitons of the late president. They found out that the Marcoses failed to file a…
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