Outline for Civil Law Review II

2 nd Semester, SY 2014-2015

OBLIGATIONS and CONTRACTS

PART I - OBLIGATIONS

I. In General

A. Nature

1. Definition, NCC 1156

2. Sources, NCC 1157

MetroBank v. Rosales, G.R. No. 183204, January 13, 2014.

(a) Law, NCC 1158

(b) Contract, NCC 1159

PSBA v CA, GR 84698, Feb. 4, 1992Cruz v Gruspe, GR 191431, March 13, 2013ACE Foods, Inc. v. Micro Pacific, G.R. No. 200602,  December 11, 2013.

(c) Quasi-Contract, NCC 1160

Locsin II v. Mekeni Food Corporation, G.R. No. 192105, December 9, 2013.

(d) Delict, NCC 1161

(d) Quasi-Delict, NCC 1162

Barredo v Garcia, 73 Phil. 607 (1942)Gutierrez v Gutierrez, No. 34840, September 23, 1931Llana v. Biong, G.R. No. 182356, December 4, 2013.

B. Nature and Effect of Obligations

1. Kinds of Prestations

a. To give, NCC 1163-1166

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(i) Rules regarding improvement, loss, or deterioration, NCC 1189, 1190, 1194, 566-571

b. To do, NCC 1167

Chavez v Gonzales, 32 SCRA 547Tanguilig v CA, 266 SCRA 78 (1997)

c. Not to do, NCC 1168

2. Irregularity in Performance

a. Attributable to Debtor, NCC 1170

(i) Fraud (dolo), NCC 1170, 1171, cf. NCC 1338

Woodhouse v Halili, 93 Phil 526 (1953)Geraldez v CA, 230 SCRA 329 (1994)

Metropolitan v. Prosperity, G.R. No. 154390, March 17, 2014.

(ii) Effects of fraud

(A) Specific Performance, NCC 1233

(1) Specific/determinate thing, NCC 1244, 1170, 1165 (1), 11767

(2) Generic thing, NCC 1246(3) Preserve, NCC 1163(4) Deliver all its accessions, NCC 1166,

1164(5) Interest, NCC 1176(6) Deliver all its accessories, NCC 1166(7) Analogous Circumstances

Surviving Heirs versus Lindo, et al., G.R. No. 208232, March 10, 2014

(B) Substituted performance, NCC 1165(3)

(C) Rescission, NCC 1191-1192, 1786, 1788, 1484-1486, RA 6552

Boysaw v Interphil Promotions, 148 SCRA 364 (1987

U.P. v De los Angeles, 35 SCRA 365 (1970)Vda. de Mistica v Sps. Naguiat, 418 SCRA 72

(2003)

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Fil-Estate v Vertex, G.R. No. 202079, June 10, 2013

(D) Damages, NCC 1170

(1). Unilateral obligations, NCC 1171(2). Reciprocal obligations, NCC 1192

(iii) Negligence (culpa), NCC 1173, 1172, (iv) Effects of Negligence, 1170, 2201, 2202, 1233,

1191, 1170Gutierrez v Gutierrez, 56 Phil 177 (1932)Vasquez v Borja, 74 Phil 560 (1944)

Federal Builders v Foundation Specialists, GR 194507, Sept. 8, 2014

(v) Delay (mora), NCC 1169

SSS v Moonwalk, G.R. No. 73345. April 7, 1993

(vi) Kinds of delay

(A) mora solvendi, NCC 1169

Abella v Gonzaga, 55 Phil 447 (1931) Foundation v Santos, GR 153004, November 4, 2004Vasquez v Ayala Corp., GR 149734, November 19, 2004Agner v BPI, G.R. No. 182963. June 3, 2013

(B) mora accipiendi

Vda. de Villaruel v Manila Motor Co., 104 Phil 926 (1958)

Tengco v CA, GR 49852, October 19, 1989

(C) compensatio morae

Central Bank v CA, 139 SCRA 46 (1985)

