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…
DBP vs. NLRC
GR86227January 19, 1994 Facts Atlas is a textile firm. Malayang Samahan is its employee union. Atlas hypothecated its certain assets to DBP but Atlas defaulted. DBP acquired the assets of Atlas by foreclosure. Malayang Samahan…
Arenas vs. Raymundo Digest
March 13, 1911 Facts Arenas et al delivered their jewelry to Perello for the latter to sell on commission. Instead of selling, Perello pledged the jewelry to the pawnshop of Raymundo, and…
Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) vs. CA and Ernest Simke Digest
Facts In December 1968, Ernest Simke went to Manila International Airport to meet his future son-in-law. To get a better view of the incoming passengers, he proceeded to the viewing deck or…
Banks
Vital role and trust involved “[t]he banking system has become an indispensable institution in the modern world and plays a vital role in the economic life of every civilized society. Whether as…
Living Law
It is high time to amend our Civil and Family Laws to conform to societal sentiment and breathe life to what Justice Louis D. Brandeis calls “The Living Law”. – Atty. Eduardo…