Remedial Law

REMEDIAL LAW
Civil Procedure
Purpose of Rules
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Lorenza Ortega vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 125302, November 16, 1998
Republic of the Phils. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 110020, September 25, 1998
Federico C. Suntay vs. Isabel Cojuangco-Suntay, G.R. No. 132524, December 29, 1998
Teresita G. Fabian vs. Hon. Aniano A. Desierto, G.R. No. 129742, September 16, 1998
Hon. Carlos O. Fortich vs. Hon. Renato C. Corona, G.R. No. 131457, April 24, 1998
Eternal Gardens Memorial Park Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 123698, August 5, 1998
Caltex (Phils.), Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 104781, July 10, 1998
Maricalum Mining Corp. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 124711, November 3, 1998
Fidel C. Cabardo vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118202, May 19, 1998
Valentin Ortiz vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 127393, December 4, 1998
Phil. National Bank vs. Hon. Marcerlino L. Sayo, G.R. No. 129918, July 9, 1998
French Oil Mill Machinery Co., Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126477, September 11, 1998
Teofilo Gensoli & Co. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 113051, April 22, 1998
Peter Paul Dimatulac vs. Hon. Sesinando Villon, G.R. No. 127107, October 12, 1998
Onofre A. Villaluz vs. Judge Priscilla C. Mijares, Adm. Matter No. RTJ-98-1402, April 3, 1998
People of the Phils. vs. Delia Sadiosa, G.R. No. 107084, May 15, 1998
People of the Phils. vs. Sabino Gementiza, G.R. No. 123151, January 29, 1998
Jesus S. Conducto vs. Judge Iluminado C. Monzon, Adm. Matter No. MTJ-98-1147, July 2, 1998
Alonzo v. Villamor, G.R. No. 2352, July 26, 1910

Jurisdiction
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Carolina Camaya, et al. vs. Bernardo Patulandong, G.R. No. 144915, February 23, 2004
Jose C. Lee, et al. vs. RTC of Quezon City Branch 85, et al., G.R. No. 146006, February 23, 2004
Equatorial Realty Dev., Inc. vs. Sps. Desiderio & Edarlina Frogozo, et al., G.R. No.128563, March 25,
Alberto G. Pinlac, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 91486, September 10, 2003
Ceroferr Realty Corporation v. Court of Appeals and Ernesto Santiago, G.R. 139539, February 5, 2002
Rosanna Barba v. Court of Appeals, G.R. 126638, February 6, 2002
Jaime Soriano vs. Joseph E. Estrada, G.R. Nos. 146528, 146549, 146579 & 146631, February 6, 2001
Gorgonio Nova v. Judge Sancho Dames IV, AM No. RTJ-00-1574, March 28, 2001
Soller v. Sandiganbayan, GR Nos. 144261-62, May 9, 2001
Asset Privatization Trust vs. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 138598, June 29, 2001 2004
Brgy. San Roque, Talisay Cebu vs. Heirs of Francisco Pastor, G.R. No. 138896, June 20, 2000
Arranza vs. B.F. Homes, Inc., G.R. No. 131683, June 19, 2000
Millenium Industrial Commercial Corp. vs. Tan, G.R. No. 131724, February 28, 2000
Javier v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 96617, October 14, 1992
Santos v. Northwest, G.R. No. 101538, June 23 1992
Lopez v. Northwest, G.R. No. 106973, June 17, 1993
Bulao v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 101983, February 1, 1993
Tijam v. Sibonghanoy, G.R. No. L-21450, April 15, 1968
Abalos v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 94436, April 30, 1991
Flores v. Mallare Philipps, G.R. No. L-66620, September 24, 1986
Ortigas v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 52488, July 25, 1981
Dy v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 93756, March 22, 1991
Manchester Dev. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 75919, May 7, 1987
Sun Insurance v. Asuncion, G.R. Nos. 79937-38, February 13, 1989
De la Cruz v. Gabor, G.R. No. L-30774, October 31, 1969
Ella v. Salanga, G.R. No. L-23826, September 28, 1970
Pineda v. Lantin, G. R. No. L-15350, November 30, 1962
Evangelista v. Reyes, G.R. No. L-20416, January 30, 1964
Sapico v. Manila Oceanic, G.R. No. L-18776, January 30, 1964
Palaroan v. Anaya, G.R. No. L-19193, November 29, 1965
Lidasan v. COMELEC, G.R. No. L-28089, October 25, 1967
Suson vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126749, August 21, 1997
Miranda vs. Castillo, et al., G.R. No. 126361, June 19, 1997
Tuason vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 124553, February 10, 1997
Mendoza, et al. vs. The Presiding Judge, G.R. No. 122646, March 14, 1997
Aragon v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 124333, March 26, 1997
ABC Davao Auto Supply, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 113296, January 16, 1998
City Sheriff, Iligan City vs. Alfaro Fortunado, G.R. No. 80390, March 27, 1998
Alfred Pearson vs. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 74454, September 3, 1998
Gov. Pablo P. Garcia vs. Hon. Jose P. Burgos, G.R. No. 124130, June 29, 1998
Alejandro Tan vs. People of the Phils., G.R. No. 115507, May 19, 1998

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Oil and Natural Gas Commission vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 114323, July 23, 1998
Bishop Nicolas M. Mondejar vs. Hon. Roberto S. Javellana, G.R. No. 116883, September 22, 1998
Teresita G. Fabian vs. Hon. Aniano A. Desierto, G.R. No. 129742, September 16, 1998
Executive Secretary vs. Richard J. Gordon, G.R. No. 134171, November 18, 1998
St. Martin Funeral Home vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 130866, September 16, 1998
Air Services Cooperative vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118693, July 23, 1998
A. Francisco Realty and Dev't. Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 125055, October 30, 1998
Maria Arcal vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 127850, January 26, 1998
Nonito Labastida vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 110174, March 20, 1998
Marciana Serdoncillo vs. Sps. Fidel and Evelyn Benolirao, G.R. No. 118328, October 8, 1998
Teresita Dio vs. Dra. Rosalinda Melo Concepcion, G.R. No. 129493, September 25, 1998
Sta. Ines Melale Forest Products Corp. vs. Hon. Catalino Macaraig, G.R. No. 80849, December 2,

A.

Kinds

B

C.

Sps. Cesar and Elvira Raet vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 128016, September 17, 1998
Cresencia Cristobal vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 125339, June 22, 1998
Ruby Industrial Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. 124185-87, January 20, 1998
Lim Tay vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126891, August 5, 1998
Maricalum Mining Corp. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 124711, November 3, 1998
Philippine Airlines, Inc. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 120567, March 20, 1998
Santiago vs. Guingona, Jr., G.R. No. 134577, November 18, 1998
Manzano vs. Valera, G.R. No. 122068, July 8, 1998
Commission on Elections vs. Hon. Tomas B. Noynay, G.R. No. 132365, July 9, 1998
Vlason Ent. Corp. vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 121662-64, July 6, 1999
Eulalia Russell, et al vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 119347, March 17, 1999
Cabellan vs. CA, G.R. No. 93090, March 3, 1999
De la Cruz vs. CA, G.R. No. 111676, March 4, 1999
Espiritu vs. CA, G.R. No. 125473, June 29, 1999
Modina vs. CA, G.R. No. 109355, October 29, 1999
Sps. Roman Cruz vs. Sps. Torres, G.R. No. 121939, October 4, 1999
Movers -Baseco Port Services, Inc. vs. Cyborg Leasing Corp., G.R. No. 131755, October 25, 1999
Fernandez vs. The International Corporate Bank, G.R. No. 131283, October 7, 1999
Stilianopulos vs. City of Legaspi, G.R. No. 133913, October 12, 1999

1.

Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter
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Mel V. Velarde vs. Lopez, Inc., G.R. No. 153886, January 14, 2004
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Jose Lam vs. Adriana Chua, G.R. No. 131286, March 18, 2004

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Jurisdiction Over the Parties
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Marietta B. Ancheta vs. Rodolfo S. Ancheta, G.R. No. 145370, March 4, 2004

3.

Jurisdiction Over the Res
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Melina P. Macahilig vs. Grace M. Magalit G.R. No. 141423 November 15, 2000

Regional Trial Courts
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Adelfa S. Rivera, et al. vs. Fidela Del Rosario, et al., G.R. No. 144934, January 15, 2004

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Civil Cases
Sps Jorge & Yolanda Huguete vs. Sps Teofedo & Marites Embudo, G.R. No. 149554, July 1,

2.

Accion Reinvindicatoria
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Teodora and Rodolfo Capacete vs. Venancia Baroro, et al., G.R. No. 154184, July 8,
2003
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Melecio Alcala, et al vs. Jovencio Villar, G.R. No.156063, November 18, 2003

Katarungang Pambarangay
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Section 398 to 421 Local Government Code of 1991 (R.A. No. 7160, October 10, 1991)
Blardony v. Coscolluella, G.R. No. 70261, February 28, 1990
Garces v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-76836, June 23, 1988
Galuba v. Laureta, G.R. No. 71091, January 29, 1988
Morata v. Go, G.R. No. L-62339, October 27, 1983
Royales v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. L-65072, January 31, 1984
Angel L. Boleyley vs. Hon. Clarence Villanueva, et al, G.R. No. 128734, September 14, 1999
Bañares, et al. vs. Balising, et al., G.R. No. 132624, March 13, 2000
Farrales vs. Camarista, Adm. Matter No. MTJ-99-1184, March 2, 2000

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Universal Robina Sugar Milling Corporation vs. Heirs of Angel Teves G.R. No. 128574 Sept
18, 2002
D.

Summary Procedure
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Amendment of the Revised Rule on Summary Procedure, A.M. No. 02-11-09-SC, November
12, 2002
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Rodrigo Q. Tugot vs. Mamerto Y. Coliflores, A.M. No. MTJ-00-1332, February 16, 2004
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Farales, et al. vs. Judge Camarista, G.R. No. A.M. No. MTJ-99-1184, March 2, 2000
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Bañares, et al. vs. Balising, et al., G.R. No. 132624, March 13, 2000
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Tubiano vs. Razo, GR No. 132598, July 13, 2000
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Cusi-Hernandez vs. Diaz, GR No. 140436, July 18, 2000
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Salvador vs. Ortoll, GR No. 140942, October 18, 2000
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Sordan vs. Judge de Guzman, A.M. No. MTJ-00-1296, October 5, 2000
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Del Rosario v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 109032, February 21,1995
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Balayon v. Ocampo, Adm. Matter No. MTJ-91-619, January 29, 1993
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Felongco v. Dictado, Adm. Matter No. RTJ-86-50, June 28, 1993
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Santiago v. Guadiz, G.R. No. 85923, February 26, 1992
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Wilmon v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 97637, April 10, 1992
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Zaldivia v. Reyes, G.R. No. 102342, July 3, 1992
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Joven v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 80739, August 2, 1992
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Lesaca v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 96432, October 21, 1992
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Zamora v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 94674, March 13, 1991
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Sadio v. Regional Trial Court of Antique, G.R. No. 94143, September 24, 1991
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Jakihaca v. Aquino, G.R. No. 83982, January 12, 1990
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Olivas v. Flor, G.R. No. 78343, May 21, 1988
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Malferrari v. Pantanosas, Adm. Matter R-299-MTJ, February 10, 1986
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Salcedo v. Bans, G.R.. No. L-67540, January 17, 1985
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Combate v. San Jose, G.R. No. L-68566, April 15, 1985

General Provisions
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Rule 1, Revised Rules of Court
Patricia Natcher vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 133000, October 2, 2000

Civil Actions
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Pilar vda. De Manalo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. 129242, January 16, 2001
Barangay San Roque vs. CA, G.R. No. 138896, June 30, 2000
Joseph v. Bautista, G.R. No. 41423, February 23, 1989
City of Bacolod v. San Miguel, G.R. No. L-25134, October 30, 1969
Bayang v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-53564, February 27, 1987
Enriquez v. Ramos, G.R. No. L-16797, February 27, 1963
Cuevas v. Pineda, G.R. No. L-47617, August 29, 1986
Republic v. Amores, G.R. No. L-35232, January 31, 1973
Juan v. Lianga, G.R. No. L-25137, July 28, 1969
PHHC v. Tiongco, G.R. No. L-18891, November 28, 1964
Yusingco v. Ong Hing Lian, G.R. No. L-26523, December 24, 1971
Gozon v. Barrameda, G.R. No. L-17473, June 30, 1964
De Goma v. De Goma, G.R. No. L-18739, December 28, 1964
Lagrimas v. Lagrimas, G.R. No. L-6462, May 28, 1954
Mijares v. Piccio, G.R. No. L-10458, April 22, 1957
Hanover v. Manila Port, G.R. No. L-20976, January 23, 1967
Garcia v. Vasquez, G.R. No. L-26808, March 28, 1969
Cabrera v. Tiano, G.R. No. L-17299, July 31, 1963
Insurance v. Warner, G.R. No. L-24106, October 31, 1967
Peltan Dev't., Inc., et al. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 117029, March 19, 1997
De los Reyes vs. Court of Appeals, GR No. 121468, January 27, 1998
Phil. National Bank vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 121251, June 26, 1998
A. Francisco Realty and Dev't. Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 125055, October 30,1998
PNOC Shipping and Transport Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 107518, October 8, 1998
Sps. Rosalinda S. De Leon vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 104796, March 6, 1998
Elisa C. Feliciano vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 123293, March 5, 1998
Boyet Sempio vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 124326, January 22, 1998
Juan M. Casil vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 121534, January 28, 1998
Leoncio Lee Tek Sheng vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 115402, July 15, 1998
Asset Privatization Trust vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 121171, December 29, 1998
Allied Agri-Business Dev't. Co., Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118438, December 4, 1998
Oil and Natural Gas Commission vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 114323, July 23, 1998
National Steel Corp. vs. CA, G.R. No. 123215, February 2, 1999

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Cause of Action
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Sps. Ricardo Pascual, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 115925, August 15, 2003
Phil. National bank vs. Ritratto Group Inc., G.R. No. 142616, July 31, 2001

Nature of Action
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Rule 2, Revised Rules of Court
Equitable PCI Bank, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 143556, March 16, 2004
Sps Jorge and Yolanda Huguete vs. Sps Teofedo and Marites Embudo, G.R. No. 149554, July

Ban Hua U. Flores vs. Office of the Ombudsman, G.R. No. 136769, September 17, 2002
Sunny Motors Sales, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 119900, August 16, 2001

Parties in Civil Actions
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Rule 3, Revised Rules of Court
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Province of Batangas vs. Alberto G. Romulo, et al., G.R. No. 152774, May 27, 2004
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Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. vs. Hon. Floro T. Alejo, et al., G.R. No. 141970, September
10, 2001
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Teofilo Martinez v. People, G.R. 132852, May 31, 2000
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Viewmaster Construction Corp. v. Roxas, G.R. No. 133576, July 13, 2000
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Malayang Samahan ng mga Manggagawa, et al. vs. Cresencio J. Ramos, et al., G.R. No.
113907, April 20, 2000
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Heirs of Elias Lorilla vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118655, April 12, 2000
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Balagtas vs. CA, G.R. No. 109073, October 20, 1999
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Aguila vs. CA, G.R. No. 127347, November 25, 1999
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Adorable vs. CA, G.R. No. 119466, November 25, 1999
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State Investment House Inc. vs. CA, G.R. No. 106795, November 16, 1999
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Tangkiko vs. Cezar, G.R. No. 131277, February 2, 1999
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PCGG vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 125788, June 5, 1998
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Nora A. Bitong vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 123553, July 13, 1998
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Blas F. Ople vs. Ruben D. Torres, G.R. No. 127685, July 23, 1998
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Myron C. Papa vs. A.U. Valencia and Co. Inc., G.R. No. 105188, January 23, 1998
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MWSS vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126000, October 7, 1998
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Eternal Gardens Memorial Park Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 123698, August 5, 1998
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French Oil Mill Machinery Co., Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126477, September 11,
1998
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Saudi Arabian Airlines vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 122191, October 8, 1998
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Mobil v. Customs Arrastre, G.R. No. L-23139, December 17,1966
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Begosa v. Chairman, PVA, G.R. No. L-25916, April 30, 1970
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Republic v. PNB, G.R. No. L-16485, January 30, 1965
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Philippine Independent v. Mateo, G.R. No. L-14793, April 28, 1961
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American Express v. Santiago, G.R. No. L-97058, January 17, 1973
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Acenas v. Sison, G.R. No. L-17011, August 30, 1963
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Peyer v. Martinez, G.R. No. L-3500, January 12, 1951
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Jaranilla v. Gonzales, G.R. No. L-5629, October 11, 1954
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International Colleges v. Argonza, G.R. No. L-3884, November 29, 1951
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Bengson v. PNB, G.R. No. L-17066, December 28, 1961
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Boniel v. Reyes, G.R. No. L-28400, September 30, 1970
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Habaña v. Vamenta, G.R. Nos. L-27091-92, June 30, 1970
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Longao v. Fakat, G.R. No. L-23978, December 27, 1969
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Hollero v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-16579, June 29, 1974
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Tayag v. Angeles Electric Corp., G.R. No. L-22549, May 19, 1966
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National Brewery v. San Miguel, G.R. No. L-19017, December 27, 1963
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Hanover v. Manila Port, G.R. No. L-20976, January 23, 1967
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Sarmiento v. Ortiz, G.R. No. L-18583, January 31, 1964
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De Mesa v. Mencias, G.R. No. L-24583, October 29, 1966
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Tanhueco v. Aguilar, G.R. No. L-30369, May 29, 1970
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Barrameda v. Barbara, G.R. No. L-4227, January 28, 1952
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Almeda v. Provincial Treasurer, G.R. No. L-16148, January 28, 1961
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Macondray v. Dungao, G.R. No. L-18079, May 26, 1964
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Ignacio v. Pampanga Bus, G.R. No. L-18936, May 23, 1967
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Climaco v. Siy Uy, G.R. No. L-21118, April 27, 1967
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Acar v. Rosal, G.R. No. L-21707, March 18, 1967
1.

Real Parties in Interest
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Sui Man Hui Chan, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 147999, February 27,
2004

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Alvin Tan vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 127210, August 7, 2003
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Ernesto B. Francisco, Jr., et al. vs. House of Representatives, et al., G.R. No. 160261,
Nov 10, 2003
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Gilda C. Lim vs. Patricia Lim-Yu , G.R. No. 138343, February 19, 2001
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Shipside Incorporated vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 143377, February 20, 2001
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Alberto G. Pinlac, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 91486, January 19, 2001
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Phil. National bank vs. Ritratto Group Inc, G.R. No. 142616, July 31, 2001
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D.

Indispensable Parties
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Teresita Villareal Manipor, et al. vs. Sps. Pablo & Antonia Ricafort, G.R. No.
150159, July 25, 2003
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China Airlines vs. Daniel Chiok, G.R. No. 152122, July 30, 2003
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Republic of the Phil. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. No. 152154, July 15, 2003
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Jovito Valenzuela, et al vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No 131175, August 28,
2001
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Metropolitan Bank vs. Floro T. Alejo, G.R. No. 141970, September 10, 2001

Venue of Actions
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Rule 4, Revised Rules of Court
Pilipino Telephone Corp. vs. Delfino Tecson, G.R. No. 156966, May 7, 2004
Mariano Gumabon et al v. Aquilino Larin, G.R. 142523, November 27, 2001
Virginia Gochan, et al. v. Mercedes Gochan, et al., G.R. 146089, December 13, 2001
Davao Light & Power Co. Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 111685, August 20, 2001
Davao Abaca Plantation Co., Inc. vs. Dole Phils., Inc., G. R. No. 134431, December 1, 2000
Uriarte v. Court of First Instance, G.R. Nos. L-21938-39, May 29, 1970
Fule v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-40502, November 29, 1976
Unimasters Conglomeration, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 119657, February 7, 1997
Philtranco Service Enterprise, Inc. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 124100, April 1, 1998
Estrellita J. Tamano vs. Hon. Rodolfo A. Ortiz, G.R. No. 126603, June 29, 1998
William Dayag vs. Hon. Potenciano S. Canizares, G.R. No. 124193, March 6, 1998
Fernandez vs. The International Corporate Bank, G.R. No. 131283, October 7, 1999
Gonzalez v. Encarnacion, G.R. No. L-18726, August 31, 1966
Polytrade v. Blanco, G.R. No. L-27033, October 31, 1969
Clavecilla v. Antillon, G.R. No. L-22238, February 18, 1967
Torres v. Tuason, G.R. No. L-19668, October 22, 1964

1.

Real Actions
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Rebecca T. Cabutihan vs. Landcenter Construction & Dev. Corp., G.R. No 146594,
June 10, 2002

2.

Actions in Personam
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Fortunato Gomez, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 127692, March 10,
2004

Pleadings
A.

In General
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Rule 6, Revised Rules of Court
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BPI Leasing Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, et al, G.R. No. 127624, November 18, 2003
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Eslaban vs. De Onorio, GR No. 146062, June 28, 2001
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Spouses Claro Ponciano and Gloria Ponciano v. Honorable Parentela, G.R. No. 133284, May
9, 2000
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Arenas vs. Rojas, GR No. 126640, November 23, 2000
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Veluz vs. CA, GR No. 139951, November 23, 2000
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Nora A. Bitong vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 123553, July 13, 1998
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Solar Team Entertainment, Inc. vs. Hon. Helen Bautista Ricafort, G.R. No. 132007, August 5,
1998
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Jesus G. Santos vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 128061, September 3, 1998
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Leticia P. Ligon vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 127683, August 7, 1998
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Santo Tomas Univ. Hospital vs. Cesar Antonio Y. Surla, G.R. No. 129718, August 17, 1998
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Florentina Sto. Domingo-David vs. Hon. Eleuterio F. Guerrero, G.R. No. 120965, September
25, 1998
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Mauricia Alejandrino vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 114151, September 17, 1998
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Hon. Carlos O. Fortich vs. Hon. Renato C. Corona, G.R. No. 131457, April 24, 1998
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Sps. Gil and Noelli Gardose vs. Reynaldo S. Tarroza, G.R. No. 130570, May 19, 1998
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Professional Regulation Commission vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 117817, July 9, 1998
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Fidel C. Cabardo vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118202, May 19, 1998
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Maricalum Mining Corp. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 124711, November 3, 1998

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B.

D.

Marina Properties Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 125447, August 14, 1998
Fe D. Quita vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 124862, December 22, 1998
Executive Secretary vs. Richard J. Gordon, G.R. No. 134171, November 18, 1998
Valentin Ortiz vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 127393, December 4, 1998
Wilfredo P. Verzosa vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. 119511-13, November 24, 1998
Fletcher Challenge Petroleum Phils. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 123292, April 20, 1998
Allied Banking Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 123871, August 31, 1998
British Airways vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 121824, January 29, 1998
Ma. Linda T. Almendras vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 110067, August 3, 1998
Diman vs. Alumbres, G.R. No. 131466, November 27, 1998
PNB v. Perez, G.R. No. L-20412, February 28, 1966
Ynotorio v. Lira, G.R. No. L-16677, November 27, 1964
Mendoza v. Rodriguez, G.R. No. L-24564, May 27, 1968
Gojo v. Goyala, G.R. No. L-26768, October 30, 1970
Malinao v. Luzon Surety, G.R. No. L-16082, February 29, 1964
Anaya v. Palaroan, G.R. No. L-27930, November 26, 1970
Del Rosario v. Jimenez, G.R. No. L-17468, July 31, 1963
Firestone v. Tempongko, G.R. No. L-24399, March 28, 1969
Albert v. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. L-26364, May 29, 1968
Republic v. Ramos, G.R. No. L-18911, April 27, 1967

Formal Requirements
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C

Ruby Industrial Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. 124185-87, January 20, 1998
Roberto De la Torre vs. Pepsi Cola Products, Phils., INC., G.R. No. 130243, October 30, 1998
Dasmariñas Village Association, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 127276, December 3,

Uy vs. Land Bank of the Philippines, G.R. No. 136100, July 24, 2000
Barroso vs. Ampig, Jr., G.R. No. 138218 March 17, 2000
Digital Microwave Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 128550, March 16, 2000
BA Savings Bank vs. Sia, G.R. No. 131214, July 27, 2000
Robern Development Corp. vs. Judge Quitain, G.R. No. 135042, September 23, 1999

Parts of a Pleading
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Rule 7, Revised Rules of Court

1.

Certification Against Non-Forum Shopping
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United Pulp & Paper vs. United pulp & Paper Chapter-FFW, G.R. No. 141117, Mar
25, 2004
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Sps. Gavino & Violeta Gudoy, et al. vs. Sps. Jacinta & Adriano Guadalquiver, G.R.
No. 151136 May 27, 2004
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Santiago Eslaban vs. Clarita vda. De Onorio, G.R. No. 146062, June 28, 2001
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MC Engineering, et al. vs. NLRC, et al G.R. No. 142314, June 28, 2001
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Shipside Incorporated vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 143377, February 20, 2001
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Ma. Carminia C. Roxas vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No 139337, August 15,
2001
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Public Estates Authority vs. Elpidio S. Uy, G.R. Nos. 147933-34, December 12,
2001

2.

Verification
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Vilma Hilda D. Villanueva-Fabella, et al. vs. Ralph S. Lee, et al., A.M. No MTJ-041518, January 15, 2004
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Shipside Incorporated vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 143377, February 20, 2001

Allegations in the Pleadings
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Rule 8, Revised Rules of Court
Republic of the Phil. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. No. 152154, July 15, 2003
Mariveles Shipyard Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 144134, November 11, 2003
Delsan Transport Lines, Inc. vs. C & A Construction, Inc.G.R. No. 156034, October 1, 2003
Aquilina Estrella, et al. vs. Nila Espiridion, G.R. No. 134460, November 27, 2003
International Flavors and Fragrances Phil., Inc. vs. Argos, G.R. No.130362, September 10,
Maunlad Savings and Loan Association vs. CA, GR No. 114942, November 27, 2000
Bacarro v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-28203, January 22, 1971
Guerra Enterprises v. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. L-28310, April 17, 1970
Cuevo v. Barredo, G.R. No. 45699, February 24, 1938
Hanover v. Port Service, G.R. No. L-20976, January 23, 1967
Gatchallan v. Pavilin, G.R. No. L-17619, October 31, 1962

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Effect of Pleadings
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F.

H.

I.

Rule 9, Revised Rules of Court
Heirs of Juana Gaudiane vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 119879, March 11, 2004
Anastacio Fabela, et al vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 142546, August 9, 2001
Agaton v. Perez, G.R. No. L-19548, December 22, 1966
Valdez v. Paras, G.R. No. L-11474, May 13, 1959
Namarco vs. Federation, G.R. No. L-22578, January 31, 1973
Ynotorio v. Lira, G.R. No. L-16677, November 27, 1964
Carpena v. Manalo, G.R. No. L-13143, April 26, 1961
Viva Productions, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 123881, March 13, 1997

Liberal Construction
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G.

La Mallorca v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-20761, July 27, 1966
People v. Abaquita, G.R. No. 48058, October 20, 1944
Atlantic Mutual v. Cebu, G.R. No. L-18961, August 31, 1966
Araneta v. Lyric Film, G.R. No. 37730, November 14, 1933
Worldwide v. Macrohon, G.R. No. L-12365, February 28, 1959
Constantino v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-10579, March 22, 1958
Marsman v. Syquia, G.R. No. L-19207, August 31, 1965
Galofa v. Nee Bon Sing, G.R. No. L-22018, January 17, 1968

Gerales v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 85909, February 9, 1993

Complaint
1.

Definition
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Tantuico v. Republic, G.R. No. 89114, December 2, 1991

2.

Allegations; General Rule
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Metropolitan v. Quilts, G.R. No. 91436, May 24, 1993
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Mathay v. Consolidated, G.R. No. L-23136, August 26, 1974

Answer
1.

Genuineness of Document
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Donato v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 102603, January 18, 1993

2.

Negative Pregnant
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PHILAMGEN v. Sweet Lines, G.R. No. 87434, August 5, 1992
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Galofa v. Sing, G.R. No. L-22018, January 17, 1968
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Tamayo v. Callejo, G.R. No. L-25563, July 28, 1972
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Banares v. Barican, Adm. Case No.1288, July 29, 1974

3.

Waiver of Defenses
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Director of Lands v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-47847, July 31, 1981

4

Specific Denial
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Republic of the Phil. vs. Josefina B. Vda. De Neri, et al., G.R. No. 139588, March 4,
2004

Counterclaim
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Mel V. Velarde vs. Lopez, Inc., G.R. No. 153886, January 14, 2004
1.
Definition
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B.A. Finance v. Co, G.R. No. 105751, June 30, 1993
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Maceda v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 83545, August 11, 1989
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Reyes v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-28466, March 27, 1971
2.

How Raised
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Javier v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 75379, March 31, 1989
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Shafer v. Regional Trial Court Judge, G.R. No. 78848, November 14, 1988

3.

Kinds of Counterclaims
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Quintanilla v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 101747, September 24, 1997
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Meliton v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 101883, December 11, 1992
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Lim Tanhu v. Ramolete, G.R. No. L-40098, August 29, 1975
a.

Compulsory

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Teresita S. Reyes-De Leon vs. Vicente B. Del Rosario, G.R. No. 152862,
July 26, 2004
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Lafarge Cement Phil., Inc. et al. vs. Continental Cement Corp., et al., G.R.
No. 155173, November 23, 2004
b.
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2001
4.

Remedies
a.
Failure to raise compulsory claim
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Visayan Packing v. Reparations, G.R. No. L-29673, November 12, 1987
b.
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J.

K.

L.

Permissive
Evangeline Alday vs. FGU Insurance Corp., G.R. No.138822, January 23,

Oversight, Inadvertence, Excusable Neglect
B.A. Finance v. Co, G.R. No. 105751, June 30, 1993

Third/Fourth Party Complaint
1.
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Definition
Go vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 104609, June 30, 1993
Pascual v. Bautista, G.R. No. L-21644, May 29, 1970
Balbastro v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-33255, November 29, 1972
Republic v. Central Surety, G.R. No. L-27802, October 26, 1968

2.
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Remedies Upon Denial
De Dios v. Balagot, G.R. No. L-24103, August 10, 1967

Amended and Supplementary Pleadings
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Rule 10, Revised Rules of Court

1.

In General
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Sps. Rodolfo and Imelda Caoili vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 128325, September 14, 1999
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Siasoco vs. CA, G.R. No. 132753, February 15, 1999
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Chua vs. CA, G.R. No. 109840, January 21, 1999
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Cervantes vs. CA, G.R. No. 125138, March 2, 1999
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Heirs of Pagobo, et al. v. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 121687, October 16,
1997
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Salvador v. Frio, G.R. No. L-25352, May 29, 1970
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Ong Peng v. Custodio, G.R. No. L-14911, March 25, 1961
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Mangayao v. Lasud, G.R. No. L-19252, May 29, 1964
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Malayan Insurance v. Delgado, G.R. No. L-22811, May 19, 1966
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Manila v. Bacay, G.R. Nos. L-19358-59, March 31, 1964
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National Abaca v. Pore, G.R. No. L-16779, August 16, 1961

2.

Amendment
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Jovito Valenzuela, et al vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No 131175, August 28,
2001
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Spouses Tirona vs Floro P. Alejo, G.R. No. 129313, October 10, 2001
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Barfel Dev. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 98177, June 8, 1993
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PNB v. Florendo, G.R. No. 62082, February 26, 1992
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PhilBank v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 66510, July 6, 1990
a.

as a Matter of Right
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Sec. 2, Rule 10 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure
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Edwin N. Tribiana vs. Lourdes M. Tribiana, G.R. No. 137359, September
13, 2004

b.

as a Matter of Discretion
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Metropolitan Bank v. Presiding Judge, G.R. No. 89909, September 21, 1990

c.

to Conform to Evidence
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O’Laco v. Co Cho Chit, G.R. No. 58010, March 31, 1993
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Phil. Export and Foreign Loan Guarantee Corp. vs. Phil. Infrastructures, et
al., G.R. No. 120384, January 13, 2004

Supplemental Pleadings
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2005

Allen A. Macasaet, et al. vs. People of the Philippines, et al., G.R. No. 153747, February 23,

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M.

1.

Planters Dev't. Bank vs. LZK Holdings and Dev't. Corp., G.R. No. 153777, April 15, 2005
Conrado de Rama v. Court of Appeals, Civil Service Commission, et al, G.R. 131136, Feb 28,
Socorro Abella Soriano, et al vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R No. 100633, August 28, 2001
Asset Privatization Trust v. Court of Appeals, et al., GR 81024, February 3, 2000
Shoemart v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 86956, October 1, 1990

Filing and Service of Pleadings, Judgments and Other Papers
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Rule 13, Revised Rules of Court
Rafael Albano, et al. v. CA, G.R. 144708, August 10, 2001 SEcdtai
Sps. Jose and Evangeline Aguilar, et al., vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 120972, July 19, 1999
Director of Lands v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-45168, September 25, 1979
Lichauco v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-23842, March 13, 1975
Wolfson v. Cruz, G.R. No. L-28947, January 17, 1973
Pfleider v. Cordova, G.R. No. L-19077, October 30, 1964
Cruzcosa v. Concepcion, G.R. No. L-11146, April 22, 1957

Service
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Dolores Fajardo vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 140356, March 20, 2001
Tam Wing Tak vs. Ramon P. Makasiar, G.R. No. 122452, Jan. 29, 2001
Gold Line Transit vs. Luisa Ramos, G.R. No. 144813, August 15, 2001
Rafael Albano, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 144708, August 10, 2001
Asuncion vs. Evangelista, G.R. No. 133491, October 31, 1999
NIDC-PNB v. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 117408, March 26, 1997

a.

Modes of Service
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Jimmy L. Barnes vs. Teresita C. Reyes, et al., G.R. No. 144533, September 23, 2003
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Fernando T. Baltazar vs. COMELEC, et al, G.R. No. 140158, January. 29, 2001

b.

Proof of Service
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Alfredo G. Boiser vs. Jose Y. Aguirre, Jr., A.M. No. RTJ-04-1886, May 16, 2005
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MC Engineering vs. NLRC, GR No. 142314, June 28, 2001

c.

Priority of Service of Pleadings
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Gertrudes Teh vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 141180, January 11, 2005
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United Pulp and Paper vs. United Pulp and Paper Chapter-Federation of Free
Workers, G.R. No. 141117, March 25, 2004

2.

Coverage
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Echaus v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 57343, July 23, 1990

3.

Notice of Lis Pendens
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Lim v. Vera Cruz, GR No. 143646, April 4, 2001
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Roxas v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 100480, May 11, 1993

Bill of Particulars
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Rule 12, Revised Rules of Court
Alfredo T. Romualdez vs. Sandiganbayan., G.R. No. 152259, July 29, 2004
Tantuico v. Republic, G.R. No. 89114, December 2, 1991
Virata v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 106527, April 6, 1993
Lloren v. De Veyra, G.R. No. L-13929, March 28, 1962
Matute v. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. L-26751, L-26085 & L-26106, January 31, 1969
Agcanas v. Mercado, G.R. No. L-15808, April 23, 1963
Clareza v. Rosales, G.R. No. L-15364, May 31, 1961
Sabangan v. Railroad, G.R. No. L-29839, July 17, 1969
Amante v. Suñga, G.R. No. L-40491, May 28, 1975

Summons
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Rule 14, Revised Rules of Court
Filomena Domagas vs. Vivian Layno Jensen, G.R. No. 158407, January 17, 2005
Pinlac vs. CA, GR No. 91486, January 19, 2001
Patricia S. Villareal vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 107314, September 17, 1998
Arturo R. Macapagal vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 110610, April 18, 1997
Salome Pabon vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 120457, September 24, 1998
Leonardo Arcenas vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 130401, December 4, 1998
Vlason Ent. Corp. vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 121662-64, July 6, 1999
Francisco Motors Corp. vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 100812, June 25, 1999

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In General
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B.