(b) Not attributable to the debtor

(i) Fortuitous event, NCC 1174, 1221, 1165(2)

Nakpil v CA, L-47851, October 3, 1986Fil-Estate v Ronquillo, GR 185789, Jan. 13, 2014

(c) Other Provisions, NCC 1175, 1957, 1413, 1961, 1176(d) Remedies of creditors

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(i). Levy and execution, NCC 1177, 2236

(ii). Accion Subrogatoria, NCC 1177, 772

(iii). Accion Pauliana, NCC 1177, 1380-1389

Khe Hong Cheng v CA, 355 SCRA 701 (2001)Siguan v Lim, 318 SCRA 725 (1999)

(iv). Accion Directa, NCC 1652, 1729, 1608, 1893

3. Transmissibility, NCC 1178

II. KINDS OF OBLIGATIONS

1. According to demandability, NCC 1179-1192

(a) Pure obligations(b) Conditional obligations

Gaite v Fonacier, 2 SCRA 830 (1961)Gonzales v Heirs of Thomas, 314 SCRA 585

(1999)

(i) Suspensive (condition precedent)

Gonzales v Heirs of Thomas, supra Coronel v CA, 253 SCRA 15 (1996)

(ii) Resolutory (condition subsequent)

Parks v Prov of Tarlac, 49 Phil 142 (1926)Central Philippines v CA, 246 SCRA 511 (1995)Quijada v CA, 299 SCRA 695 (1998)

(A) Potestative

Lim v CA, 191 SCRA 156 (1990) Silos v PNB, G.R. No. 181045, July 2, 2014

(B) Casual

Naga Telephone v CA, 230 SCRA 351 (1994)

(C ) Mixed

Osmena v Rama, 14 Phil 99 (1909)

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Smith Bell v Sotelo Matti, 44 Phil 875 (1922)

Rustan Pulp v IAC, 214 SCRA 665 (1992)Romero v CA, 250 SCRA 223 (1995)

(iii) Possible(iv) Impossible

Roman Catholic Archbishop v CA, 198 SCRA 100 (1991)

(v) Positive(vi) Negative(vii) Divisible(viii) Indivisible(ix) Conjunctive(x) Alternative(xi) Express(xii) Implied

C. Obligations with a term, NCC 1193-1198

1. Types

(a) With a suspensive period (ex die)(b) With a resolutory period (in diem)(c) Legal(d) Voluntary(e) Judicial, NCC 1197, 1191, 1687 (2,3,4 sentences), 1180

Araneta v Phil Sugar Estate, 20 SCRA 330 (1967)Central Philippines v CA, supra

(f) Express(g) Tacit(h) Original(i) Grace(j) Definite(k) Indefinite

2. According to Plurality of Object, NCC 1199-1206

A. Alternative Obligations, NCC 199-1206

(i). Kinds

(a) Simple alternative, NCC 1199(b) Facultative, NCC 1206

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(ii). Right to choose

(a) In general, NCC 1200-1201, 1205(b) Loss of right, NCC 1200, 1202-1203

(iii). Loss/Impossibility

(a) Liability for loss of thing/impossibility of performance, NCC 1205

(b) Creditor’s right to indemnity for damages, NCC 1204

3. According to Plurality of Subjects, NCC 1207-1222

A. SingleB. Joint

(a) General rule, NCC 1207(b) Presumption, NCC 1208(c) Indivisibility, NCC 1209

C. Solidary

(a) When solidary, NCC 1207(b) Kinds

Lafarge Cement v Continental Cement, 443 SCRA 522 (2004)

4. According to Performance, NCC 1223-1225

A. Divisible/Indivisible Obligations

5. According to Sanction for Breach, NCC 1226-1230Rivelisa Realty v. First Sta. Clara Builders, G.R. No. 189618. January 15, 2014.

