DVOR, College of Law

SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS
Judge Manasseh S. Bastes
BACA (U.P.), LLB (USC)
2nd Semester, AY 2017-2018

Class Rules:

1. Attendance is a must. A total of more than eight (8) absences per semester shall
automatically drop a student from the roll.

2. Read all assigned laws and jurisprudence. Recitation and quizzes shall constitute 50% of
the grade. The other 50% shall be taken from major examinations.

3. Make-up examinations shall not be allowed, except only in case of medical emergency of
the student. Failure to take the examination, quiz or recitation on the scheduled date or
session shall mean a zero score in that examination, quiz or recitation.

4. All electronic gadgets, books, notes, etc. must be placed below the seat, except writing
pens and blank papers during quizzes and examinations.

Textbook: 1. De Leon, Magdangal, et al. Special Proceedings, 2015.

2. RULES OF COURT (RULE 72 TO 107)
3. S.C. Administrative Matters

COURSE OUTLINE

WEEK 1
PRELIMINARIES

Define Action
Define Special Proceeding
Action v. Special Proceeding

Cases:
1) Hagans v. Wislezenus, 42 Phil 880 (1920)
2) Natcher v. Court of Appeals, 366 SCRA 386 (2001)
3) Vda. De Manalo v. Court of Appeals, 349 SCRA 135 (2001) 366
SCRA 752 (2001)

JURISDICTION

Extent of Jurisdiction – BP 129, as amended

Cases:
1) Mangaliman v. Gonzales, 36 SCRA 462 (1970)
2) Baybayan v. Aquino, 149 SCRA 185 (1987)
3) Fernandez v. Maravilla, 10 SCRA 589 (1964)
4) Manalo v. Paredes, 47 Phil 938 (1925)

WEEK 2

RULE 72 - SUBJECT MATTER AND APPLICABILITY OF GENERAL RULES

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 Relate to other provisions of the ROC

Case:
1) Fernandez v. Maravilla, supra

RULE 73 – VENUE AND PROCESS

Steps to determine which court has jurisdiction

When does the court acquire jurisdiction?
Settlement of estate upon dissolution of marriage
Presumption of Death - Article 390 to 392 of the CC

Cases:
1) Salazar v. CFI of Laguna, 64 Phil 78 (1937)
2) Cayetano v. Leonidas, 129 SCRA 522 (1984)
3) In re Kaw Singco, 74 Phil 239 (1943)
4) Garcia Fule v. Court of Appeals, 74 SCRA 189 (1976)
5) Cuenco v. Court of Appeals, 53 SCRA 360 (1973)
6) Ongsingco v. Tan, 97 Phil 330 (1955)
7) Eusebio v. Eusebio, 100 Phil 593 (1956)
8) Sandoval v. Santiago, 83 Phil 784 (1949)
9) Vda. De Manzanero v. CFI of Batangas, 61 Phil 850 (1935)
10) Benedicto v. Javellana, 10 Phil 197 (1908)
11) Casiano v. Maloto, 70 SCRA 232 (1977)
12) Cuizon v. Ramolete, 129 SCRA 495 (1984)
13) Bernardo v. Court of Appeals, 7 SCRA 367 (1963)

WEEK 3
14) Uriarte v. CFI of Negros Occidental, 33 SCRA 252 (1970)
15) Del Rosario v. Del Rosario, 67 Phil 652 (1939)
16) Dolar v. Roman Catholic, 68 Phil 727 (1939)
17) Alfonso v. Natividad, 6 Phil 240 (1906)
18) Cruz v. De Jesus, 52 Phil 870 (1929)
19) De la Rama v. De la Rama, 7 Phil 745 (1907)
20) Villacorte v. Mariano, 89 Phil 342 (1951)
21) Calma v. Tanedo, 66 Phil 594 (1938)
22) Ocampo v. Potenciano 89 Phil 160 (1951)
23) Prado v. Natividad, 47 Phil 776 (1925)
24) De la Rama v. De la Rama, 25 Phil 437 (1913)
25) Fulgencio v. Gatchalian, 21 Phil 252 (1912)
26) Lukban v. Republic, 98 Phil 574 (1956)