Definition
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C.

D.

NAWASA v. Secretary of Public Works, G.R. No. L-20928, March 31, 1966
Ago v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-17898, October 31, 1962
Viacrusis v. Estenzo, G.R. No. L-18457, June 30, 1962
Ignacio v. Racho, G.R. No. L-466, June 30, 1947
Dultra v. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. L-27682, April 30, 1976
Yturralde v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-31586, February 28, 1972
General Corp. v. Union, G.R. No. L-2684, September 14, 1950
Fernandez v. Caluag, G.R. No. L-16124, December 30, 1961
Keister v. Navarro, G.R. No. L-29067, May 31, 1977
Cabuang v. Bello, G.R. No. L-14781, July 15, 1959
Sequito v. Letrondo, G.R. No. L-11588, July 20, 1959
Zulueta v. Muñoz, G.R. No. L-25635, August 23, 1966
Fontanilla v. Dominguez, G.R. No. 48132, May 20, 1942
Montalban v. Maximo, G.R. No. L-22997, March 15, 1968
Carballo v. Encarnacion, G.R. No. L-5675, April 27, 1953
Lezama v. Piccio, G.R. No. L-6606, September 29, 1954
Sarmiento v. Ortiz, G.R. No. L-18583, January 31, 1964

Fortunato Gomez, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 127692, March 10, 2004

On Whom
1.

Juridical Entity
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Rebollido v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 81123, February 28, 1989
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Summit Trading v. Avendaño, G.R. No. L-60038, March 18, 1985

2.

Resident Temporarily Out
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Venturanza v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 77760, December 11, 1987

Modes of Service
—

Marietta B. Ancheta vs. Rodolfo S. Ancheta, G.R. No. 145370, March 4, 2004

1.

Personal
—
Cipriano M. Lazaro vs. Rural Bank of Francisco Balagtas (Bulacan), Inc., et al., G.R.
No. 139895, August 15, 2003

2.

Substituted
—
Filomena Domagas vs. Vivian Layno Jensen, G.R. No. 158407, January 17, 2005
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Miranda vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 114243, February 23, 2000
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Laus v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 101256, March 8, 1993
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Mapa v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 79374, October 2, 1992
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Toyota Cubao, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126321, Oct. 23, 1997

3.

Extraterritorial
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Rosalino P. Acance, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 159699, March 16, 2005
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Lagrimas Pacaña-Gonzales vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 150908, January 21, 2005
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Dial v. Soriano, G.R. No. L-82330, May 31, 1988
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Sievert v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-84034, December 22, 1988
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Citizens' Surety v. Herrera, G.R. No. L-32170, March 31, 1971
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Consolidated Plywood v. Breva, G.R. No. L-82811, October 18, 1988

E.

Voluntary Appearance
—
Florentino Gonzales, et al. vs. Balikatan Kilusang Bayan sa Pananalapi, Inc., G.R. No.
150859, March 28, 2005
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Delos Santos v. Montesa, G.R. No. 73531, April 6, 1993

Motions
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Rule 15, Revised Rules of Court
Francisca L. Marquez vs. Simeon Baldoz, G.R. No. 143779, April 4, 2003
Philippine Commercial and Industrial Bank vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 120739, July 20, 2000
Annie Tan vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 130314, September 22, 1998
Republic of the Phils. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 130118, July 9, 1998

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San Lorenzo Village Association, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 116825, March 26, 1998
Rosita G. Tan vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 125861, September 9, 1998
Jesus Tiomico vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 122539, March 4, 1999

A.

In General
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B.

Remonte v. Bonto, G.R. No. L-19900, February 28, 1966
PELTA v. Martinez, G.R. No. L-13846, May 20, 1960
Lupisan v. Alfonso, G.R. No. L-1321, July 31, 1947
Duran Embate v. Penolio, G.R. No. L-4942, September 23, 1953
Tan v. Dimayuga, G.R. No. L-15241, July 31, 1962

Contents
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Information Technology Foundation of the Phil., et al. vs. COMELEC, et al., G.R. No.
159139, June 15, 2005

C.

1.

Omnibus Motion
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PH Credit Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 109648, November 22, 2001
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Delta Motors Corp. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 121075, July 24, 1997

2.

Notice of Hearing
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Vilma Hilda D. Villanueva-Fabella, et al. vs. Ralph S. Lee, et al., A.M. No MTJ-041518, January 15, 2004
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Dolores Fajardo vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 140356, March 20, 2001

3.

Proof of Service
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Provident Int'l Resources v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 119328, July 26, 1996

Hearing of Motions
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D.

Ex Parte Motions
—

E.

Orosa v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118696, September 3, 1996

Primetown Property Group, Inc. vs. Lyndon D. Juntilla, et al., G.R. No. 157801, June 8, 2005

Motion to Dismiss
—

Rule 16, Revised Rules of Court

1.

In General
—
Carolina P. Ramirez, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 133841, August 15,
2003
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Roberto P. Tolentino vs. Dolores Natanauan, et al, G.R. No. 135441, November 20,
2003
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Emergency Loan Pawnshop Inc. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. 129184, February 28,
2001
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De Salanga vs. Alagar, GR No. 134089, July 14, 2000
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Tuason v. Rafor, G.R. No. L-15537, June 30, 1962
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Gemperle v. Schenker, G.R. No. L-18164, January 23, 1967
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Union v. Bognot, G.R. No. L-19420, January 31, 1964
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Acuña v. Batac Production Coop., G.R. No. L-20333, June 30, 1967
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Versoza v. Versoza, G.R. No. L-25609, November 27, 1968
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Gayon v. Gayon, G.R. No. L-28394, November 26, 1970
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Lagutan v. Icao, G.R. No. 58057, June 30, 1993
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Galeon v. Galeon, G.R. No. L-30380, February 28, 1973
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Foster Parents v. Demetriou, G.R. No. L-74077, July 7, 1986

2.

Grounds
—
Bangko Silangan Development Bank vs. CA, GR No. 110480, June 29, 2001
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Campaña General de Tabacos de Filipinas et al v. Court of Appeals, G.R. 130326 and
G.R. 137868, November 29, 2001
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Javier v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 96617, October 14, 1992
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Laus v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 101256, March 8, 1993
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Delos Santos v. Montesa, G.R. No. 73531, April 6, 1993
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Boticano v. Chu, G.R. No. L-58036, March 16, 1987
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DBP v. Pundogar, G.R. No. 96921, January 29, 1993
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Tanpingco v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 76225, March 31, 1992
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Diaz v. Adiong, G.R. No. 106847, March 5, 1993

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Hongkong & Shanghai v. Sherman, G.R. No. 72494, August 11, 1989
Victronics v. Regional Trial Court, G.R. No. 104019, January 25, 1993
Abalos v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 99843, June 22, 1993
Nabus v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 91670, February 7, 1991
University of the Phil. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 97827, February 9, 1993
Gatmaytan v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 123332, February 3, 1997
The Andresons Group, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 114928, January 21, 1997
Camara vs. CA, G.R. No. 100789, July 20, 1999
Perez vs. CA, G.R. No. 107737, October 1, 1999
Dabuco, et al. vs. CA, G.R. No. 133775, January 20, 2000
Heirs of Joaquin Teves vs. CA, G.R. No. 109963, October 13, 1999
National Irrigation Administration vs. CA, G.R. 129169, November 17, 1999
Cora Vergara vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 117929, November 26, 1999

a.

Lack of Jurisdiction over the Subject Matter
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Virginia O. Gochan, et al. vs. Richard G. Young, et al., G.R. No. 131889,
March 12, 2001
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Gualberto Castro vs. Ricardo Gloria, G.R. No. 132174, August 20, 2001

b.

Litis Pendentia
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Spouses Tirona vs Floro P. Alejo, G.R. No. 129313, October 10 2001
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R & M General Merchandise vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 144189, Oct 5, 2001

c.

Res Judicata
—
Malayang Samahan ng Manggagawa sa Balanced Food, et al. vs.
Pinakamasarap Corp., et al., G.R. No. 139068, January 16, 2004
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Norma V. Manalo, et al. vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 124204, April 20, 2001
—
Sta. Lucia Realty & Dev’t, Inc. vs. Leticia Cabrigas, G.R. No. 134895, Jun
19, 2001
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Virginia Avisado, et al. vs. Amor Rumbaua, et al., G.R. No. 137306, Mar
12, 2001
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Equatorial Realty Development vs. Mayfair Theater, G.R. No 133879, Nov
21, 2001

d.

Complaint States No Cause of Action
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Equitable PCI Bank, et al. vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 143556, March 16, 2004
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Franklin M. Drilon, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al. G.R. No. 106922, Apr
20, 2001

e.

Prescription
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Felix Gochan & Sons Realty Corp., et al. vs. Heirs of Raymundo Baba, et
al., G.R. No. 138945, August 19, 2003
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William Alain Miailhe vs. Court Of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 108991, Mar
20, 2001
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Paz S. Lim vs. Victoria K Chan, G.R. No. 127227, February 28, 2001
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Romana Ingjugtiro vs. Leon V. Casals, et al., G.R. No. 134718, August 20,
2001

f.

Forum Shopping
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Equitable PCI Bank, et al vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 143556, March 16, 2004
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Honorato Espinosa vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 128686, May 28,
2004
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People of the Phil. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. No. 149495, August 21,
2003
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Luz E. Taganas, et al. vs. Meliton G. Emuslan, et al., G.R. No. 146980, Sept
3, 2003
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Reynaldo L. Laureano vs. Bormaheco, INC., et al., G.R. No. 137619, Febr
6, 2001
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Rufino Valencia vs. Court Of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 119118, February 19,
2001
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United Residents of Dominican Hills, Inc. vs. Comm. on the Settlement of
Land Problems, G.R. No. 135945, March 7, 2001
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R & M Gen Merchandise vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 144189, Oct
5, 2001
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Marcelo Lee et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 118387, October11,
2001
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Roberto S. Benedicto vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 125359, September 4,
2001
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Domingo R. Manalo vs. Court of Appeals et al. , G.R. No. 141297, October
8, 2001

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Virginia Gochan et al vs. Mercedes Gochan et al., G.R. No. 146089, Dec
13, 2001

3.

g.

Non-Joinder of Parties
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Teodoro B. Vesagas, et al. vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 142924, Dec 5, 2001

h.

Lack of Legal Capacity to Sue
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Nemencio C. Evangelista, et al. vs. Carmelino M. Santiago, G.R. No.
157447, April 29, 2005

How Pleaded
a.
Period
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Sui Man Hui Chan, et al. vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 147999, Feb 27, 2004
b.

4.

Affirmative Defense
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Teodora A. Rioferio, et al. vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 129008, Jan 13, 2004
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California & Hawaiian Sugar Co. vs. Pioneer Insurance, GR No. 139273,
Nov 28, 2000
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Hadji v. Moson, G.R. No. 92557, September 27, 1990

Hearing and Order
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Municipality of Biñan v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 94733. February 17, 1993

Dismissal of Actions
—

Rule 17, Revised Rules of Court

A.

In General
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B.

Montejo v. Urotia, G.R. No. L-27187, July 22, 1971
People's Car v. Arcellana, G.R. No. L-29098, July 22, 1971
NACOCO v. Kalaw, G.R. No. L-5412, January 28, 1954
Gil v. Talaña, G.R. No. L-6305, October 25, 1954
Reyes v. Capule, G.R. No. L-8022, November 29, 1957

By Plaintiff
—
Dev’t Bank of the Phil. vs. Pingol Land Transport System Co., et al., G.R. No. 145908, Jan
22, 2004

C.

1.

Through Choice
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Ma. Carminia Roxas v. CA, et al., G.R. 139337, August 15, 2001
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International Container v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 90530, October 7, 1992

2.

Failure to Prosecute
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Producers Bank of the Phils. v. CA, GR No. 125468, October 9, 2000
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Calalang v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 103185, January 22, 1993

Effect of Dismissal
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Bañares II, et al vs. Balising, et al., G.R. No. 132624, March 13, 2000
Meliton v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 101883, December 11, 1992
DBP v. Pundogar, G.R. No. 96921, January 29, 1993
Vallangca v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 55336, May 4, 1989

Default
A.

In General
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Johanne J. Peña, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 126275, November 11, 2004
Amil vs. CA, G.R. No. 125272, October 7, 1999
Tanchan vs. CA, G.R. No. 113150, March 29, 1999
Talsan Enterprises vs. Baliwag Transit, G.R. No. G.R. No. 126258 July 8, 1999
Lim Tanhu v. Ramolete, G.R. No. L-40098, August 29, 1975
Siojo v. Tecson, G.R. No. L-2807, April 23, 1951
Ignacio v. Racho, G.R. No. L-466, June 30, 1947
Republic v. Perez, G.R. No. L-16112, June 29, 1963
Castro v. Peña, G.R. No. L-1444, March 23, 1948
Roque v. Encarnacion, G.R. No. L-6505, August 23, 1954
Contreras v. Macaraig, G.R. No. L-29138, May 29, 1970

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B.

C.

When Allowed
1.

Failure to Answer
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Rosalino P. Acance, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 159699, March 16,
2005

2.

Failure to Appear at Pre-Trial
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Bayog v. Natino, G.R. No. 118691, July 5, 1996
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Malanyaon v. Suñga, G.R. No. L-49463, May 7, 1992
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Lesaca v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 96432, October 21, 1992

Effect of Default
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2005
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D.

Dulos v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 87917, August 7, 1990

Datu Samad v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 88954, October 29, 1992

Procedure after Order of Default
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F.

Heirs of Eugenio Lopez, Sr. vs. Alfredo R. Enriquez, et al., G.R. No. 146262, January 21,

Order of Default
—

E.

Rosario v. Alonzo, G.R. No. L-17330, June 29, 1963

Five Star Bus v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 120496, July 17, 1996
Monserrate v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 78339, September 29, 1989

Remedies
1.

Liberality
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Gerales v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 85909, February 9, 1993

2.

Modes
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Tan v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 108634, July 17, 1997
Meralco v. La Campana, G.R. No. L-97535, August 4, 1995
Oriental Media v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 80127, December 6, 1995
Ramnani v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 101789, April 28, 1993
Laus v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 101256, March 8, 1993
Dulos v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 87917, August 7, 1990
Boticano v. Chu, G.R. No. L-58036, March 16, 1987

Pre-trial
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Rule 18, Revised Rules of Court
Criselda Leonardo, et al. vs. S.t. Best, Inc., G.R. No. 142066, February 6, 2004
United Coconut Planters Bank vs. Miguel "Mike" Magpayo, G.R. No. 149908, May 27, 2004
Republic of the Phil. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. No. 152154, July 15, 2003
Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 122346, February 18, 2000
Atlas Consolidated Mining vs. Comm. of Internal Revenue, G.R. No. 134467, November 17, 1999
Victory Liner Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 125034, July 30, 1998
Phil. National Bank vs. Hon. Marcerlino L. Sayo, G.R. No. 129918, July 9, 1998
Pepsi Cola Products Phils., Inc vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 122629, December 2, 1998
Prov. of Pangasinan v. Palisoc, G.R. No. L-16519, October 30, 1962
American Assurance v. Republic, G.R. No. 25478, October 23, 1967
Home Ins. v. U.S. Lines, G.R. No. 25593, November 15, 1967
International Harvester v. Co Ban Ling, G.R. No. L-26863, October 26, 1968
Permanent Concrete v. Teodoro, G.R. No. L-29766, November 29, 1968
PNB v. Pineda, G.R. No. L-28505, August 29, 1969
Radiowealth v. Abastillas, G.R. No. L-27022, May 28, 1970

A

Pre-Trial Brief
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B.

Republic of the Phil. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. No. 152154, July 15, 2003
Johanne J. Peña, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 126275, November 11, 2004

Notice of Pre-Trial
—
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Mariano De Guia, et al. vs. Ciriaco De Guia, et al., G.R. No. 135384, April 4, 2001
Golden Flame Sawmill vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 115644, April 5, 1995

Intervention
—
Rule 19, Revised Rules of Court
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Demosthenes P. Agan, Jr., et al. vs. Phil. International Air Terminals Co., et al., G.R. No. 155001, Jan
21, 2004
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Diana Jeanne Lopez vs. Sps. Edilberto and Eveline Pozon, et al., G.R. No. 152745, March 17, 2004
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Ramon A. Gonzales vs. Phil. Amusement and Gaming Corp., et al., G.R. No. 144891, May 27, 2004
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Bernabe Foster-Gallego vs. Sps. Romeo and Vivien Galang, et al., G.R. No. 130228, July 27, 2004
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Ernesto B. Francisco, Jr., et al. vs. House of Representatives, et al., G.R. No. 160261, November 10,
2003
—
International Pipes, et al. vs. F.F. Cruz & Co., G.R. No. 127543, August 16, 2001
—
Metropolitan Bank vs. Floro T. Alejo, G.R. No. 141970, September10, 2001
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Domingo R. Manalo vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 141297, October 8, 2001
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Heirs of Antonio Pael, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al, G.R. No. 133547, December 7, 2001
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Santiago Land Dev't. Corp. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 106194, January 28, 1997
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Cariño v. Ofilada, G.R. No. 102836, January 18, 1993
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Metropolitan Bank v. Presiding Judge, G.R. No. 89909, September 21, 1990
A.

Purpose
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B.

Requisites
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C.

Alberto G. Pinlac, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 91486, September 10, 2003

Nordic Asia Limited, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 111159, July 13, 2004

Who May Intervene
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2003
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2003

Ernesto B. Francisco, Jr., et al. vs. House of Representatives, et al., G.R. No. 160261, Nov 10,
California Bus Lines, Inc. vs. State Investment House, Inc., G.R. No. 147950, December 11,

Calendar of Cases
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Rule 20, Revised Rules of Court
American Ins. v. Republic, G.R. No. L-25476, November 15, 1967
Manuel v. Villena, G.R. No. L-28218, February 27, 1971
Torrefiel v. Toriano, G.R. No. L-4367, May 2, 1952
Rexwell Corp. v. Canlas, G.R. No. L-16746, December 30, 1961
Tuason v. De Leon, G.R. Nos. L-16668 & L-16669, January 31, 1962
Gutierrez v. Medel, G.R. No. L-14455, April 26, 1962

Subpoena
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Rule 21, Revised Rules of Court
Armando R. Canillas vs. Corazon V. Pelayo, A.M. No. P-02-1575, August 1, 2002
Lorena O. Collado vs. Teresita G. Bravo, A.M. No. P-99-1307, April 10, 2001
Adorio v. Hon. Bersamin, G.R. No. 120074, June 10, 1997
Sy Jong Chuy v. Reyes, G.R. No. 38375, December 22, 1933
Liebenow v. Phil. Veg Co., G.R. No. 13463, November 9, 1918

Computation of Time
—
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Rule 22, Revised Rules of Court
Ma. Vilma S. Labad vs.University of Southeastern Phil. et al., G.R. No. 139665, August 9, 2001
Guillermo Nactor, et al. vs. Intermediate Appellate Court, ET AL., G.R. No. 74122, March 15, 1988

Modes of Discovery
A.

Depositions
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Rules 23 and 24, Revised Rules of Court
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Jonathan Landoil International Co. vs. Sps. Suharto and Miriam Sangki Mangudadatu, G.R.
No. 155010, August 16, 2004
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Republic vs. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 112710, May 30, 2001
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Security Bank Corporation vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 135874, January 25, 2000
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Everett v. Asia Banking, G.R. No. 25241, November 3, 1926
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Camus De Lopez v. Maceren, G.R. No. L-7424, August 31, 1954

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B.

Interrogatories to Parties
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C.

Manila Railroad v. Mitchel, G.R. No. 25488, December 24, 1926
Villalon v. Ysip, G.R. No. L-8546, April 20, 1956

Rule 25, Revised Rules of Court
Republic of the Phil. vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 90478, November 21, 1991
Isabela Sugar v. Macadaeg, G.R. No. L-5924, October 28, 1953
Araneta v. Rodas, G.R. No. L-2363, September 23, 1948
Motor Service v. Yellow Taxicab, G.R. No. L-7063, March 29, 1955

Admission by Adverse Party
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Rule 26, Revised Rules of Court
Concrete Aggregates Corp. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 117574, January 2, 1997
Lime Corp. v. Moran, G.R. No. 40759, December 20, 1933
Tanda v. Aldaya, G.R. No. L-3278, July 28, 1951
Jimenez v. Cañizares, G.R. No. L-12790, August 31, 1960
Menciano v. San Jose, G.R. No. L-1967, May 28, 1951

Trial
A.

Refusal to Comply with Modes of Discovery
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B.

Trial
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C.

Rule 30, Revised Rules of Court
Republic of the Phil. vs. Josefina B. Vda. De Neri, et al., G.R. No. 139588, March 4, 2004
Acosta v. People, G.R. No. L-17427, July 31, 1962
Ventura v. Yatco, L-11223, March 16, 1959
Principe v. Eria, G.R. No. L-3788, January 22, 1952
Director of Lands v. RC Church, G.R. No. 14869, October 27, 1920

Consolidation of Cases
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D.

Rule 29, Revised Rules of Court
Santiago v. Conde, G.R. No. L-11981, March 17, 1959

Rule 31, Revised Rules of Court
Luz E. Taganas, et al. vs. Meliton G. Emuslan, et al., G.R. No. 146980, September 2, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. No. 149495, August 21, 2003
Superlines Transportation Co., Inc. vs. Luis L. Victor, G.R. No. L-64250, September 30, 1983
Raymundo v. Felipe, G.R. No. L-30887, December 24, 1971
PAL VS. Teodoro, G.R. No. L-6698, August 30, 1955

Trial by Commissioner
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Rule 32, Revised Rules of Court
Aljem's Corporation vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 122216, March 28, 2001
Eustaquio Malilin, Jr. vs. Ma. Elvira Castillo, G.R. 136803, June 16, 2000
Garcia vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 117032, July 27, 2000
Sps. Hontiveros vs. RTC of Iloilo, et al., G.R. No. 125465, June 29, 1999
Velasquez vs. CA, G.R. No. 124049, June 30, 1999
Primicias v. Ocampo, G.R. No. L-6120, June 30, 1953
Villones v. Nable, G.R. No. L-1372, November 29, 1949
Froilan v. Pan Oriental, G.R. No. L-9791, April 28, 1958
Trading v. Phil Labor, G.R. No. 47486, November 16, 1940
Urmaneta v. Manzano, G.R. No. L-17478, February 28, 1962
General Indemnity v. Alvarez, G.R. No. L-9434, March 29, 1957

Judgments
A.

Judgment on the Pleadings
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2005
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Rule 34, Revised Rules of Court
Asian Const. and Dev't. Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 160242, May 17, 2005
Wood Technology Corp., et al. vs. Equitable Banking Corp., G.R. No. 153867, February 17,
Romeo C. Garcia vs. Dionisio V. Llamas, G.R. No. 154127, December 8, 2003
Borja v. Roxas, G.R. No. 48461, August 10, 1942

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B.

Giok v. Bataan, G.R. No. L-15861, April 15, 1961
General v. Pinoon, G.R. No. L-15123, April 25, 1961
Apelario v. Chavez, G.R. No. L-17721, October 16, 1961
Dee v. Masloff, G.R. No. L-15836, September 29, 1962
Tan v. Ho, G.R. No. L-18820, December 29, 1962
Republic v. Acoje Mining, G.R. No. L-18062, February 28, 1963
Arrojo v. Caldoza, G.R. No. L-17454, July 31, 1963
Santiago v. Basilan, G.R. No. L-15532, October 31, 1963
Villamor v. Lacson, G.R. No. L-15945. November 28, 1964
Benavides v. Alabastro, G.R. No. L-19762, December 23, 1964
Araneta v. Perez, G.R. No. L-20787-8, June 29, 1965
Germano v. Surita, G.R. No. L-20159, April 29, 1966
Mercy's v. Verde, G.R. No. L-21571, September 29, 1966
Agaton v. Perez, G.R. No. L-19548, December 22, 1966
Taleon v. Secretary, G.R. No. L-24281, May 16, 1967
Cruz v. Oppen, G.R. No. L-23861, February 17, 1968
J.P. Juan v. Lianga, G.R. No. L-25137, July 28, 1969
Enervida v. Dela Torre, G.R. No. L-38037, January 28, 1974
Estrada v. Consolacion, G.R. No. L-40948, June 29, 1976
Heirs of Amparo v. Santos, G.R. No. L-46892, September 30, 1981
D.D. Comendador v. Sayo, G.R. No. L-57440, November 19, 1982
Young v. Young, G.R. No. L-35000, September 30, 1983
Bringas v. Hernando, G.R. No. L-51983, February 29, 1988
Buccat v. Dispo, G.R. No. L-44338, April 15, 1988
Rocamora v. Regional Trial Court of Cebu, G.R. No. L-65037, November 23, 1988
Manufacturer's v. Diversified, G.R. No. L-33695, May 15, 1989
Dino v. Valencia, G.R. No. 43886, July 19, 1989
PNB v. Utility, G.R. No. L-39215, September 1, 1989
Pacific v. NLRC, G.R. No. 88864, January 17, 1990
Hernandez v. Pineda, G.R. No. 60211, February 23, 1990
Commissioner v. Delgado, G.R. No. L-49298, April 26, 1990
Kho v. Camacho, G.R. No. 82789, November 21, 1991

Summary Judgments
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Rule 35, Revised Rules of Court
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Wood Technology Corp., et al. vs. Equitable Banking Corp., G.R. No. 153867, February 17,
2005
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Cotabato Timberland Co., Inc. vs. C. Alcantara and Sons, Inc., et al., G.R. No. 145469, May
28, 2004
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Romeo C. Garcia vs. Dionisio V. Llamas, G.R. No. 154127, December 8, 2003
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Republic of the Phil. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. No. 152154, November 18, 2003
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Sps Eduardo & Epifania Evangelista vs. Mercator Finance Corp., et al., G.R. No. 148864,
Aug 21, 2003
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Gil Miguel T. Puyat vs. Ron Zabarte, G.R. No. 141536, February 26, 2001
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Narra Integrated Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 137915, November 15, 2000

C.

Judgment on Demurrer to Evidence; Judgment, Final Orders and Entry Thereof
—
Rules 33 and 36, Revised Rules of Court
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Sps. Numeriano and Carmelita Romero vs. Mercedes L. Tan, et al., G.R. No. 147570,
February 27, 2004
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Peter Bejarasco, Jr., et al. vs. Alfredo D. Buenconsejo, et al., A.M. No. MTJ-02-1417, May
27, 2004
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Virginia Avisado, et al. vs. Amor Rumbaua, et al., G.R. No. 137306, March 12, 2001
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Radiowealth Finance Co. vs. Sps. Del Rosario, G.R. No. 138739, July 6, 2000
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Intramuros Tennis Club v. Philippine Tourism Authority, G.R. 135630, September 26, 2000
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Mendoza v. Court of First Instance, G.R. Nos. L-35612-14, June 27, 1973
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Apelario v. Chavez, G.R. No. L-17721, October 16, 1961
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Republic v. Acoje, G.R. No. L-18062, February 28, 1963
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Arcache v. Chainani, G.R. No. L-8041, May 23, 1956
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Delfin v. CAR, G.R. No. L-23348, March 14, 1967
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NAMARCO v. De Castro, G.R. No. L-12357, December 29, 1959
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Arcelona, et al. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 102900, October 2, 1997
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A.G. Dev't. Corp. v. Hon. Judge Capulong, G.R. No. 111662, October 23, 1997
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Industrial and Transport Equipment, Inc. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 113592, January 15, 1998
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ABC Davao Auto Supply, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 113296, January 16, 1998
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Baltazar L. Villanueva vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 110921, January 28, 1998
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Camarines Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. vs. Hon. Ruben D. Torres, G.R. No. 127249, Feb
27, 1998

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Jose A. Linzag vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 122181, June 26, 1998
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Felicito Baguio vs. Hon. Acting Presiding Judge Rosendo B. Bandal, G.R. No. 126442, Dec
29, 1998
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Federico C. Suntay vs. Isabel Cojuangco-Suntay, G.R. No. 132524, December 29, 1998
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Francisco Gulang vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 116155, December 17, 1998
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Bachrach Corporation vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 128349, September 25, 1998
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Strait Times Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126673, August 28, 1998
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Asiavest Limited vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 128803, September 25, 1998
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Palu-ay vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 112995, July 30, 1998
D.

New Trial or Reconsideration
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E.

Rule 37, Revised Rules of Court
Bienvenido P. Jaban, et al. vs. Alvin Garcia, et al., G.R. Nos. 138336-37, February 16, 2004
L.T. Datu & Co. Inc. vs. Joseph Sy, G.R. No. 143701, March 23, 2004
Danilo Cansino, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No.125799, August 21, 2003
National Housing Authority, et al. v. CA, GR No. 144275, July 5, 2001
Ma. Valentina Santana-Cruz v. CA, et al., G.R. 120176, July 20, 2001

Relief from Judgment, Orders, or other Proceedings
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Rule 38, Revised Rules of Court
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Teresita Villareal Manipor, et al. vs. Sps. Pablo and Antonia Ricafort, G.R. No.150159, July
25, 2003
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Rufino Valencia vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 119118, February 19, 2001
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Mercury Drug Corporation v. CA, GR No. 138571, July 13, 2000
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Philippine Commercial and Industrial Bank vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 120739, July 20,
2000
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Alquesa v. Cavada, G.R. No. L-16735, October 31, 1961
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Clorox v. Director of Patents, G.R. No. L-19531, August 10, 1967
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PHHC v. Tiongco, G.R. No. L-18891, November 28, 1964
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Wassmer v. Velez, G.R. No. L-20089, December 26, 1964
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Fabella v. Tancinco, G.R. No. L-3541, May 31, 1950
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De Jesus v. Domingo, G.R. Nos. L-30006-07, August 31, 1970

F.

Execution, Satisfaction and Effect of Judgments
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Rule 39, Revised Rules of Court
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King Integrated Security Services, Inc., et al. vs. Galos. Gatan, G.R. No. 143813, July 7, 2003
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Chailease Finance Corp. vs. Sps. Romeo and Mariafe Ma, G.R. No. 151941, August 15, 2003
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Arsenia Lariosa vs. Conrado B. Bandala, et al., A.M. No. MTJ-02-1401, August 15, 2003
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City of Caloocan, et al. vs. Mauro T. Allarde, et al. G.R. No. 107271, September 10, 2003
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Zacarias Cometa, et al., vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 141855, February 6, 2001
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De Guzman vs. Gatlabayan, A.M. No. P-99-1323, February 20, 2001
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Shipside Incorporated vs. CA, GR No. 143377, February 20, 2001
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Puyat v. Zabarte, GR No. 141536, February 26, 2001
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Rosales vs. CA, GR No. 137566, February 28, 2001
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Rosales vs. Sta. Ana, A.M. No. P-00-1400, May 10, 2001
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Veronica Padillo v. Court of Appeals and Tomas Averia, Jr., G.R. 119707, November 29, 2001
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Juan Enriquez et al v. Court of Appeals, Pablo Esporlas et al, G.R. 137391, December 14,
2001
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Diesel Construction Co., Inc. vs. Jollibee Food Corp., G.R. No. 136805, January 28, 2000
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Siapian vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 111928, March 1, 2000
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Yasuda vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 112569, April 12, 2000
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Fermo vs. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 140179, March 13, 2000
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Buñag vs. CA, G.R. No. 107364, February 25, 1999
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Wilson Ong v. China National Cereals Oil, G.R. 131502, June 8, 2000
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Lu v. Siapno, A.M. No. MTJ-99-1199, July 6, 2000
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Phil. Aluminum Wheels v. FASGI Enterprises, GR No. 137378, October 12, 2000
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Jaime Morta, Sr. & Donald Morga v. Judge Jose S. Sañez & Sheriff IV Angel Conejero, AM
RTJ 00-1593, October 16, 2000
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Corona International vs. CA, GR No. 127851, October 18, 2000
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Ocho v. Calos, GR No. 137908, November 22, 2000
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Buñag vs. CA, G.R. No. 107364, February 25, 1999
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Taneo, Jr. vs. CA, G.R. No. 108532, March 9, 1999
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Blancaflor vs. CA, G.R. No. 130380, March 17, 1999
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Heirs of Justice JBL Reyes vs. CA, G.R. Nos. 135180-81; 135425-26; August 16, 2000
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Rosendo Uy vs. Hon. Pedro Santiago, G.R. No. 131237, July 31, 2000
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Ysmael vs. CA, G.R. No. 132497, November 16, 1999
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Planters Products, Inc. vs. CA, G.R. No. 106052, October 22, 1999

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Maceda vs. DBP, G.R. No. 135128, August 26, 1999
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PNB Management & Dev’t Corp. v. R & R Metal Casting & Fabricating, Inc., G.R. 132245,
Jan 2, 2002
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Yupangco Cotton Mills v. Court of Appeals et al, G.R. 126322, January 16, 2002
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Aida Bañez v. Gabriel Bañez, G.R. 132592, January 23, 2002
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Lao v. Mencias, G.R. No. L-23554, November 25, 1967
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PNB v. Deloso, G.R. No. L-28301, March 30, 1970
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Phil. Surety v. Zabal, G.R. No. L-21556, October 31, 1967
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Valenzuela v. Aguilar, G.R. Nos. L-18083-84, May 31, 1963
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Rama v. Villarosa, G.R. No. L-17927, June 29, 1963
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Ago v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-17898, October 31, 1962
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Macondray v. Coleto, G.R. No. 41223, December 19, 1934
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Barrozo v. Macaraeg, G.R. No. L-1282, April 25, 1949
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Guerrero v. Agustin, G.R. No. L-18117, April 27, 1963
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Director v. Concepcion, G.R. No. L-19031, May 22, 1922
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Luzon Surety v. Beson, G.R. Nos. 26865-66, January 30, 1970
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Babor v. Garchitorena, Adm. No. P-94-1070, April 8, 1997
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David v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126556, July 28, 1997
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Camlian v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 124169, April 18, 1997
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De Leon v. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 123290, August 15, 1997
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Ysmael v. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 96999, June 10, 1997
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De Los Reyes v. Erispe, Jr., Adm. No. P-96-1205, July 24, 1997
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Torres v. Cabling, Adm. No. P-97-1249, July 11, 1997
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CMS Stock Brokerage, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 124347, July 21, 1997
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Phil. National Bank vs. Hon. Marcelino L. Sayo, G.R. No. 129918, July 9, 1998
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Roberto D. Ramas vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 130831, February 10, 1998
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Sps. Marciano Chua and Chua Cho vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 113886, February 24, 1998
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Sps. Mariano and Erlinda Laburada vs. Land Registration Authority, G.R. No. 101387, March
11, 1998
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Halim Asmala vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 126221, April 28, 1998
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Bartolo Serapion vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 115039, September 22, 1998
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Alejandro Punio vs. Judge Francisco J. Go, A.M. No. MTJ-97-1116, September 24, 1998
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Rene Knecht vs. Hon. Aniano A. Desierto, G.R. No. 121916, June 26, 1998
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Edgar P. Remollo vs. Atty. Thelma A. Garcia, A.M. No. P-98-1276, September 25, 1998
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People of the Phils. vs. Hon. Emilio L. Leachon, G.R. Nos. 108725-26, September 25, 1998
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Thelma C. Panado vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 127936, October 14, 1998
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BF Corporation vs. Edsa Shangri-la Hotel and Resort, Inc., G.R. No. 132655, August 11, 1998
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Aurora B. Camacho vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118339, March 19, 1998
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Phil. Bank of Communications vs. Cesar Torio, Adm. Matter No. P-98-1260, January 14,
1998
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Sps. Amado and Lolita Pecson vs. Sheriff Vicente Sicat, A.M. No. P-98-1280, October 16,
1998
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White Plains Homeowners Association, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 128131, October
8, 1998
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International School vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 131109, June 29, 1999
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Northcastle Properties and Estate Corp. vs. Judge Paas, A.M. No. MTJ-99-1206, October 22,
1999
1.