A. Obligations with a Penal Clause, 2226-2228

Lambert v Fox, G.R. No. L-7991, January 29, 1914 SSS v Moonwalk, supraRobes-Franciscov CFI, G.R. No. L-41093 October 30,

1978

B. Characteristics of penal clause

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(a) Subsidiary or alternative, NCC 1227(b) Exclusive, NCC 1226

D. Extinguishment of Obligations, NCC 1231

Metro Concast Steel Corp., et al. v. Allied Bank Corporation, G.R. No. 177921, December 4, 2013.

Arco Pulp v Lim, June 2014

1. Payment or performance, NCC 1232-1251)

a. As to prestation

(i) Identity

Exceptions: (A) Dacion en pago, NCC 1245

PNB v Dee, GR182128, Feb. 19, 2014

(B) Novation

Magbanua v Uy, G.R. No. 161003.  May 6, 2005Phil. Charter v Petroleum, G.R. No. 180898, April 18, 2012ACE Foods, Inc. v. Micro Pacific Technologies Co., Ltd., G.R. No. 200602,  December 11, 2013.Arco Pulp v Lim, June 2014

(ii) Integrity, NCC 1233, cf. 1234, 1235, 1254(2)(iii) Indivisibility, cf. 1248, 1225(2), 1248, 1208, 1211,

1290, 1720, 2065.

(b) As to parties

(i) Payor, Obligor, DebtorEffect if Third Person, NCC 1236-1238, 1427

(ii) Payee, Obligee, Creditor, NCC 1240, 1626Effect if Third Person, NCC 1241-1242

(c) As to time and place of performance, NCC 1251, 1169

PCIB v Franco, G.R. No. 180069, March 5, 2014

NOTE: 4 special forms of payment

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(1). Dacion en pago, NCC 1245

Filinvest v Philippine Acetylene, 111 SCRA 421 (1982) Tan Shuy v Sps Maulawin, GR 190375, February 2012

(2). Application of payments, NCC 1252-1254

Reparations Commission v Universal Deep Sea Fishing, 83 SCRA 764 (1978)

Paculdo v Regalado, 345 SCRA 134 (2000)

(3). Cession, NCC 1255

(4). Tender of payment and consignation, NCC 1256-1261

Meat Packing Corp. v Sandiganbayan, 359 SCRA 409 (2001)Sps. Cacyurin v AFPMB, GR No. 171298, April 15, 2013Bonrostro v Juan, G.R. No. 172346, JUL 24 2013 Del Carmen v Sabordo, GR 181723, Aug. 11, 2014

2. Loss of Thing Due, NCC 1262-1269a. Impossibility of Performance

(i) Original(ii) Supervening

3. Condonation or remission of the debt, NCC 1270-1274

Yam v CA, GR 104726, February 11, 1999

4. Confusion or merger of rights of the creditor, NCC 1275-1277

5. Compensation, NCC 1278-1290

Gan Tion v CA, 28 SCRA 235 (1969)Mirasol v CA, 351 SCRA 44 (2001)Montemayor v Millora, G.R. No. 168251, July 27, 2011 Union Bank v DBP, G.R. No. 191555, Jan 20 2014First United v. Bayanihan, G.R. No. 164985, January 15, 2014.

6. Novation, NCC 1291 – 1304

a. Subjective or Personal

Starbright Sales v Philippine Realty Corporation, G.R. No. 177936, January 18, 2012

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S.C. Megaworld Construction vs. Engr. Luis U. Parada, G.R. No. 183804. September 11, 2013Magbanua v Uy, G.R. No. 161003.  May 6, 2005Phil. Charter v Petroleum, G.R. No. 180898, April 18, 2012ACE Foods, Inc. v. Micro Pacific Technologies Co., Ltd., G.R. No. 200602,  December 11, 2013.Arco Pulp v Lim, June 2014

b. Objective or realc. Mixed

7. Invalid payment, NCC 12438. Annulment9. Rescission 10. Fulfillment of a Resolutory Condition11. Prescription12. Death in certain Instances13. Renunciation by the creditor, NCC 614. Compromise15. Arrival of a Resolutory Term16. Mutual Desistance