WEEK 4

RULE 74 – SUMMARY SETTLEMENT OF ESTATES

Different modes of intestate settlement

Requisites of a valid extrajudicial settlement
Nature of summary settlement
Requisites for a valid summary settlement of an estate of small value

Extrajudicial Settlement v. Summary Settlement

Cases:
1) Utulo v. Vda. De Garcia, 66 Phil 302 (1938)
2) Hernandez v. Andal, 78 Phil 196 (1947)
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 3) Torres v. Torres, 10 SCRA 185 (1964)
4) Arcillas v. Montejo, 26 SCRA 197 (1968)
5) Ermac v. Medelo, 64 SCRA 359 (1975)
6) Carreon v. Agcaoili, 1 SCRA 521 (1961)
7) McMicking v. Sy Conbieng, 21 Phil 211 (1912)
8) Pereira v. Court of Appeals, 174 SCRA 154 (1939)
9) Jerez v. Nietes, 30 SCRA 905 (1969)

WEEK 5

RULE 75 – PRODUCTION OF WILL, ALLOWANCE OF WILL NECESSARY

RULE 76 – ALLOWANCE OR DISALLOWANCE OF WILLS

Nature of probate of a will

Effect of allowance or disallowance of a will
Jurisdictional requirements for probate of a will
Scope of inquiry on proceeding to probate will
Proof required on probate hearing
Binding force of trial court order allowing or disallowing a will
When jurisdiction vest

Cases:
1) Fernandez v. Dimagiba, 21 SCRA 428 (1967)
2) Mercado v. Santos, 66 SCRA 215 (1938)
3) Sumilang v. Ramagosa, 21 SCRA 1369 (1967)
4) Balanay v. Martinez, 64 SCRA 452 (1975)
5) Pastor Jr. v. Court of Appeals, 122 SCRA 885 (1983)
6) US v. Chiu Guimco, 36 Phil 917 (1917)
7) Rodriguez v. Borja, 17 SCRA 418 (1966)
8) Teotico v. Del Val, 13 SCRA 406 (1965)
9) Fernando v. Crisostomo, 90 SCRA 585 (1951)
10) Araujo v. Celis, 6 Phil 459 (1906)
11) Lim Billian v. Suntay, 63 Phil 793 (1936)
12) Basa v. Mercado, 61 Phil 632 (1935)
13) De Aranz v. Galing, 161 SCRA 628 (1988)
14) In re Estate of Johnson, 39 Phil 156 (1918)
15) Abut v. Abut, 45 SCRA 326 (1972)
16) Rodelas v. Aranza, 119 SCRA 16 (1982)
17) Gan v. Yap, 104 Phil509 (1958)
18) Gago v. Mamuyac, 49 Phil 902 (1927)
19) Aldanese v. Salutillo, 47 Phil 548 (1925)
20) Cabang v. Delfinado, 34 Phil 291 (1916)
21) Avera v. Garcia, 42 Phil 145 (1921)
22) Solivio v. Court of Appeals, 182 SCRA 119 (1990)
23) Manalo v. Paredes, supra
24) Riera v. Palmaroli, 40 Phil 105 (1919)
25) Manahan v. Manahan, 58 Phil 448 (1933)

RULE 77 – ALLOWANCE OF WILL PROVED OUTSIDE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Article 815 to 817 of the CC

Requisites of probate of a will allowed in a foreign state

Cases:
1) Suntay v. Suntay, 95 Phil 500 (1954)

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 2) Fluemer v. Hix, 54 Phil 610 (1930)
3) Miciano v. Brimo, 50 Phil 867 (1924)
4) Leon & Ghezzi v. Manufacturers Life Insurance Co., 90 Phil 459
(1951)

WEEK 6

RULE 78 – RULE 85 AND RULE 87

Who may serve as executors and administrators

Executor v. Administrator
Other ground for disqualification or incompetency
When are letters of administration granted
Kinds of administrators
Interest required to oppose issuance of letters testamentary
Special Administrator
Bond of executor and administrator
Inventory and Appraisal
Powers and duties of executor and administrator
Accountability and compensation of executor and administrator
Action by and against executor and administrator