Final Judgment
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Miguel Argel vs. Herminia M. Pascua, A.M. No RTJ-94-1131, August 20, 2001
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Socorro S. Torres, et al. vs. Deodoro J. Sison, et al., G.R. No. 119811, August 30,
2001

2.

Execution Upon Judgments or Final Orders
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Virginia Avisado, et al. vs. Amor Rumbaua, G.R. No. 137306, March 12, 2001

3.

Writ of Execution
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DBP vs. Union Bank of the Phil., G.R. No. 155838, January 13, 2004
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Equatorial Realty Devt. Inc. vs. Sps. Desiderio & Edarlina Frogozo, et al.., G.R. No.
128563, March 25, 2004
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Junn F. Flores vs. Roger S. Conanan, A.M. No. P-00-1438, August 14, 2001
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Romeo G. David vs. Judge Tirso D.C. Velasco, et al., G.R. No. 126592, October 2,
2001
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Genaro Ruiz, Sr., et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 121298, July 31, 2001
a.

Issuance, Form and Contents
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Paterno R. Plantilla vs. Rodrigo G. Baliwag, A.M. No. P-00-1446, June 6,
2001

b.

Enforcement

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Phil. Bank of Communications vs. Efren V. Cachero, A.M. No. P-00-1399,
Feb 19, 2001
c.

Accion Reinvindicatoria
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Teodora & Rodolfo Capacete vs. Venancia Baroro, et al., G.R. No. 154184,
July 8, 2003

4.

Discretionary Execution
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Rufino Valencia vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 119118, February 19, 2001
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Javier E. Zacate vs. COMELEC, et al., G.R. No. 144678, March 1, 2001

3.

Redemption
a.
Who May Redeem
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Restituto L. Castro vs. Carlos Bague, , A.M. No. P-99-1346, June 20, 2001

4.

b.

Time and Manner of Redemption
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Zacarias Cometa, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et. al., G.R. No. 141855, Feb
6, 2001

c.

Effect of Redemption
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Restituto L. Castro vs. Carlos Bague, , A.M. No. P-99-1346, June 20, 2001

Action for Enforcement of Foreign Judgment
a.
Processual Presumption
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Gil Miguel T. Puyat vs. Ron Zabarte, G.R. No. 141536, February 26, 2001
b.

5.

Forum Non Conveniens
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Gil Miguel T. Puyat vs. Ron Zabarte, G.R. No. 141536, February 26, 2001

Doctrine of Res Judicata vs. Conclusiveness of Judgment
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Heirs of Juana Gaudiane vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 119879, March 11,
2004
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Rufina C. Cayana, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 125607, March 18,
2004
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Sps. Numeriano & Carmelita Romero vs. Mercedes L. Tan, et al., G.R. No. 147570,
Feb 27, 2004
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Equitable Phil. Commercial International Bank, et al vs. Court of Appeals, et al.,
G.R. No. 143556, March 16, 2004

Appeals
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Roberto P. Tolentino vs. Dolores Natanauan, et al, G.R. No. 135441, November 20, 2003
Philhouse Development Corp. v. Consolidated Orix Leasing, GR No. 135287, April 4, 2001
De Cochingyan v. CA, GR No. 116092, June 29, 2001
Western Shipyard Services v. CA, GR No. 110340, May 28, 2001
Rep. vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 129846, January 18, 2000
Chan vs. CA, G.R. No. 138758, July 6, 2000
Cebu Women's Club vs. Dela Victoria, G.R. No. 120060, March 9, 2000
Cadayona vs. CA, G.R. No. 128772, February 3, 2000
Tun Chin Hui v. Commissioner of Immigration, G.R. 137571, September 21, 2000
Gabriel Lazaro, et al. v. Court of Appeals, GR 137761, April 6, 2000
Ayala Land, Inc. v. Spouses Morris and Socorro Carpo, GR No. 140162, November 22, 2000
Argel vs. CA, G.R. No. 128805, October 12, 1999
Vergel De Dios v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 127623, June 19, 1997
Philippine National Construction v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118349, May 23, 1997
Filstream International Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 125218, January 23, 1998
Ruby Industrial Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. 124185-87, January 20, 1998
Espero Salao vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 107725, January 22, 1998
Heirs of Pascasio Uriarte vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 116775, January 22, 1998
Ricardo Cheng vs. Ramon B. Genato, G.R. No. 129760, December 29, 1998
Keng Hua Paper Products Co. Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 116863, February 12, 1998
Metro Manila Transit Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 116617, November 16, 1998
Sps. Cesar and Raquel Sta. Maria vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 127549, January 28, 1998
Mario Z. Titong vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 111141, March 6, 1998
Ireneo V. Guerrero vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118744, January 30, 1998
Felix P. Uy vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126337, February 12, 1998
Francisco L. Jison vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 124853, February 24, 1998
Gregorio Fule vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 112212, March 2, 1998
Fidela Mananzala vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 115101, March 2, 1998
Antonio W. Iran vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 121927, April 22, 1998

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Kathy-O Enterprises vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 117610, March 2, 1998
Victor Africa vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 124478, March 11, 1998
Celso R. Halili vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 113539, March 12, 1998
Guillermo D. Olan vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126848, March 12, 1998
Lorenzo V. Lagandaon vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. 102526-31, May 21, 1998
Xentrex Automotive, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 121559, June 18, 1998
Jimmy Co vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 124922, June 22, 1998
Cresencia Cristobal vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 125339, June 22, 1998
Republic of the Phils. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 110020, September 25, 1998
Macawiwili Gold Mining and Dev't. Co., Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 115104, October 12,

A.

Appeals from the Regional Trial Courts

Gregorio C. Morales vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126196, January 28, 1998
Violeta Batara vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 127906, December 16, 1998
Caltex (Phils.), Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 104781, July 10, 1998
Abraham Gegare vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 132264, October 8, 1998
Trans International vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 128421, October 12, 1998
Pacific Life Assurance Corp. vs. Concordia Sison, G.R. No. 122839, November 20, 1998
Mercedes Deiparine vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 111257, December 4, 1998
Quezon Dev't. Bank vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 101240, December 16, 1998
Komatsu Industries (Phils.) Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 127682, April 24, 1998
Oil and Natural Gas Commission vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 114323, July 23, 1998
Roberto M. Pagdanganan vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126232, November 27, 1998
Namuhe vs. Ombudsman, G.R. Nos. 124965 & 124932 & 124913, October 29, 1998
People vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 125164, September 25, 1998
Commissioner of Internal Revenue vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 124043, October 14, 1998
GSIS vs. Olisa, G.R. No. 126874, March 10, 1999
Apex Mining, Inc. vs. CA, G.R. No. 133750, November 29, 1999

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Rule 41, Revised Rules of Court
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Phil. Export & Foreign Loan Guarantee Corp. vs. Phil. Infrastructures, et al.., G.R. No.
120384, Jan 13, 2004
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Manila International Airport Authority vs. Ala Industries Corp., G.R. No. 147349, February
13, 2004
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Sps. Wilfredo and Fe Del Rosario vs. Virgilio Montaña, et al., G.R. No. 134433, May 28,
2004
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Gerardo V. Tambaoan, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 138219, September 17,
2001
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Luz Lilia vs. Judge Bartolome M. Fanuñal, A.M. No. RTJ-99-1503, December 13, 2001

B.

1.

Notice of Appeal
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Aquilina Estrella, et al. vs. Nila Espiridion, G.R. No. 134460, November 27, 2003

2.

Perfection of Appeal
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Corporate Inn Hotel, et al. vs. Jennevie H. Lizo, G.R. No. 148279, May 27, 2004
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Eusebio Osorio vs. Agustin S. Dizon, et al., A.M. No. RTJ-04-1838, March 18, 2004
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Marawi Marantao General Hospital, Inc. vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 141008, January
16, 2000

Petition for Review from the Regional Trial Courts to the Court of Appeals
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Rule 42, Revised Rules of Court
Antonio Pascual Fabrigar. vs. People of the Phil, G.R. No. 150122, February 6, 2004
Del Rosario v. Bonga, GR No. 136308, January 23, 2001
Lorenzana v. People, GR No. 138666, March 1, 2001
American President Lines vs. CA, GR No. 110853, July 31, 2000
Spouses Santos v. CA, GR No. 120820, August 1, 2000
1.
2.

C.

Form and Contents
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Atillo v. Bombay, GR No. 136096, February 7, 2001
Grounds for Dismissal
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Salome M. Castillo vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 159971, March
25, 2004

Appeal by Certiorari to the Supreme Court
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Rule 45, Revised Rules of Court
Phil. Banking Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 133710, January 13, 2004
Chua Tee Dee vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 135721, May 27, 2004

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2003

COSMOS Bottling Corp. vs. NLRC, et al., G.R. No. 146397, July 1, 2003
Carolina P. Ramirez, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 133841, August 15, 2003
Heirs of Amado Celestial vs. Heirs of Editha G. Celestial, G.R. No. 142691, August 5, 2003
Eduardo Balitaosan vs. Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports, G.R. No. 138238, Sept 2,

1.

Mode of Appeal
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Benguet Exploration, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 117434, February 9,
2001
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Jose Suan vs. NLRC, et al. G.R. No. 141441, June 19, 2001
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Zacarias Batingal, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 128636, February 1,
2001
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City of Manila vs. Oscar Serrano, et al., G.R. No. 142304, June 20, 2001
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Estate of Salud Jimenez vs. Phil. Export Processing Zone, G.R. No. 137285, Jan 16,
2001

2.

Filing of Petition
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Heirs of Pomposa Saludares vs. Court Of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 128254, January
16, 2004
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Soledad Calicdan vs. Silverio Cendaña, G.R. No. 155080, February 5, 2004
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Asia Traders Insurance Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 152537, February 16,
2004
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Salome M. Castillo vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 159971, March 25, 2004
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Megaworld Properties and Holdings, Inc. vs. Benedicto G. Cobarde, et al., G.R. No.
156200, March 31, 2004
a.

Question of Law
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BIR, et al. vs. Lilia B. Organo, G.R. No. 149549, Feb 26, 2004
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Equatorial Realty Devt. Inc. vs. Sps. Desiderio & Edarlina Frogozo, et al.,
G.R. No. 128563, March 25, 2004

b.

Question of Fact
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Sps. Hermogena and Jose Engreso vs. Nestoria De La Cruz, et al., G.R. No.
148727, April 9, 2003

c.

Contents of Petition
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Sps. Antonio & Soledad Consing vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 143584, March
10, 2004

Annulment of Judgments or Final Orders and Resolutions
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Rule 47, Revised Rules of Court
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Honorato Espinosa vs. Court Of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 128686, May 28, 2004
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Tomas K. Chua vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 119255, April 9, 2003
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Teresita Villareal Manipor, et al. vs. Sps. Pablo and Antonia Ricafort, G.R. No.150159, July
25, 2003
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Alberto G. Pinlac, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 91486, September 10, 2003
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Republic of the Phils. represented by APT v. Heirs of Sancho Magdato, G.R. 137857, Sept 11,
2000

E.

1.

Requisites
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Cipriano M. Lazaro vs. Rural Bank of Francisco Balagtas (Bulacan), Inc., et al., G.R.
No. 139895, August 15, 2003

2.

Grounds
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Marietta B. Ancheta vs. Rodolfo S. Ancheta, G.R. No. 145370, March 4, 2004
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Criselda Leonardo, et al. vs. S.t. Best, Inc., G.R. No. 142066, February 6, 2004
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Milagros M. Barco vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 120587, January 20, 2004
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Alberto G. Pinlac, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 91486, January 19, 2001
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Rufino Valencia vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 119118, February 19, 2001

Dismissal of Appeal
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Rule 50, Revised Rules of Court
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Paulino Sacdalan, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 128967, May 20, 2004
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Philhouse Dev’t Corp. vs. Consolidated Orix Leasing & Finance Corp., G.R. No. 135287,
April 4, 2001
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Socorro Abella Soriano, et al vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 100633, August 28, 2000
1.

Failure to Serve and File Appellant's Brief

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2002
2.

Phil. Merchant Marine School vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R No. 137771, June 6,

Denial of Motion to Dismiss Appeal
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Rodolfo De Leon vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 138884, June 6, 2002

Provisional Remedies
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Sta. Ines Melale Forest Product Corp. vs. Macaraeg, G.R. Nos. 80849 to 81114, December 2, 1998

A.

Preliminary Attachment
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B.

Rule 57, Revised Rules of Court
Horacio B. Apuyan, Jr., et al. vs. Alfredo G. Sta. Isabel, A.M. No. P-01-1497, May 28, 2004
Vicente B. Chuidian vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. No. 139941, January 19, 2001
Phil. Bank of Communications vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 115678, February 23,
Sarmiento v. Victoria, A.M. No. P-00-1432, October 19, 2000
Hacbang v. Leyte Auto Bus, G.R. No. L-17907, May 30, 1963
Ramos v. Garciano, G.R. No. L-22341, April 29, 1969
Macondray v. Dungao, G.R. No. L-18079, May 26, 1964
Dizon v. Valdes, G.R. No. L-23920, April 25, 1968
Carpio v. Macadaeg, G.R. No. L-17797, November 29, 1963
Avendaño v. Alikpala, G.R. No. L-21189, November 28, 1964
Militante v. Edrosolano, G.R. No. L-27940, June 10, 1971
Vadil v. De Venecia, G.R. No. L-16113, October 31, 1963
People v. Chaves, G.R. No. L-19521, October 30, 1964
Reganon v. Imperial, G.R. No. L-24434, January 17, 1968
Saura Import v. Solidum, G.R. No. L-24514, July 31, 1968
Vitanzo v. Republic, G.R. No. L-25677, November 29, 1968
NBI v. Tuliao, Adm. Matter No. P-96-1184, March 24, 1997
Cunanan vs. Deputy Sheriff, A.M. No. P-99-1351, November 24, 1999

Preliminary Injunction
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Rule 58, Revised Rules of Court
Felicidad B. Dadizon vs. Enrique C. Asis, A.M. No.RTJ-03-1760, January 15, 2004
Herminio Tayag vs. Amancia Lacson, et al., G.R. No. 134971, March 25, 2004
Land Bank of the Phil. vs. Severino Listana, Sr., G.R. No. 152611, August 5, 2003
Maximo Savellano v. Court of Appeals, G.R. 134343, January 30, 2001
Corazon C. Shin, et al., vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 113627, February 6, 2001
Spouses Crystal v. Cebu International School, GR No. 135433, April 4, 2001
Rufino Valencia vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 119118, February 19, 2001
Gonzalo R. Gonzales vs. State Properties Corp., G.R. No. 140765, January 25, 2001
Rimeo S. Gustilo vs. Ricardo S. Real, A.M. No. MTJ-00-1250, February 25, 2001
Maximo A. Savellano vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 134343, January 30, 2001
Teresita V. Idolor vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 141853, February 7, 2001
Lopez and Manansala vs. CA, G.R. No. 110929, January 20, 2000
Lasala v. Fernandez, G.R. No. L-16628, May 23, 1962
Barrameda v. Gontang, G.R. No. L-24110, February 18, 1967
De Jesus v. Garcia, G.R. No. L-26816, February 28, 1967
Surety v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-21627, June 29, 1967
Poblete Cons v. SS Commission, G.R. No. L-17605, January 22, 1964
Sahim v. Montejo, G.R. No. L-15606, June 29, 1963
Medina, et al. v. City Sheriff of Manila, G.R. No. 113235, July 24, 1997
Unionbank of the Philippines vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 133366, August 5, 1999
National Housing Authority vs. Hon. Allarde, G.R. No. 106593, November 16, 1999

1.

Nature
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Gateway Electronics Corp. vs. Land Bank of the Phil., G.R. Nos. 155217 & 156293,
July 30, 2003
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Felipe Sy Dungog vs. Court Of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 139767, August 5, 2003

2.

Temporary Restraining Order
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Administrative Circular No. 20-95 (Special Rules on Temporary Restraining Orders
and Preliminary Injunctions)
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Bailinang P. Marohombsar vs. Santos B. Adiong, A.M. No. RTJ-02-1674, January
22, 2004
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Josefina Merontos Vda. de Sayson vs. Oscar e. Zerna, A.M. No. RTJ-99-1506,
August 9, 2001

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Receivership
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D.

Replevin
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E.

Rule 59, Revised Rules of Court
Traders Royal Bank v. IAC, G.R. No. 111357, June 17, 1997
Commodities Storage Iceplant v. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 125008, June 19, 1997
Vigan Elec. Light v. Arciaga, G.R. Nos. L-29207 & L-29222, July 31, 1974
Dolar v. Sundiam, G.R. No. L-27631, April 30, 1971
Surigao Dev. v. Buslon, G.R. No. L-23577, December 27, 1972
Ysasi v. Fernandez, G.R. No. L-28593, June 25, 1968
Duque v. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. L-18359, April 29, 1961
Salas v. Quinga, G.R. No. L-20294, January 30, 1965

Rule 60, Revised Rules of Court
Bataan Hardwood v. Dy Pac & Co., G.R. No. L-29492, February 29, 1972
Northern Motors v. Herrera, G.R. No., G.R. No. L-32674, February 22, 1973
Ago v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-19718, January 31, 1966

Support
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Rule 61, Revised Rules of Court
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Jose Lam vs. Adriana Chua, G.R. No. 131286, March 18, 2004
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Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation vs. Metro Container Corp., G.R. No. 127913, Sept
13, 2001
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Lerma v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-33352, December 20, 1974
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Ramos v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-31897, June 30, 1972
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Silva v. Peralta, G.R. No. L-13114, August 29, 1961
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Alvarez v. Commonwealth, G.R. No. 45315, February 25, 1938
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Camilo v. Arcamo, G.R. No. L-15653, September 29, 1961
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Rivera v. Ocampo, G.R. No. L-5968, August 5, 1953
Special Civil Actions

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Marantao General Hospital v. CA, GR No. 141008, January 16, 2001
Office of the Ombudsman vs. Hon. Francisco B. Ibay, et al., G.R. No. 137538, September 3, 2001
Onquit vs. Binamira-Parcia, A.M. No. MTJ-96-1085, October 8, 1998
National Power Corporation vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 122195, July 23, 1998
Macawiwili Gold Mining & Dev't. Co., Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 115104, October 12, 1998
Air Services Cooperative vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118693, July 23, 1998
Azucena Go vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 128954, October 8, 1998
Archipelago Management & Marketing Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 128850, November 20,

A.

Interpleader

Gutang vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 124760, July 8, 1998
Mossesgeld vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 111455, December 23, 1998
Pearson vs. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 74454, September 3, 1998
Sto. Tomas University Hospital vs. Surla, G.R. No. 129718, August 17, 1998
Yasay, Jr. vs. Hon. Aniano A. Desierto, G.R. No. 134495, December 28, 1998

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B.

Rule 62, Revised Rules of Court
Leonardo R. Ocampo vs. Leonora Tirona, G.R. No. 147812, April 6, 2005
RCBC vs. Metro Container Corp., G.R. No. 127913, September 13, 2001

Declaratory Relief
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Rule 63, Revised Rules of Court
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Arturo Mejia vs. Filomena Gabayan, et al., G.R. No. 149765, April 12, 2005
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Liga ng mga Barangay National vs. City Mayor of Manila, et al., G.R. No. 154599, January
21, 2004
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Sanlakas, et al. vs. Angelo Reyes, et al.,G.R. No. 159085, February 3, 2004
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Mariano "Mike" Z. Velarde vs. Social Justice Society, G.R. No. 159357, April 28, 2004
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United Residents of Dominican Hills, Inc., vs. Comm. on the Settlement of Land Problems,
G.R. No. 135945, March 7, 2001

C.

Certiorari, Prohibition and Mandamus
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Rule 65, Revised Rules of Court

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Evelyn T. Paradero vs. Albert B. Abragan, et al., G.R. No. 158917, March 1, 2004
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Asian Transmission Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 144664, March 15, 2004
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Republic of the Phil. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. No. 152154, July 15, 2003
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Marawi Maranao General Hospital, Inc., vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 141008,
January 16, 2001
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PCGG vs. Aniano Desierto, et al., G.R. No. 140232, January 19, 2001
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Security and Credit Investigation, Inc. vs. NLRC, et al., G.R. No. 114316, January 26, 2001
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Emergency Loan Pawnshop Incorporated, et al. vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 129184, Feb 28, 2001
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Docena v. Lapesura, GR No. 140153, March 28, 2001
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Ismael Santos, et al v. CA, GR 141947, July 5, 2001
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Eugene Yu vs. People of the Philippines, G.R. No. 131106, December 7, 2001
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Indiana Aerospace University vs. CHED, G.R. No. 139371, April 4, 2001
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Banco Filipino Savings Bank vs. CA, G.R. No. 132703, June 28, 2000
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GSIS vs. Olisa, G.R. No. 126874, March 10, 1999
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Jalandoni vs. Sec. of Justice, G.R. No. 115239-40, March 2, 2000
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Pefianco vs. Moral, G.R. No. 132248, January 19, 2000
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Ley Construction and Dev. Corp. vs. Hyatt Industrial Manufacturing, G.R. No. 133145,
August 29, 2000
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J.C. Bernardo Construction vs. CA, G.R. No. 105827, January 31, 2000
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Supreme Court Circular No. 56-2000
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Juanita Narzoles, et al v. NLRC, G.R. 141959, September 29, 2000
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Tadeo v. Prov. Fiscal, G.R. No. L-16474, January 31, 1962
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Caltex v. Palomar, G.R. No. L-19650, September 29, 1966
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Ollada v. Central Bank, G.R. No. L-11357, May 31, 1962
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Bakit v. Asperin, G.R. No. L-15700, April 26, 1961
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Acharon v. Purisima, G.R. No. L-23731, February 26, 1965
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Del Pilar v. Public Service, G.R. No. L-29573, January 30, 1970
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Navarro v. Lardizabal, G.R. No. L-25361, September 28, 1968
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Solidum v. Hernandez, G.R. No. L-16570, February 28, 1963
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Lopez v. Paras, G.R. No. L-25795, October 29, 1966
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Yuvienco v. Canonoy, G.R. No. L-23352, June 30, 1971
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De Luna v. Kayanan, G.R. No. L-29477, November 13, 1974
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Bañez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 119321, March 18, 1997
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Tan v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 108634, July 17, 1997
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Chua v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 112948, April 18, 1997
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Sanchez v. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 108947, September 29, 1997
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Fuentes v. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 109849, February 26, 1997
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Jacinto Olan, et al. vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 116109, September 14, 1999

D.

1.

Certiorari
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People of the Phil. vs. Mario k. Espinosa, G.R. Nos. 153714-20, August 15, 2003
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Roberto P. Tolentino vs. Dolores Natanauan, et al, G.R. No. 135441, November 20,
2003
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Liga ng mga Barangay National v. The City Mayor of Manila, G.R. No. 154599, Jan
21, 2004
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DBP vs. Pingol Land Transport System Co., et al., G.R. No. 145908, January 22,
2004
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People of the Phil. vs. Zeida Aurora B. Garfin, et al., G.R. No. 153176, March 29,
2004
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Amado g. Perez, et al. vs. Office of the Ombudsman, et al., G.R. No. 131445, May
27, 2004

2.

Prohibition
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La Bugal-B'laan Tribal Asso., Inc., et al. vs. Victor O. Ramos, et al., G.R. No.
127882, Jan 27, 2004

3.

Mandamus
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Jose P. Lopez vs. Office of the Ombudsman, et al., G.R. No. 140529, September 6,
2001
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G & S Transport Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 120287, May 28, 2002

Quo Warranto
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Rule 66, Revised Rules of Court
Lota v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-14803, June 30, 1961
Caraan-Medina v. Quizon, G.R. No. L-23162, October 29, 1966
Gravador v. Mamigo, G.R. No. L-24989, July 21, 1967
Enriquez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-18877, August 31, 1967
Gaerlan v. Catubig, G.R. No. L-23964, June 1, 1966
Bongbong v. Parado, G.R. No. L-30361, June 28, 1974

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Expropriation/Eminent Domain
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1987
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F.

Ricardo Aguirre, et al. vs. Jose Dumlao, et al., G.R. No. L-34344, February 29, 1988

Rule 67, Revised Rules of Court
Tuason v. Land Tenure Adm., G.R. No. L-21064, February 18, 1970
Cebu v. Ledesma, G.R. No. L-16723, July 30, 1965
Republic v. Caliwan, G.R. No. L-16927, May 31, 1961
La Carlota v. Baltazar, G.R. No. L-30138, May 30, 1972
Republic v. Tayengco, G.R. No. L-23766, April 27, 1967
Republic v. Lichauco, G.R. No. L-21436, August 18, 1972
Export Processing Zone Authority vs. Ceferino E. Dulay, et al., G.R. No. L-59603, April 29,
Heirs of Alberto Suguitan vs. City of Mandaluyong, G.R. No. 135087, March 14, 2000
Republic v. Salem Industrial Corporation, G.R. 137569, June 23, 2000
Biglang-Awa v. Judge Bacalla, GR Nos. 139927 and 139936, November 22, 2000

Foreclosure of Mortgage
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Rule 68, Revised Rules of Court
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Guanzon v. Argel, G.R. No. L-27706, June 16, 1970
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Ocampo v. Domalanta, G.R. No. L-21011, August 30, 1967
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Phil. Bank of Commerce v. Vera, G.R. No. L-18816, December 29, 1962
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Piano v. Cayanong, G.R. No. L-18603, February 28, 1963
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IFC Corp. v. Nera, G.R. No. L-21720, January 30, 1967
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Cio v. Diong, G.R. No. L-14832, January 28, 1961
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Cesar San Jose, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 106953, August 19, 1993
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The Abaca Corporation of the Philippines v. Garcia, G.R. No. 118408, May 14, 1997
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PNB v. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 105760, July 7, 1997
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Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. v. Wong, GR No. 120859, June 26, 2001
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Development Bank of the Phils. vs. Veronica Aguirre, G.R. No. 144877, September 7, 2001
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Sps Guillermo Agbada & Maxima Agbada vs. Inter-Urban Developers, et al., G.R. No.
144029, Sept 19, 2002

G.

Partition
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H.

Rule 69, Revised Rules of Court
Confesor v. Pelayo, G.R. No. L-14352, March 27, 1961
Pugeda v. Trias, G.R. No. L-16925, March 31, 1962
Cu Bie v. CA, G.R. No. L-17294 & L-17385, November 29, 1965
Lucero v. Bañaga, G.R. No. L-34224, October 15, 1974
Supio v. Garde, L-27210, June 29, 1972
Ledesma v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-21577, December 26, 1967
Angelica Ledesma vs. Intestate Estate of Cipriano Pedrosa, G.R. No. 102126, March 12, 1993
Heirs of Joaquin Teves, et al vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 109963, October 13, 1999

Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer
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Rule 70, Revised Rules of Court
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Caseñas v. Jandayan, G.R. No. L-17593, May 24, 1962
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Salomon v. Mendoza, G.R. No. L-23628, July 31, 1965
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Prado v. Calpo, G.R. No. L-19370, April 30, 1964
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Hautea v. Magallon, G.R. No. L-20345, November 28, 1964
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Samia vs Reyes, G.R. No. L-14760, May 31, 1963
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Pages v. Canonoy, G.R. No. L-18588, October 31, 1962
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De Guzman vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 120941, April 18, 1997
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Spouses Benitez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 104828, Jan. 16, 1997
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Lao v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 115307, July 8, 1997
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Corpuz v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 117005, June 19, 1997
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Sps. Vicente and Ma. Rosalia Maninang, et al. vs. CA, et al. G.R. No. 121719, September 16,
1999
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Huibonhoa vs. CA, G.R. No. 95897, December 14, 1999
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Uy v. Santiago, GR No. 131237, July 31, 2000
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Chua vs. Santiago, GR No. 140886, April 19, 2001
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Sps Ma. Cristina D. Tirona, et al v. Hon. Floro Alejo, Judge, RTC Valenzuela et al, G.R.
129313, Oct 10, 2001
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Sunflower Neighborhood Association, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 136274,
Sept 3, 2003
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Alfredo Yasay Del Rosario vs. Sps. Jose and Concordia Manuel, G.R. No.153652, January 16,
2004

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Salud D. Lopez, et al. vs. Robert P. David, Jr., G.R. No 152145, March 30, 2004
Pacita G. Varona, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 124148, May 20, 2004
1.

2.

I.

Ejectment
a.
Action in Personam
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Arsenia Lariosa vs. Conrado B. Bandala, et al., A.M. No. MTJ-021401, August 15, 2003
b.

Physical Posssession
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Danilo Cansino, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No.
125799, Aug 21, 2003

c.

Stay of Execution
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Warlito Bustos, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et. al., G.R. No
120784-85, Jan 24, 2001
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Bajet v. Judge Areola, A.M. No. RTJ-01-1615, June 19, 2001

Recovery of Possession
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Heirs of Pedro Laurora, et al. vs. Sterling Technopark III et al., G.R. No.
146815, April 9, 2003

Contempt
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Rule 71, Revised Rules of Court
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Malolos vs. Reyes, G.R. No. L-16135, February 25, 1961
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Caguioa vs. Bacolod-Murcia Farmers' Corp., G.R. No. L-13324, October 31, 1961
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Reyes vs. Arca, G.R. No. L-28234, September 30, 1970
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People vs. Gagui, G.R. No. L-15473, June 30, 1961
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Gosiengfiao vs. Yatco, G.R. No. L-16676, January 28, 1961
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Rheem vs. Ferrer, G.R. No. L-22979, June 26, 1967
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In the Matter of Contempt Proceedings against Ventura O. Ducat and Teng Mariano and Cruz
Law Offices v. Papa Securities Corp., G.R. No. 117266, March 13, 1997
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Emiliano Veluz v. Judge Babaran, Adm. Matter No. MTJ-93-759, Sept. 5, 1997
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Quinio v. CA, GR No. 113867, July 13, 2000
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Cañas vs. Castigador, G.R. No. 139844, December 15, 2000
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Oclarit v. Paderanga, GR No. 139519, January 24, 2001
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Rexie Efren A. Bugaring, et al. vs. Dolores S. Español, , G.R. No. 133090, January 19, 2001
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Re: Editorial of the Negros Chronicle and other Charges of a Concerned Citizen Against
Judge Rogelio Carampatan, A.M. No. 02-10-614-RTC, September 3, 2003
1.

Direct Contempt
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Cesina Eballa vs. Estrellita M. Paas, et al., A.M. No. MTJ-01-1365, August 9, 2001
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Socorro Abella Soriano, et al vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 100633, August 8,
2001

2.

Indirect Contempt
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Province of Camarines Norte vs. Province of Quezon, G.R. No. 80796, October 11,
2001
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Heirs of Trinidad De Leon Vda. De Roxas vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 138660, February
5, 2004
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Honorato Espinosa vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 128686 May 28, 2004
a.

Contempt of Court
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Gateway Electronics Corp. vs. Land Bank of the Phil., G.R. Nos. 155217 &
156293, July 30, 2003

b.

Contempt Against Quasi-Judicial Entities
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Land Bank of the Phil. vs. Severino Listana, Sr., G.R. No. 152611, August
5, 2003
Criminal Procedure

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2000 Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure

Jurisdiction
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R.A. No. 7691 (Expanded Jurisdiction of MeTC, MTC and MCTC, March 25, 1994)
R.A. No. 9282 (Expanded Jurisdiction of the Court of Tax Appeals, March 30, 2004)
Mobilia Products, Inc. vs. Hajime Umezawa, G.R. Nos. 149357 & 149403, March 4, 2005
People of the Phil. vs. Marlene Olermo, G.R. No. 127848, July 17, 2003

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Garaygay vs. People, G.R. No. 135503, July 6, 2000
Llorente vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 122297-98, January 19, 2000
Cojuangco, Jr. vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 134307, December 21, 1998
People vs. Cawaling, G.R. No. 117970, July 28, 1998
Manzano vs. Valera, G.R. No. 122068, July 8, 1998
People vs. Cheng, G.R. No. 120158-59, September 15, 1997
Uy vs. CA, G.R. No. 119000, July 28, 1997
Bayani Subido, Jr. vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 122641, January 20, 1997
Calderon vs. Regional Trial Court-Pasig, G.R. Nos. 103259-61, October 1, 1993
People vs. Duque, G.R. No. 100285, August 13, 1992
Zaldivia vs. Reyes, G.R. No. 102342, July 3, 1992
People vs. Lagon, G.R. No. 45815, May 18, 1990
Velasquez vs. Undersecretary of Justice, G.R. No. 88442, February 15, 1990
People vs. Cuaresma, G.R. No. 67787, April 18, 1989
Legados vs. De Guzman, G.R. No. 35825, February 20, 1989
People vs. Estrebella, G.R. No. 71464, August 4, 1988
Gimenez vs. Nazareno, G.R. No. L-37933, April 15, 1988
Salcedo vs. Nobles Bans, G.R. No. L-67540, January 17, 1985
Francisco vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-45674, May 30, 1983
Tinitigan vs. Tinitigan, Sr., G.R. No. L-45418, October 30, 1980
Villamayor vs. Luciano, G.R. No. L-44886, January 31, 1979
People vs. Ocaya, G.R. No. L-47448, May 17, 1978
Manduriao vs. Habana, G.R. No. L-28069, August 18, 1977
Sulo ng Bayan vs. Araneta, G.R. No. L-31061, August 17, 1976
People vs. Mariano, G.R. No. L-40527, June 30, 1976
People vs. Olarte, G.R. No. L-22465, February 28, 1967
People vs. Adolfo, G.R. No. L-24191, March 31, 1965
Duran vs. Tan, G.R. No. L-2760, February 11, 1950
People vs. Martin, G.R. No. 46432, May 17, 1939

A.

Jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan

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R.A. No. 8249, February 5, 1997
Rogelio M. Esteban vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. Nos. 146646-49, March 11, 2005
Panfilo M. Lacson vs. Executive Secretary, et al., G.R. No. 128096, January 20, 1999
Republic of the Phil. vs. Maximiano C. Asuncion, et al., G.R. No. 108208, March 11, 1994
Antonio L. Sanchez vs. Harriet O. Demetriou, et al., G.R. Nos. 111771-77, November 9, 1993

B.

Jurisdiction in Criminal Cases

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Allen A. Macasaet, et al. vs. People of the Philippines, et al., G.R. No. 153747, February 23, 2005
Benjamin Lee vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 145498, January 17, 2005
Audie C. Arnado vs. Marino S. Buban, A.M. No. MTJ-04-1543, May 31, 2004

C.