Saura v DBP, April 27, 1972\

17. Unilateral Withdrawal18. Change of Civil Status19. Rebus Sic Stantibus, NCC 1267

Naga TelCO v CA, GR 107112, February 24, 1994PNCC v CA, GR 116896, May 5, 1997Osmena v SSS, GR 165272, Sept. 13, 2007So v FoodFest, GR 183268, April 7, 2010

21. Want of Interest22. Judicial Insolvency

Part II - CONTRACTS

A. General Provisions

1. Definition, NCC 1305

Heirs of Intac v CA, G.R. No. 17321, Oct 11, 2012MIAA v Avia, G.R. No. 180168, February 27, 2012Heirs of Uy v Castillo, G.R. No. 176425, June 5, 2013

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2. Characteristics

a. Obligatory force, NCC 1315, 1314

R.S. Tomas, Inc. v Rizal, G.R. No. 173155, March 21, 2012

b. Mutuality, NCC 1308-1310

PNB v Manalo, GR 174433, Feb. 24, 2014Silos v PNB, G.R. No. 181045, July 2, 2014

c. Relativity, NCC 1311

PNB v. Dee, et al., G.R. No. 182128, February 19, 2014.

Exceptions:

(i) Accion Pauliana(ii). Accion Directa(iii) Article 1312(iv) Stipulation pour autrui, NCC 1311(2)

d. Autonomy of will, NCC 1306

Malbarosa v CA, GR 125761, 2003Capalla v COMELEC, GR 201112, June 2012

(concurring of J. Sereno)

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3. Elements of a Contract

a. Essential, NCC 1318

(i) Consent of the contracting parties, NCC 1319

Sierra v PAIC, G.R. No. 197857, September 10, 2014

(ii) Offer, NCC 1321, 1323-1326(iii) Acceptance, NCC 1320, 1322, 1319

Rosenstock v Burke, 46 Phil 217 (1924)Sanchez v Rigos, 45 SCRA 368 (1972)Capalla v COMELEC, GR 201112, June 2012

(concurring of J. Sereno)Malbarosa v CA, 402 SCRA 108 (2003)Traders Royal Bank v Cuison, June 5, 2009

(iv) Object, NCC 1347 – 1349

Blas v Santos, 1 SCRA 899 (1961)Tanedo v CA, 252 SCRA 80 (1996)

(v) Cause, NCC 1350 – 1355

Liguez v CA, 102 Phil 577 (1957)Carantes v CA, 76 SCRA 524 (1977)Sps. Buenaventura v CA, 416 SCRA 263 (2003)

NOTE; Natural Elements

(1) Right to resolve, NCC 1191(2) Warranties in sales contracts

4. Stages of a Contract, NCC 1315, 1316

5. Classification of Contracts

a. According to degree of dependence

(i) Preparatory(ii) Principal(iii) Accessory

b. According to Perfection

(i) Consensual(ii) Real

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c. According to their Form

(i) Common or informal(ii) Special or formal

d. According to purpose

(i) Transfer of ownership(ii) Conveyance of use(iii) Rendition of service

e. According to Subject Matter

(i) Things(ii) Services

f. According to the Nature of the Obligation

(i) Bilateral(ii) Unilateral

g. According to Cause

(i) Onerous(ii) Gratuitous

h. According to Risk

(i) Commutative(ii) Aleatory

i. According to Name

(i) Nominate(ii) Innominate, NCC 1307

Tinsay v. Yusay, 47 Phil. 639 (1925)Dizon v Gaborro, 83 SCRA 688 (1978)

B. Form of Contracts, NCC 1356-1358

Hernaez v de Los Angeles, 27 SCRA 1276 (1969)Zamora v Miranda, G.R. No. 162930, Dec. 5, 2012

1. For validity2. For enforceability3. For registrability

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C. Reformation of Instruments, NCC 1359-1369

Garcia v Bisaya, 97 Phil 609 (1955)Bentir v Leande, 330 SCRA 591 (2000)Sarming v Dy, 383 SCRA 131 (2002)