Cases:
1) Guerrero v. Teran, 13 Phil 212 (1909)
2) Navas v. Garcia, 44 Phil 711 (1923)
3) Mercado v. Vda. De Jaen, 64 Phil 75 (1937)
4) Ozaeta v. Pecson and BPI, 93 Phil 416 (1953)
5) De Guzman v. Limcolioc, 68 Phil 673 (1939)
6) Gonzales v. Aguinaldo, 190 SCRA 112 (1990)
7) Johannes v. Harvey, 43 Phil 175 (1922)
8) Gutierrez de Ocampo v. Valera Calderon, 59 Phil 631
9) Trillana v. Crisostomo, 89 Phil 710
10) Gutierrez v. Villegas, 5 SCRA 313 (1962)
11) Duran v. Duran, 20 SCRA 379
12) De Guzman v. Angeles, 162 SCRA 347 (1988)
13) Garcia Fule v. Court of Appeals, supra
14) Roxas v. Pecson, 82 Phil 407 (1948)
15) Pijuan v. Vda. De Gurrea, 18 SCRA 898 (1966)
16) Tan v. Go Chiong Lee, 46 Phil 200 (1924)
17) Lizzarga Hermanos v. Abada, 40 Phil 124
18) Warner Barnes v. Luzon Surety, 95 Phil 924 (1954)
19) Wilson v. Rear, 55 Phil 44
20) Luzon Surety v. Quebral, 127 SCRA 295 (1984)
21) Cosme de Mendoza v. Pacheco, 64 Phil 134 (1937)
22) Gustilo v. Sian, 53 Phil 155 (1929)
23) Degala v. Ceniza and Umipig, 78 Phil 791
24) Chua Tan v Del Rosario, 57 Phil 411 (1932)
25) Adapon v. Maralit, 69 Phil 383 (1940)

WEEK 7
26) Moore & Sons Mercantile Co. v. Wagner, 50 Phil 128 (1927)
27) Santero v. CFI of Cavite, 153 SCRA 728
28) Concepcion Jocson de Hilado v. Nava, 69 Phil 1 (1939)
29) San Diego v. Nombre, 11 SCRA 165 (1964)
30) Jaroda v. Cusi Jr., 28 SCRA 1008 (1969)
31) Garcia v. Escudero, 43 Phil 437
32) Nicolas v Nicolas, 63 Phil 332 (1936)
33) Uy Tioco v. Imperial, 53 Phil 802 (1928)
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 34) Dacanay v. gernandez, 53 Phil 824 (1928)
35) Lacson v. Reyes, 182 SCRA 729 (1990)
36) Rosenstock v. Elser, 48 Phil 708 (1925)
37) Joson v. Joson, 2 SCRA 83
38) Philippine Trust Co. v. Luzon Surety, 2 SCRA 122 (1951)
39) Dela Cruz v. Camon, 16 SCRA 886 (1966)
40) Quirino v. Gorospe, 169 SCRA 702 (1989)
41) Aguas v. Lllemos, 5 SCRA 959 (1962)
42) Melgar v Buenviaje, 179 SCRA 196 (1989)
43) Pajarillo v. IAC, 176 SCRA 340
44) Bernardo v. CA, 7 SCRA 367 (1963)
45) Guanco v. National Bank, 54 Phil 244 (1930)
46) Alafriz v Mina, 28 Phil 137 (1914)
47) Heirs of Gregoire v. Baker, 51 Phil 75 (1927)
48) Velasquez v. George, 125 SCRA 456 (1983)

WEEK 8

RULE 88 – PAYMENT OF THE DEBTS OF THE ESTATE

Cases:
5) Timbol v. Cano 1 SCRA 1271
6) Jaucian v. Qeurol, 38 Phil
7) Cu Unjieng v. Tiaoqui, 64 Phil
8) Intestate of Januaria Gonzales, 72 Phil 245
9) Echaus v. Blanco, 179 SCRA 704

RULE 89 – SALES, MORTGAGES AND OTHER ENCUMBRANCES OF PROPERTY OF

DECEDENT

Cases:
1) Estate of Gamboa v. Florenza, 12 Phil. 191
2) Boñaga v. Soler, 2 SCRA 755
3) Vda. De Celis v Vda. De la Santa, 93 Phil 909
4) De Jesus v. De Jesus, 3 SCRA 548