Jurisdiction over the Person of the Accused

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Raul Zapatos vs. People of the Phil., G.R. Nos. 147814-15, September 16, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Joselito Agbulos, G.R. No. 73875, May 18, 1993
Rolito T. Go vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 101837, February 11, 1992

Venue
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Allen A. Macasaet, et al. vs. People of the Phil., et al., G.R. No. 153747, February 23, 2005
People v. Enriquez, G.R. No. 102955, March 22, 1993
Philippine National Bank v. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. 63201, May 27, 1992
People v. Dacudao, G.R. No. 81389, February 21, 1989
Bejer vs. CA, G.R. No. 79404, January 27, 1989
Buaya vs. Polo, G.R. No. 75079, January 26, 1989
Republic v. Sunga, G.R. No. L-38634, June 20, 1988
People v. Montenegro, G.R. No. L-45772, March 25, 1988
Vega v. Panis, G.R. No. L-40842, September 30, 1982
Bais v. Tugaoen, Admin. Matter No. 1294-MJ, March 23, 1979
Matilde v. Jabson, G.R. No. L-38392, December 29, 1975
Almeda v. Villaluz, G.R. No. L-31665, August 6, 1975
Reyes v. People, G.R. No. L-21528 & L-21529, March 28, 1969
People v. Bautista, G.R. No. L-26057 & 26092, April 25, 1968
People v. Yap, G.R. No. L-25176, February 27, 1968
Corpus v. Cuaderno, G.R. No. L-16969, April 30, 1966
People v. Catli, G.R. No. L-11641, November 29, 1962
People v. Uba, G.R. No. L-8596, May 18, 1956

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People v. Arnault, G.R. No. L-4288, November 20, 1952
People v. Santiago, G.R. No. L-17584, March 8, 1922
United States v. Lahoylahoy, G.R. No. 12453, July 15, 1918
Ngo Yao v. Sheriff of Manila, G.R. No. 9619 & 9620, March 28, 1914
City of Manila v. Rizal, G.R. No. 7946, March 9, 1914

Prosecution of Criminal Offenses
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A.M. No. 02-2-07-SC, Amendments to Sec. 5, Rule 110 of the Revised Rules of Crim Pro, April 10,

A.

Criminal Actions in General

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Anamer Salazar vs. People of the Philippines, et al., G.R. No. 151931, September 23, 2003
Republic v. Sunga, G.R. No. L-38634, June 20, 1988

People of the Phil. vs. Li Ka Kim, G.R. No. 148586, May 25, 2004
Domondon vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 129904, March 16, 2000
Republic vs. Santiano, G.R. No. 123979, December 3, 1998
People vs. Bugayong, G.R. No.126518, December 2, 1998
Pilapil vs. Garchitorena, G.R. No. 128790, November 25, 1998
People vs. Villamor, G.R. No. 124441, October 7, 1998
People vs. Carlos Villamor, G.R. No. 124441, October 7, 1998
People vs. Bernaldez, G.R. No. 109780, August 17, 1998
Palu-Ay vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 112995, July 30, 1998
People vs. Quitlong, G.R. No. 121562, July 10, 1998
People vs. Amamangpang, G.R. No. 108491, July 2, 1998
Abaca vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 127162, June 5, 1998
People vs. Manhuyod, Jr., G.R. No. 124676, May 20, 1998
People vs. Sadiosa, G.R. No. 107084, May 15, 1998
People vs. de Guzman, G.R. Nos. 125180-81, April 22, 1998
People vs. Montilla, G.R. No. 123872, January 30, 1998
People vs. Barrientos, G.R. No. 119835, January 28, 1998

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Crimes which cannot be Prosecuted de Oficio
People v. Ocapan, G.R. No. 78492, May 29, 1987
Balite v. People, G.R. No. L-21475, September 30, 1966

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Intervention by Offended Parties
Banal v. Tadeo, G.R. Nos. L-78911-25, December 11, 1987

B.

Complaint/Information

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Marcelo Lasoy, et al. vs. Monina A. Zenarosa, et al., G.R. No. 129472, April 12, 2005
People of the Phil. vs. Li Ka Kim, G.R. No. 148586, May 25, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Larry Cachapero, G.R. No. 153008, May 20, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Anacito Opuran, G.R. Nos. 147674-75, March 17, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Renato Torrecampo, et al., G.R. No. 139297, February 23, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Elgin Latayada, G.R. No.146865, February 18, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Benjamin Sayaboc, G.R. No. 147201, January 15, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Joel Perez, G.R. No. 140772, December 10, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Roger C. Roxas, G.R. No. 140762, September 10, 2003
Antonio L. Sanchez vs. Harriet O. Demetriou, et al, G.R. Nos. 111771-77, November 9, 1993
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Who May File
People v. Sangil, G.R. No. 91158, May 8, 1992
People v. Sarol, G.R. No. 75506, June 19, 1991
Pilapil v. Somera, G.R. No. 80116, June 30, 1989
People vs. Sariol, G.R. No. 83809, June 22, 1989
City Fiscal v. Espina, G.R. No. L-83996, October 21, 1988
Ebarle v. Sucaldito, G.R. No. L-33628, December 29, 1987
Crespo v. Mogul, G.R. No. L-53373, June 30, 1987
Guingona vs. City Fiscal of Manila, G.R. No. L-60033, July 18, 1985
Salcedo v. Nobles Bans, G.R. No. L-67540, January 17, 1985
People v. Ilarde, G.R. No. L-58595, October 10, 1983
Francisco v. CA, et al., G.R. No. L-45674, May 30, 1983
Alberto vs. De la Cruz, G.R. No. L-31839, June 30, 1980
Guevarra v. Del Rosario, G.R. No. L-49252, November 13, 1946
Del Rosario v. Mercado, G.R. No. L-25710, August 28, 1969
People v. Barut, G.R. No. L-42666, March 13, 1979

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People v. Beriales, G.R. No. L-39962, April 7, 1976
People v. Oplado, G.R. No. L-20146, September 30, 1964
Hernandez v. Albano, G.R. No. L-17081, March 31, 1961

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Name of Accused
People v. Cutamora, GR Nos. 133448-53, October 6, 2000
People v. Enriquez, G.R. No. 102955, March 22, 1993
People v. Guevarra, G.R. No. 66437, December 4, 1989
Time Inc. v. Reyes, G.R. No. L-28882, May 31, 1971
San Diego v. Hernandez, G.R. No. L-23796, July 23, 1968
People v. Catli, G.R. No. L-11641, November 29, 1962
People v. Santiago, G.R. No. L-17584, March 8, 1922
Ngo Yao v. Sheriff, G.R. No. 9619 & 9620, March 28, 1914

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Designation of Offense
People of the Phil. vs. Romeo Mole, G.R. No. 137366, November 27, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Roger C. Roxas, G.R. No. 140762, September 10, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Roel C. Mendigurin, G.R. No. 127128, August 15, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Roberto A. Tampos G.R. No. 142740, August 6, 2003
People v. Torres, G.R. No. L-76711, September 26, 1988
People v. Regala, G.R. No. L-23693, April 27, 1982
People v. Navarro, G.R. Nos. L-38453-54, March 25, 1975
Talusan v. Ofiana, G.R. No. L-31028, June 29, 1972
People v. Purisima, G.R. Nos. L-42050-66, November 20, 1968
People v. De Moll, G.R. No. 46252, September 30, 1939

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Effect of Duplicity of Offense
People of the Phil. vs. Dante Bartulay, G.R. No. 83696, December 21, 1990
People v. Hernandez, G.R. No. 62116, March 22, 1990
Mallari v. People, G.R. No. L-58886, December 13, 1988
People v. Yap, G.R. No. L-25176, February 27, 1968

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Act or Omission Complained of
Yolanda Garcia vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 144785, September 11, 2003
People v. Arbios, G.R. No. L-36936, August 5, 1985
Gallego v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. L-57841, July 30, 1982
Balitaan v. Court of First Instance of Batangas, G.R. No. L-38544, July 30, 1982
People v. Pajenado, G.R. Nos. L-27680-81, February 27, 1970
People v. Rodrigo, G.R. No. L-18507, March 31, 1966
People v. Gilo, G.R. No. L-18202, April 30, 1964
People v. Abad Santos, G.R. No. L-447, June 17, 1946
People v. Bayot, G.R. No. 44564, March 30, 1937
People v. Burgos, G.R. No. 38485, January 16, 1934
United States v. Go Chanco, G.R. No. 6861, December 28, 1912
United States v. Salcedo, G.R. No. 2203, February 28, 1905

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Place of Commission
People v. Mabuyo, G.R. No. L-29129, May 8,1975

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Change of Venue
People v. Sola, G.R. Nos. L-56158-64, March 17, 1981
Mondiguing v. Abad, G.R. No. L-41313, November 6, 1975
People v. Pilotin, G.R. Nos. L-35377-78, July 31, 1975
People v. Gutierrez, G.R. Nos. L-32282-83, November 26, 1970

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Time of Commission
People of the Phil. vs. Joselito A. Almendral, G.R. No. 126025, July 6, 2004
People v. Garcia, GR No. 117406, January 16, 2001
People v. Cabodac, G.R. Nos. L-93929-31, May 8, 1992
People v. Hortillano, G.R. No. 71116, September 19, 1989
People v. Fajardo, G.R. No. 75029, June 30, 1987
People v. Molero, G.R. No. L-67842, September 24, 1986
People v. Alcid, G.R. Nos. L-66387-88, February 28, 1985
People v. Borromeo, G.R. No. L-62737, June 29, 1983
People v. Reyes, G.R. No. L-32557, October 23, 1981

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Name of the Offended Party
People v. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. L-48817, October 29, 1993
Sayson v. People, G.R. No. L-51745, October 28, 1988
People v. Avellana, G.R. No. L-38345, March 28, 1980

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People v. Uba, G.R. No. L-8596, May 18, 1956

Amendment of Complaint/Information
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Datu Dguimi P. Matalam vs. 2nd Division of the Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. No. 165751, Apr
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Federico A. Poblete, et al. vs. Edilberto G. Sandoval, et al., G.R. No.150610, March 25, 2004
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Gabionza v. CA, GR No. 140311, March 30, 2001
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People v. Dacudao, G.R. No. 81389, February 21, 1989
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People v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-41077, April 28, 1983
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Vega v. Panis, G.R. No. L-40842, September 30, 1982
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Dionaldo v. Dacuycuy, G.R. No. L-55357, October 30, 1981
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People v. Reyes, G.R. No. L-32557, October 23, 1981
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Bais v. Tugaoen, Admin. Matter No. 1294-MJ, March 23, 1979
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Reyes v. People, G.R. Nos. L-21528 & L-21529, March 28, 1969
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Almeda v. Villaluz, G.R. No. L-31665, August 6, 1975
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People v. Bautista, G.R. No. L-26057 & 26092, April 25, 1968
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Dimalibot v. Salcedo, G.R. No. L-15012, April 28, 1960
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People v. Yusay, G.R. No. 26957, September 2, 1927
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Conde v. Judge of Court of First Instance-Tayabas, G.R. No. 21236, October 1, 1923

D.

Interruption of Prescriptive Period
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People v. Del Rosario, G.R. No. 109633, July 20, 1994
Calderon-Bargas v. Regional Trial Court of Pasig, G.R. No. 103259-61, October 1, 1993
People v. Cuaresma, G.R. No. 67787, April 18, 1989
Francisco v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-45674, May 30, 1983
Vega vs. Panis, G.R. No. L-40842, September 30, 1982
Balitaan vs. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. L-38544, July 30, 1982
People vs. Villanueva, G.R. No. L-56443, December 19, 1981
People vs. Reyes, G.R. No. L-32557, October 23, 1981
People vs. Galano, G.R. No. L-42925, January 31, 1977
Matilde vs. Jabson, G.R. No. L-38392, December 29, 1975
Almeda vs. Villaluz, G.R. No. L-31665, August 6, 1975
People vs. Nepomuceno, G.R. No. L-40624, June 27, 1975
People vs. Mabuyo, G.R. No. L-29129, May 8, 1975
People vs. Benito, G.R. No. 32042, February 13, 1975
Talusan vs. Fiscal Ofiana, G.R. No. L-31028, June 29, 1972
Time Inc. v. Reyes, G.R. No. L-28882, May 31, 1971
David v. Santos, G.R. No. L-26336, February 27, 1970
People vs. Pajenado, G.R. No. L-27680-81, February 27, 1970
People vs. Jamisola, G.R. No. L-27332, November 28, 1969
Del Rosario vs. Vda. De Mercado, G.R. No. L-25710, August 28, 1969
San Diego vs. Hernandez, G.R. No. L-23796, July 23, 1968
People vs. Pineda, G.R. No. L-26222, July 21, 1967
People v. Olarte, G.R. No. L-22465, February 28, 1967
Bernabe v. Bolinas, G.R. No. L-22000, November 29, 1966
People vs. Rodrigo, G.R. No. L-18507, March 31, 1966
People v. Coquia, G.R. No. L-16456, June 29, 1963
Hernandez vs. Albano, G.R. No. L-17081, May 31, 1961
People v. Tayco, G.R. Nos. 48707-09, December 5, 1941

Prosecution of Civil Actions
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Rule 111, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000
Oscar Maccay, et al. vs. Sps. Prudencio and Serlina Nobela, G.R. No. 145823, March 31, 2005
Emilio Emnace v. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. 126334, November 23, 2001
People vs. Abungan, G.R. No. 136843, September 28, 2000
Ace Haulers Corporation vs. Court of Appeals , et al., G.R. No. 127934, August 23, 2000
Labaro vs. Panay, G.R. No. 129567, December 4, 1998
People vs. Malapo, G.R. No. 123115, August 25, 1998
San Ildefonso Lines, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 119771, April 24, 1998
Salao vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 107725, January 22, 1998
Cabaero vs. Cantos, G.R. No. 102942, April 18, 1997
People vs. Escano, Jr., G.R. Nos. 78657-60, February 7, 1991
Occena vs. Icamina, G.R. No. 82146, January 22, 1990
Republic vs. Bello, G.R. No. L-34906, January 27, 1983
Roa vs. De la Cruz, G.R. No. L-13134, February 13, 1960

A.

Prior Institution of Civil Actions

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Acquittal in Criminal Prosecution
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C.

People of the Phil. vs. Elvie Ejandra, et al., G.R. No. 134203, May 27, 2004
Llorente v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 85464, October 3, 1991
Jarantilla v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 80194, March 21, 1989
People v. Maniego, G.R. No. L-30910, February 27, 1987
Republic v. Bello, G.R. No. L-34906, January 27, 1983
People v. Castañeda, G.R. Nos. L-49781-91, June 24, 1983
People v. Sendaydiego, G.R. Nos. L-33252-54, January 20, 1978
Tan v. Standard Vacuum Oil, G.R. No. L-4160, July 29, 1952

Separate but Simultaneous and Independent Civil Actions
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Lanuzo v. Sy Bon Ping, G.R. No. L-53064, September 25, 1980
Cinco v. Canonoy, G.R. No. L-33171, May 31, 1979
Babala v. Abaño, G.R. No. L-4600, February 28, 1952
Eraña v. Vera, G.R. No. 48955, July 27, 1943

Bonite v. Zosa, G.R. No. L-33772, June 20, 1988
Bordas v. Canadalla, G.R. No. L-30036, April 15, 1988
Aberca v. Ver, G.R. No. L-69866, April 15, 1988
Gandionco v. Peñaranda, G.R. No. L-79284, November 27, 1987
Reyes v. Sempio-Diy, G.R. No. L-71914, January 29, 1986
Salta v. De Veyra, G.R. No. L-37733, September 30, 1982
Abellana v. Marave, G.R. No. L-27760, May 29, 1974
Bernaldes Sr. v. Bohol, G.R. No. L-18193, February 27, 1963

Suspension by Reason of Prejudicial Question
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People of the Phil. vs. Hernando B. Delizo, G.R. No. 141624, August 17, 2004
First Producers Holdings Corp. vs. Luis Co., G.R. No. 139655, July 27, 2000
Dichavez vs. Apalit, G.R. No. A.M. No. MTJ-00-1274 June 8, 2000
Niñal vs. Bayadog, G.R. No. 133778, March 14, 2000
Balgos v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 85590, August 10, 1989
Prado v. People, G.R. No. L-37652, December 26, 1984
Salta vs. De Veyra, G.R. No. L-37733, September 30,1982
Librodo v. Coscolluela, G.R. No. L-56995, August 30, 1982
Ras v. Rasul, G.R. No. L-50441-42, September 18, 1980
Astorga vs. Puno, G.R. No. L-25600, September 30, 1975
Falgui v. Provincial Fiscal, G.R. No. L-27523, February 25,1975
Jimenez vs. Averia, G.R. No. L-22759, March 29, 1968
People vs. Miranda, G.R. No. L-17389, August 31, 1962
Zapanta v. Montesa, G.R. No. L-14534, February 28, 1962
Benitez v. Concepcion, G.R. No. L-14646, May 30, 1961
Mendiola v. Macadaeg, G.R. No. L-16874, February 27, 1961

Preliminary Investigation
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Rule 112, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000
Rodolfo Soria, et al. vs. Aniano Desierto, et al., G.R. Nos. 153524-25, January 31, 2005
Teresita Tanghal Okabe vs. Pedro De Leon Gutierrez, G.R. No. 150185, May 27, 2004
Rodney Hegerty vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 154920, August 15, 2003
Reynolan Sales v. Sandiganbayan, et al., GR No. 143802, November 16, 2001
Yusop vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 138859-60, February 22, 2001
Tam Wing Tak v. Hon. Ramon Makasiar, G.R. 122452, January 29, 2001
Villaflor vs. Dindo Vivar, G.R. No. 134744, January 16, 2001
Directo vs. Bautista, A.M. No. MTJ-99-1205, November 29, 2000
People vs. Madraga, GR No. 129299, November 15, 2000
Gozos vs. Tac-an, G.R. No. 123191, December 17, 1998
Pilapil vs. Garchitorena, G.R. No. 128790, November 25, 1998
Venus vs. Hon. Aniano Desierto, G.R. No. 130319, October 21, 1998
People vs. De la Cruz, G.R. No. 123397, October 13, 1998
Dimatulac vs. Villon, G.R. No. 127107, October 12, 1998
Bernaldez Pen vs. De Castro, G.R. No. 104645, July 23, 1998
Pen vs. De Castro, G.R. No. 104645, July 23, 1998
Knecht vs. Desierto, G.R. No. 121916, June 26, 1998
Duterte vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 130191, April 27, 1998
Larranaga vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 130644, March 13, 1998
People vs. Montilla, G.R. No. 123872, January 30, 1998

A.

Definition, Purpose and Nature
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Juan Larranaga vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 130644, October 27, 1997
Pangandaman v. Casar, G.R. No. L-71782, April 14, 1988
Rodil v. Garcia, G.R. No. L-49155, May 13, 1981

Preliminary Investigation Distinguished from Preliminary Examination
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People of the Philippines vs. Gloriosa S. Navarro, G.R. No. 96229, March 25, 1997
Ortiz v. Palaypayon, Admin. Matter No. MTJ-93-823, July 25, 1994
Castillo v. Villaluz, G.R. No. 34285, March 8, 1989
Samulde v. Salvani, G.R. No. L-78606, September 26, 1988
Ponsica v. Ignalaga, G.R. No. 72301, July 31, 1987
Salta v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-41395, July 31, 1986
Trocio v. Manta, G.R. No. L-34834, November 15, 1982
De Guzman v. Escalona, G.R. No. L-51773, May 16, 1980
People v. Damaso, G.R. No. L-30116, November 20, 1978
Tuzon v. Cruz, G.R. No. L-27410, August 28, 1975
Griñen v. Consolacion, G.R. No. L-16050, July 31, 1962
Hernandez v. Albano, G.R. No. L-17081, May 31, 1961
Ñgo Hok Chef v. Aquino, G.R. No. 47373, April 28, 1941

Investigation Proper
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D.

Cabarloc vs. Cabusora, A.M. No. MTJ-00-1256, December 15, 2000
Leonila Garcia-Rueda vs. Pascasio, et al., G.R. No. 118141, September 5, 1997
People v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 116623, March 23, 1995
Go v. Court of Appeals, GR. No. 101837, February 11, 1992
Cinco v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. 92362-67, October 15, 1991
People v. Lazo, G.R. No. 75367, June 19, 1991
Paderanga v. Drilon, G.R. No. 96080, April 19, 1991
Brocka v. Enrile, G.R. Nos. 69863-65, December 10, 1990
Reyes v. Camilon, G.R. No. 46198, December 20, 1990
Doromal v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 85468, September 7, 1989
Tandoc v. Resultan, G.R. Nos. 59241-44, July 5, 1989
People v. Poculan, G.R. Nos. 70565-67, November 9, 1988
Samulde v. Salvani, G.R. No. L-78606, September 26, 1988
Ilagan v. Enrile, G.R. No. 70748, October 18, 1985
People v. Veloso, G.R. No. L-32900, February 25, 1982
Mariñas v. Siochi, G.R. Nos. L-25707 & L-25753-54, May 14, 1981
People v. Yutila, G.R. No. L-32791, January 27, 1981
Tabil v. Ong, G.R. No. L-46773, July 16, 1979
Abugotal v. Tiro, G.R. No. L-40552, August 20, 1975
People v. Mabuyo, G.R. No. L-29129, May 8, 1975
People v. Abejuela, G.R. No. L-29715, March 31, 1971
People v. Figueroa, G.R. No. L-24273, April 30,1969
Hashim v. Boncan, G.R. No. 47777, January 13, 1941

Lim v. Felix, G.R. Nos. 94054-57, February 19, 1991

Remedies
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Crespo v. Mogul, G.R. No. L-53373, June 30, 1987
Velasquez v. Undersecretary of Justice, G.R. No. 88442, February 15, 1990
People v. Navarro, G.R. No. 96229, March 25, 1997

1.

New Preliminary Investigation
—
Tandoc v. Resultan, G.R. Nos. 59241-44, July 5, 1989
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Bandiala v. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. L-24652, September 30, 1970

2.

Re-Investigation
—
Jacob vs. Puno, G.R. Nos. L-61554-55, July 31, 1984
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Rodriguez vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. L-61355, February 18, 1983
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Placer vs. Villanueva, G.R. No. L-60349, December 29, 1983
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De Guzman vs. People, G.R. No. L-54288, December 15, 1982
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People vs. Rosales, G.R. No. L-31694, December 14, 1981
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Paala vs. Regino, Admin. Matter No. 791-MJ, August 27, 1981

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Mariñas vs. Siochi, G.R. Nos. L-25707 & L-25753-54, May 14, 1981
Guzman vs. Escalona, G.R. No. L-51773, May 16, 1980
Andaya vs. Fiscal, G.R. No. L-29826, September 30, 1976
Customs vs. Villaluz, G.R. No. L-34038, June 18, 1976
Abugotal v. Tiro, G.R. No. L-40552, August 20, 1975
De Mulata vs. Irizari, Admin. Matter No. 71-MJ, November 29, 1974
Estrella vs. Orendain, G.R. No. L-19611, February 27, 1971
Siazon vs. CFI Judge, G.R. No. L-29354, January 27, 1969
People vs. Oandasan, G.R. No. L-29532, September 28, 1968
Doce vs. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. L-26437, March 13, 1968
Mayuga vs. Maravilla, G.R. No. L-18826, December 17, 1966
Lino vs. Fugoso, G.R. No. L-1159, January 30, 1947

Arrests
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Rule 113, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000
People of the Phil. vs. Ricky Hijada, et al, G.R. No. 123696, March 11, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Dominador Cachola, et al., G.R. Nos. 148712-15, January 21, 2004
Cojuangco, Jr. vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 134307, December 21, 1998
Guillen vs. Nicolas, A.M. MTJ 98-1166, December 4, 1998
Re: Hold Departure Order, A.M No. 98-10-141-MTCC, November 18, 1998
People vs. Estrada, G.R. No. 124461, September 25, 1998
Bernaldez Pen vs. De Castro, G.R. No. 104645, July 23, 1998
Bagunas vs. Fabillar, G.R. No. MTJ-97-1128, April 22, 1998
People vs. Aruta, G.R. No. 120915, April 3, 1998
Espano vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 120431, April 1, 1998
People vs. Montilla, G.R. No. 123872, January 30, 1998
Ardosa vs. Gal-lang, A.M. No. RTJ-97-1385, January 8, 1998

A.

Definition
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B.

Sanchez v. Demetriou, G.R. Nos. 111771-77, November 9, 1993
Magtoto v. Manguera, G.R. Nos. L-37201-02, March 3, 1975
Mendoza v. Court of First Instance, G.R. Nos. L-35612-14, June 27, 1973

Arrests With Warrant
1.

Probable Cause
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Felix l. Sarigumba, et al. vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. 154239-41, February 16,
2005
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Dupasquier v. CA, GR Nos. 112089 & 112737, January 24, 2001
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Allado v. Diokno, G.R. No. 113630, May 5, 1994
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Cruz, Jr. v. People, G.R. No. 110436, June 27, 1994
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Lim v. Felix, G.R. No. 94054-57, February 19, 1991
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People v. Inting, G.R. No. 88919, July 25, 1990
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Soliven v. Makasiar, G.R. No. 82585, November 14, 1988
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Samulde v. Salvani, G.R. No. L-78606, September 26, 1988
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Pangandaman v. Casar, G.R. No. L-71782, April 14, 1988
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Corro v. Lising, G.R. No. L-69899, July 15, 1985
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People v. Villanueva, G.R. No. L-56443, December 19, 1981

2.

Warrant of Arrest
—
Teresita Tanghal Okabe vs. Pedro De Leon Gutierrez, G.R. No. 150185, May 27,
2004
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People of the Phil. vs. John Peter Hipol, G.R. No. 140549, July 22, 2003

3.

Persons Authorized to Issue Warrant
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Ancog v. Tan, Admin. Matter No. MTJ-93-753, October 12, 1993
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Salazar v. Achacoso, G.R. No. 81510, March 14, 1990
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Samulde v. Salvani, Jr., G.R. No. L-78606, September 26, 1988
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Ponsica v. Ignalaga, G.R. No. 72301, July 31, 1987
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Bernardo v. Mendoza, G.R. No. L-37876, May 25, 1979
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Arcilla v. Sabido, Admin. Matter No. P-1818, January 15, 1979
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Amarga v. Abbas, G.R. No. L-8666, March 28, 1956

4.

Execution of Warrant
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People v. Basay, G.R. No. 86941, March 3, 1993
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People v. Rama, G.R. No. 80738, February 26, 1990
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People v. Repe, G.R. No. 64935, July 19, 1989
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People v. Newman, G.R. No. L-45354, July 26, 1988

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5.

C.

People of the Phil. vs. Elvie Ejandra, et al., G.R. No. 134203, May 27, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Stephen Cadley, G.R. No. 150735, March 15, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Michael A. Monte, G.R. No. 144317, August 5, 2003
People v. Figueroa, GR No. 134056, July 6, 2000
People v. Sucro, G.R. No. 93239, March 18, 1991
People v. Evaristo, G.R. No. 93828, December 11, 1992
People v. De los Santos, G.R. No. 92643, August 9, 1991
People v. Cendana, G.R. No. 84715, October 17, 1990
People v. Monda, G.R. Nos. 105000-01, November 22, 1993
Alih v. Gastro, G.R. No. L-69401, June 23, 1987
People v. Burgos, G.R. No. L-68955, September 4, 1986
Garcia-Padilla v. Ponce Enrile, G.R. No. L-61388, April 20, 1983
People v. Molleda, G.R. No. L-34248, November 21, 1978
Parulan v. Director of Prisons, G.R. No. L-28519, February 17, 1968
Sayo v. Chief of Police, G.R. No. L-2128, May 12, 1948
United States v. Samonte, G.R. No. 5649, September 6, 1910
United States v. Fortaleza, G.R. No. 4596, January 13, 1909
United States v. Vallejo, G.R. No. 4367, September 3, 1908

Custodial Investigation
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E.

Search Incident to Lawful Arrest
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People v. Garcia, G.R. No. 105805, August 16, 1994
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Nolasco v. Paño, G.R. No. L-69803, January 30, 1987
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Nolasco v. Paño, G.R. No. L-69803, October 8, 1985

Arrests Without Warrant
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D.

People v. Albior, G.R. No. L-75034, June 30, 1988
People v. Lumayok, G.R. No. L-54016, October 1, 1985
People v. Galit, G.R. No. L-51770, March 20, 1985
Morales v. Enrile, G.R. No. L-61016, April 26, 1983
People v. Caderao, G.R. No. L-15699, April 22, 1963
United States v. Addison, G.R. No. 9635, August 26, 1914

People of the Phil. vs. Oscar Alcanzado, G.R. No. 138335, May 20, 2004
People v. Valeriano Amestuzo, et al., GR 104383, July 12, 2001
People v. Duero, G.R. No. L-52016, May 13, 1981
People v. Caguioa, G.R. No. L-38975, January 17, 1980
People v. Timple, G.R. Nos. 100391-92, September 26, 1994
People v. Frago, G.R. Nos. 104492-93, May 31, 1994
People v. Barlis, G.R. No. 101003, March 24, 1994
People v. Bondoc, G.R. No. 98400, May 23, 1994
People v. Bandula, G.R. No. 89223, May 27, 1994
People v. Barasina, G.R. No. 109993, January 21, 1994
People v. Remollo, G.R. No. 104498, October 22, 1993
People v. De Guzman, G.R. Nos. 98321-24, June 30, 1993
People v. Santos, G.R. Nos. 100225-26, May 11, 1993
People v. Buntan, Jr., G.R. No. 90736, April 12, 1993
People v. Tujon, G.R. No. 66034, November 13, 1992
People v. De Jesus, G.R. No. 91535, September 2, 1992
People v. Logronio, G.R. No. 92416, October 13, 1992
People v. Bolanos, G.R. No. 101808, July 3, 1992
People v. Rodrigueza, G.R. No. 95902, February 4, 1992
People v. Jimenez, G.R. No. 82604, December 10, 1991
Arroyo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 96602, November 19, 1991
People v. Parojinog, G.R. No. 95850, November 18, 1991
People v. Loveria, G.R. No. 79138, July 2, 1990
Aballe v. People, G.R. No. 64086, March 15, 1990
People v. Ayson, G.R. No. 85215, July 7, 1989
People v. Flores, G.R. No. L-65647, August 30, 1988
People v. Newman, G.R. No. L-45354, July 26, 1988
Gamboa v. Cruz, G.R. No. L-56291, June 27, 1988
People v. Hernandez, G.R. No. L-73603, June 22, 1988
People v. Decierdo, G.R. No. L-46956, May 7, 1987
People v. Ramos, G.R. No. L-59318, May 16, 1983
People v. Arciaga, G.R. No. L-38179, June 16, 1980
People v. Alegre, G.R. No. L-30423, November 7, 1979

Remedies

1.

Motion to Quash
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People v. De Guzman, G.R. No. 98321-24, June 30, 1993
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People v. Briones, G.R. No. 90319, October 15, 1991
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Ilagan vs. Enrile, G.R. No. 70748, October 18, 1985
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Alimpoos vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. L-27331, July 30, 1981

2.

Habeas Corpus
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Umil v. Ramos, G.R. No. 81567, July 9, 1990
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Ilagan v. Enrile, G.R. No. 70748, October 18, 1985
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Galvez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-22760, November 29, 1971

3.

Bail
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Bagcal v. Villaraza, G.R. No. L-61770, January 31, 1983
Formoso vs. Ante, Admin. Matter No. 23-MJ, July 29, 1977
Cruz vs. General Gatan, G.R. No. L-44910, November 29, 1976
De Asis vs. Romero, G.R. No. L-33125, September 30, 1971
De la Camara vs. Enage, G.R. Nos. L-32951-52, September 17, 1971
Bermejo vs. Barrios, G.R. No. L-23614, February 27, 1970
Parulan vs. Director of Prisons, G.R. No. L-28519, February 17, 1968
Villaseñor vs. Abano, G.R. No. L-23599, September 29, 1967
Alvero vs. Dizon, G.R. No. L-342, May 4, 1946
United States v. Arceo, G.R. No. 1491, March 5, 1904
United States v. Vallejo, G.R. No. 4367, September 3, 1908

Search and Seizure
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Rule 126, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000
Eli Lui, et al vs. Sps. Eulogio and Paulina Matillano, G.R. No. 141176, May 27, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Rogelio Pijo Milado, G.R. No. 147677, December 1, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Noel P. Tudtud, et al., G.R. No. 144037, September 26, 2003
Eric Ong v. Court of Appeals, GR 132839, November 21, 2001
Garaygay vs. People, G.R. No. 135503, July 6, 2000
Office of the Court Administrator vs. Florencio S. Barron, A.M. No. RTJ 98-1420, October 8, 1998
People vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126379, June 26, 1998
People vs. Correa, G.R. No. 119246, January 30, 1998
People vs. Pacistol, G.R. No. 119074-75, January 22, 1998
People v. Go, G.R. Nos. 104357-58, September 26, 1994
Nasiad v. Court of Tax Appeals, G.R. No. L-29318, November 29, 1974
Stonehill v. Diokno, G.R. No. L-19550, June 29, 1962
People v. Sy Juco, G.R. No. 41957, August 28, 1937
Alvarez v. Court of First Instance of Tayabas, G.R. No. 45358, January 29, 1937
People v. Veloso, G.R. No. 23051, October 20, 1925

A.

Search Warrant
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Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.), Inc., et al. vs. Dolores L. Español, et al., G.R. No.
156804, March 14, 2005
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People of the Phil. vs. Tiu Won Chua, G.R. No. 149878, July, 1, 2003

B.

C.

1.

Definition
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Section 1, Rule 126, Revised Rules of Court

2.

Venue and Jurisdiction
—
Malaloan v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 104879, May 6, 1994

Scope of Constitutional Restraint and Protection
1.

State Action Constrained
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People v. Marti, G.R. No. 81561, January 18, 1991
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Guazon v. De Villa, G.R. No. 80508, January 30, 1990

2.

Nature of Right Protected
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MHP Garments v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 86720, September 2, 1994
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Villanueva v. Querubin, G.R. No. L-26177, December 27, 1972

Search Without Warrant
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Romeo B. Senson vs. Heriberto M. Pangilinan, A.M. No. MTJ-02-1430, September 8, 2003
People vs. Molina, G.R. No. 133917, February 19, 2001

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People vs. Johnson, G.R. No. 138881, December 18, 2000

1.

Waiver
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People v. Barros, G.R. No. 90640, March 29, 1994
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People v. Tabar, G.R. No. 101124, May 17, 1993
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People v. Exala, G.R. No. 76005, April 23, 1993

2.

Search Incident to a Lawful Arrest
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People of the Phil. vs. Noel P. Tudtud, et al., G.R. No. 144037, September 26, 2003
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People v. Santos, G.R. No. 106213, September 23, 1994
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People v. Blas, G.R. No. 97930, May 27, 1992
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People v. Catan, G.R. No. 92928, January 21, 1992
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People v. Castiller, G.R. No. 87783, August 6, 1990
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People v. Musa, G.R. No. 96177, January 27, 1993
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People v. Malmstedt, G.R. No. 91107, June 19, 1991
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People v. Ortiz, G.R. No. 82115, December 3, 1990
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Nolasco v. Paño, G.R. No. L-69803, January 30, 1987
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Villanueva v. Querubin, G.R. No. L-26177, December 27, 1972
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Moreno v. Ago Chi, G.R. No. 4680, January 9, 1909

3.

Stop-and-Frisk
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People v. Gerente, G.R. Nos. 95847-48, March 10, 1993
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Posadas v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 89139, August 2, 1990

4.

Moving Vehicles
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People of the Phil. vs. Luis Tampis, et al., G.R. No. 148725, July 31, 2003
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Hizon v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 119619, December 13, 1996
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Aniag v. Comelec, G.R. No. 104961, October 7, 1994
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People v. Barros, G.R. No. 90640, March 29, 1994
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People v. Bagista, G.R. No. 86218, September 18, 1992
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Roldan, Jr. v. Arca, G.R. No. L-25434, July 25, 1975
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Pacis v. Pamaran, G.R. No. L-23996, March 15, 1974
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Papa v. Mago, G.R. No. L-27360, February 28, 1968

5.