D. Interpretation of Contracts, NCC 1370 – 1379, Rule 130, Secs. 10-19, Rules of Court

E. Defective Contracts

1. Rescissible Contracts, NCC 1380-1389

Oria v McMicking, 21 Phil 243 (1912)Siguan v Lim, 318 SCRA 725 (1999)Velarde v CA, 361 SCRA 56 (2001)Miguel v Montanez, G.R. No. 191336, January 25, 2012Ada v Baylon, G .R. No. 182435, Aug. 13, 2012

2. Voidable Contracts, NCC 1390 – 1402

Caldwallader v Smith, Bell, 7 Phil 461 (1907)PNB v Phil. Vegetable, G.R. No. L-25400, January 14, 1927Singsong v Isabela Sawmill, 88 SCRA 623 (1979)Metropolitan v. Prosperity, G.R. No. 154390, March 17, 2014

Ratification, NCC 1392-1396:

Uy Soo Lim v Tan Unchuan, 38 Phil 552 (1918)Viloria v CAI, G.R. No. 188288, Jan. 16, 2012ECE Realty v Mandap, G.R. No. 196182, September 1, 2014

a. Incapable of giving consent, NCC 1327b. Insanity, NCC 1328-1329c. Mistake, NCC 1330-1343d. Violence, NCC 1335(1)e. Intimidation, NCC 1335(2)f. Undue influence, NCC 1337g. Fraud, NCC 1332, 1338-1344

Roman Catholic Church v Pante, April 11, 2012ECE Realty and Development Inc. v Rachel Mandap, G.R. No. 196182, September 1, 2014

Metropolitan v. Prosperity, G.R. No. 154390, March 17, 2014

3. Unenforceable Contract, NCC 1403 – 1408, 1317

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PNB v Phil. Vegetable Oil, 49 Phil 857 (1927)Carbonnel v Poncio, 103 Phil 655 (1958)Limketkai v CA, March 29, 1996Swedish Match v CA, 441 SCRA 1 (2004)Neri v Heirs of Uy, GR 194366, October 2012Iglesia v Heirs Of Bernardino Taeza, G.R. No. 179597, Feb. 3, 2014

4. Void Contracts, NCC 1409-1410, 1411-1412, 1413-1416, 1417- 1419, 1420- 422

a. NCC 1345-1346b. NCC 1490-1491c. NCC 1378d. NCC 1409

Ureta v Ureta, Sept. 14, 2011Formaran vs Ong, G.R. No. 186264, July 8 2013Constantino v Heirs of Constantino, G.R. No. 181508, Oct. 2 2013THE CPG of the SP. Cadavedo v Lacaya, G.R. No. 173188, January 15, 2014

e. NCC 1422f. NCC 1782g. FC 87

Liguez v CA, supraRellosa v Gaw Cheen Hum, 93 Phil 827 (1953)Frenzel v Catito, 406 SCRA 55 (2003)Gonzalo v Tarnate, Jr., G.R. No. 160600, Jan. 15 2014

Contracts of Adhesion

Piltel v Tecson, May 7, 2004Alpha Insurance v Castor, G.R. No. 198174, Sept 2, 2013

PART III – SPECIAL CONTRACTS

SALES

1. Definition and Essential Requisites - NCC 1505

Sanchez v Mapalad Realty, 541 SCRA 397Hernandez-Nievera v Hernandez, 643 SCRA 646 (2011)

2. Voidable Title - NCC 1506

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3. Double Sales - NCC 1544

De Leon v Ong, 611 SCRA 381 (February 2, 2010)Roman Catholic Church v Pante, supraSabitsana v Muertegui, GR 181359, Aug. 5, 2013Alfaro et al v Spouses Dumalagan, et al, G.R. No. 186622, JAN 22 2014

4. Sale of Movables - NCC 1484 - 1486

Tajanglangit v Southern Motors, 54 O,G, No. 8, p. 2582Filinvest v Phil. Acetylene, 111 SCRA 421 (1982)De La Cruz v Asian Consumer 214 SCRA 103

