G.R. No. L-16439 Facts Nita Villanueva voluntarily procured abortion three times with Geluz as the physician. She did it without the consent of her husband. Upon knowing the last abortion, Oscar Lazo…
Seven Guidelines for Psychological Incapacity based on Republic vs. Molina
Basis: Court’s ruling on Republic vs. Molina 1. Burden of proof to the plaintiff Any doubt should be resolved in favor of the existence and continuation of the marriage and against its…
Movie Reflection: “First They Killed My Father”
The Instructions (This 350-word reflection is an assignment required of us in IHL) How monstrous would this world be if there is no such thing as humanitarian law? As I watched “First…
Essay on Law School Entrance
What would you consider as the top three Christian values that the Filipinos have shown during this crisis? Crises reveal character. If there’s a notable event that comes out of the furnace…
Comprehensive Guidelines on Psychological Capacity
The detailed list in the determination of Psychological Incapacity was laid down by the High Court in the case of Republic vs. Molina. In the interpretation and application of Art. 36 of…
Republic v. Matias-Dagdag
Facts On September 7, 1975, Erlinda Matias married Avelino Parangan Dagdag. A week after the wedding, Avelino started leaving his family without explanation. He would disappear for months, and suddenly reappear for a…
Norberto Vitangcol vs. People
G.R. No. 207406, Jan. 13, 2016 Lesson: “Marriage License cannot be found” issued by Civil Registrar is not sufficient to invalidate the first marriage and exculpate Vitangcol from the crime of Bigamy….
People vs. Mendoza Digest
Full text Lesson: A bigamous marriage need no judicial decree of nullity. Facts Arturo Mendoza was sentenced by the CFI guilty of bigamy and sentencing him 6 months and 1 day to 6…
Republic vs CA and Castro Digest
Topic: Absence of marriage license a ground to annul the marriage Facts Angelina Castro sought for a judicial declaration of nullity of her marriage with Edwin Cardenas on the ground that no…
Falcis vs. Civil Registrar General
Facts Atty Jesus Falcis is an openly-gay lawyer who prayed that Articles 1 and 2 of the Family Code be declared null and void on the ground that it violates the right…