RULE 90 – DISTRIBUTION AND PARTITION OF THE ESTATE

Cases:
1) Lopez v. Lopez, 68 Phil 227
2) Heirs of Perfecto Santiesban v. Santiesban, 68 Phil 367
3) Solivio v. CA, 183 SCRA 119
4) Salvador v. Sta. Maria, 20 SCRA 604
5) Timbol v. Cano, supra
6) Uriarte v. CFI of Negros Occidental, 33 SCRA 252

WEEK 9

RULE 91 – ESCHEAT

Cases:
1) Municipal Council of Laguna v. Colegio de San Jose, 65 Phil
2) Republic v. IAC, 148 SCRA 271
3) Vicente Tan v. City of Davao, 166 SCRA 73
4) Bermudo v. CA 55 SCRA 8
5) Republic v. CFI of Manila, 165 SCRA 11

RULE 92 – GUARDIANSHIP

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 Cases:
1) Francisco v. CA 127 SCRA 371
2) Lavides v. City Court of Lucena, 114 SCRA 187

RULE 93 – APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIANS

Cases:
1) Encarnacion Lopez Vda. De Baluyot v. Leonor Ines Luciano, 72 SCRA
52
2) Yangco v. CFI of Manila, 21 Phil 184

RULE 94 – BONDS OF GUARDIANS

Cases:
1) Delfin Nario v. Philippine American Life Insurance Co., 20 SCRA 434
2) Arroyo v. Jungsay, 34 Phil 589

WEEK 10

RULE 95 – SELLING AND ENCUMBERING PROPERTY OF WARD

Cases:
1) De Pua v. San Agustin, 106 SCRA 7
2) Gonzales v. Ordonez-Benitez, 181 SCRA 401
3) Lindain v. CA, 212 SCRA 725
4) Maneclang v. Baun, 208 SCRA 179

RULE 96 – GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF GUARDIANS

Cases:
1) Parco v. CA, 111 SCRA 262
2) Cui v. Piccio, 91 Phil 712

Rule on Guardianship over minor (AM 03-02-05-SC)

1. Cabales v. CA, GR 162421. Aug. 31, 2007, 531 SCRA 691

2. Hernandez v. San Juan-Santos, GR 166470, Aug. 7, 2009, 595 SCRA 464
3. People v. Flores, GR 188315. Aug. 25, 2010, 629 SCRA 478
4. Uy v. CA, GR 109557. Nov. 29, 2000, 346 SCRA 246

RULE 97 – TERMINATIONS OF GUARDIANSHIP

Cases:
1) Ypil v. Salas, 89 SCRA 172

WEEK 11

RULE 98 – TRUSTEES

RTC to appoint a trustee

Trustee distinguished from executor/administrator
Conditions deemed written in the bond
Grounds for the removal and resignation of a trustee
Extent of authority of trustee

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 Cases:
1) Tiangco v. Francisco, 68 Phil 639
2) Roman Catholic Bishop of Jaro v. de la Peña. 26 Phil 144

Adoption (Rule 99, superseded by the Rule on Adoption per AM 02-6-02-SC)

Distinctions between domestic adoption and inter-country adoption

A. Domestic adoption

Effects of adoption
Instances when adoption may be rescinded
Effects of rescission of adoption

B. Inter-country adoption

When allowed
Functions of the RTC
“Best interest of minor” standard

1. Anonymous v. Curamen, AM P-08-2549, June 18, 2010, 621 SCRA 212

2. DSWD v. Judge Belen, AM RTJ-96-1362, July 18, 1997
3. In Re: Petition for Adoption of Michelle P. Lim, Monina P. Lim, GR 168992-93.
May 21, 2009, 588 SCRA 98
4. In the Matter of the Adoption of Stephanie Nathy Astorga Garcia, GR 148311.
Mar. 31, 2005, 454 SCRA 541
5. Lahom v. Sibulo, GR 143989, July 14, 2003, 406 SCRA 135
6. Landingin v. Republic, GR 164948. June 27, 2006, 493 SCRA 415
7. Republic v. Hernandez, GR 117209. Feb. 9, 1996, 253 SCRA 509

Rescission and revocation of adoption (Rule 100, superseded by the Rule on

Adoption per AM 02-6-02-SC)