Plain View
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People of the Phil. vs. Benny Go, G.R. No. 144639, September 12, 2003
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People v. Alfonso, G.R. No. 87367, February 19, 1993
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People v. Musa, G.R. No. 96177, January 27, 1993
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Roan v. Gonzales, G.R. No. 71410, November 25, 1986

6.

Checkpoints and Roadblocks
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Valmonte v. De Villa, G.R. No. 83988, September 29, 1989

7.

Consent Search
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People v. Rodrigueza, G.R. No. 95902, February 4, 1992

8.

Extraordinary Circumstances
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People v. De Gracia, G.R. Nos. 102009-10, July 6, 1994

Remedies against Illegal Searches and Seizures
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E.

MHP Garments v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 86720, September 2, 1994
Pita v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 80806, October 5, 1989
People v. Policarpio, G.R. No. L-69844, February 23, 1988
Bache v. Ruiz, G.R. No. L-32409, February 27, 1971
Stonehill v. Diokno, G.R. No. L-19550, June 29, 1962
Uy Kheytin v. Villareal, G.R. No. 16009, September 21, 1920

Requisites of a Valid Warrant
1.

Probable Cause
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Dizon v. Veneracion, A.M. No. RTJ-97-1376, July 20, 2000
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Silva v. Regional Trial Court, G.R. No. 81756, October 21, 1991
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People v. Sy Juco, G.R. No. 41957, August 28, 1937
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Alvarez v. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. 45358, January 29, 1937
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Asian Surety v. Herrera, G.R. No. L-25232, December 20, 1973
a.

Person Authorized to Determine Probable Cause
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People of the Phil. vs. Tiu Won Chua, G.R. No. 149878, July 1, 2003
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Allado v. Diokno, G.R. No. 113630, May 5, 1994

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b.

Burgos v. Chief, G.R. No. L-64261, December 26, 1984

Method of Determining Probable Cause
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Prudente v. Dayrit, G.R. No. 82870, December 14, 1989
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Alih v. Gastro, G.R. No. L-69401, June 23, 1987
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Roan v. Gonzales, G.R. No. 71410, November 25, 1986
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Mata v. Bayona, G.R. No. L-50720, March 26, 1984
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Luna v. Plaza, G.R. No. L-27511, November 29, 1968

2.

Description of Things to Be Searched
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Burgos v. Chief, G.R. No. L-64261, December 26, 1984
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Alvarez v. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. 45358, January 29, 1937

3.

Description of the Place to Be Searched
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Castro v. Pabalan, G.R. No. L-28642, April 30, 1976
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People v. Veloso, G.R. No. 23051, October 20, 1925
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Uy Kheytin v. Villareal, G.R. No. 16009, September 21, 1920

4.

Form and Contents
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Columbia v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 111267, September 20, 1996
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People vs. Buynay, G.R. Nos. L-39960-61, March 5, 1984
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People vs. Buenaventura, G.R. No. L-22414, September 23, 1982
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Nuñez vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. L-50581-50617, January 30, 1982
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People vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-54641, November 28, 1980
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People vs. Daniel, G.R. No. L-40330, November 20, 1978
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Gregorio vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-43511, July 28, 1976
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Ramirez vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. L-23587-88, June 10, 1976
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Rodriguez vs. Director of Prisons, G.R. No. L-35386, September 28, 1972
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People vs. Brioso, G.R. No. L-28482, January 30, 1971
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Quemuel vs. CA, G.R. No. L-22794, January 16, 1968
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Oca vs. Maiquez, G.R. Nos. L-20749 & L-20823, July 30, 1965
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Santos vs. Flores, G.R. Nos. L-18251-52, L-18256 & L-18260, August 31, 1962

Bail
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2003
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Rule 114, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000
Bail Bond Guide of 2001, (DOJ Circular No. 74, November 06, 2001)
Shirley C. Ruiz vs. Rolindo D. Beldia, Jr., A.M. No. RTJ-02-1731, February 16, 2005
Helen Gamboa-Mijares vs. Manuel Q. Limsiaco, Jr., et al., A.M. No. MTJ-03-1509, September 23,

A.

Purpose

Eliezer R. De los Santos vs. Marvin B. Mangino, A.M. No. MTJ-03-1496, July 10, 2003
Nelly Te v. Judge Romeo Perez, A.M. MTJ-00-1286, January 21, 2002
Santiago v. Judge Jovellanos, A.M. No. MTJ-00-1289, August 1, 2000
Juana Marzan-Gelacio v. Judge Alipio V. Flores, A.M. No. RTJ-99-1488, June 20, 2000
Joselito Narciso v. Flor Marie Sta. Romana-Cruz, GR 134504, March 17, 2000
Lavides vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 129670, February 1, 2000
Victorino Cruz vs. Judge Reynaldo Yaneza, A.M. No. MTJ 99-1175, March 9, 1999
Cojuangco, Jr. vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 134307, December 21, 1998
Guillen vs. Judge Nicolas, A.M. MTJ No. 98-1166, December 4, 1998
Labaro vs. Panay, G.R. No. 129567, December 4, 1998
Tuliao vs. Ramos, A.M. No. MTJ-95-1065, January 20, 1998

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B.

Requirements
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C.

Aguirre v. Belmonte, Admin. Matter No. RTJ-93-1052, October 27, 1994
People v. Donato, G.R. No. 79269, June 5, 1991
Dinapol v. Baldado, Admin. Matter No. RTJ-92-898, August 5, 1993
Feliciano v. Pasicolan, G.R. No. L-14657, July 31, 1961
Esler v. Ledesma, G.R. No. 28638, September 21, 1928

Dorentino Z. Floresta vs. Eliodoro G. Ubiadas, A.M. No. RTJ-03-1774, May 27, 2004
Eliezer R. De los Santos vs. Marvin B. Mangino, A.M. No. MTJ-03-1496, July 10, 2003
Manotoc vs. CA, G.R. No. L-62100, May 30, 1986
Formoso vs. Ante, Adm. Matter No. 1741-MJ, February 28, 1978
United States v. Bonoan, G.R. No. 6741, February 21, 1912

Conditions

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D.

Amount of Bail
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E.

Marcos v. Ruiz, G.R. Nos. 70746-47, September 1, 1992
Philippine Phoenix v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. L-64157-58, April 29, 1987
Citizens v. Concepcion, G.R. No. L-43233, January 23, 1978
Vallangca v. Ariola, G.R. No. L-29226, September 28, 1973
People v. Franklin, G.R. No. L-21507, June 7, 1971
People v. Del Carmen, G.R. No. L-22082, October 30, 1967
People v. Peczon, G.R. No. L-15584, October 27, 1961
People v. Puyal, G.R. No. L-8091, February 17, 1956
People v. Tan, G.R. No. L-6239, April 30, 1957

Cancellation of Bail Bond
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J.

Almeron vs. Sardido, A.M. No. MTJ-97-1142, November 6, 1997
Inocencio Basco vs. Judge Leo Rapatalo, A.M. No. RTJ-96-1335, March 5, 1997
Aguirre v. Belmonte, Admin. Matter No. RTJ-93-1052, October 27, 1994
Aurillo v. Francisco, Admin. Matter No. RTJ-93-1097, August 12, 1994
Libarios v. Dabalos, Admin. Matter No. RTJ-89-286, July 11, 1991
Rodil v. Garcia, G.R. No. L-49155, May 31, 1981
Gerardo v. Judge of Ilocos, G.R. No. L-3451, May 29, 1950
Teehankee v. Director of Prisons, G.R. No. L-278, May 4, 1946

Forfeiture of Bail Bond
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I.

Jose Obosa vs. CA, G.R. No. 114350, January 16, 1997
People v. Dacudao, G.R. No. 81389, February 21, 1989
People v. Sola, G.R. Nos. L-56158-64, March 17, 1981
People v. Valera, G.R. No. L-15662, August 30, 1962

Bail Hearings
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H.

Article III, Section 13, 1987 Constitution
Dorentino Z. Floresta vs. Eliodoro G. Ubiadas, A.M. No. RTJ-03-1774, May 27, 2004
Bravo v. Borja, G.R. No. L-65228, February 18, 1985
Garcia-Padilla v. Enrile, G.R. No. L-61388, April 20, 1983
Rama v. People's Court, G.R. No. L-982, October 2, 1946
Marcos v. Cruz, G.R. No. 46490, January 24, 1939

Bail as a Matter of Discretion
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G.

Mendoza v. Villaluz, Admin. Case No. L-1797-CCC, August 27, 1981
De la Camara v. Enage, G.R. Nos. L-32951-2, September 17, 1971
Villaseñor v. Abano, G.R. No. L-23599, September 29, 1967
Singson, Sr. v. Villanueva, Admin. Matter No. 1171-MJ, November 17, 1980
People v. Raba, G.R. No. L-10724, April 21, 1958
Ventura v. People, G.R. No. L-46576, November 6, 1978
Sy Guan v. Amparo, G.R. No. L-1771, December 4, 1947

Bail as a Matter of Right
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F.

Villa v. Amonoy, Admin. Matter No. RTJ-89-395, February 13, 1991
Carredo v. People, G.R. No. 77542, March 19, 1990
People v. Judge Regional Trial Court, G.R. No. L-64731, October 27, 1983
People v. Pardilla, G.R. Nos. L-45266 & L-48450, August 6, 1979
People v. Celeste, G.R. No. L-25806, April 29, 1977
Aquino, Jr. v. Military Commission, G.R. No. L-37364, May 9, 1975
Arcilla v. Sabido, Admin. Matter No. P-1818, January 15, 1979
Mabuhay Insurance v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-28700, March 30, 1970
Bandoy v. Court of First Instance of Laguna, G.R. No. 5200, December 17, 1909
People v. Abner, G.R. No. L-2508, October 27, 1950

People v. Familiar, G.R. No. L-17124, June 30, 1966
People v. Guevarra, G.R. No. L-17644, June 22, 1965

Effect of Application for Bail on Irregularities of Arrest and Preliminary Investigation
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Teresita Tanghal Okabe vs. Pedro De Leon Gutierrez, G.R. No. 150185, May 27, 2004
Callanta v. Villanueva, G.R. Nos. L-24646 & L-24674, June 20, 1977
People vs. Celeste , G.R. No. L-25806, April 29, 1977

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Summit Guaranty vs. Republic, G.R. No. L-44694, December 29, 1976
Almeda vs. Villaluz, G.R. No. L-31665, August 6, 1975
Mendoza vs. Court of First Instance of Quezon, G.R. No. L-35612-14, June 27, 1973
Siazon vs. Presiding Judge, G.R. Nos. L-34156-58, October 29, 1971
People vs. San Diego, G.R. No. L-29676, December 24, 1968
People vs. Cabanero, G.R. No. L-22081, January 17, 1968
People v. De la Cerna, G.R. No. L-20911, October 30, 1967
El Pueblo vs. Cortez, G.R. No. L-1415, September 13, 1950
Sy Guan vs. Amparo, G.R. No. L-1771, December 4, 1947
De la Rama vs. People’s Court, G.R. No. L-982, October 2, 1946
Teehankee vs. Director of Prisons, G.R. No. L-278, May 4, 1946
People vs. Uy Tuising, G.R. Nos. 42118-42120, April 25, 1935

Rights of Accused
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Rule 115, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000
Mariano Joaquin S. Macias vs. Margie Corpus Macias, G.R. No. 149617, September 3, 2003
Rogelio Alvizo, et al. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. Nos. 98494-98692, 99006-20, 99059-99259,
99309-18, 99412-16 & 99436-996369, 99417-21 & 99637-99837 & 99887-100084, July 17, 2003
People vs. Gako, GR No. 135045, December 15, 2000
People vs. Leonardo Aquino, et al., G.R. No. 123550-51, July 19, 1999
People vs. Olivarez, Jr., G.R. No. 77865, December 4, 1998
People vs. Ramos, G.R. No. 129439, September 25, 1998
People vs. Navarro, G.R. No. 129566, October 7, 1998
Marcos vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 126995, October 6, 1998
De la Torre vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 102786, August 14, 1998
People vs. Sadiosa, G.R. No. 107084, May 15, 1998
People vs. Tan, G.R. No. 117321, February 11, 1998
People vs. Jerez, G.R. No. 114385, January 29, 1998

A.

Right to Be Presumed Innocent
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B.

Right to Be Informed of the Accusation Against Him
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C.

Norma A. Abdulla vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 150129, April 6, 2005
People of the Phil. vs. Priscilla Del Norte, G.R. No. 149462, March 31, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Jesus G. Batoctoy, et al., G.R. Nos. 137458-59, April 24, 2003
People v. Ignacio, G.R. No. 90318, July 24, 1992
Feeder International v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 94262, May 31, 1991
People v. Guinto, G.R. No. 88400, April 6, 1990
People v. Hizon, G.R. No. 51449, December 20, 1989
Castillo v. Filtex, G.R. No. L-37788, September 30, 1983
People v. Galvez, G.R. Nos. L-26944-45, December 5, 1980
People v. Robles, G.R. No. L-30060, July 30, 1979
People v. Macaraeg, G.R. No. L-32806, October 23, 1973

Article III, Section 14(2),1987 Constitution .
People v. Loveria, G.R. No. 79138, July 2, 1990
People of the Phil. vs. Antonio Pailano, G.R. No. 43602, January 31, 1989
Gamboa v. Cruz, G.R. No. L-56291, June 27, 1988
People v. Crisologo, G.R. No. 74145, June 17, 1987
People v. Pacabes, G.R. No. L-55417, June 24, 1985
Matilde v. Jabson, G.R. No. L-38392, December 29, 1975
People v. Mencias, G.R. Nos. L-23572-76, July 29, 1972
People v. Estrada, G.R. No. L-26103, January 17, 1968
People v. Capinlac, G.R. No. 44573, July 15, 1937
United States v. Lim San, G.R. No. L-5335, November 8, 1910

Right to Be Heard by Himself and by Counsel
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People v. Valeriano, G.R. Nos. 103604-05, September 23, 1993
Marcos v. Ruiz, G.R. Nos. 70746-47, September 1, 1992
People v. Loveria, G.R. No. 79138, July 2, 1990
Carredo v. People, G.R. No. 77542, March 19, 1990
Gamboa v. Cruz, G.R. No. L-56291, June 27, 1988
Gimenez v. Nazareno, G.R. No. L-37933, April 15, 1988
People v. Macaraeg, G.R. No. L-49172, January 14, 1986
People v. Presiding Judge, G.R. No. L-64731, October 27, 1983
People v. Salas, G.R. No. L-35946, August 7, 1975
Aquino, Jr. v. Military Commission, G.R. No. L-37364, May 9, 1975

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D.

Right to Counsel
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E.

Arnel L. Agustin vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 162571, June 15, 2005
Yolly B. Teodosio vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 124346, June 8, 2004
People v. Tranca, G.R. No. 110357, August 17, 1994
People v. Casinillo, G.R. No. 97441, September 11, 1992
People v. Gamboa, G.R. No. 91374, February 25, 1991
People v. Ayson, G.R. No. 85215, July 7, 1989
People v. Opida, G.R. No. L-46272, June 13, 1986
People v. Nicandro, G.R. No. L-59378, February 11, 1986
Bagadiong v. Gonzales, G.R. No. L-25966, December 28, 1979
People v. Otadora, G.R. No. L-2154, April 26, 1950
Beltran v. Samson, G.R. No. 32025, September 23, 1929
Villaflor v. Summers, G.R. No. 16444, September 8, 1920

Right to Confront and Cross-Examine Witnesses
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H.

People v. Santiago, G.R. No. 46132, May 28, 1991
People v. Rael, G.R. No. 64415, December 10, 1991
People v. Ayson, G.R. No. 85215, July 7, 1989
People v. Gargoles, G.R. No. L-40885, May 18, 1978
United States v. Esmundo, G.R. No. 9398, August 22, 1914
United States v. Patala, G.R. No. 112, December 14, 1903

Right Against Self-Incrimination
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G.

Ireneo Uy vs. Phela Trading Co., G.R. No. 152900, February 11, 2005
Antonio Gamas, et al. vs. Orlando A. Oco, et al., A.M. No. MTJ-99-1231, March 17, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Jerry Ferrer, G.R. No. 148821, July 18, 2003
Sayson v. People, G.R. No. L-51745, October 28, 1988
United States v. Binayoh, G.R. No. 11512, October 11, 1916
Delgado v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-46392, November 10, 1986
Valdez v. Aquilizan, G.R. Nos. L-67422-24, October 31, 1984
People v. Magsi, G.R. No. L-32888, August 12, 1983
Flores v. Ruiz, G.R. No. L-35707, May 31, 1979
People v. Martinez, G.R. No. L-35353, April 30, 1973
People v. Holgado, G.R. No. L-2809, March 22, 1950
United States v. Kilayko, G.R. No. 10856, August 28, 1915
United States v. Go-Leng, G.R. No. 6707, February 8, 1912

Right to Testify as a Witness in His Own Behalf
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F.

Cea v. Cinco, G.R. No. L-7075, November 18, 1954
United States v. Bello, G.R. No. 4441, October 28, 1908
Antonio Gamas, et al. vs. Orlando A. Oco, et al., A.M. No. MTJ-99-1231, March 17, 2004

People of the Phil. vs. Ben Libo-on, G.R. No. 136737, May 23, 2001
People of the Phil. vs. Saturnina Salazar, G.R. No. 98060, January 27, 1997
Carredo v. People, G.R. No. 77542, March 19, 1990
Fulgado v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 61570, February 12, 1990
People v. Bagano, G.R. No. 77777, February 5, 1990
People v. Lacuna, G.R. No. L-38463, December 29, 1978
Toledo, Jr. v. People, G.R. No. L-36603, September 30, 1978
People v. Lavarias, G.R. No. L-24339, June 29, 1968

Right to Have Speedy, Impartial and Public Trial
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R.A. No. 8493 (Speedy Trial Act of 1998)
Glenn Caballes vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 163108, February 23, 2005
Marialen C. Corpuz, et al. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. No. 162214, November 11, 2004
Reynaldo P. Dimayacyac vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 136264, May 28, 2004
People v. Declaro, G.R. No. 64362, February 9, 1989
Tatad v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. L-72335-39, March 21, 1988
People v. Jardin, G.R. Nos. L-33037-42, August 17, 1983
Martin v. Ver, G.R. No. L-62810, July 25, 1983
Tan v. Gallardo, G.R. Nos. L-41213-14, October 5, 1976
Garcia v. Domingo, G.R. No. L-30104, July 25, 1973
Mateo v. Villaluz, G.R. Nos. L-34756-59, March 31, 1973
Baesa v. Fiscal of Camarines, G.R. No. L-30363, January 30, 1971
Medina v. Quizon, G.R. No. L-23162, October 29, 1966

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Right Against Double Jeopardy
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J.

Kalaw v. Apostol, G.R. No. 45591, October 15, 1937
Conde v. Rivera, G.R. No. 21741, January 25, 1924

Marcelo Lasoy, et al. vs. Monina A. Zenarosa, et al., G.R. No. 129472, April 12, 2005
Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. v. Veridiano II, GR No. 118251, June 29, 2001
Caes v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. Nos. 74989-90, November 6, 1989
People v. Relova, G.R. No. L-45129, March 6, 1987
Galman v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 72670, September 12, 1986
People v. City Court of Manila, G.R. No. L-36342, April 27, 1983

Right to Appeal
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Phil. Rabbit Bus Lines vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 147703, April 14, 2004
People vs. Solis, G.R. No. L-33957, March 15, 1984
People vs. Judge, G.R. No. L-64731, October 27, 1983
Toledo vs. People, G.R. No. L-36603, September 30, 1978
People vs. Prieto, G.R. No. L-46542, July 21, 1978
Lorenzana vs. Cayetano, G.R. No. L-37051, August 31, 1977
People vs. Buscato, G.R. No. L-40639, November 23, 1976
Solis vs. Agloro, G.R. No. L-39254, June 20, 1975
Garcia vs. Leonidas, G.R. No.L-39863, May 29, 1975
People vs. Joven, G.R. No. L-36022, May 22, 1975
Mateo vs. Villaluz, G.R. Nos. L-34756-59, March 31, 1973
Beltran vs. Garcia, G.R. No. L-30868, September 30, 1971
Montejo v. Urotia, G.R. Nos. L-27187, July 22, 1971
People vs. Mendez, G.R. No. L-27348, July 29, 1969
Bello v. Fernando, G.R. No. L-16970, January 30, 1962
Alvero vs. Dizon, G.R. No. L-342, May 4, 1946
Duarte vs. Dade, G.R. No. 10858, October 20, 1915

Arraignment and Plea
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Rule 116, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000
RA 8493 (Speedy Trial Act of 1998)
People of the Phil. vs. Ariel Macarang , G.R. Nos. 151249-50, February 26, 2004
Sangguniang Bayan of Guindulman vs. Manuel A. De Castro, A.M. No. MTJ-03-1487, December 1,

A.

Nature and Purpose of Arraignment

People vs. Asoy, GR No. 132059, June 29, 2001
People vs. Manalili, G.R. No. 121671, August 14, 1998
People vs. Agbayani, G.R. No. 122770, January 16, 1998

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Arraignment Procedure
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C.

People of the Phil. vs. Rey B. Apatay, G.R. No. 147965, July 7, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. William Ong, et al., G.R. No. 137348, June 21, 2004
People v. Palacio, G.R. No. L-13933, May 25, 1960

Duty of the Accused
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D.

People of the Phil. vs. Mario K. Espinosa, G.R. Nos. 153714-20, August 15, 2003
Villanueva vs. Almazan, A.M. No. MTJ-99-1221, March 16, 2000
Borja v. Mendoza, G.R. No. L-45667, June 20, 1977
People v. Ambrosio Gutierrez, G.R. No. 31010, September 26, 1929
United States v. Palisoc, G.R. No. 1686, February 13, 1905

Galvez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 114046, October 24, 1994
Nolasco v. Enrile, G.R. Nos. L-68347 & L-69482, November 7, 1987

Identity of the Accused
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People of the Phil. vs. Rolando Pineda, G.R. No. 141644, May 27, 2004
People v. Martinez, G.R. No. 105376, August 5, 1994
People v. Padica, G.R. No. 102645, April 7, 1993
People v. Navaja, G.R. No. 104044, March 30, 1993
People v. Narvaes, G.R. No. 39799, March 20, 1934
United States v. Bautista, G.R. No. 1961, February 2, 1905

E.

Admission of Guilt
1.

F.

a.

Plea of Guilt to a Capital Offense
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People of the Phil. vs. Feliciano T. Ulit, G.R. No. 131799-801, February 23,
2004
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People of the Phil. vs. Flaviano R. Segnar, Jr., G.R. No. 133380, February
18 2004
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People of the Phil. vs. Rufino V. Ernas, G.R. Nos. 137256-58, August 6,
2003
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Rogelio Alvizo, et al. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. Nos. 98494-98692,
99006-20, 99059-99259, 99309-18, 99412-16 & 99436-996369, 99417-21
& 99637-99837 & 99887-100084, July 17, 2003
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People vs. Hermoso, GR No. 130590, October 18, 2000
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People vs. Derilo, G.R. No. 117818, April 18, 1997
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People vs. Serna, G.R. No. L-33294, July 25, 1984
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People vs. Tiongson, G.R. Nos. L-35123-24, July 25, 1984

b.

Conditional Plea of Guilt
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People v. Sabilul, G.R. No. L-5520, July 31, 1953

c.

Plea of Guilt to a Lesser Offense
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People of the Phil. vs. Jonathan Besonia, G.R. Nos. 151284-85, February 5,
2004
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People vs. Magat, G.R. No. 130026, May 31, 2000
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People v. Segwaben, G.R. No. 88401, February 19, 1991
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People v. De Luna, G.R. No. 77969, June 22, 1989
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People v. Kayanan, G.R. No. L-30355, May 31, 1978

2.

Refusal of Accused to Plead
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Conde v. Court of First Instance-Tayabas, G.R. No. 21236, October 1, 1923

3.

Withdrawal of Improvident Plea of Guilt
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People vs. Arizapa, G.R. No. 131814, March 15, 2000
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People v. De Ocampo Gonzaga, G.R. No. L-48373, January 30, 1984

Re-Arraignment
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G.

Plea of Guilt
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People of the Phil. vs. Henry Carpio, G.R. No. 150083, May 27, 2004
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People of the Phil. vs. Juanito Ibañez, G.R. Nos. 133923-24, July 30, 2003
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People vs. Enciso, G.R. No. L-77685, April 15, 1988

People vs. Derilo, G.R. No. 117818, April 18, 1997
Cabangangan v. Concepcion, G.R. No. L-6353, May 26, 1954

Pre-Arraignment Remedies
1.

Motion for Bill of Particulars
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Rocaberte v. People, G.R. No. 72994, January 23, 1991
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People v. Arlegui, G.R. No. L-62117, April 2, 1984
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People v. Arnault, G.R. No. L-4288, November 20, 1952
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People v. Gutierrez, G.R. No. L-4041, August 30, 1952

2.

Discovery
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People v. Palacio, G.R. No. L-13933, May 25, 1960

3.

Suspension of Arraignment
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People of the Phil. vs. Jamil Mala, G.R. No. 152351, September 18, 2003
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People v. Tuazon, G.R. No. L-74799, March 28, 1988
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Tolentino v. Bonifacio, G.R. No. 71178, October 18, 1985
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People vs. Alibasa, G.R. No. L-59054, November 2, 1982
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People vs. Baluyot, G.R. Nos. L-32752-53, January 31, 1977
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People vs. Marquez, G.R. No. L-23654, March 28, 1969
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Alberca vs. Superintendent, G.R. No. L-16896, January 31, 1964
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People vs. Nabaluna, G.R. No. L-9638, April 30, 1957
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People vs. Prieto, G.R. No. L-399, January 29, 1948
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Paar vs. Borromeo, G.R. No. L-1582, October 10, 1947
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People vs. Abad Santos, G.R. No. L-447, June 17, 1946
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People vs. Palupe, G.R. No. 46949, June 14, 1940

Motion to Quash
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Rule 117, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000
People of the Phil. vs. Zeida Aurora B. Garfin, et al., G.R. No. 153176, March 29, 2004
Ligaya S. Novicio vs. Alma Aggabao, G.R. No. 141332, December 11, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Panfilo M. Lacson, G.R. No 149453, October 7, 2003
People vs. Peralta, GR No. 121971, October 16, 2000
People vs. Natafan, G.R. No. 107964, February 1999
People vs. Cawaling, G.R. No. 117970, July 28, 1998
People vs. Manhuyod, Jr., G.R. No. 124676, May 20, 1998
People vs. Sadiosa, G.R. No. 107084, May 15, 1998
Alonte vs. Savellano, G.R. No. 131652 & G.R. No. 131728, March 9, 1998
People vs. Pimentel, G.R. No. 100210, April 1, 1998
People vs. Laurel, G.R. No. 120353, February 12, 1998
Cudia vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. 110315, January 16, 1998

A.

Form and Contents

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Gamboa v. Cruz, G.R. No. L-56291, June 27, 1988
People v. Alagao, G.R. No. L-20721, April 30, 1966
People v. Navarro, G.R. Nos. L-1 & L-2, December 4, 1945
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Grounds
Federico A. Poblete, et al. vs. Edilberto G. Sandoval, et al., G.R. No. 150610, March 25, 2004
a.

Facts Charged Do Not Constitute an Offense
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Cruz, Jr. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 83754, February 18, 1991
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People v. Aspili, G.R. Nos. 89418-19, November 21, 1990
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People v. Guevara, G.R. No. 87223, July 19, 1990
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People v. Albano, G.R. Nos. L-45376-77, July 26, 1988
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People v. Asuncion, G.R. No. 80066, May 24, 1988
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Milo v. Salanga, G.R. No. L-37007, July 20, 1987
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People v. Dela Rosa, G.R. No. L-34112, June 25, 1980

b.

Court Has no Jurisdiction Over Offense Charged or the Person Accused
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People v. Argel, G.R. No. L-45975, May 25, 1981
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Layosa v. Rodriguez, G.R. No. L-46080, November 10, 1978
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Lopez v. City Judge, G.R. No. L-25795, October 29, 1966
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People v. Mission, G.R. No. L-3488, November 28, 1950

c.

Officer Who Filed the Information Has No Authority to Do so
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Villa v. Ibañez, G.R. No. L-4313, March 20, 1951

d.

Duplicity of Offenses Charged
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People v. Ferrer, G.R. No. L-8957, April 29, 1957
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People v. Diaz, G.R. No. L-6518, March 30, 1954

e.

Double Jeopardy
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Reynaldo P. Dimayacyac vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 136264, May 28, 2004
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People of the Phil. vs. Danilo Caraang, G.R. Nos. 148424-27, December 11,
2003
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Raul Zapatos vs. People of the Phil., G.R. Nos. 147814-15, September 16,
2003
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People of the Phil. vs. John Peter Hipol, G.R. No. 140549, July 22, 2003
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Caes v Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. Nos. 74989-90, November 6,
1989
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Que v. Cosico, G.R. No. 81861, September 8, 1989
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People v. Laggui, G.R. Nos. 76262-63, March 16, 1989
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People v. Declaro, G.R. No. 64362, February 9, 1989
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People v. Quizada, G.R. No. L-61079-81, April 15, 1988
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Cañiza v. People, G.R. No. L-53776, March 18, 1988
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People v. Grospe, G.R. Nos. L-74053-54, January 20, 1988
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People v. Relova, G.R. No. L-45129, March 6, 1987
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Galman v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 72670, September 12, 1986
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Gaspar v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. L-68086, September 24, 1986
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People v. City Court of Manila, G.R. No. L-36342, April 27, 1983
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People v. Araula, G.R. No. L-56492, January 30, 1982
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Esmeña v. Pogoy, G.R. No. 54110, February 20, 1981
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People v. Ruiz, G.R. No. L-43672, January 31, 1978

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1958
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f.
B.

People v. Gloria, G.R. No. L-39229, December 29, 1977
People v. Pilpa, G.R. No. L-30250, September 22, 1977
Taladua v. Ochotorena, G.R. No. L-25595, February 15, 1974
People v. Sy, G.R. Nos. L-27537-44, October 31, 1969
People v. Obsania, G.R. No. L-24447, June 29, 1968
People v. Balisacan, G.R. No. L-26376, August 31, 1966
People v. Cloribel, G.R. No. L-20314, August 31, 1964
People v. Bellosillo, G.R. No. L-18512, December 27, 1963
People v. Manlapas, G.R. No. L-17993, August 24, 1962
People v. Montemayor, G.R. No. L-17449, August 30, 1962
Nicomedes v. Chief, G.R. No. L-16022, November 23, 1960
Samson v. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. L-10364 & L-10376, March 31,
People v. Acierto, G.R. Nos. L-2708 & L-3355-60, January 30, 1953
Melo v. People, G.R. No. L-3580, March 22, 1950

Extinction of Criminal Action or Liability
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Garcia vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 119063, January 27, 1997

Procedure when Motion to Quash is Denied
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Vasquez vs. Hobilla-Alinio, G.R. No. 118813-14, April 8, 1997
Bulaong v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 78555, January 30, 1990
Buerano vs. CA, G.R. No. L-30269, July 19, 1982
Joseph vs. Villaluz, G.R. Nos. L-46329-30, April 10, 1979
People vs. Galano, G.R. No. L-42925, January 31, 1977
People vs. Ledesma, G.R. No. L-41522, September 29, 1976
People vs. Consulta, G.R. No. L-41251, March 31, 1976
Palanca vs. Querubin, G.R. Nos. L-29510-31, November 29, 1969
Tadeo vs. Visperas, G.R. No. L-20891, May 23, 1968
People vs. Plaza, G.R. No. L-18819, March 30, 1963
Cabarroguis vs. San Diego, G.R. No. L-19517, November 30, 1962
People vs. Silva , G.R. No. L-15974, January 30, 1962
People vs. Casiano, G.R. No. L-15309, February 16, 1961

Pre-trial
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Rule 118, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000
People of the Phil. vs. Dionisio Ancheta, G.R. No. 142431, January 14, 2004
People v. Villarama, G.R. No. 99287, June 23, 1992
People vs. Bocar, G.R. No. L-27120, March 28, 1969
Fule v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-79094, June 22, 1988
Sese v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. L-66186, July 31, 1987
Permanent v. Teodoro, G.R. No. L-29766, November 29, 1968
Lao v. Moya, G.R. No. L-24528, January 31, 1968
People vs. Mapa, G.R. No. L-22301, August 30, 1967

Trial
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Rule 119, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000
People of the Phil. vs. Rodolfo Junas, G.R. Nos. 144972-73, September 12, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. No. 149495, August 21, 2003
People vs. Esparas, G.R. No. 120034, July 10, 1998
Moslares vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 129744, June 26, 1998
People vs. Castillo, G.R. No. 120282, April 20, 1998
Alonte vs. Savellano, G.R. No. 131652 & G.R. No. 131728, March 9, 1998

A.

Notice of Trial
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B.

Continuous Trial
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C.

People v. Nabaluna, G.R. No. L-9638, April 30, 1957
Montilla v. Arellano, G.R. No. L-3757, July 12, 1951
People v. Mijares, G.R. No. 19850, March 24, 1923
People v. Valte, G.R. No. L-18760, October 9, 1922

People v. Tibayan, G.R. No. L-39075, September 30, 1978
People v. Prieto, G.R. No. L-46542, July 21, 1978

Order of Trial

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D.

Motion to Reopen Case
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E.

G.

Combate v. San Jose, G.R. No. L-68566, April 15, 1985

Other Trial Rules
1.

Requisites and Procedure for Examination of Prosecution Witnesses before Trial
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People of the Phil., et al. vs. Panfilo M. Lacson, G.R. No. 149453, October 7, 2003

2.

Severance of Joinder of Several Accused
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People v. David, G.R. Nos. 72355-59, September 15, 1989

Rules on Discharge of an Accused to Be a State Witness
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H.

People v. Cruz, G.R. No. 69251, September 13, 1989
People v. Concepcion, G.R. No. L-1553, October 25, 1949

Procedure in Municipal Trial Courts
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F.

