SpecPro Master Samplex
SpecPro Master Samplex
Luz and Fes action for annulment of extra- judicial e. The probate court loses jurisdiction over the estate only
settlement will likewise prosper since such action is upon payment of debts and expenses of administration
imprescriptible. It is to give justice to heirs unduly under Rule 90 of the Rules of Court and delivery of the
deprived of the opportunity to participate in the residue to the heirs after the amount of residue to the heirs
settlement. after the amount of residue and the heirs are determined
by the probate court.
12. a. The order determining that certain persons are the
lawful heirs of the deceased is appealable because such 14. No, the issuance of the writ was improper. The
determination of the probate court is final as an incident judgment for money against Noel must be filed as a claim
of its power to determine who among the persons against his estate in the settlement of estate proceeding. If
claiming to have an interest to the estate are entitled to the none is commenced, Jolo may file petition for issuance of
residue to be distributed after payment of the obligations letters of administration on his behalf if Noel died
under Rule 90 of the Rules of Court. intestate.
b. The order including items of property in the inventory The judgment cannot just be enforced against his estate
is not appealable because such order is provisional in because Noel has already passed away and any claim
nature only for the purpose of determining whether or against him must be prosecuted in the settlement of his
not such properties will form part of the estate hence such estate.
action is not final.
15. The courts should rule in favor of grace and annul the
13. a. No, the probate petition is not filed in the proper extra judicial settlement of Mar’s estate. The contention of
venue because Rules 73 of the Rules of Court provides Mar’s wife and children on the issue of publication as
that if the person who died is not an inhabitant of the binding upon Grace is untenable. The publication is that
Philippines the probate petition should be filed in the of the deed of settlement, indicating that the settlement is
Court of First Instance of the province where his already finished. It is not a constructive notice upon grace
properties are located. Since Wilson’s properties are in since she was deprived of the settlement and partition
Manila and Davao City and none in Makati, the probate proceedings. What she was informed of, is only the
aftermath of the settlement.
Failure to file such claim within the statute of B. Lara can rely solely on her mortgage. She can
Non-claims will not immediately bar the claim. foreclose the security either judicially or
Abe can petition to the probate court upon extrajudicially but she cannot claim for the
showing good cause before the order of deficiency against the estate of the deceased.
distribution and the court upon such terms that
are jut allow the filing of claims against the estate 2019
for a period not exceeding one month from the 1. As a general rule, the determination of a
notice to Abe of Approval of the petition. decedent’s lawful heirs should be made in the
corresponding special proceeding precludes the
If the probate court disapproves his claim, he can RTC, in an ordinary action for cancellation of title
raise it as a counter-claim in an action filed and reconveyance, from granting the same.
against him by the executor or administrator
By way of exception, for the sake of practicality,
2016 as when the parties in the civil case had
1. Yes, Sam still has remedy. Before the order of voluntarily submitted the issue to the trial court
distribution is entered, Sam may file an and already presented their evidence regarding
application before the court. For cause shown and the issue of heirship, and the RTC had
within such term as equitable, the court may consequently rendered judgment thereon, or
allow Sam to file her claim within a period not when a special proceeding had been instituted
exceeding one month from the issuance of the but had been finally closed and terminated, and
order allowing her to file the claim. Sam can also hence, cannot be re-opened.
present her claim in her answer as counterclaim
in any action which may be brought be executor 2. The heirs may opt to
or administrator against her. Otherwise, it shall a. Extrajudicially settle the estate provided that
be barred forever. all the heirs are of legal age, or the minors are
adequately represented; or
2. Who may be appointed guardian of the person or b. Judicially settle the estate by intestate
property, or both, of a minor? – In default of proceeding, filing a petition for issuance of
parents or a court-appointed guardian, the court Letters of Administration; or
may appoint a guardian of the person or c. Judicially settle the estate by Summary
property, or both, of a minor, observing as far as Settlement provided that the net value of the
practicable, the following order of preference: (a) estate does not exceed P10,000 since this kind
the surviving grandparent and In case several is applicable whether there is a will or not.
grandparents survive, the court shall select any of
them taking Into account all relevant Of the 3 options, the extrajudicial settlement is
considerations; the best because it avoids the lengthy process and
the costs associated with the judicial settlement.
9. A. The petitioner must allege te complete facts 13. The motion to dismiss filed by DSWD must be
giving rise to any of the grounds provided by law for granted.
the declaration of absolute nullity, such as
psychological incapacity, and that such incapacity The writ of amparo is a remedy available to any
existed even prior to their marriage. person whose right to life, liberty and security is
violated or threatened with violation by an unlawful
B. In the RTC of the city or municipality where the act or omission of a public official or employee, or of
petitioner or respondent reside for 6 months prior to a private individual or entity.
the filing of petition, or if the respondent is non-
resident, where he may be found. Certainly, writ of amparo may not be the proper
remedy. Maria should instead file a civil action to
C. No. If the respondent fails to file an answer, he recover the child.
shall not be declared in default. Instead, the court
shall order the Prosecutor to conduct an investigation 14. Yes, the Office of the Civil Registrar rightfully
as to the existence of collusion between the parties. denied the request.