5. Option to Buy/Sell - NCC 1479, 1324

Sanchez v Rigos, supra Eulogio v Apeles, 576 SCRA 561Tuazon v del-Rosario-Suarez, GR 168325, December 3, 2010PUP v Golden Horizon, 615 SCRA 478 (2010)Archbishop Capalla v COMELEC, 2011

6. Right of First Refusal

Equatorial v Mayfair, 264 SCRA 483 (1996)Paranaque King v CA, 268 SCRA 727 (1997)

5. Earnest Money – NCC 1482

Cifra v CA, 198 SCRA 91Serrano v Caguiat, 517 SCRA 57

7. Equitable Mortgage, NCC 1602, 1603, 1604

Arches v Diaz, April 30, 1973Rockville v Miranda, Oct. 2, 2009Macaslang v Zamora, May 30. 2011Aludos v Suerte, June 18, 2012Garcia v Villar, G.R. No. 158891, June 27, 2012Torda v. Jaque, G.R. No. 199852, November 12, 2014

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8. Capacity to Contract, NCC 1491

Dir. v Ababa, February 27, 1979Laig v CA, November 21, 1978Sarili v. Lagrosa, G.R. No. 193517, January 15, 2014.

9. Redemption - NCC 1619-1623

Butte v Uy, February 28, 1962Conejero v CA, April 29, 1966Alonzo v CA, May 29, 1987 (supra, Family Relations)Hojas v Amanah, G.R. No. 193453, June 5, 2013Tolosa v UCPB,GR 183058, April 3, 2013GOldenway v PCIBank, March 13, 2013David v David, G.R. No. 162365, Jan 15 2014

10. Rep. Act 6552, An Act To Provide Protection To Buyers Of Real Estate On Installment Payments.

De los Santos v CA, 2006Fedman v Agcaoili, Aug. 31, 2011Manuel Uy & Sons, Inc. vs. Valbueco, G.R. No. 179594. September 11, 2013Sebastian v. BPI Family Bank, Inc., G.R. No. 160107, October 22, 2014

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11. Waivers/Warranties. NCC 1555, 1592, 1191

Bignay v Union Bank, GR 171590, Feb. 12, 2014

12. Contract of Sale/Contract to Sell

Laforteza v Machuca, 333 SCRA 643 (2000)Sps. Valenzuela v Kalayaan, GR 163244, June 22, 2009Montecalvo v Heirs of Eugenia Primero, 624 SCRA 575 (July 9, 2010)David v Misamis Occidental, July 11, 2012Diego v Diego, G.R. No. 179965, Feb. 20, 2013SP. Tumibay vs Sp. Lopez , G.R. No.171692, June 03 2013Ventura v Heirs of Endaya, G.R. No. 190016, Oct 2, 2013ACE Foods, Inc. v. Micro Pacific, G.R. No. 200602,  December 11, 2013.Optimum Development Bank v. Spouses Jovellanos, G.R. No. 189145, December 4, 2013.Roque v Aguado, GR 193787, April 7, 2014

13. Sale v AgencySps. Viloria v Continental, January 2012

14. Recoupment, NCC 1599

First United v. Bayanihan, G.R. No. 164985, January 15, 2014.

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15. Assignment of Credits, NCC 1624-1635

Serfino v FEBTC, G.R. No. 171845, Oct. 10, 2012

* PD 957 (Subdivision Law) and RA 4726 (Condominium Act) under Property. Excluded: Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 (R.A. No. 8792); Public Land Law, Retail Trade and Liberalization Act, Bulk Sales Law (Act No. 3952)

LEASE

NCC 1646-1653

Manlaraz v Salazar, 52 O.G. No.2, p. 802Nava v Yaptinchay, 44 O.G. No. 9, p. 3332Sime Darby v Goodyear, 2011Aludos v Suerte, 2012VSD Realty v Uniwide, GR No. 170677, Oct. 24, 2012Inocencion vs. Hospicio de San Jose, G.R. Nos. 187308, September 18, 2013Locsin II v. Mekeni Food Corporation, G.R. No. 192105, December 9, 2013.