People v. Andiza, G.R. Nos. L-71986-87, August 19, 1988
People v. Boholst, G.R. No. 73008, July 23, 1987
People v. Bautista, G.R. No. L-26057, April 25, 1968
People v. Beriales, G.R. No. L-39962, March 3, 1977

People of the Phil. vs. Angelito Martinez, et al., G.R. No. 137519, March 16, 2004
People vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. 115439-41, July 16, 1997
People v. Aniñon, G.R. No. L-39083, March 16, 1988
People vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-55533, July 31, 1984
Flores vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. L-63677, August 12, 1983
People vs. Tabayoyong, G.R. No. L-31084, May 29, 1981
People vs. Toling, G.R. No. L-28548, July 13, 1979
People vs. Beberino, G.R. No. L-23092, October 28, 1977
Aquino, Jr. vs. Military Commission, G.R. No. L-37364, May 9, 1975
People vs. Mendez, G.R. No. L-27348, July 29, 1969
People vs. Montejo, G.R. No. L-24154, October 31, 1967
People vs. Oplado, G.R. No. L-20146, September 30, 1964
Villacorte vs. Villarosa, G.R. No. L-13417, September 30, 1960

Demurrer to Evidence
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Juan G. Rivera vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 163996, June 9, 2005
People of the Phil. vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. 137707-11, December 17, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Oscar Alcanzado, G.R. No. 138335, May 20, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Dominador Cachola, et al., G.R. Nos. 148712-15, January 21, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Benjamin Sayaboc, G.R. No. 147201, January 15, 2004
Anamer Salazar vs. People of the Philippines, et al., G.R. No. 151931, September 23, 2003
Teodoro K. Katigbak, et al. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. No. 140183, July 10, 2003
Barbers vs. Laguio, A.M. No. RTJ-00-1568, February 15, 2001
Dans, Jr. vs. People, G.R. Nos. 127073 & 126995, January 29, 1998
Antonio vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 100513, June 13, 1997
People vs. Flores, G.R. No. 106581, March 3, 1997

Judgment
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Rule 120, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000
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Andres S. Suero vs. People of the Phil., et al., G.R. No. 156408, January 31, 2005
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People of the Phil. vs. Amadeo Tira, et al., G.R. No. 139615, May 28, 2004
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Adonis Aradillos, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 135619, January 15, 2004
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In the Matter of the Application for the Habeas Corpus of Jose Victor Rigor y Danao vs. The
Superintendent New Bilibid Prison, G.R. No. 156983, September 23, 2003
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People v. Orlando Herrera de Leon, GR 126287, April 16, 2001
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Tadeo vs. People, G.R. No. 129774, December 29, 1998
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People vs. Tongko, G.R. No. 123567, June 5, 1998
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People vs. Sadiosa, G.R. No. 107084, May 15, 1998
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People vs. Tulop, G.R. No. 124829, April 21, 1998
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Cuison vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 128540, April 15, 1998
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People vs. Laurel, G.R. No. 120353, February 12, 1998
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People vs. Correa, G.R. No. 119246, January 30, 1998

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Form and Contents
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B.

Rule when there is Variance between the Offense Charged and that Proved
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C.

Magat v. People, G.R. No. 92201, August 21, 1991
People v. Guevarra, G.R. No. 66437, December 4, 1989
Damasco v. Laqui, G.R. No. L-81381, September 30, 1988
Francisco v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-45674, May 30, 1983
People v. Despavellador, G.R. No. L-13814, January 28, 1961
Esguerra v. People, G.R. No. L-14313, July 26, 1960
People v. Bao, G.R. No. L-12102, September 29, 1959
Samson v. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. L-10364 & L-10376, March 31, 1958
United States v. Campo, G.R. No. 7321, November 5, 1912
United States v. Tria, G.R. No. 8285, August 15, 1913

Promulgation in Absentia
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D.

People of the Phil. vs. Jerry Ferrer, G.R. No. 148821, July 18, 2003
People vs. Bugarin, G.R. Nos. 110817-22, June 13, 1997
Abay Sr. v. Garcia, G.R. No. L-66132, June 27, 1988
People v. Meneses, G.R. No. 48446, February 26, 1943
Reyes v. People, G.R. No. 47583, April 22, 1941

Jamiliano v. Cuevas, G.R. No. L-33654, July 23, 1987
People v. Quibate, G.R. No. L-54881, July 31, 1984
People v. Mendez, G.R. No. L-27348, July 29, 1969
Cea v. Cinco, G.R. No. L-7075, November 18, 1954
United States v. Gimeno, G.R. No. 555, January 22, 1904
Pascua vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 140243, December 14, 2000
Del Rosario, Jr. v. Rosero, G.R. No. L-65004, November 29, 1983
Belfast Surety v. People, G.R. No. L-47309, January 30, 1982
People v. Tamani, G.R. Nos. L-22160 & L-22161, January 21, 1974
Mabuhay v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-28700, March 30, 1970
Dimson v. Elepaño, G.R. No. L-9385, August 16, 1956
Landicho v. Tan, G.R. No. L-4117, November 16, 1950

Modification of Judgment
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People of the Phil. vs. Clarence Astudillo, et al., G.R. No. 141518, April 29, 2003
Icao v. Apalisok, G.R. No. 59581, December 29, 1989
Padilla vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-39999, May 31, 1984
Tongoy vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-45645, June 28, 1983
People vs. Dumdum, G.R. No. L-35279, July 30, 1979
Lawan vs. Moleta, Admin. Matter No. 1696-MJ, June 19, 1979
People vs. Sagre, G.R. No. L-32306, April 30, 1979
People vs. Liwanag, G.R. No. L-27683, October 19, 1976
Ramos vs. Gonong, G.R. No. L-42010, August 31, 1976
Wagan vs. Tiangco, G.R. No. L-37561, August 9, 1976
People vs. Mabuyo, G.R. No. L-29129, May 8, 1975
People vs. Jaranilla, G.R. No. L-28547, February 22, 1974
Binabay vs. People, G.R. No. L-31008, January 30, 1971
Ong Siu vs. Paredes, G.R. No. L-21638, July 26, 1966
Catilo v. Abaya, G.R. No. L-6921, May 14, 1954
People v. Tamayo, G.R. No. L-2233, April 25, 1950

New Trial and Reconsideration
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Rule 121, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000

A.

Motion for New Trial
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Luther A. Custodio, et al. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. Nos. 96027-28, March 8, 2005
People of the Phil. vs. Li Ka Kim, G.R. No. 148586, May 25, 2004
People v. Madali, GR No. 126050, January 16, 2001
People v. Ebias, GR No. 127130, October 12, 2000
People v. Dela Cruz, G.R. No. 68319, March 31, 1992
Payo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-36809, February 24, 1984
People v. Navasca, G.R. No. L-28107, March 15, 1977
Jose v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-38581, March 31, 1976
Geotina v. Gonzales, G.R. No. L-26310, September 30, 1971

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Motion for Reconsideration
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C.

People v. Evaristo, G.R. No. L-14520, February 26, 1965
Ha v. Galang, G.R. No. L-18513, April 27, 1963
People v. Domenden, G.R. No. L-17822, October 30, 1962
Paredes v. Borja, G.R. No. L-15559, November 29, 1961
People v. Dela Cruz, G.R. No. L-13974, August 31, 1961
People v. Colmenares, G.R. No. L-13284, February 29, 1960
People v. Manzanilla, G.R. No. L-17436, March 9, 1922
United States v. Luzon, G.R. No. 1332, March 29, 1905
United States v. Palisoc, G.R. No. 1686, February 13, 1905

Agulto v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 52728, January 17, 1990
People v. Cruz, G.R. No. 69251, September 13, 1989
Alegre v. Reyes, G.R. No. L-56923, May 9, 1988
Nieto v. Delos Angeles, G.R. No. L-35514, November 13, 1981
People v. Toling, G.R. No. L-28548, July 13, 1979
People v. Enriquez, G.R. No. L-4934, November 28, 1951
People v. Tamayo, G.R. No. L-2233, April 25, 1950

Effect of Granting a New Trial or Reconsideration
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People of the Phil. vs. Freddie Fontanilla, G.R. No. 147662-63, August 15, 2003
Republic vs. Castelvi, G.R. No. L-20620, August 15, 1974
People vs. Lao Wan Sing, G.R. No. L-16379, August 18, 1972
People vs. Abuda, G.R. No. L-30009, February 27, 1971
Luciano v. Estrella, G.R. No. L-31622, August 31, 1970
People vs. Gutierrez, G.R. No. L-25372, November 29,1968
People vs. Halasan, G.R. No. L-21495, July 21, 1967
De Guzman vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. L-27671 & L-27684-86, July 27, 1967
People v. Bocar, G.R. No. L-9050, July 30, 1955
Santos v. People, G.R. No. 45419, January 19, 1937

Appeal
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Sps. Porferio and Gloria Jopillo vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 136727, May 6, 2005
Francisco C. Basa, et al. vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 152444, February 16, 2005
People of the Phil. vs. Elvie Ejandra, et al., G.R. No. 134203, May 27, 2004
Benito C. Salazar vs. Tomas R. Romaquin, G.R. No. 151068, May 21, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Alberto Luceriano, G.R. No. 145223, February 11, 2004
Efren P. Salvan vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 153845, September 11, 2003
People vs. Francisco, G.R. No. 135201-02, March 15, 2001
People vs. Del Rosario, GR Nos. 107297-98, December 19, 2000
People vs. Mamalias, G.R. No. 128073, March 27, 2000
People vs. Araneta, G.R. No. 125894, December 11, 1998
People vs. Laurel, G.R. No. 120353, February 12, 1998
People vs. Gatward, G.R. Nos. 119772-73, February 7, 1997
People v. Eduarte, G.R. No. 88232, February 26, 1990
Draculan v. Donato, G.R. No. L-44079, December 19, 1985
People v. Valerio, G.R. No. L-41146, February 25, 1982
Velasco v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-31018, June 29, 1973
Rodriguez v. Director, G.R. No. L-35386, September 28, 1972
Quemuel v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-22794, January 16, 1968
Bello v. Fernando, G.R. No. L-16970, January 30, 1962

A.

Who May Appeal
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B.

Occena v. Icamina, G.R. No. 82146, January 22, 1990
Republic v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-41115, September 11, 1982
Cabral v. Puno, G.R. No. L-41692, April 30, 1976
Castro v. Bustos, G.R. No. L-25913, February 28, 1969
People v. Pomeroy, G.R. No. L-8229, November 28, 1955
People v. Maceda, G.R. No. 48224, September 23, 1942
Baes v. Judge, G.R. No. 45780, December 29, 1937

Notice of Appeal
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Santiago Tamayo vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 147070, February17, 2004

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Effect of Appeal by any of Several Accused
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D.

Antonio Pascual Fabrigar. vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 150122, February 6, 2004
Llamas v. Moscoso, G.R. No. L-6924, August 31, 1954
People v. Villanueva, G.R. No. L-18769, May 27, 1966

People v. Fernandez, G.R. No. 80481, June 27, 1990
People v. Medrano, G.R. No. L-55831, May 30, 1983
Velasco vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-31018, June 29, 1973
Marcelo vs. De Guzman, G.R. No. L-29077, June 29, 1982
Republic vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-41115, September 11, 1982
People vs. Quimsing, G.R. No. L-19860, December 23, 1964
Cochingyan vs. Cloribel, G.R. Nos. L-27070-71, April 22, 1977
People vs. Tirol, G.R. No. L-30538, January 31, 1981
People vs. Sollano, Jr., G.R. No. L-29570, October 29, 1971
People vs. Bongo, G.R. No. L-26909, February 22, 1974
Ramos vs. Gonong, G.R. No. L-42010, August 31, 1976
People vs. Cornelio, G.R. No. L-1289, June 10, 1971
Longao vs. Fakat, G.R. No. L-23978, December 27, 1969
People v. Jose Reapor et al, G.R. 130962, October 5, 2001

Automatic Review
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People of the Phil. vs. Florentino Escultor, G.R. Nos. 149366-67, May 27, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Renato Torrecampo, et al., G.R. No. 139297, February 23, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Resty Hormina, G.R. No. 144383, January 16, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Timoteo Escarlos, G.R. No. 148912, September 10, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Jerry Ferrer, G.R. No. 148821, July 18, 2003
Special Proceedings

Subject Matter and Applicability of General Rules
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Rule 72, Revised Rules of Court

A.

Civil Action vs. Special Proceedings
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1999

B.

Heirs of Guido Yaptinchay, et al. vs. Roy S. Del Rosario, et al., G.R. No. 124320, March 2,

Declaration of Absence and Death
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Republic of the Phil. vs. Court Of Appeals et al., G.R. No. 163604, May 6, 2005

Settlement of Estate of Deceased Persons
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Articles 783 to 795 and 838, New Civil Code
Luy Lim vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 124715, January 24, 2000
Estate of Ismael Reyes vs. Reyes, G.R. No. 139587, November 22, 2000
Garcia Vda. de Chua vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 116835, March 5, 1998
Vizconde vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118449, February 11, 1998
Salandanan vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 127783, June 5, 1998
Papa vs. A.U. Valencia & Co., Inc., G.R. No. 105188, January 23, 1998
Alejandrino vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 114151, September 17, 1998
Suntay vs. Cojuangco-Suntay, G.R. No. 132524, December 29, 1998
Quita vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 124862, December 22, 1998
Pascual vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 120575, December 16, 1998

A.

Venue and Process
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Rule 73, Revised Rules of Court
Section 88, Judiciary Act of 1948
Section 19, and 33, B.P. No. 129, as amended
Section 3, R.A. No. 7691 (Expanded Jurisdiction of MeTC, MTC and MCTC, March 25,
Borromeo vs. Borromeo, G.R. No. L-41171, July 23, 1987
Eusebio vs. Eusebio, G.R. No. L-8409, December 28, 1956
Sy Oa vs. Co Ho, G.R. No. 48444, June 30, 1943
Cuenco vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-24742, October 26, 1973
Malig vs. Bush, G.R. No. L-22761, May 31, 1969

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Summary Settlement
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2004
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C.

Rodriguez vs. Borja, G.R. No.L-21993, June 21, 1966
Sandoval vs. Santiago, G.R. No. L-1723, May 30, 1949
Bernardo vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-18148, February 28, 1963
Calma vs. Tañedo, G.R. No. 44602, November 28, 1938
Benigno vs. De La Peña, G.R. No. 38036, October 15, 1932
Sy Hong Eng vs. Sy Lioc, G.R. No. L-4138, February 25, 1908
Cunanan vs. Amparo, G.r. No.L-1313, February 16, 1948
Vda. de Mañalac vs. Ocampo, G.R. No. 48753, August 31, 1942
Marcelino vs. Antonio, G.R. No. 46847, June 29, 1940
Gass vs. Fortich, G.R. No. 31454, December 28, 1929
Torres vs. Javier, G.R. No. 10560, March 24, 1916

Rule 74, Revised Rules of Court
Jose C. Lee, et al. vs. RTC of Quezon City Branch 85, et al., G.R. No. 146006, February 23,
Pedroza vs. CA, GR No. 118680, March 5, 2001
Rodriguez vs. Tan, G.R. No. L-6044, November 24, 1952
Guico vs. Bautista, G.R. No.L-14921, December 31, 1960
Rebong vs. Ibañez, G.R. No. L-1578, September 30, 1947
Guzman vs. Anog, G.R. No. L-10618, October 26, 1917
Vda. de Francisco vs. Carreon, G.R. No. L-5033, June 23, 1954
McMicking vs. Conbieng, G.R. No. 6871, January 15, 1912
Sampilo vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-10474, February 28, 1958

Production of Will
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Rule 75, Revised Rules of Court

1.

Necessity for Allowance of Will
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Acain vs. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 72706, October 27, 1987
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Nepomuceno vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-62952, October 9, 1985
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Maninang vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-57848, June 19, 1982
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Cayetano vs. Leonidas, G,R. No. L-54919, May 30, 1984
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Roberts vs. Leonidas, G.R. No. L-55509, April 27, 1984
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Pastor vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-56340, June 24, 1983
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Manahan vs. Manahan, G.R. No. 38050, September 22, 1933
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Fernandez vs. Dimagiba, G.R. No. L-23638, October 12, 1967
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Balanay vs. Martinez, G.R. No. L-39247, June 27, 1975
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Cuenco vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-24742, October 26, 1973

2.

Allowance or Disallowance of Will
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Rule 76, Revised Rules of Court
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Guevara vs. Guevara, G.R. No. L-5405, January 31, 1956
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Salazar vs. Court of First Instance-Laguna, G.R. No. 45642, September 25, 1937
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Duran vs. Duran, G.R. No. L-23372, June 14, 1967
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Basa vs. Mercado, G.R. No. 42226, July 26, 1935
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Cayetano vs. Leonidas, G.R. No. L-54919, May 30, 1984
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Fernandez vs. Tantoco, G.R. No. 25489, September 8, 1926
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Ramos vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-40804, January 31, 1978
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Gago vs. Mamuyac, G.R. No. 26317, January 29, 1927
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Gan vs. Yap, G.R. No. L-12190, August 30, 1958
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Rodelas vs. Aranza, G.R. No. L-58509, December 7, 1982
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Suntay vs. Suntay, G.R. No. L-3087, July 31, 1954
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Abut vs. Abut, G.R. No. L-26743, May 31, 1972
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Azaola vs. Singson, G.R. No. L-14003, August 5, 1960
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In re: Estate of Johnson, G.R. No. 12767, November 16, 1918

3.

Allowance of Will Proved Outside of Philippines
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Rule 77, Revised Rules of Court
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Collector vs. Fisher, G.R. No. L-11622, January 28, 1961
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Johannes vs. Harvey, G.R. No. 18600, March 9, 1922
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Tayag vs. Benguet, G.R. No. L-23145, November 29, 1968
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Fluemer vs. Hix, G.R. No. 32636, March 17, 1930
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Re: Estate of Suntay, G.R. No. L-3087, July 31, 1954
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Ghezzi vs. Manufacturer's, G.R. No. L-3677, November 29, 1951
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Johannes vs. D’Almeida, G.R. No. 19759, December 20, 1922
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Chua Tan vs. Del Rosario, G.R. No. 35903, October 27, 1932

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Appointment of Administrator and/or Executor
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E.

Opposition to Issuance of Letters Testamentary
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F.

G.

Rule 79, Revised Rules of Court
Uriarte vs. Court of First Instance-Negos, G.R. No. L-21938-39, May 29, 1970
Espinosa vs. Barrios, G.R. No. 47154, June 27, 1940
Trillana vs. Crisostomo, G.R. No. L-3378, August 22, 1951

Powers and Duties of Administrator and/or Executor
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Sotero A. Punongbayan vs. Danilo G. Punongbayan, G.R. No. 156842, December 10, 2004
Lim vs. Diaz-Millarez, G.R. No. L-17633, October 19, 1966
PCIB vs. Escolin, G.R. No. L-27896, March 29, 1974
San Diego vs. Nombre, G.R. No. L-19265, May 29, 1964
Jocson de Hilado vs. Nava, G.R. No. 46249, October 18, 1939

1.

Special Administrator
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Rule 80, Revised Rules of Court
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Jose C. Lee, et al. vs. RTC of Quezon City Branch 85, et al., G.R. No. 146006, Feb
23, 2004
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Matias vs. Gonzales, G.R. No. L-10907, June 29, 1957
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Roxas vs. Pecson, G.R. No. L-2211, December 20, 1948
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De Gala vs. Gonzales, G.R. No. 30289, March 26, 1929
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Anderson vs. Perkins, G.R. No. L-15388, January 31, 1961
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Liwanag vs. Reyes, G.R. No. L-19159, September 29, 1964
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Junquera vs. Borromeo, G.R. No. L-9314, May 28, 1956

2.

Inventory and Appraisal
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Rule 83, Revised Rules of Court
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Betty T. Chua vs. Absolute Mngt. Corp., et al., G.R. No. 144881, October 16, 2003
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Sebial vs. Sebial, G.R. No. L-23419, June 27, 1975
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Lesaca vs. Lesaca, G.R. No. L-3605, April 21, 1952

3.

Accountability and Compensation of Executors and Administrators
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Rule 85, Revised Rules of Court
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Tumang vs. Laguio, G.R. No. L-50277, February 14, 1980
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Ynza vs. Rodriguez, G.R. No. L-6395, June 30, 1954
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Aldamiz vs. Judge, G.R. No. L-2360, December 29, 1949
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Sison vs. de Teodoro, G.R. No. L-6704, March 26, 1956
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De Borja vs. De Borja, G.R. No. L-6622, July 31, 1957
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Wilson vs. Rear, G.R. No. 31860, October 16, 1930
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Teodorico Uy vs. Imperial, G.R. No. 29414, July 17, 1928

4.

Bonds of Executor and Administrator
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Rule 81, Revised Rules of Court
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Warner vs. Luzon, G.R. No. L-6637, September 30, 1954
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Mendoza vs. Pacheco, G.R. No. 43351, February 26, 1937

Revocation of Administration
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H.

Articles 778 to 780, 1058, 1060 and 2263, New Civil Code
Teodora A. Rioferio, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 129008, January 13, 2004
Sison vs. Teodoro, G.R. No. L-6704, March 26, 1956
Matute vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-26751, January 31, 1969
Capistrano vs. Nadurata, G.R. No. L-18754, September 26, 1922
Arevalo vs. Bustamante, G.R. No. 47098, April 2, 1940
Baluyut vs. Paño, G.R. No. L-42088, May 7, 1976
Lim vs. Diaz-Millarez, G.R. No. L-17633, October 19, 1966
Dalisay vs. Consolacion, G.R. No. L-44702, July 30, 1979
Medina vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-34760, September 28, 1973
PCIB vs. Escolin, G.R. No. L-27896, March 29, 1974

Rule 82, Revised Rules of Court
Parreño vs. Aranzanso, G.R. No. L-27657, August 30, 1982
Dalisay vs. Consolacion, G.R. No. L-44702, July 30, 1979

Claims Against Estate

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Rule 86, Revised Rules of Court
Union Bank of the Phil. vs. Edmund Santibañez, et al., G.R. No. 149926, February 23, 2005
Phil. National Bank vs. CA, GR No. 121597, June 29, 2001
Barredo vs. CA, G.R. No. L-17863, November 28, 1962
Villanueva vs. PNB, G.R. No. L-18403, September 30, 1963
PNB vs. Villarin, G.R. No. L-41036, September 5, 1975
Olave vs. Canlas, G.R. No. L-12709, February 28, 1962
Aguas vs. Llemos, G.R. No. L-18107, August 30, 1962
Belamala vs. Polinar, G.R. No. L-24093, November 18, 1967
Vera vs. Fernandez, G.R. No. L-31364, March 30, 1979
Gotamco vs. Chan Seng, G.R. No. L-22737, November 28, 1924
Ignacio vs. Pampanga, G.R. No. L-18936, May 23, 1967
Santos vs. Manarang, G.R. No. 8235, March 19, 1914
Tan Sen Guan vs. Go Sui San, G.R. No. 22451, December 22, 1924

1.

Payment of Debts of the Estate
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Rule 88, Revised Rules of Court
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Section 203, Insurance Code of the Phil.
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Pastor, Jr. vs. CA, G.R. No. L-56340, June 24, 1983

2.

Sales, Mortgages, and Other Encumbrances of Property of Decedent
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Rule 89, Revised Rules of Court
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Josephine Pahamotang, et al. vs. Phil. National Bank, et al., G.R. No. 156403, March
31, 2005
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Jose C. Lee, et al. vs. RTC of Quezon City Branch 85, et al., G.R. No. 146006, Feb
23, 2004
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Frank N. Liu, et al. vs. Alfredo Loy, Jr., et al., G.R. No. 145982, July 3, 2003
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Reyes vs. Rosenstock, G.R. No. 23718, August 28, 1925
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Bank of P.I. vs. Concepcion, G.R. No. 27701, July 21, 1928
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First National vs. Cheng Tan, G.R. No. L-14234, February 28, 1962
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Fernandez vs. Aninias, G.R. No. 36739, December 17, 1932
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Manalansan vs. Castañeda, G.R. No. L-43607, June 27, 1978
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De Los Reyes vs. CFI-Batangas, G.R. No. 34450, December 13, 1930
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Veloso vs. Heredia, G.R. No. 9087, January 27, 1916
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Osorio vs. San Agustin, G.R. No. 8246, October 7, 1913

Actions by and Against Executors and Administrators
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J.

Distribution and Partition of the Estate
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K.

Rule 87, Revised Rules of Court
Articles 1029, 1861 and 2032, New Civil Code
Rule 3, Section 3, 1997 rules of Civil Procedure
Romualdez vs. Tiglao, G.R. No. L-51151, July 24, 1981
Del Rosario vs. Del Rosario, G.R. No. 1027, May 19, 1903
Pascual vs. Pascual, G.R. No. 48140, May 4, 1942
Miranda vs. CA, G.R. No. L-33007, June 18, 1976
Lopez vs. Olbes, G.R. No. 5480, March 21, 1910
Cabardo vs. Villanueva, G.R. No. 19003, December 13, 1922
Modesto vs. Modesto, G.R. No. L-11801, June 30, 1959

Rule 90, Revised Rules of Court
Pimentel vs. Palanca, G.R. No. 2108, December 19, 1905
Camia de Reyes vs. Reyes de Ilano, G.R. No. 42092, October 28, 1936
Borja vs. Borja, G.R. No. L-1259, April 27, 1949
Reyes vs. Barreto-Datu, G.R. No. L-17818, January 20, 1967
Garcia vs. Orozco, G.R. No. L-35213, August 31, 1978
Timbol vs. Cano, G.R. No. L-15445, April 29, 1961
Mari vs. Bonilla, G.R. No. L-852, March 19, 1949
Guilas vs. Judge-CFI Of Pampanga, G.R. No. L-26695, January 31, 1972
Macias vs. Uy Kim, G.R. No. L-31174, May 30, 1972

Escheats
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Rule 91, Revised Rules of Court
Republic vs. IAC, G.R. No. L-73831, February 27, 1987

L.

Jurisdiction of Probate Court
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2003
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Grace F. Munsayac-De Villa, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 148597, October 24,
Republic vs. Martin Villarama, G.R. No. 117733, September 5, 1997

Guardianship
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Rule 92, Revised Rules of Court
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Articles 67(4), 313, 318, 327(4), 349, 351, 1026, 1027(3) 1048, 1491 (1), 2032, 2082, 2180 & 2182,
New Civil Code
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Sections 175, 177 and 180, PD 612, Insurance Code
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Articles 125, 225, 229 and 231, Family Code of the Phil., (E.O. No. 209, July 6, 1987)
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Articles 275(3), 277, and 317, Revised Penal Code
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Rule 3, Sections 3 and 5, Rule 69, Section 9 and Rule 110, Section 5, Revised Rules of Court
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Article 20, P.D. No. 603, December 10, 1974
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A.M. No. 03-02-05-SC, April 1, 2003 (Proposed Rule on Guardianship of Minors)
A.

Appointment of Guardians
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B.

Rule 93, Revised Rules of Court
Parco vs. CA, G.R. No. L-33152, January 30, 1982
Paciente vs. Dacuycuy, G.R. No. L-58319, June 29, 1982
Guerrero vs. Teran, G.R. No. 4898, March 19, 1909
Yangco vs. CFI of Manila, G.R. No. 10058, January 6, 1915
Nery vs. Lorenzo, G.R. No. L-23096 and L-23376, April 27, 1972
Zafra-Sarte vs. CA, G.R. No. L-23976, March 30, 1970
Sinco vs. Longa, G.R. No. 27962, February 14, 1928
Lopez vs. Teodoro, G.R. No. L-3071, May 29, 1950

General Power and Duties of Guardians
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Rule 96, Revised Rules of Court
Araneta vs. Perez, G.R. No. L-18872, July 15, 1966
Trust Co. vs. Macuan, G.R. No. 32280, March 24, 1930

Trustees
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Rule 98, Revised Rules of Court
Miguel Cuenco vs. Concepcion De Manguerra, G.R. No. 149844, October 13, 2004
Prospero Ringor vs. Concordia Ringor, et al, G.R. No. 147863 August 13, 2004
Huang vs. CA, G.R. No. 108525, September 13, 1994
De Leon vs. Molo-Peckson, G.R. No. L-17809, December 29, 1962
Araneta vs. Perez, G.R. Nos. L-16185-86, May 31, 1962
Araneta vs. Perez, G.R. No. L-16187, April 30, 1963
Custodio vs. Casiano, G.R. No. L-18977, December 27, 1963
Lopez vs. Gonzaga, G.R. No. L-18788, January 31, 1964
Golfeo vs. CA, G.R. No. L-15841, October 30, 1964
Araneta vs. Perez, G.R. No. L-18872, July 15, 1966
Perez vs. Araneta, G.R. No. L-18414, July 15, 1968
Bueno vs. Reyes, G.R. No. L-22587, April 28, 1969
Magallon vs. Montejo, G.R. No. 73733, December 16, 1986

Adoption
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Rule 99, Revised Rules of Court
Family Code of the Phil., (E.O. No. 209, July 6, 1987)
P.D. No. 603 as Amended
B.P. No. 129, August 14, 1981
Article XV, Section 3(2), 1987 Constitution
Intercountry Adoption Act of 1995 (R.A. No. 8043, June 7, 1995)
Domestic Adoption Act of 1988 (R.A. No. 8552, February 25, 1998)
Rule on Adoption, A.M. No. 02-6-02-SC, July 31, 2002
Joey D. Briones vs. Maricel P. Miguel, et al., G.R. No. 156343 October 18, 2004
Isabelita S. Lahom vs. Jose Melvin Sibulo, G.R. No. 143989, July 14, 2003
Cang vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 105308, September 25, 1998

A.

Venue and Process

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B.

Caraballo vs. Republic, G.R. No. L-15080, April 25, 1962
Katancik vs. Republic, G.R. No. L-15472, June 30, 1962
Ellis vs. Republic, G.R. No. L-16922, April 30, 1963
In Re: Rosalina E. Cruz, G.R. No. L-20927, July 26, 1966
Marcaida vs. Aglubat, G.R. No. L-24006, November 25, 1967
Republic vs. CA, G.R. No. 92326, January 24, 1992
Republic vs. CA, G.R. No. 103695, March 15, 1996

Rescission and Revocation
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Rule 100, Revised Rules of Court
Dela Cruz vs. Dela Cruz, G.R. No. L-19391, September 29, 1964
Yao-Kee vs. Sy-Gonzales, G.R. No. L-55960, November 24, 1988
Isabelita S. Lahom vs. Jose Melvin Sibulo, G.R. No. 143989, July 14, 2003

Hospitalization of the Insane
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Rule 101, Revised Rules of Court
Chin Ah Foo vs. Concepcion, G.R. No. 33281, March 31, 1930

Habeas Corpus
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Rule 102, Revised Rules of Court
Article III, Section 15, 1987 Constitution
Rule 23, Section 2 and Rule 135, Section 8, Revised Rules of Court
Section 21, B.P. No. 129

A.

Purpose
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B.

Scope
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C.

In Re: The Writ of Habeas Corpus for Reynaldo De Villa, G.R. No. 158802, November 17,
Edgardo Tijing v. CA, GR No. 125901, March 8, 2001
Moncupa vs. Enrile, G.R. No. L-63345, January 30, 1986
Harden vs. Dir. Of Prisons, G.R. No. L-2349, October 22, 1948
Olaguer vs. Mil. Com., G.R. No. L-54558, May 22, 1987
Chavez vs. CA, G.R. No. L-29169, August 19, 1968
Santiago vs. Alikpala, G.R. No. L-25133, September 28, 1968
Paguntalan vs. Director, G.R. No. 37959, August 31, 1932
Kelly vs. Director, G.R. No. 20478, March 14, 1923
Salvaña vs. Gaela, G.R. No. 34115, February 21, 1931
Macazo vs. Nuñez, G.R. No. L-12772, January 24, 1959
Real vs. Trouthman, G.R. No. L-23074, May 24, 1967
Dañganan vs. Enrile, G.R. No. L-47540, March 21, 1978
Chua vs. Cabangbang, G.R. No. L-23253, March 28, 1969
Zacarias vs. Cruz, G.R. No. L-25899, November 29, 1969
Abadia vs. CA, G.R. No. 105597, September 23, 1994
Zagala vs. Ilustre, G.R. No. 23999, November 21, 1926
Gonzales vs. Viola, G.R. No. 43195, August 23, 1935

Nature and Function
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D.

Tung Chin Hui vs. Rodriguez, GR No. 141938, April 2, 2001
Calvan vs. CA, G.R. No. 140823, October 3, 2000
Ngaya-An vs. Balweg, G.R. No. 80591, August 6, 1991
Cuenca vs. Superintendent, G.R. No. L-17400, December 30, 1961
Sotto vs. Director, G.R. No. L-18871, May 30, 1962
Caneda vs. CA, G.R. No. L-18076, August 31, 1962
Alfonso vs. Vivo, G.R. No. L-20801, March 31, 1966
Chavez vs. CA, G.R. No. L-29169, August 19, 1968

Glenn Caballes vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 163108, February 23, 2005
Culanag vs. Director, G.R. No. L-25419, June 21, 1966
Celeste vs. People, G.R. No. L-31435, January 30, 1970
Zacarias vs. Cruz, G.R. No. L-25899, November 29, 1969
Bisschop vs. Galang, G.R. No. L-18365, May 31, 1963

Who May Grant

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Requisites for Application
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F.

Gonzales vs. Viola, G.R. No. 43195, August 23, 1935
Villavicencio vs. Lukban, G.R. No. 14639, March 25, 1919

Grant or Denial of Writ
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G.

Rafael vs. Puno, G.R. No. L-44861, March 29, 1977
Medina vs. Yan, G.R. No. L-30978, September 30, 1974
JM Tuason vs. CA, G.R. No. L-18128, December 26, 1961
Republic vs. Yatco, G.R. No. L-17924, October 30, 1962

Toledo vs. Superintendent, G.R. No. L-16377, January 28, 1961
Galang vs. CA, G.R. No. L-15569, May 30, 1961
Republic vs. Cloribel, G.R. No. L-20458, October 31, 1963
Bengzon vs. Ocampo, G.R. No. L-3078, September 27, 1949
Tong vs. Director, G.R. No. L-14957, October 19, 1961
Alberca vs. Superintendent, G.R. No. L-16896, January 31, 1964
Aquino vs. Ponce-Enrile, G.R. No. L-35546, September 17, 1974
Kapunan vs. De Villa, G.R. No. L-83177, December 6, 1988
Tung Chin Hui vs. Rufus Rodriguez, G.R. No. 141938, April 2, 2001

Power of President to Suspend Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Sec. 18, Art. VII, 1987 Constitution
Morales vs. Ponce-Enrile, G.R. Nos. L-61016 & L-61107, April 26, 1983

Change of Name
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Rule 103, Revised Rules of Court
R.A. No. 9048, March 22, 2001
In Re: Julian Lin Carulasan Wang, G.R. No. 159966, March 30, 2005
Republic of the Phil., et al. vs. Petronio L. Benemerito, G.R. No. 146963 March 15, 2004
Republic vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 88202, December 14, 1998
Baybayan vs. Republic, G.R. No. L-20717, March 18, 1966
In Re: Joselito Yu, G.R. No. L-20874, May 25, 1966
In Re: Ong Huan Tin, G.R. No. L-20997, April 27, 1967
Siong vs. Republic, G.R. No. L-20306, March 31, 1966
In Re: Cesar Un vs. Republic, G.R. No. L-26198, October 16, 1970
Republic vs. Tañada, G.R. No. L-31563, November 29, 1971
San Roque vs. Republic, G.R. No. L-22035, April 30, 1968
Secan Kok vs. Republic, G.R. No. L-27621, August 30, 1973

A.

Grounds
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B.

Denial
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C.