11. No. Ben did not avail the correct remedy. A change of entries from “married” to “not married”
affects his legitimacy. It is therefore a substantial
The order granting support pendente lite is a mere change which is not within the powers of the Local
interlocutory order since there is still something to be Civil Registrar.
done by the RTC. It is therefore not subject to appeal
since only final orders are appealable. Thus, the correction must be done through an
appropriate adversarial proceeding under Rule 108.
The proper remedy is a petition for certiorari under
Rule 65 and allege grave abuses of discretion on the 15. A. In the RTC of Antipolo or Davao or where the
part of RTC in granting support pendente lite. data is alleged to be stored, gathered or collected,
Court of Appeals or Supreme Court.
12. A. A writ of amparo is issued for violations of the
right to life, liberty and security. Writ of habeas data, B. In the RTC of Dagupan where the Civil Registry
on the other hand, is issued for violations of the right having the record is located.
to privacy, in relation to the right to life, liberty or
security. C. In the RTC of the place where the absentee last
resided prior to his disappearance.
B. Petition for writ of amparo may be filed by the
person for whose benefit it may be issued, or any D. If the change is not substantial or proceeds from a
interested person, while petition for habeas data may mere clerical or typographical error, in the Local Civil
be filed by the person whose right has been violated Registry of Tacloban where he is presently residing
or any one on his behalf. for practicality reasons. If substantial, in the RTC of
Ozamis City.
16. No. General denial of the allegations is not 21. No, her father cannot compel Anna to use his
allowed in habeas corpus cases. surname.
No. Habeas Corpus is limited only to the Although it is true that once an illegitimate child has
determination of the legality of the detention. An been acknowledged by his or her putative father, then
inquiry into the whereabouts of the person should he/she may now use such father’s surname. It is still
have been brought under a petition for issuance of left on the choice and decision of the child and no one,
writ of amparo. not even his or her father can force him or her to do
so.
The court shall treat the general denials as an implied
admission. 22. No. Appeal and Certiorari are no longer available
because the judgment of conviction has already been
17. No. The petition will not prosper. final and partially executed.
The right to rescind adoption is solely vested to the However, with the amendment brought by RA 8249,
adoptee, taking into consideration the best interest of which is favorable to the accused, he now has
the child rule. remedy.
Virgie, the adopter, cannot rescind the adoption. Robin may file a petition for Habeas corpus. As post-
However, she may choose to disinherit Bruno for an conviction remedy, it is available when the penalty
attempt to her life. imposed is excessive. Thus, it is void as to the excess.
18. Yes, the OSG is correct. 23. A. A writ of kalikasan is a remedy available to a
natural or juridical person, entity authorized by law,
The order granting the change of name is a final one, people’s organization, non-governmental
and there are no more separate issues to be decided organization, or any public interest group accredited
by the RTC. Thus, a record on appeal is no longer by or registered with any government agency, on
needed. Notice of appeal will suffice. behalf of persons whose constitutional right to a
balanced and healthful ecology is violated, or
A record on appeal is needed so that the lower courts threatened with violation by an unlawful act or
will not lose jurisdiction over the other issues which omission of a public official or employee, or private
are yet to be resolved. It only loses jurisdiction over individual or entity, involving environmental
the issue which is being appealed. damage of such magnitude as to prejudice the life,
health or property of inhabitants in two or more cities
19. I will tell Elsa to file a petition for the declaration or provinces.
of presumptive death of Gino for purpose of
remarrying. B. Who may avail the writ:
1. A natural or juridical person;
Said petition may be filed if Gino has already been 2. Entity authorized by law; or
absent for 4 years, under ordinary circumstances, or 3. People’s organizations, NGOs or any public
2 years if there is a danger of death. interest group accredited by or registered with any
government agency on behalf of persons whose
Provided, however, that Elsa first exert diligent constitutional right to a balanced and healthful
efforts to locate the whereabouts of Gino. ecology is violated.
20. No. The change of name he is seeking is a C. Supreme Court or Court of Appeals
substantial one. More so, with the change of sex. It
cannot be done through a mere administrative D. Ocular Inspection Order
proceeding. Inspection or production of Books
No. Substantial correction of entries are still governed E. General Denial is treated as an admission
by Rule 108. What is within the ambit of RA 10172 are
2018
1. The rule on advance distribution of estate states
that no partition of the estate of the deceased shall
be made unless there has been probate
proceeding and payment of debts, expenses of
administration, funeral expenses, allowance of
spouse and inheritance tax we made. However,
the rule on payment of debts and liabilities before
partition admits an exemption and that is if there
has been a bond instituted to answer for such
liabilities.
2019
1. No. The two kinds of Habeas corpus are:
a. Illegal or unlawful detention, and
b. Rightful custody is being withheld from the
person legally entitled thereto.