Proceedings for Hospitalization of Insane Persons (Rule 101)

WEEK 12

Writ of Habeas Corpus (Rule 102)

Contents of the petition

Contents of the return
Peremptory writ vis-a-vis preliminary citation

Lee Yick Hon v. Insular Collector of Customs, GR L-16779. Mar. 30, 1921, 41 Phil. 548

Rules on Custody of Minors and Writ of Habeas Corpus in Relation to Custody of

Minors (AM No. 03-04-04-SC)

Writ of Amparo (AM No. 07-9-12-SC)

Writ of Habeas Data (AM No. 08-1-16-SC)

Cases on Writ of Habeas Corpus

1. Ampatuan v. Macaraig, GR 182497, June 29, 2010, 622 SCRA 266

2. Go v. Dimagiba, GR 151876. June 21, 2005, 460 SCRA 451
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 3. Go, Sr. v. Ramos, GR 167569. Sept. 4, 2009, 598 SCRA 266
4. In Re: The Writ of Habeas Corpus for Reynaldo De Villa, GR 158802. Nov. 17,
2004, 442 SCRA 706
5. In the Matter of the Petition for Habeas Corpus, Ashraf Kunting, GR 167193.
Apr. 19, 2006, 487 SCRA 602
6. Moncupa v. Enrile, GR L-63345. Jan. 30, 1986, 141 SCRA 233
7. Pulido v. Abu, GR 170924. July 4, 2007, 526 SCRA 483
8. Salientes v. Abanilla, GR No. 162734. Aug. 29, 2006, 500 SCRA 128
9. So v. Tacla, Jr., GR No. 190108. Oct. 19, 2010, 633 SCRA 563
10. Vetuz v. Villanueva, GR 169482, Jan. 29, 2008, 543 SCRA 63
11. Vicente vs. Majaducon, AM RTJ-02-1698, June 23, 2005, 461 SCRA 12

Cases on Writ of Amparo and Writ of Habeas Data

1. Roxas v. Macapagal Arroyo, GR 189155. Sept. 7, 2010, 630 SCRA 211

2. Secretary of National Defense v. Manalo, GR 180906. Oct. 7, 2008, 568 SCRA 1
3. Tapuz v. Del Rosario, GR 182484. June 17, 2008, 554 SCRA 768

WEEK 13

Change of Name (Rule 103)

1. Rule 103 governs petitions for change of given name or surname

1. Alba v. CA, GR 164041, July 29, 2005, 465 SCRA 495

2. Ceruila v. Delantar, GR 140305, Dec. 9, 2005, 477 SCRA 134

2. Differences under Rule 103, RA 9048 and Rule 108

1. Re: Final Report on the Judicial Audit Conducted at the RTC Branch 67,
Paniqui, Tarlac, AM 06-07-414-RTC, Oct. 19, 2007
2. Republic v. Bolante, GR 160597. July 20, 2006, 495 SCRA 729
3. Republic v. Mercadera, GR 186027. Dec. 8, 2010, 637 SCRA 654

3. Grounds for Change of Name

Republic v. Hernandez, GR 117209. Feb. 9, 1996, 253 SCRA 50

Voluntary Dissolution of Corporations – deemed repealed by Sections 117 to 122,

Title XIV, Batas Pambansa Blg. 68 or the Corporation Code (Rule 104)

Judicial Approval of Voluntary Recognition of Minor Natural Children (Rule 105)

Constitution of Family Home – deemed repealed by Articles 252 to 253 of Executive Order
No. 209 or the Family Code (Rule 106)

Absentees (Rule 107)

Purpose of the Rules (under Arts. 381 to 386, CC)

Who may file, when to file

Cancellation or Correction of Entries in the Civil Registry (Rule 108)

1. Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas, GR 186571. Aug. 11, 2010, 628 SCRA 266
2. Republic v. Coseteng-Magpayo, GR 189476. Feb. 2, 2011, 641 SCRA 533

Appeals in Special Proceedings (Rule 109)

Judgments and orders for which appeal may be taken

When to appeal
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Modes of appeal

Zayco v. Hinlo, Jr., GR 170243, Apr. 16, 2008, 551 SCRA 613

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