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People vs. Santiago

Lesson: The consent in the marriage given after the rape done was not validly given. Marriage was a mere ruse to cover up the crime committed. Facts On November 23, 1926, the

Ninal v Bayadog Digest

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

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

Group Life Insurance

What does a group life insurance cover? Death of the employee regardless of cause except suicide during the first year or sometimes the first two years. It can cover death outside working

Termination and Reinstatement

How to stop life insurance When you stop your life insurance as a policyholder, this is called “surrendering”. You can get immediate value when you surrender your life insurance policy depending on

Add-ons or Riders and Premiums

What are riders? These are separate provisions from the life insurance policy which enhances it and provides benefits of a different nature. Disability Waiver of Premium Rider the payment of premiums is

Settlement and Claims

Cash Value – is the savings element that builds up in permanent insurance plans Cash Surrender Value – the sum of money an insurance company pays to a policyholder or an annuity contract owner if their

Beneficiaries

Revocable primary beneficiary vs. Irrevocable primary beneficiary vs. Contingent In general, beneficiaries can only receive the policy proceeds if he is alive at the time of the insured’s death. The irrevocable primary

Standard vs. Sub-standard rates

“Substandard rate” – refers to premiums charged to persons who are considered higher-than-average risk categories or applicants with moderate physical impairments. Increased rates. Applicants with sub-standard risks may be insured at increased

Other life insurance types

Modified Life Policy is where the initial premium rate applies to the first 5 years of the policy and a higher premium rate applies to the remainder of the premium-payment period. “Joint