* Excluded: Household Service, Contract of Labor, and Contract for Piece of Work (included under Labor Law).

PARTNERSHIP

1. Existence, NCC 1769, 1782

Yulo v. Yang, August 28, 1959Heirs of Jose Lim, GR 172690, March 3, 2010J. Tiosejo v Sps. Aug, GR 174149, September 8, 2010Realubit v Jaso, 2011

2. Liabilities of Partners, NCC 1797, 1799-`1803, 1816-1824

Island Sales v. Pioneers, July 31, 1975, 65 SCRA 554

3. Dissolution, NCC 1832-1834Singsong v. Isabela Sawmill, supra

4. Limited Partnership, NCC 1844, 1852

AGENCY

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1. Definition - Yoshizaki v. Joy Training Center, G.R. No. 174978, July 31, 2013

2. Scope of Authority, NCC 1883

NFA v. IAC, 184 SCRA 166Urban Bank v Pena, 2011Country Bankers v Keppel, G.R. No. 166044, June 18, 2012PETRON v Spouses Jovero, G.R. No. 151038, January 18, 2012Viloria v Continental Airlines, 2012Recio v Altamirano, G.R. No. 182349, July 24, 2013Yoshizaki v. Joy Training Center, G.R. No. 174978, July 31, 2013Patrimonio v Gutierrez, GR 187769, June 4, 2014

2. Extinguishment, NCC 1927, 1980

Dela Rama SS v. Tan, May 21, 1956, 99 PHIL 1034Perez v. PNB. July 30, 1966, 17 SCRA 835Lim v Saban, GR 163720, December 16, 2004

COMPROMISE

1. Void - NCC 2035, 2037, 2041 Samonte v. Samonte, June 25, 1975, 64 SCRA 24

Garcia v Garcia, November 14, 2011

PREFERENCE OF CREDITS

1. NCC 2241-2251NCC 110, Labor Code

Carried Lumber v. ACCFA, April 22, 1975, 63 SCRA 411Consuelo Metal v Planters, 555 SCRA 465

2. Insolvency Law, Act. No. 1956 as amended

Gateway Electronics v Asiabank, 574 SCRA 698

CREDIT TRANSACTIONS

1. Common Provisions – NCC 1156, 1249, 1305, 1306, 1316, 1933 and 1934

2. Commodatum – NCC 1935-1952

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Pajuyo v CA, 430 SCRA 492

3. Simple Loan or Mutuum, NCC 1953-1955

Equitable v Ng Sheung Ngor, 541 SCRA 223Almeda v Bathala Marketing, 542 SCRA 470MetroBank v Rosales et al, G.R. No. 183204, Jan 13 2014PNB v. Tajonera, G.R. No. 195889, September 24, 2014

4. Interest, NCC 1956-1961, 2209, 2212-2213

Nacar v. Gallery Frames, AUGUST 13, 2013, G.R. No. 189871Benvidez v. Salvador, G.R. No. 173331, December 11, 2013.First United v. Bayanihan, G.R. No. 164985, January 15, 2014.Lumantas v. Calapiz,  G.R. No. 163753. January 15, 2014.De la Paz v L&J Development Company, GR 183360, Sept. 8, 2014Federal Builders v Foundation Specialists, GR 194507, Sept. 8, 2014Sun Life v. Tan Kit, G.R. No. 183272, October 15, 2014

5. Chattel Mortgage, NCC 2140-2141, Act 1508

PNB v. Manila Investment, April 29, 1971, 38 SCRA 462Pameca Wood v CA, 310 SCRA 281