Alfon vs. Republic, G.R. No. L-51201, May 29, 1980
Republic vs. Tañada, G.R. No. L-31664, August 30, 1974
Liong vs. Republic, G.R. No. L-21194, April 29, 1966
Chiu vs. Republic, G.R. No. L-20018, April 30, 1966

Laperal vs. Republic, G.R. No. L-18008, October 30, 1962
Moore vs. Republic, G.R. No. L-18407, June 26, 1963

Process
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Republic of the Phil., et al. vs. Petronio L. Benemerito, G.R. No. 146963, March 15, 2004
Hubert Tan Co, et al. vs. Civil Register of Manila, G.R. No. 138496, February 23, 2004
Republic vs. Judge, G.R. No. L-35605, October 11, 1984
Republic vs. Aquino, G.R. No. L-32779, May 25, 1979
Ma Chik Kin vs. Republic, G.R. No. L-28051, July 28, 1970
Siong vs. Republic, G.R. No. L-20306, March 31, 1966

Voluntary Dissolution of Corporations
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Rule 104, Revised Rules of Court

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Sections 117 to 121, Corporation Code of the Phil. (B.P. No. 68, May 1, 1980)
Sections 13 and 14, The Condominium Act (R.A. No. 4726, June 18, 1966)
Sections 249 and 405, Insurance Code

Judicial Approval of Voluntary Recognition of Minor Natural Children
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Constitution of Family Home
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Rule 106, Revised Rules of Court
Chapter 2, Title V, Family Code
Union Bank of the Phil. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 134068, June 25, 2001
Pablito Taneo, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 108532, March 9, 1999
Florante F. Manacop vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 97898, August 11, 1997
Balanga vs. CA, G.R. No. L-15438, January 31, 1961

Absentees
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Rule 107, Revised Rules of Court
Articles 393 to 396, 1108(2) and 2032, New Civil Code
Brown vs. Brown, G.R. No. L-17953, October 31, 1961
Tol-Noquera vs. Villamor, G.R. No. 84250, July 20, 1992
Gordula vs. Enrile, G.R. No. L-63761, October 24, 1983

Cancellation or Correction of Entries in the Civil Registry
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Rule 108, Revised Rules of Court
R.A. No. 9048, March 22, 2001
Articles 364 to 380, 393 to 396 and 407 to 413, New Civil Code
Sections 4, 13, 16 and 17, Act No. 3753, November 26, 1930
Section 53, P.D. No. 1460, June 11, 1978
P.D. No. 651, January 31, 1975
P.D. No.1083, February 4, 1977
Proclamation No. 326, February 14, 1994
E.O. No. 157, February 15, 1994
Articles 178 and 384, Revised Penal Code
Republic vs. Bartolome, G.R. No. L-38109, September 6, 1985
Rosales vs. Rosales, G.R. No. L-31712, September 28, 1984
Saliwan, et al. vs. Amores, G.R. No. L-26356, June 27, 1973

A.

Entries Subject to Cancellation or Correction
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B.

Hubert Tan Co, et al. vs. Civil Register of Manila, G.R. No. 138496, February 23, 2004

Parties
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Milagros M. Barco vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 120587, January20, 2004

Appeals in Special Proceedings
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Rule 109, Revised Rules of Court
Section 39, Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, (B.P. No. 129, August 14, 1981)
Evidence

Definition of Evidence
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Rule 128, Section 1, Revised Rules of Court
Bustos v. Lucero, G.R. No. L-2068, October 20, 1948

Admissibility of Evidence
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Rule 128, Secs. 1-4, Revised Rules of Court
People vs. Obrero, G.R. No. 122142, May 17, 2000
People vs. Galleno, G.R. No. 123546, July 2, 1998
Reyes v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 96492, November 26, 1992

A.

Competence

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Rule 128, Sec. 3, Revised Rules of Court

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Exclusionary Rules under the 1987 Constitution
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Secs. 2 and 3, Art. III
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Sec 12, Art. III
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Sec. 17, Art. III
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People v. Andan, G.R. No. 116437, March 3, 1997
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People v. Januario, G.R. No. 98252, February 7, 1997
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People v. Malimit, G.R. No. 109775, November 14, 1996
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People v. Paynor, G.R. No. 116222, September 9, 1996
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People v. Wong Chuen Ming, G.R. No. 112801-11, April 12, 1996

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Statutory Rules of Exclusion
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Sec. 201, NIRC
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Sec. 87, RA 337, General Banking Act
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RA 1405, Law on Secrecy on Bank Deposits
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RA 4200, Anti-Wiretapping Act
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Ramirez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 93833, September 28, 1995
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Salcedo-Ortanez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 110662, August 4, 1994
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Gaanan v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. L-69809, October 16, 1986

Admissibility of Evidence vs. Probative Value
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Heirs of Lourdes Saez Sabanpan, et al. vs. Alberto C. Comorposa, et al., G.R. No. 152807,
Aug 12, 2003

What Need Not be Proved
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Rule 129, Revised Rules of Court
Republic of the Phil. vs. Josefina B. Vda. De Neri, et al., G.R. No. 139588, March 4, 2004

A.

Judicial Notice
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Expertravel & Tours, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 152392, May 26, 2005
People of the Phil. vs. Elvie Ejandra, et al., G.R. No. 134203, May 27, 2004
Manuel E. Zamora vs. Jose R. Caballero, G.R. No. 147767, January 14, 2004
People vs. Reynaldo Langit, G.R. Nos. 134757-58, August 4, 2000
BPI Family Savings Bank vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 122480, April 12, 2000
Republic vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. 103882 & 105276, November 25, 1998
People vs. Kulais, G.R. No. 100901-08, July 16, 1998
Southeastern College, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126389, July 10, 1998
People vs. Meneses, G.R. No. 111742, March 26, 1998
Filstream International Incorporated vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 125218, January 23, 1998
People v. Martinez, et al., G.R. No. 116918, June 19, 1997
People v. Hernandez, G.R. No. 108028, July 30, 1996
People v. Godoy, G.R. No. 115908-09, March 29, 1995
A. Tuason v. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. 113779-80, February 23, 1995
People v. Bahuyan, G.R. No. 105842, November 24, 1994
Ortigas v. Velasco, G.R. No. 109645, July 25, 1994
People v. Sendon, G.R. Nos. 101579-82, December 15, 1993
Occidental v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 96721, March 19, 1993
Neri v. NLRC, G.R. Nos. 97008-09, July 23, 1993
Widows v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 91797, August 7, 1992
People v. Aguiluz, G.R. No. 91662, March 11, 1992
Tabuena v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 85423, May 6, 1991
Director of Lands v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 31408, April 22, 1991
Prudential v. Castro, Adm. Case No. 2756, November 12, 1987
Adamson v. Adamson, G.R. No. 86819, November 9, 1989
Dumarpa v. Dimaporo, G.R. Nos. 87014-16, September 13, 1989
People v. Macalino, G.R. No. 79387, August 31, 1989
People v. Somera, G.R. No. 65589, May 31, 1989
Yao Kee v. Sy-Gonzales, G.R. No. L-55960, November 24, 1988
In re: Martin Ng, G.R. No. L-24054, March 7, 1988
Jao v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-49162, July 28, 1987
People v. Gamboa, G.R. No. 73463, October 28, 1986
Torres v. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. L-37420-21, July 31, 1984
People v. Oydoc, G.R. No. L-61679, October 26, 1983
People v. Borja, G.R. No. L-54114, June 28, 1983
Lions v. Amores, G.R. No. L-61259, April 26, 1983
U. Bañez v. Abra, G.R. No. L-59480, December 8, 1982

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Delegente v. Employees, G.R. No. L-47460, November 2, 1982
Norse v. National Seamen, G.R. No. L-54204, September 30, 1982
Concepcion v. Ancheta, Adm. Matter No. 1938-CFI, September 11, 1981
Republic v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-54886, September 10, 1981
Lantaco v. Llamas, Adm Matter No. 1037-CJ, October 28, 1981
Parke, Davis v. Doctors, G.R. No. L-27361, May 29, 1981
People v. Tirol, G.R. No. L-30538, January 31, 1981
Director of Lands v. CA, G.R. No. L-45168, January 27, 1981
In Re: Ozaeta, Romulo, G.R. No. X92_1, July 30, 1979
Associacion v. Talisay, G.R. No. L-19937, April 3, 1979
People v. Tampus, G.R. No. L-42608, February 6, 1979
Abando v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-37697, May 31, 1978
Marcelo Steel Corp. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-35851, October 8, 1974
Vi Ve Chemical v. Commissioner of Customs, G.R. No. L-28693, September 30, 1974
Baguio v. Vda. de Jalagat, G.R. No. L-28100, November 29, 1971
Tacurong v. Abragan, G.R. No. L-25314, February 10, 1968
City of Manila v. Garcia, G.R. No. L-26053, February 21, 1967
Armentia v. Patriarca, G.R. No. L-18210, December 29, 1966
Prieto v. Arroyo, G.R. No. L-17885, June 30, 1965
People v. Reyno, G.R. No. L-19071, April 30, 1965
Gallego v. People, G.R. No. L-18247, August 31, 1963
A. L. Ammen v. Del Rosario, G.R. No. L-17992, August 30, 1963
Castro v. CIR, G.R. No. L-12174, April 26, 1962
People v. Alido, G.R. No. L-12449, May 30, 1961

Judicial Admissions
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People of the Philippines vs. Panfilo M. Lacson, G.R. No. 149453, October 7, 2003
Republic of the Phil. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. No.152154, July 15, 2003
Bitong vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 123553, July 13, 1998
People v. Martinez, G.R. No. 116918, June 19, 1997
Olea v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-109696, August 14, 1995
Torres v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-37420-21, July 31, 1984
Lucido v. Calupitan, G.R. No. 8200, March 17, 1914

Rules of Admissibility
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Rule 130, Revised Rules of Court

A.

Real Evidence
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People of the Phil. vs. Virgilio G. Brecinio, G.R. No. 138534, March 17, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Fernando Allawan, et al., G.R. No. 149887, February 13, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Wu Tuan Yuan, G.R. No. 150663, February 5, 2004
Adonis Aradillos, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 135619, January 15, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. John Edward Leysa, G.R. No. 130889, June 6, 2002
People vs. Narvasa, G.R. No. 128618, November 16, 1998
Argoncillo vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118806, July 10, 1998
People vs. Ulzoron, G.R. No. 121919, March 2, 1998
Sison v. People, G.R. Nos. 108280-83 & 114931-33, November 16, 1995
People v. Bardaje, G.R. No. L-29271, August 29, 1980
Phil. Movie v. Premier, G.R. No. L-5621, March 25, 1953
People v. Ogbac, G.R. No. L-4059, October 23, 1951
People v. Moreno, G.R. No. 41036, October 10, 1934
Balon v. Moreno, G.R. No. 36514, August 18, 1932
People v. Tavera, G.R. No. 23172, March 17, 1925
Villaflor v. Summers, G.R. No. 16444, September 8, 1920
Braca v. Coll. of Customs, G.R. No. 13122, September 27, 1917
United States v. Tegrado, G.R. No. 12661, August 25, 1917
United States v. Ong Siu Hong, G.R. No. 12778, August 3, 1917
United States v. Agadas, G.R. No. 11632, February 12, 1917
Leong v. Coll. of Customs, G.R. No. 9195, September 13, 1915
Chua Yeng v. Insular Collector of Customs, G.R. No. 9853, December 4, 1914
United States v. Tan Teng, G.R. No. 7081, September 7, 1912

Documentary Evidence
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Erlinda San Pedro vs. Ruben Lee, et al., G.R. No. 156522, May 28, 2004
Maria Jeanette C. Tecson, et al. vs. COMELEC, et al., G.R. No. 161434, March 3, 2004
Phil. Banking Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 133710, January 13, 2004

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Philamerican Life Insurance Co. vs. CA, GR No. 126223, November 15, 2000
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Nazareno vs. CA, GR No. 138842, October 18, 2000
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Ong vs. People, GR No. 140904, October 9, 2000
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Heirs of Severa P. Gregorio vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 117609, December 29, 1998
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Heirs of Ignacio Conti vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118464, December 21, 1998
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Heirs of Teodoro Dela Cruz vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 117384, October 21, 1998
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Gutierrez vs. Palattao, A.M. No. RTJ-95-1326, July 8, 1998
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Congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126363,
June 26, 1998
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Garcia Vda. de Chua vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 116835, March 5, 1998
1.

Definition of a Document
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People v. Camacho, G.R. No. 18688, February 10, 1923
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United States v. Orera, G.R. No. 3810, October 18, 1907

2.

Original Document
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DECS vs. Julia Del Rosario, et al., G.R. No. 146586, January 26, 2005

3.

Best Evidence Rule
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue vs. Hantex Trading Co., G.R. No. 136975, March
31, 2005
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Nora T. Jimenez vs. Commission on Ecumenical Mission, G.R. No. 140472, June 10,
2002
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PNB v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 108630, April 2, 1996
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Bacaltos v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 114091, June 29, 1995
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Arroyo v. HRET, G.R. No. 118597, July 14, 1995
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Republic v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 101690, August 23, 1995
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People v. Tandoy, G.R. No. 80505, December 4, 1990
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Mun. of Victorias v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-31189, March 31, 1987
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Rodelas v. Aranza, G.R. No. L-58509, December 7, 1982
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Compañia Maritima v. Allied Free Workers, G.R. No. L-28999, May 24, 1977
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Air France v. Carrascoso, G.R. No. L-21438, September 28, 1966
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People v. Tan, G.R. No. L-14257, July 31, 1959
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Fiscal of Pampanga v. Reyes, G.R. No. 35366, August 5, 1931
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Government v. Martinez, G.R. No. 11889, January 10, 1918
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United States v. Gregorio, G.R. No. L-5791, December 17, 1910
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Exception to Best Evidence Rule
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Fule v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-40502, November 29, 1976
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Director of Lands v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-29575, April 30, 1971
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United States v. Razon, G.R. No. L-13333, March 21, 1918

3.

Secondary Evidence
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People v. Gamiao, G.R. No. 91492, January 19, 1995
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Diwa v. Donato, G.R. No. 97547, July 29, 1994
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People v. Dismuke, G.R. No. 108453, July 11, 1994
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Agdeppa v. Ibe, G.R. No. 96770, March 30, 1993
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De Vera v. Aguilar, G.R. No. 83377, February 9, 1993
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Widows v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 91797, August 7, 1992
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Lerias v. HRET, G.R. No. 97105, October 15, 1991
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People v. Tandoy, G.R. No. 80505, December 4, 1990
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Eternit v. Jesus De Veyra, G.R. No. 50110, September 21, 1990
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People v. Lava, G.R. No. L-4974-78, May 16, 1969
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Michael & Co. v. Enriquez, G.R. No. 10824, December 24, 1915
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Michael v. Enriquez, G.R. No. 10824, December 24, 1915

4.

Parol Evidence
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Sps Eduardo & Epifania Evangelista vs. Mercator Finance Corp., et al., G.R. No.
148864, August 21, 2003
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Gateway Electronics Corp. vs. Land Bank of the Phil., G.R. Nos. 155217 & 156393,
July 30, 2003
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Veronica Roble, et al. v. Dominador Arbasa, et al., G.R. 130707, July 31, 2001
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Pilipinas Bank v. CA, G. R. 141060, September 29, 2000
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Rafael S. Ortañez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 107372, January 23, 1997
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Mactan Cebu Int'l Airport Authority v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 121506, October
30, 1996
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Inciong v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 96405, June 26, 1996
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Cruz v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 79962, December 10, 1990
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Filipinas Manufacturers Bank v. Eastern Rizal, G.R. No. L-62741, May 29, 1987
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Lechugas v. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. L-39972 & L-40300, August 6, 1986

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C.

De La Rama v. Ledesma, G.R. No. L-28498, July 14, 1986
PNR v.Court of First Instance of Albay, G.R. No. L-46943, June 8, 1978
LASEDECO v. Garcia Plantation, G.R. No. L-17820, April 24, 1963
Enriquez v. Ramos, G.R. No. L-18077, September 29, 1962
Woodhouse v. Halili, G.R. No. L-4811, July 31, 1953
PNB v. Seeto, G.R. No. L-4388, August 13, 1952
Tolentino v. Gonzales, G.R. No. 26085, August 12, 1927
Robles v. Hermanos, G.R. No. 26173, July 13, 1927
Peabody v. Bromfield, G.R. No. 13510, October 23, 1918
Canuto v. Mariano, G.R. No. L-11346, March 21, 1918
Palanca v. Fred Wilson, G.R. No. L-11310, January 31, 1918
Laureano v. Kilayco, G.R. No. 10437, March 7, 1916
Yu Tek v. Gonzales, G.R. No. 9935, February 1, 1915
Maulini v. Serrano, G.R. No. 8844, December 16, 1914

Interpretation of Documents
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Capital Insurance v. Sadang, G.R. No. L-18857, December 11, 1967 (BBB)
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Lambert v. Fox, G.R. No. 7991, January 29, 1914

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People of the Phil. vs. Manny A. Domingcil, G.R. No. 140679, January 14, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Ruben H. Dalisay, G.R. No. 133926, August 6, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Victor B. Añora, G.R. No. 136741, July 17, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Ferdinand Francisco, G.R. No. 141631, April 4, 2003
Lilibeth Sunga-Chan v. Lamberto Chua, G.R. 143340, August 15, 2001
Maria Tin v. People, G.R. 126480, August 10, 2001
People vs. Abendan, GR No. 132026-27, June 28, 2001
People vs. Pardua, GR No. 110813, June 28, 2001
People v. Aniceta Aquino, G.R. 130742, July 18, 2000
Heirs of Ignacio Conti vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118464, December 21, 1998
Tan vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 125861, September 9, 1998
PNOC Shipping and Transport Corporation vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 107518, October

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Credibility of Witnesses
People of the Phil. vs. Rodrigo Almazan, G.R. No. 133442, March 23, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Harry Solidum, et al., G.R. No. 145509, March 16, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Dominador Cachola, et al., G.R. Nos. 148712-15, January 21, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Manny A. Domingcil, G.R. No. 140679, January 14, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Albert Sayana, G.R. Nos. 142553-54, July 1, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Nazario B. Buates, G.R. Nos. 140868-69, August 5, 2003

De la Torre vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 102786, August 14, 1998
Bitong vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 123553, July 13, 1998
People vs. Fundano, G.R. No. 124737, June 26, 1998
People vs. Igat, G.R. No. 122097, June 22, 1998
People vs. Lagarteja, G.R. No. 127095, June 22, 1998
People vs. Nialda, G.R. No. 115946, April 24, 1998
People vs. Carullo, G.R. No. 82351, April 24, 1998
People vs. Tulop, G.R. No. 124829, April 21, 1998
Trinidad vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118904, April 20, 1998
People vs. De Guzman, G.R. No. 122740, March 30, 1998
Jison vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 124853, February 24, 1998
People vs. Ibalang, G.R. No. 109763, February 24, 1998
People vs. Viovicente, G.R. No. 118707, February 2, 1998
People vs. Correa, G.R. No. 119246, January 30, 1998
People vs. Gementiza, G.R. No. 123151, January 29, 1998
People vs. Tabugoca, G.R. No. 125334, January 28, 1998
People vs. Quitorio, G.R. No. 116765, January 28, 1998
People vs. Bahatan, G.R. No. 121901, January 28, 1998
People vs. Llaguno, G.R. No. 91262, January 28, 1998
People vs. Mendoza, G.R. No. 115809, January 23, 1998
People vs. Palma Gil, G.R. No. 121193, January 22, 1998
People vs. Gallo, G.R. No. 124736, January 22, 1998
People vs. Villamor, G.R. Nos. 111313-14, January 16, 1998
People vs. Baccay, G.R. No. 120366, January 16, 1998
Metro Transit Org., Inc. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 122046, January 16, 1998
People vs. Hilario, G.R. No. 123455, January 16, 1998
People vs. Magpantay, G.R. No. 113250-52, January 14, 1998

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People of the Phil vs. Antonio Mendoza, G.R. Nos. 152589 & 152758, January 31,

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People of the Phil. vs. Cesar Glorioso Lagronio Padilla, G.R. No. 142899, March 31,

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Alibi and Denial
People of the Phil. vs. Rolando Pineda, G.R. No. 141644, May 27, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Rodrigo Almazan, G.R. No. 133442, March 23, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Rodel Antivola, G.R. No. 139236, February 3, 2004
Phil. National bank vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 126153, January 14, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Juan Factao, G.R. No. 125966, January 13, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Jaime Olaybar, G.R. No. 150630-31, October 1, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Jayson Berdin, et al., G.R. No. 137598, November 28, 2003

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Rape Victims
People of the Phil. vs. Julian Bañares, G.R. No. 127491, May 28, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Arnold Malones, G. R. No. 124388-90, March 11, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Rogelio Talavera, G.R. Nos. 150983-84, November 21, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Eduardo M. Fabian, G.R. Nos. 148368-70, July 8, 2003

People of the Phil. vs. Lolito Estoya, G.R. No. 153538, May 19, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Stephen Cadley, G.R. No. 150735, March 15, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Edgardo Borbon, G.R. No. 143085, March 10, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Silveno Estado, G.R. No. 150867, February 5, 2004
People of the Phil vs. Dionisio Santos, G.R. No. 127492, January 16, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Veno Esperas, G.R. No. 128109, November 19, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Joselito T. Pascua, G.R. No. 151858, November 27, 2003

People of the Phil. vs. Jessielito Badajos, et al., G.R. No. 139692, January 15, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Edgardo L. Vargas, G.R. No. 122765, October 13, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Roel C. Mendigurin, G.R. No. 127128, August 15, 2003

Testimonies
People of the Phil. vs. Alfredo Gallego, et al., G.R. No 127489, July 11, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Chua Tan Lee, G.R. No. 144312, September 3, 2003
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Testimony of a Deaf-Mute
People v. Tuangco, GR No. 130331, November 22, 2000

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Testimony of a Blind Witness
People v. Dela Cruz, GR No. 137967, April 19, 2001

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Testimony of a Lone Eyewitness
People v. Toyco, GR No. 138609, January 17, 2001

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Testimony of a Child Witness
People v. Librando, GR No. 132251, July 6, 2000

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Testimony of a Mental Retardate
People v. Itdang, GR No. 136393, October 18, 2000

Disqualification of Witnesses
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Mental Incapacity and Immaturity
People v. Tuangco, GR No. 130331, November 22, 2000
People v. Moreno, G.R. No. 126921, August 28, 1998
People v. Espanola, G.R. No. 119308, April 18, 1997
People v. Mendoza, G.R. No. 113791, February 22, 1996
People v. Eleuterio de Leon, G.R. No. 115367, September 28, 1995
People v. Leopoldo Pacapac, G.R. No. 90623, September 7, 1995
People v. Salomon, G.R. No. 96848, January 21, 1994
Goñi v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-27434, September 23, 1986
People v. De Jesus, G.R. No. L-39087, April 27, 1984
People v. Gacho, G.R. No. L-60990, September 23, 1983
People v. Hayag, G.R. No. L-38635, November 17, 1980
People v. Talingdan, G.R. No. L-32126, July 6, 1978
People v. Sabater, G.R. No. L-38169, February 23, 1978
Asturias v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-17895, September 30, 1963
People v. Cidro, G.R. No. L-11804, February 28, 1959

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Babao v. Perez, G.R. No. L-8334, December 28, 1957
Lichauco v. Atlantic, G.R. No. L-2016, August 23, 1949
People v. Francisco, G.R. No. L-568, July 16, 1947
Arroyo v. Azur, CA-G.R. No. 9320, April 13, 1946
Icard v. Masigan, G.R. No. 47442, April 8, 1941
Enrile v. Roberto, G.R. No. 42309, July 12, 1935
People v. Cortez, G.R. No. 39461, February 24, 1934
People v. Alambra, G.R. No. 33526, January 22, 1931
Mendezona v. Vda. de Goitia, G.R. No. 31739, March 11, 1930
Reyes v. Wells, G.R. No. 30587, December 4, 1929
Ong Chua v. Carr, G.R. No. 29512, January 17, 1929
Nañagas v. Mun. of San Narciso, G.R. No. 27206, December 31, 1927
Tongco v. Vianzon, G.R. No. 27498, September 20, 1927
People v. Bustos, G.R. No. 17763, July 28, 1923

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Marital Disqualification
People v. Castañeda, G.R. No. L-46306, February 27, 1979
Ordoño v. Daquigan, G.R. No. L-39012, January 31, 1975
Lezama v. Rodriguez, G.R. No. L-25643, June 27, 1968
People v. Francisco, G.R. No. L-568, July 16 , 1947
People v. Carlos, G.R. No. 22948, March 17, 1925

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Death or Insanity of Adverse Party
Tan vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 125861, September 9, 1998
Razon v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 74306, March 16, 1992
Goñi v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-27434, September 23, 1986
Guerrero v. Clare's Realty Co., G.R. No. L-58164, September 2, 1983
Abraham v. Recto Kasten, G.R. No. L-16741, January 31, 1962
Go Chi Gun v. Co Cho, G.R. No. L-5208, February 28, 1955
Lichauco v. Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Co., G.R. No. L-2016, August 23, 1949
Icard v. Masigan, G.R. No. 47442, April 8, 1941
Ong Chua v. Carr, G.R. No. 29512, January 17, 1929
Tongco v. Vianzon, G.R. No. 27498, September 20, 1927

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Privileged Communications
Gonzales vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 117740, October 30, 1998
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People v. Carlos, G.R. No. 22948, March 17, 1925
United States v. Antipolo, G.R. No. L-13109, March 6, 1918

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Attorney-Client Privilege
People v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. 115439-41, July 16, 1997
Regala v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. 105938 & 108113, September 20, 1996
Orient Insurance v. Revilla, G.R. No. 34098, September 17, 1930
Barton v. Leyte Asphalt and Mineral Oil Co., G.R. No. L-21237, March 22,

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Physician-Patient Privilege
Lim v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 91114, September 25, 1992
Krohn v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 108854, June 14, 1994

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State Secrets
Banco Filipino v. Monetary Board, G.R. No. L-70054, July 8, 1986

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Privilege Against Self-incrimination
Galman v. Pamaran, G.R. Nos. 71208-09, August 30, 1985

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Newsman's Privilege
Republic Act No. 53, as amended by RA 1477

Uy Chico v. Union Life, G.R. No. 9231, January 6, 1915

Admissions
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Ladiana v. People, G.R. No. 144293, December 4, 2002
People vs. Olivarez, Jr., G.R. No. 77865, December 4, 1998
People vs. Quidato, G.R. No. 117401, October 1, 1998
Gutierrez vs. Palattao, A.M. No. RTJ-95-1326, July 8, 1998
People v. Januario, G.R. No. 98252, February 7, 1997
People v. Javier, G.R. No. 104729, February 3, 1994

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Estrella v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 44902, April 20, 1989
Keller & Co. v. COB Group Mktng. Inc., G.R. L-68097, January 16, 1986
Viacrucis v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-29831, March 29, 1972

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Admission to a Person Other Than a Peace Officer Conducting Custodial Investigation
Arroyo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 96602, November 19, 1991

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Failure to Deny the Genuineness and Due Execution of a Document
Ravago Equipment Rentals v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 121313, April 10, 1997
PHILAMGEN v. Sweet Lines, G.R. No. 87434, August 5, 1992
Asian Banking v. Olsen, G.R. No. 24488, December 28, 1925

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Admissions Not Barred by Dead Man’s Statute
Razon v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 74306, March 16, 1992

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Implied Admission of Guilt
People of the Phil. vs. Charles Joy Flores, G.R. No. 137497, February 5, 2004
People v. Domingo, G.R. No. 97921, September 8, 1993

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Verbal Admissions
People v. Carido, G.R. No. L-32242, November 18, 1988
People v. Feliciano, G.R. No. L-30307, August 15, 1974
People v. Fontanosa, G.R. No. L-19421, May 29, 1967

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Offer of Compromise Not Admissible
Servicewide Specialists v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 117728, June 26, 1996
People v. Godoy, G.R. No. 115908-09, March 29, 1995
Varadero v. Insular Lumber, G.R. No. L-21911, September 15, 1924
United States v. Torres, G.R. No. 10566, August 20, 1915

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Res Inter Alios Acta

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People of the Phil. vs. Rolendo Gaudia, G.R. No. 146111, February 23, 2004
People v. Leonilo Cui, et al; G.R. No. 121982, September 10, 1999
People v. Raquel, G.R. No. 119005, December 2, 1996
People v. Parungao, G.R. No. 125812, November 28, 1996
People v. Teehankee, G.R. No. 111206-08, October 6, 1995
Alfonso v. Juanson, RTJ-92-904, December 7, 1993
People v. Tolentino, G.R. No. 87085, February 2, 1993
Deloso v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 104805-07, January 13, 1993
People v. Tena, G.R. No. 100909, October 21, 1992
People v. Damaso, G.R. No. 93516, August 12, 1992
Taer v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 85204, June 18, 1990
People v. Garcia, G.R. Nos. 64867-68, April 17, 1989
Belvis v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-38907, November 14, 1988
People v. Royo, G.R. No. L-52038, May 31, 1982
People v. Valero, G.R. Nos. L-45283-84, March 19, 1982
People v. Alegre, G.R. No. L-30423, November 7, 1979
Perez v. Mendoza, G.R. No. L-22006, July 28, 1975
People v. Ragas, G.R. No. L-29393, March 29, 1972
Macondray v. Piñon, G.R. No. L-13817, August 31, 1961
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Admission by Conspirator
People v. Vizcarra, G.R. No. L-38859, July 30, 1982
People v. Nierra, G.R. No. L-32624, February 12, 1980
People v. Alegre, G.R. No. L-30423, November 7, 1979
People v. Cabrera, G.R. No. L-37398, June 28, 1974
People v. Chaw Yaw Shun, G.R. No. L-19590, April 15, 1968
People v. Castelo, G.R. No. L-10774, May 30, 1964
People v. Belen, G.R. No. L-13895, September 30, 1963
People v. Serrano, G.R. No. L-7973, April 27, 1959
People v. Yatco, G.R. No. L-9181, November 28, 1955
People v. Carpio, G.R. No. 30859, November 25, 1929
People v. Gutierrez, G.R. No. 31010, September 26, 1929
People v. Badilla, G.R. No. 23792, February 17, 1926

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Admission by Privies
Alpuerto v. Pastor, G.R. No. 12794, October 14, 1918

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City of Manila v. Del Rosario, G.R. No. 1284, November 10, 1905

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Admission by Silence
People v. Alegre, G.R. No. L-30423, November 7, 1979
People v. Paragsa, G.R. No. L-44060, July 20, 1978
People v. Ancheta, G.R. Nos. L-11366-67, August 28, 1959
People v. Tia Fong, G.R. No. L-7615, March 14, 1956
People v. Ranario, G.R. No. 25083, August 17, 1926
United States v. Bay, G.R. No. 9341, August 14, 1914
United States v. Dela Cruz, G.R. No. 4740, November 18, 1908

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Extra-Judicial Admissions

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People v. Morico, G.R. No. 92660, July 14, 1995
People v. Compil, G.R. No. 95028, May 15, 1995
People v. Macam, G.R. Nos. 91011-12, November 24, 1994
People v. Bandula, G.R. No. 89223, May 27, 1994

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Confession

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People of the Phil. vs. Jonathan Besonia, G.R. Nos. 151284-85, February 5, 2004
People v. Samolde, GR No. 128551, July 6, 2000
People v. Dela Torre, G.R. Nos. 116084-85, March 9, 2000
People v. Maqueda, G.R. No. 112983, March 22, 1995
People v. Encipido, G.R. No. 70091, December 29, 1986
People v. Feliciano, G.R. No. L-30307, August 15, 1974
People v. Canoy, G.R. No. L-4224, December 28, 1951
People v. Macaso, G.R. No. L-2866, April 26, 1950
People v. Marimpoong, G.R. No. 43514, September 5, 1935
People v. Nishishima, G.R. No. 35122, August 12, 1932
United States v. Agatea, G.R. No. 15177, December 18, 1919
United States v. Corrales, G.R. No. 9230, November 10, 1914
United States v. Flores, G.R. No. 9014, December 11, 1913
United States v. Tolosa, G.R. No. 2650, February 16, 1906
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Indicia of the Voluntariness of the Confession
People v. Quizon, G.R. No. L-68603, June 25, 1986
People v. Galit, G.R. No. L-51770, March 20, 1985
People v. Tawat, G.R. No. L-62871, May 25, 1984
People v. Broqueza, G.R. No. L-62467, October 31, 1983
People v. Taylaran, G.R. No. L-49149, October 23, 1981
People v. Tampus, G.R. No. L-44690, March 28, 1980
People v. Urminita, G.R. No. L-33314, December 14, 1979
People v. Molleda, G.R. No. L-34248, November 21, 1978
People v. Caramonte, G.R. No. L-31866, November 7, 1979
People v. Corachea, G.R. No. L-30101, July 16, 1979
Magtoto v. Manguera, G.R. Nos. L-37201-02, March 3, 1975
People v. Baluarte, G.R. Nos. L-31180-81, October 30, 1974
People v. Pingol, G.R. No. L-26931, May 28, 1970
People v. Gande, G.R. No. L-28163, January 30, 1970
People v. Gomez, G.R. No. L-25815, May 31, 1969
People v. Alto, G.R. Nos. L-18660-61, November 29, 1968
People v. Chaw Yaw Shun, G.R. No. L-19590, April 25, 1968
People v. Tiongson, G.R. Nos. L-15201 & L-15202, October 31, 1962
People v. Prias, G.R. No. L-13767, July 30, 1960
People v. Tia Fong, G.R. No. L-7615, March 14, 1956
People v. Sy Pio, G.R. No. L-5848, April 30, 1954
People v. Francisco, G.R. No. L-4258, May 15, 1953
People v. Nate, G.R. No. L-3254, May 11, 1951
People v. Bersamin, G.R. No. L-3097, March 5, 1951
Moncado v. People, G.R. No. L-824, January 14, 1948
People v. Carillo, G.R. No. L-283, October 30, 1946
People v. Tipay, G.R. No. 49014, March 31, 1944
United States v. Delos Santos, G.R. No. 6947, February 15, 1913

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Extra-Judicial Confession
People of the Phil. vs. Oscar Alcanzado, G.R. No. 138335, May 20, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Feliciano T. Ulit, G.R. No. 131799-801, February 23, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Romeo Mole, G.R. No. 137366, November 27, 2003
People v. Rayos, GR No. 133823, February 7, 2001

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Uncounselled Extra-Judicial Confession
People v. Fortich, G.R. No. 80399-404, November 13, 1997

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Extra-judicial Confession Presumed Voluntarily Given
People v. Hernandez, G.R. No. 117624, December 4, 1997

Inadmissibility of Uncounselled Confession During Custodial Investigation
People v. Compil, G.R. No. 95028, May 15, 1995
People v. Malmis, G.R. No. L-56464, November 7, 1988

People v. Irang, G.R. No. 45179, March 30, 1937
People v. Babiera, G.R. No. 28871, September 19, 1928
United States v. Pineda, G.R. No. L-12858, January 22, 1918
United States v. Mercado, G.R. No. 8332, November 13, 1913

Testimonial Knowledge
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Conduct and Character as Evidence
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People v. Pacito Ordoño, G.R. 132154, June 29, 2000
People v. Bacamante, G.R. No. 103627, September 5, 1995
People v. Alegre, G.R. No. L-30423, November 7, 1979

PNOC Shipping & Transport Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 107518, October 8, 1998
Marcos vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 126995, October 6, 1998
People vs. Umadhay, G.R. No. 119544, August 3, 1998
People v. Porras, G.R. No. 114263-64, March 29, 1996
People v. Resuma, G.R. Nos. 106640-42, June 15, 1994
People v. Brioso, G.R. No. L-28482, January 30, 1971
People v. Ner, G.R. No. L-25504, July 31, 1969

Hearsay Rule
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People of the Phil. vs. Feliciano T. Ulit, G.R. No. 131799-801, February 23, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Roger C. Roxas, G.R. No. 140762, September 10, 2003
Aquila Larena vs. Fructuosa Mapili, et al., G.R. No. 146341, August 7, 2003
People v. Garcia, GR No. 124514, July 6, 2000
People v. Villaran, G.R. No. 119058, March 13, 1997
Krohn v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 108854, June 14, 1994
People v. Rodriguez, G.R. No. 79965, May 25, 1994
People v. De Guia, G.R. No. 107200-03, November 9, 1993
People v. Clapano, G.R. No. 106525, November 8, 1993
People v. Nebreja, G.R. No. 92447, October 17, 1991
People v. Lazarte, G.R. No. 89762, August 7, 1991
San Sebastian v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 84410, May 15, 1991
People v. Cuyo, G.R. No. 76211, April 30, 1991
Valencia v. Cabanting, Adm. Case No. 1302, April 26, 1991
People v. Padilla, G.R. No. 72709, August 31, 1989
Estrella v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 44902, April 20, 1989
People v. Gaddi, G.R. No. 74065, February 27, 1989
People v. Alvarez, G.R. No. 70446, January 31, 1989
B. Sta. Rita v. Arroyo, G.R. No. L-80452, December 20, 1988
People v. Carido, G.R. No. L-32242, November 18, 1988
Vallarta v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-36543, July 27, 1988
People v. Peruelo, G.R. No. L-50631, June 29, 1981
People v. Tabayoyong, G.R. No. L-31084, May 29, 1981
People v. Tirol, G.R. No. L-30538, January 31, 1981
People v. Garcia, G.R. No. L-44364, April 27, 1979
People v. Saldua, G.R. No. L-40008, December 8, 1978
Natividad v. Workmen's, G.R. No. L-42340, August 31, 1978
People v. Diva, G.R. No. L-22946, April 29, 1968
People v. Catalino, G.R. No. L-25403, March 15, 1968
Paa v. Chan, G.R. No. L-25945, October 31, 1967
National Dev. v. Workmen's, G.R. No. L-21724, April 27, 1967
Aboitiz v. Pepito, G.R. No. L-21335, December 17, 1966
Africa v. Caltex, G.R. No. L-12986, March 31, 1966
Navarro v. Bacalla, G.R. No. L-20607, October 14, 1965
People v. Cusi, G.R. No. L-20986, August 14, 1965
People v. Paz, G.R. Nos. L-15052-53, August 31, 1964
People v. Saik, G.R. No. L-17060, May 30, 1963

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Exceptions to Hearsay Rule
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Dying Declaration
People of the Phil. vs. Elgin Latayada, G.R. No. 146865, February 18, 2004
People v. Preciados, GR No. 122934, January 5, 2001
People v. Bautista, G.R. No. 111149, September 5, 1997
Ugaddan v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 124914, July 2, 1997
People v. Garma, G.R. No. 110872, April 18, 1997
People v. Santos, G.R. No. 94545, April 4, 1997
People v. Salison, G.R. No. 115690, February 20, 1996
People v. Redentor Esquilona, G.R. No. 89213, September 8, 1995
People v. Morin & Loria, G.R. No. 101794, February 24, 1995
People v. De Joya, G.R. No. 75028, November 8, 1991
People v. Ola, G.R. No. L-47147, July 3, 1987
People v. Gueron, G.R. No. L-29365, May 25, 1983
People v. Araja, G.R. No. L-24780, June 29, 1981
People v. Sabio, G.R. No. L-26193, January 27, 1981
People v. Aniel, G.R. No. L-34416, February 21, 1980
People v. Odencio, G.R. No. L-31961, January 9, 1979
People v. Devaras, G.R. No. L-25165, February 27, 1971
People v. Antonio, G.R. No. L-25845, August 25, 1970
People v. Avila, G.R. No. L-4640, March 23, 1953
People v. Bustos, G.R. No. 17763, July 28, 1923
People v. Lara, G.R. No. 31320, December 3, 1929
People v. Martinez, G.R. No. 17248, August 30, 1921
United States v. Antipolo, G.R. No. L-13109, March 6, 1918
United States v. Virrey, G.R. No. L-12901, February 12, 1918
United States v. Mallari, G.R. No. 10037, December 23, 1914
United States v. Clemente, G.R. No. 6574, March 19, 1912
United States v. Castellon, G.R. No. 4797, December 1, 1908
People v. Laquinon, G.R. No. L-45470, February 28, 1985
People v. Lanza, G.R. No. L-31782, December 14, 1979

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Declaration Against Interest
People vs. Bernal, G.R. No. 113685, June 19, 1997
Fuentes v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 111692, February 9, 1996
Ong v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-47674, October 30, 1980
People v. Toledo, G.R. No. 28655, August 6, 1928
Kiel v. Estate of Sabert, G.R. No. L-21639, September 25, 1924

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Act or Declaration about Pedigree
People v. Sayat, G.R. Nos. 102773-77, June 8, 1993
People v. Alegado, G.R. No. 93030-31, August 21, 1991
Ducusin v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-58286, May 16, 1983
Gravador v. Mamigo, G.R. No. L-24989, July 21, 1967

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Family Reputation about Pedigree
Gravador v. Mamigo, G.R. No. L-24989, July 21, 1967
Ferrer v. De Inchausti, G.R. No. 12993, October 28, 1918
United States v. Agadas, G.R. No. 11632, February 12, 1917
United States v. Evangelista, G.R. No. 10093, November 24, 1915

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Common Reputation
Uyguangco v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 76873, October 26, 1989
Ferrer v. De Inchausti, G.R. No. 12993, October 28, 1918
United States v. Choa Chiok, G.R. No. 12423, September 6, 1917

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Part of Res Gestae
People of the Phil. vs. Elgin Latayada, G.R. No. 146865, February 18, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Roger D. Dela Cruz,G.R. No. 152176, October 10, 2003
People vs. Mansueto, G.R. No. 135196, July 31, 2000
People vs. Palmones, G.R. No. 136303, July 18, 2000
People v. Queliza, G.R. No. 124135, September 15, 1997
People v. Cloud, G.R. No. 119359, December 10, 1996
People v. Tolentino, G.R. No. 87085, February 2, 1993
People v. Lungayan, G.R. No. L-64556, June 10, 1988
People v. Tulagan, G.R. No. L-68620, July 22, 1986
People v. Siscar, G.R. No. L-55649, December 3, 1985
People v. Balbas, G.R. No. L-47686, June 24, 1983

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People v. Araja, G.R. No. L-24780, June 19, 1981
People v. Pascual, G.R. No. L-29893, February 23, 1978
People v. Putian, G.R. No. L-33049, November 29, 1976
People v. Berame, G.R. No. L-27606, July 30, 1976
Borromeo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-31342, April 7, 1976
People v. Tumalip, G.R. No. L-28451, October 28, 1974
People v. Abboc, G.R. No. L-28327, September 14, 1973
People v. Gondayao, G.R. No. L-26240, October 31, 1969
People v. Alban, G.R. No. L-15203, March 29, 1961
People v. Reyes, G.R. No. L-1846-48, January 18, 1949
People v. Palamos, G.R. No. 25912, November 15, 1926
United States v. David, G.R. No. 1260, December 31, 1903

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Entries in the Course of Business
Chapman v. Garcia, G.R. No. 42524, August 24, 1937
Yap Tico v. Lopez Vito, G.R. No. 24988, March 25, 1926
Cang Yui v. Gardener, G.R. No. 9974, March 24, 1916
United States v. Vera, G.R. No. 9754, September 29, 1914
Adriano v. De Jesus, G.R. No. 6169, November 5, 1912

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Entries in Official Records
Manalo v. Robles, G.R. No. L-8171, August 16, 1956
Salmon v. Wijangco, G.R. No. L-21649, October 9, 1924
United States v. Que Ping, G.R. No. 14508, August 25, 1919
United States v. Asensi, G.R. No. 11165, August 15, 1916
Remigio v. Ortiga, G.R. No. 9105, November 22, 1915
United States v. Evangelista, G.R. No. 9841, January 9, 1915
United States v. De Vera, G.R. No. 9754, September 29, 1914

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Testimony at a Former Trial
People v. Lanie Ortiz-Miyake, G.R. Nos. 115338-39, September 16, 1997
People v. Villaluz, G.R. No. L-33459, October 20, 1983
Toledo v. People, G.R. No. L-36603, September 30, 1978
Tan v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-22793, May 16, 1967
Miranda v. Taxicab, G.R. No. L-8943, July 31, 1956
Arambulo v. Manila, G.R. No. 33229, October 23, 1930
Contreras v. Felix, G.R. No. L-884, June 30, 1947
Aldecoa v. Jugo, G.R. No. 43244, April 19, 1935
Guevarra v. Almario, G.R. No. 35357, February 2, 1932

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Opinion Rule
People v. Baid, GR No. 129667, July 31, 2000
Siasat v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. L-67889, October 10, 1985
Geromo v. Comelec, G.R. No. L-58578, November 2, 1982
Encabo v. Cebu, G.R. No. L-17571, December 17, 1966
Sali v. Abubakar, G.R. No. L-24439, August 29, 1966
People v. Florendo, G.R. No. 46023, September 30, 1939
People v. Marañon, G.R. No. 41595, March 29, 1935
Dolar v. Diancin, G.R. No. 33365, December 20, 1930
Paras v. Narciso, G.R. No. 10959, November 2, 1916
Galian v. State, G.R. No. 8405, February 10, 1915
Bryan v. Eastern, G.R. No. 9403, November 4, 1914
United States v. Trono, G.R. No. 1344, January 19, 1904

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Character Evidence
David vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 111168-69, June 17, 1998

Burden of Proof and Presumptions
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Rule 131, Revised Rules of Court
People of the Phil. vs. Marife Bello, et al., G.R. No. 124871, May 13, 2004
Republic of the Phil. vs. Josefina B. Vda. De Neri, et al., G.R. No. 139588, March 4, 2004
Asia Traders Insurance Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 152537, February 16, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Ruben Lumibao, et al., G.R. Nos. 144080-81, January 26, 2004
People vs. Ulgasan, GR Nos. 131824-26, July 11, 2000
PNOC Shipping and Transport Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 107518, October 8, 1998
Asiavest Limited vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 128803, September 25, 1998
Santiago vs. Court of Appeals, G.R.No. 128517, September 10, 1998
People vs. Malapo, G.R. No. 123115, August 25, 1998
People vs. Galapin, G.R. No. 124215, July 31, 1998

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Argoncillo vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118806, July 10, 1998
People vs. Magaro, G.R. No. 113021, July 2, 1998
People vs. Peña, G.R. No. 116022, July 1, 1998
Espano vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 120431, April 1, 1998
People vs. Medina, G.R. No. 113691, February 6, 1998
Papa vs. A.U. Valencia & Co., Inc., G.R. No. 105188, January 23, 1998
People vs. Cabiles, G.R. No. 112035, January 16, 1998
Cruz v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 122445, November 18, 1997
Jacobo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 107699, March 21, 1997
Jimenez v. NLRC, G.R. No. 116960, April 2, 1996
People v. Mesal, G.R. No. 106643, May 16, 1995
People v. Godoy, G.R. Nos. 115908-09, March 29, 1995
Pacific Banking Corp. Employees Organization vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 109373, March 20,

A.

What Need Not be Proved

Heirs of Severa P. Gregorio vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 117609, December 29, 1993
Tolentino v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-56265, May 20, 1987
Bautista v. Sarmiento, G.R. No. L-45137, September 23, 1985
Pesole v. Rodriguez, Adm. Matter No. 755-MJ, January 31, 1978
Raquiza v. Castañeda, Adm. Matter No. 1312-CFI, January 31, 1978
People v. Verzola, G.R. No. L-35022, December 21, 1977
Industrial v. Tobias, G.R. No. L-41555, July 27, 1977
People v. Pajenado, G.R. Nos. L-27680-81, February 27, 1970
People v. Lubo, G.R. No. L-8293, April 24, 1957
Hospicio v. Findlay, G.R. No. 26482, March 31, 1927

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Facts which Are Presumed

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Conclusive Presumptions
Martin v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 82248, January 30, 1992
PNB v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 66715, September 18, 1990
Universal v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-29155, May 13, 1970
Lazo v. Republic, G.R. No. L-27365, January 30, 1970
Reyes v. Villaflor, G.R. No. L-15755, May 30, 1961
Pascual v. Angeles, G.R. No. 1511, July 26, 1905

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Quasi-Conclusive Presumptions
Macadangdang v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-49542, September 12, 1980
Binuya v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 100493, July 23, 1992

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Disputable Presumptions
People of the Phil. vs. Generoso Magbanua, G.R. No. 133004, May 20, 2004
People v. Briones, G.R. No. 113498, January 16, 1997
NorthWest Orient Airlines v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 112573, February 9, 1995
Vallarta v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-40195, May 29, 1987
Feraren v. Santos, G.R. No. L-41323, April 27, 1982
People v. Araja, G.R. No. L-24780, June 29, 1981
People v. Realon, G.R. No. L-30832, August 29, 1980
Sebastian v. WCC, G.R. No. L-42587, February 28, 1978
Barrameda v. Castillo, G.R. No. L-27211, July 6, 1977
People v. Padiernos, G.R. No. L-37284, February 27, 1976
Nava v. CIR, G.R. No. L-19470, January 30, 1965
Victory v. Workmen's, G.R. No. L-9268, November 28, 1959
People v. Mingoa, G.R. No. L-5371, March 26, 1953
People v. Balansag, G.R. No. 41568, August 2, 1934
Nicolas v. Nicolas, G.R. No. 29009, October 24, 1928
Staples v. Manila Building, G.R. No. 11994, March 14, 1917
Ormachea Tin-congcov. Trillana, G.R. No. 4776, March 18, 1909
Modesto v. Leyva, G.R. No. 2402, April 26, 1906

Proof of Negative Allegations
People v. Mesal, G.R. No. 106643, May 16, 1995
People v. Manalo, G.R. No. 107623, February 23, 1994
People v. Tiozon, G.R. No. 89823, June 19, 1991
People v. Pajenado, G.R. Nos. L-27680-81, February 27, 1970

Rules on Survivorship

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Tongoy v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-45645, June 28, 1983
Ting v. Aligaen, G.R. No. L-30523, April 22, 1977
Asturias v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-17895, September 30, 1963

Quantum of Proof
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People of the Phil. vs. Dominador Cachola, et al., G.R. Nos. 148712-15, January 21, 2004
Lim v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 112229, March 18, 1997
Avecilla v. People, G.R. No. L-46370, June 2, 1992
Manila v. NLRC, G.R. No. L-60054, July 2, 1991
People v. Pascua, G.R. No. 82303, December 21, 1989
Coca-Cola v. NLRC, G.R. No. 78787, December 18, 1989
Bagong Bayan v. NLRC, G.R. No. 61272, September 29, 1989
People v. Gaddi, G.R. No. 74065, February 27, 1989
People v. Gadiano, G.R. No. L-31818, July 30, 1982
De Guzman v. De Leon, Adm Matter No. 1328-MJ, July 30, 1976
Wright, Jr. v. Lepanto, G.R. No. L-18904, July 11, 1964

Presentation of Evidence
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Rule 132, Revised Rules of Court
People of the Phil. vs. Stephen Cadley, G.R. No. 150735, March 15, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Jessielito Badajos, et al., G.R. No. 139692, January 15, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Roger C. Roxas, G.R. No. 140762, September 10, 2003
Romeo Paloma vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 145431, November 11, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Leonilo L. Pidoy, G.R. No. 146696, July 3, 2003
People vs. Repiroga, GR No. 138451, May 17, 2001
People vs. Garcia, GR No. 129216, April 20, 2001
People vs. Nardo, GR No. 133888, March 1, 2001
People vs. Rama, GR No. 136304, January 25, 2001
People vs. Aranas, GR No. 123101, November 22, 2000
People vs. Canonigo, GR No. 133649, August 4, 2000
People vs. Antonio, GR No. 128900, July 14, 2000
People vs. Dela Cruz, GR No. 118967, July 14, 2000
People vs. Bohol, GR No. 130587, July 12, 2000
People vs. Cañedo, GR No. 128382, July 5 2000
People vs. Galleno, G.R. No. 123546, July 2, 1998
People vs. Manhuyod, Jr., G.R. No. 124676, May 20, 1998
De la Torre vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 102786, August 14, 1998
British Airways vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 121824, January 29, 1998

A.

Examination of Witnesses
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Oral Testimony in Open Court
People v. Estenzo, G.R. No. L-41166, August 25, 1976
Toledo v. People, G.R. No. L-36603, September 30, 1978
People v. Padunan, G.R. No. L-40621, August 21, 1982
People v. Roldan, G.R. No. 98398, July 6, 1993

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Witness Bound to Answer; Exceptions
Galman v. Pamaran, G.R. Nos. 71208-09, August 30, 1985
Bagadiong v. Gonzales, G.R. No. L-25966, December 28, 1979
Pascual v. Board of Medical Examiners, G.R. No. L-25018, May 26, 1969
Suarez v. Tengco, G.R. No. L-17113, May 23, 1961
Bermudez v. Castillo, Per. Rec. No. 714-A, July 26, 1937

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Cross-Examination
Republic v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 112708-09, March 29, 1996
Fulgado v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 61570, February 12, 1990
Dela Paz v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. L-71537, September 17, 1987
People v. Gorospe, G.R. No. L-51513, May 15, 1984
People v. Seneris, G.R. No. L-48883, August 6, 1980
Bachrach v. CIR, G.R. No. L-26136, October 30, 1978
Ortigas v. Lufthansa, G.R. No. L-28773, June 30, 1975
United States v. Mercado, G.R. No. 8332, November 13, 1913

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Re-direct Examination
People v. De Guzman, G.R. No. 117217, December 2, 1996

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Recalling Witness

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Leading Questions
People of the Phil. vs. Esmeraldo Cana, G.R. No. 139229, April 22, 2002
People v. Rodito Daganio, G.R. 137385, January 23, 2002
People v. Tomentos, G.R. No. 101208, July 3, 1992
People v. Belgar, G.R. No. 92155, March 11, 1991
People v. Caparas, G.R. No. L-47411, January 18, 1982
Lezama v. Rodriguez, G.R. No. L-25643, June 27, 1968

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Witness Impeached by Evidence of Inconsistent Statements
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People of the Phil. vs. Jerito Amazan, et al., G.R. Nos. 136251, 138606 & 138607, January
16, 2001
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People of the Phil. vs. Alberto Garcia, G.R. No. 117406, January 16, 2001
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People v. Molo, G.R. No. L-44680, January 11, 1979
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People v. Relucio, G.R. No. L-38790, November 9, 1978
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People v. Escosura, G.R. No. L-1291, November 2, 1948
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People v. Resabal, G.R. No. 26708, September 29, 1927
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Ysmael v. Hashim, G.R. No. 26247, March 18, 1927
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United States v. Baluyot, G.R. No. 14476, November 6, 1919
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Exclusion and Separation of Witnesses
People v. Sandal, G.R. Nos. 32394 & 32395, September 5, 1930
Muerteguy v. Delgado, G.R. No. 6413, February 27, 1912

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Heirs of Amado Celestial vs. Heirs of Editha G. Celestial, G.R. No 142691, August 5, 2003
Zalamea v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 104235, November 18, 1993
Heirs of Lacsa v. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. 79597-98, May 20, 1991
Bartolome v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 76792, March 12, 1990
Pacific Asia Overseas Shipping Co. v. NLRC, G.R. No. L-76595, May 6, 1988
Bunag v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-39013, February 29, 1988
People v. Monleon, G.R. No. L-36282, December 10, 1976
Antillon v. Barcelon, G.R. No. L-12483, November 16, 1917

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Handwriting; How Proved
Turadio C. Domingo vs. Jose C. Domingo, et al., G.R. No. 150897, April 11, 2005
Lopez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-31494, January 23, 1978

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Public Writings; How Proved
Lopez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 77008, December 29, 1987
Ponce Berciles v. GSIS, G.R. No. L-57257, March 5, 1984
Dupilas v. Cabacungan, G.R. No. 11201, February 15, 1917
United States v. Evangelista, G.R. No. 9841, January 9, 1915
Adriano v. De Jesus, G.R. No. 6169, November 5, 1912

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Offer and Objection

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Rufina C. Cayana, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 125607, March 18, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Edgardo L. Vargas, G.R. No. 122765, October 13, 2003
Aquila Larena vs. Fructuosa Mapili, et al., G.R. No. 146341, August 7, 2003
Ty v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 122656, September 5, 1997
People v. Franco, G.R. No. 118607, March 4, 1997
Vda. de Oñate v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 116149, November 23, 1995
Catuira v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 105813, September 12, 1994
People v. Romil Marcos, G.R. No. 91646, August 21, 1992
PHILAMGEN v. Sweet Lines, Inc., G.R. No. 87434, August 5, 1992
Interpacific Transit v. Aviles, G.R. No. 86062, June 6, 1990
De los Reyes v. IAC, G.R. No. 74768, August 11, 1989
People v. Cariño, G.R. No. L-73876, September 26, 1988
People v. Pecardal, G.R. No. 71381, November 24, 1986
Republic v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-41115, September 11, 1982
People v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-41116, September 11, 1982
Vda. de Flores v. WCC, G.R. No. L-43316, July 21, 1977
Bañez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-30351, September 11, 1974
Lamagan v. Dela Cruz, G.R. No. L-27950, July 29, 1971
Oliveros v. Oliveros, G.R. No. L-12466, October 20, 1959
People v. Teodoro, G.R. No. L-8079, February 29, 1956

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People v. Yatco, G.R. No. L-9181, November, 28, 1955
De Castro v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 49158, January 31, 1946
Tinsay v. Yusay, G.R. No. 23126, March 17, 1925
People v. Singh, G.R. No. 21074, February 9, 1924
Lopez v. Valdez, G.R. No. 9113, December 24, 1915

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Rule 133, Revised Rules of Court
People of the Phil. vs. Warlito L. Tolentino, G.R. No. 139351, February 23, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Benjamin Sayabocg,.G.R. No. 147201, January 15, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Elizabeth Corpuz, G.R. No. 148198, October 1, 2003
People vs. Masalihit, G.R. No. 124329, December 14, 1998
Deiparine vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 111257, December 4, 1998
Verzosa vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. 119511-13, November 24, 1998
People vs. Lapay, G.R. No. 123072, October 14, 1998
People vs. Abangin, G.R. Nos. 125939-40, October 12, 1998
People vs. Ramos, G.R. No. 118570, October 12, 1998
Office of the Administrator vs. Florencio Barron, A.M. No. RTJ 98-1420, October 8, 1998
PNOC Shipping and Transport Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 107518, October 8, 1998
People vs. Barredo, G.R. No. 122850, October 7, 1998
People vs. De Los Santos, G.R. No. 121906, September 17, 1998
People vs. Medina, G.R. No. 127157, July 10, 1998
People vs. Victor, G.R. No. 127903, July 9, 1998
Judge Juliano v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. 100487-100607, March 3, 1997
People v. Ortiz, G.R. No. 111713, January 27, 1997
People v. Alolod, G.R. Nos. 117506-07, January 7, 1997
People v. Baao, G.R. No. L-68574, July 7, 1986
People v. Agudo, L-43796, July 15, 1985
People v. Amon, G.R. No. L-48929, November 28, 1984
People v. Cielo, G.R. No. L-64923, October 31, 1984
People v. Laganzon, G.R. No. L-47118, May 21, 1984
People v. Untalasco, G.R. No. L-61105, October 25, 1983
People v. Marong, G.R. No. L-56858, December 27, 1982
People v. Sibayan, G.R. No. L-41700, August 30, 1982
People v. Peruelo, G.R. No. L-50631, June 29, 1981
People v. Cabrera, G.R. No. L-31178, October 28, 1980
People v. Realon, G.R. No. L-30832, August 29, 1980
Castañares v. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. L-41269-70, August 6, 1979
People v. Cuadra, G.R. No. L-27973, October 23, 1978
People v. Salas, G.R. No. L-35946, August 7, 1975
People v. Macaso, G.R. No. L-30489, June 30, 1975
People v. Aquino, G.R. No. L-27184, May 21, 1974
People v. Bongo, G.R. No. L-26909, February 22, 1974
People v. Modelo, G.R. No. L-29144, October 30, 1970
Vda. de Bonifacio v. BLTB, G.R. No. L-26810, August 31, 1970
People v. Aragona, Adm. Case No. 598, March 28, 1969
People v. Viñas, G.R. No. L-21756, October 28, 1968
Arroyo v. El Beaterio, G.R. No. L-22005, May 3, 1968
People v. Baquiran, G.R. No. L-20153, June 29, 1967
People v. Templonuevo, G.R. No. L-12280, January 30, 1960
People v. Montano, G.R. No. L-7840, December 24, 1957
People v. Villaruel, G.R. No. L-3545, December 29, 1950
People v. Talledo, G.R. No. L-1778, February 23, 1950
People v. Abendan, G.R. No. L-1481, January 28, 1949
People v. Cada, G.R. No. L-1561, January 25, 1949
People v. Acusar, G.R. No. L-1798, December 29, 1948
People v. Cauilan, G.R. No. L-873, September 18, 1947
People v. Castañeda, G.R. No. 42884, September 28, 1936
People v. Yap, G.R. No. 42154, April 22, 1935
People v. Enriquez, G.R. No. 37408, October 10, 1933
People v. Juliada, G.R. No. 32116, February 20, 1930
People v. Rivera, G.R. No. 30840, August 10, 1929
People v. Marasigan, G.R. No. 28593, March 13, 1928
United States v. Enriquez, G.R. No. 15081, December 19, 1919
United States v. Olais, G.R. No. 12700, September 4, 1917
United States v. Macuti, G.R. No. 8908, November 26, 1913
United States v. Juares, G.R. No. 7265, February 12, 1912
United States v. Pala, G.R. No. L-5815, March 24, 1911
United States v. Brioso, G.R. No. L-6177, March 11, 1911

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A.

Preponderance of Evidence

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National Power Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 122195, July 23, 1998
Congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126363, June 26,

B.

Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt

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People of the Phil. vs. Jose De Castro, G.R. Nos. 148056-61, October 8, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Eddie Basite, G.R. No. 150382, October 2, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Roel C. Mendigurin, G.R. No. 127128, August 15, 2003
People vs. Mariano, GR No. 133990, June 26, 2001
Sevalle vs. CA, GR No. 122858, February 28, 2001
People vs. Abria, G.R. No. 113445, December 29, 1998
People vs. Bao-In, G.R. No. 128253, September 22, 1998
People vs. Calma, G.R. No. 127126, September 17, 1998
People vs. Aguilar, G.R. Nos. 120622-23, July 10, 1998
People vs. Amamangpang, G.R. No. 108491, July 2, 1998
People vs. Peña, G.R. No. 116022, July 1, 1998
People vs. Solis, G.R. No. 124127, June 29, 1998
People vs. Tumaob, G.R. No. 125690, June 22, 1998
People vs. Pulusan, G.R. No. 110037, May 21, 1998
People vs. Cario, G.R. No. 123325, March 31, 1998
People vs. Cañete, G.R. No. 120495, March 12, 1998
People vs. Albao, G.R. No. 117481, March 6, 1998
People vs. Tulop, G.R. No. 124829, April 21, 1998
People vs. Castillo,G.R. No. 120282, April 20, 1998
People vs. Robedillo, G.R. No. 95355, February 24, 1998
People vs. Correa, G.R. No. 119246, January 30, 1998
People vs. Gementiza, G.R. No. 123151, January 29, 1998
People vs. Aranjuez, G.R. No. 121898, January 29, 1998
People vs. Timblor, G.R. No. 118939, January 27, 1998
People vs. Mendoza, G.R. No. 115809, January 23, 1998
People vs. Pacistol, G.R. No. 119074-75, January 22, 1998
People vs. Pacistol, G.R. No. 119074-75, January 22, 1998
People vs. Ravanes, G.R. 128379, January 22, 1998
People vs. Sumalpong, G.R. No. 124705, January 20, 1998
People vs. Obello, G.R. No. 108772, January 14, 1998
People vs. Abuan, G.R. No. 111710, January 7, 1998

C.

Equipoise Rule

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Teresita Alcantara Vergara vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 160328, February 4, 2005
Maria Tin vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 126480, August 10, 2001
People of the Phil. vs. Arnel Mataro, et al., G.R. No. 130378, March 8, 2001

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David vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 111168-69, June 17, 1998
People vs. Tulop, G.R. No. 124829, April 21, 1998
Espano vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 120431, April 1, 1998
People vs. Molas, G.R. No. 88006-08, March 2, 1998
People vs. Cabiles, G.R. No. 112035, January 16, 1998

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Confession

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People vs. Meneses, G.R. No. 111742, March 26, 1998
People vs. Jerez, G.R. No. 114385, January 29, 1998
People vs. Cabiles, G.R. No. 112035, January 16, 1998

F.

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People of the Phil. vs. Jonathan Besonia G.R. Nos. 151284-85, February 5, 2004

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People of the Phil. vs. Feliciano T. Ulit, G.R. Nos. 131799-801, February 23, 2004

Circumstantial Evidence

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People of the Phil. vs. Joel Yatar, G.R. No. 150224, May 19, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Renato Torrecampo, et al., G.R. No. 139297, February 23, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Rolendo Gaudia, G.R. No. 146111, February 23, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Jaime Baño, G.R. No. 148710, January 15, 2004
Virgilio Bon vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 152160, January 13, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Luciano De Guzman, et al., G.R. Nos. 135779-81, November 21, 2003
People vs. Payot, G.R. No. 119352, June 8, 1999
People vs. Sanchez, G.R. No. 120655, October 14, 1998
People vs. Mijares, G.R. No. 126042, October 8, 1998
Abad vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 119739, June 18, 1998
People vs. Cipriano, , G.R. No. 113018, June 5, 1998
People vs. Caparas, Jr., G.R. Nos. 121811-12, May 14, 1998
People vs. Ferras, G.R. No. 119495, April 15, 1998
People vs. Asis, G.R. No. 118936, February 9, 1998
People vs. Bato, G.R. No. 113804, January 16, 1998
People v. Norlito Geron, G.R. No. 113788, October 17, 1997
People v. Parica, G.R. No. 80611, April 21, 1995
Serrano v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 97484, August 11, 1995
People v. Lamsing, G.R. No. 105316, September 21, 1995
People v. Alabaso, G.R. No. 92968, December 2, 1991
People v. Pinto, G.R. No. 39519, November 21, 1991
People v. Bacus, G.R. No. 60388, November 21, 1991
People v. Tapong, G.R. No. 88381, November 21, 1991
People v. Santito, G.R. No. 91628, August 22, 1991
People v. Lazarte, G.R. No. 89762, August 7, 1991
People v. Lorenzo, G.R. No. 89376, August 5, 1991
People v. Sarol, G.R. No. 75506, June 19, 1991
People v. Tiozon, G.R. No. 89823, June 19, 1991
People v. Austria , G.R. No. 55109, April 8, 1991
People v. Ganohon, G.R. Nos. 74670-74, April 8, 1991
People v. Rodriguez, G.R. No. 90255, January 23, 1991
People v. Dolores, G.R. No. 76468, August 20, 1990
People v. Raquipo, G.R. No. 90766, August 13, 1990
People v. Ramos, G.R. Nos. 85401-02, June 4, 1990
People v. Torre, G.R. No. L-44905, April 25, 1990
People v. Baduya, G.R. No. 84448, February 7, 1990
People v. Rebullar, G.R. No. 88414, August 21, 1990
People v. Ablao, G.R. No. 69184, March 26, 1990
People v. Simene, G.R. No. 86164, April 3, 1990
People v. Gonzales, G.R. No. 44409, February 1, 1990
People v. Tripoli, G.R. Nos. 74062-63, January 22, 1990
People v. Guevarra, G.R. No. 65017, November 13, 1989
People v. Songcuan, G.R. No. 73070, August 11, 1989
People v. Velasco, G.R. No. 74658, July 19, 1989
People v. Layuso, G.R. No. 69210, July 5, 1989
Dela Concepcion v. People, G.R. No. 73854, May 9, 1989
People v. Salcedo, G.R. No. 78774, April 12, 1989
Navarro v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 84423, January 31, 1989
People v. Pedrosa, G.R. No. 56457, January 27, 1989
People v. Maravilla, G.R. No. 77968, November 23, 1988
People v. Roa, G.R. No. 78052, November 8, 1988
People v. Tolentino, G.R. No. L-70836, October 18, 1988
People v. Guarnes, G.R. No. L-65175, April 15, 1988
People v. Corral, G.R. No. 73604, January 29, 1988
People v. Tagara, G.R. No. L-27677-79, January 22, 1988
People v. Pineda, G.R. No. 72400, January 15, 1988
People v. Gallo, G.R. Nos. 70193-96, January 11, 1988
Dorado v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-57744, August 31, 1987
People v. Pimentel, G.R. No. L-47915, January 7, 1987
People v. Magallanes, G.R. No. L-63936, January 7, 1987
People v. Abano, G.R. Nos. L-57184-85, November 14, 1986
People v. Dagangon, G.R. Nos. L-62654-58, November 13, 1986
People v. Jara, G.R. Nos. L-61356-57, September 30, 1986
People v. Itlanas, G.R. No. L-60118, February 28, 1985
People v. Cruz, G.R. No. L-54183, February 25, 1985
People v. Vengco, G.R. No. L-31657, January 31, 1984
People v. Sarabia, G.R. No. L-27422, January 30, 1984
People v. Magtira, G.R. No. L-28255, November 25, 1983
People v. Cervantes, G.R. No. L-38700, October 26, 1983
People v. Maranan, G.R. No. L-47724, September 24, 1983

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People v. Paras, G.R. No. L-38119, August 30, 1983
People v. Tanog, G.R. No. L-28632, July 20, 1983
People v. Lampitao, G.R. No. L-33305, June 28, 1983
People v. Inguito, G.R. No. 53497, October 18, 1982
People v. Gabiana, G.R. No. L-39716, September 30, 1982
People v. Emanence, G.R. No. L-23106, September 21, 1982
People v. Milflores, G.R. Nos. L-32144-45, July 30, 1982
People v. Vasquez, G.R. No. L-54117, April 27, 1982
People v. Demate, G.R. No. L-38960, March 30, 1982
People v. Flores, G.R. No. L-30169, February 16, 1982
People v. Orpilla, G.R. No. L-30621, December 14, 1981
People v. Adorna, G.R. No. L-38718, November 12, 1981
People v. Tejada, G.R. No. L-55028, August 31, 1981
People v. Robles, G.R. Nos. L-39523 & L-39524, May 15, 1981
People v. Sabio, G.R. No. L-26193, January 27, 1981
People v. Artieda, G.R. No. L-38725, May 15, 1979
People v. Bastasa, G.R. No. L-32792, February 2, 1979
People v. Berame, G.R. No. L-27606, July 30, 1976
People v. Alcantara, G.R. No. L-26867, June 30, 1970
People v. Madarang, G.R. No. L-22295, January 30, 1970
People v. Fastidio, G.R. No. L-25534, November 22, 1969
People v. Modesto, G.R. No. L-25484, September 21, 1968
People v. Elizaga, G.R. No. L-23202, April 30, 1968
People v. Tanjutco, G.R. No. L-23924, April 29, 1968
People v. Sullano, G.R. No. L-18209, June 30, 1966
People v. Contante, G.R. No. L-14639, December 28, 1964
People v. Cañada, G.R. No. L-19132, September 26, 1964
People v. Cadag, G.R. No. L-13830, May 31, 1961
People v. Saez, G.R. No. L-15776, March 29, 1961

G.

Substantial Evidence
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Sta. Ines Melale Forest Product Corp. vs. Macaraeg, G.R. Nos. 80849 to 81114, December 3,
Xentrex Automotive Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 121559, June 18, 1998

Corroborative Evidence
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People vs. Osing, GR No. 138959, January 16, 2001
People vs. Correa, G.R. No. 119246, January 30, 1998

Perpetuation of Testimony
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Rule 134, Revised Rules of Court
Rey v. Morales, G.R. No. 10802, November 2, 1916
Alfonso v. Lagdameo, G.R. No. L-2835, November 27, 1906