6. Real Estate Mortgage, Act 3135 as amended

Isaguirre v de Lara, 331 SCRA 803GARCIA V VILLAR, G.R. No. 158891, June 27, 2012Land Bank v Poblete, GR No. 196577, FEB 2 5 2013Royal Savings Bank v Asia, GR No. 183658, April 10, 2013Maglasang v Manila Banking Corporation, G.R. No. 171206, SEP 23 2013 Ramirez v. ManilaBank, G.R. No. 198800, December 11, 2013.PBCOM v. Mary Ann O. Yeung, G.R. No. 179691, December 4, 2013.UCPB v. Lumbo, G.R. No. 162757, December 11, 2013.Marquez v - Alindog, G.R. No. 184045, Jan 22 2014 DBP v. Guariña Agricultural, G.R. No. 160758. January 15, 2014Homeowners v Felonia et al, G.R. No. 189477, FEB 26, 2014Arguelles v. Malarayat Rural Bank, Inc., G.R. No. 200468, March 19, 2014.Okabe v Saturnino, G.R. No. 196040, August 26, 2014 [en banc]

7. Pledge, NCC 2093-2123

Ong v Roban Lending, 557 SCRA 516

8. Guaranty and Suretyship, NCC 2157-2081

Phil-Am v. Ramos, February 28, 1966, 16 SCRA 298

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Toh v Solid Bank, 408 SCRA 554Autocorp Group v Intra Strata, 556 SCRA 250Gateway Electronics v Asiabank, 574 SCRA 698Aglibot v Santia, G.R. No. 185945, Dec. 5, 2012Trade v. Asia, G.R. No. 187403. February 12, 2014.Lim v Security Bank, GR 188539, March 12, 2014

9. Deposit, NCC 1962-1967

YHT Realty v CA, 451 SCRA 638

10. Truth in Lending Act

UCPB v Beluso, 530 SCRA 567

11. Solutio Indebiti, Arts. 2154-2163

MIAA v COA, G.R. No. 194710, Feb. 14. 2012PNB v Chong, G.R. No. 170865, April 25, 2012Asia Trust v Tuble, G.R. No. 183987, July 25, 2012Metropolitan Bank v Absolute, G.R. No. 170498, Jan. 9, 2013Carinan v. Cueto, G.R. No. 198636, October 08, 2014Loria v. Muñoz, Jr., G.R. No. 187240, October 15, 2014

PART IV - OTHERS

TORTS

1. Definition of Tort

Vinzons-Chato v Fortune, 525 SCRA 11

2. Elements of Tort

Garcia v Salvador, 518 SCRA 568Ocean Builders v Spouses Cubacub, GR 150898, April 13, 2011Unicapital Inc., et al. vs. Consing, Jr,. G.R. No. 175277, September 11, 2013

3. Human Relations

Ardiente v Pastorfide, G.R. No. 161921, July 17, 2013Gonzalo v Tarnate, Jr., G.R. No. 160600, Jan. 15 2014Sesbreno v CA, GR 160689, March 26, 2014

4. Tort/Quasi-Delict

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Coca Cola Bottlers v CA, 227 SCRA 292

5. Doctrine of Proximate Cause

Calalas v CA, GR No. 122039, May 31, 2009Consolidated Bank v CA, 410 SCRA 562Mamaril v Boy Scouts, G.R. No. 179382, Jan. 14, 2013

6. Negligence

PNR v Brunty, 506 SCRA 685PNR v CA, GR No. 157658, October 15, 2007Professional Services v Agana cases, 2007, 2008, and 2010Perena v Zarate, G.R. No. 157917, Aug. 19, 2012

7. Degrees of Negligence

Ilao-Oreta v Ronquillo, 535 SCRA 633DBP v. Guariña Agricultural, G.R. No. 160758. January 15, 2014 Solidum v. People, G.R. No. 192123, March 10, 2014.

8. Standard of Conduct

Sicam v Jorge, GR No. 159617, August 8, 2007Corinthian Gardens v Tanjangco, GR 160795, June 27, 2008

Arguelles v. Malarayat Rural Bank, Inc., G.R. No. 200468, March 19, 2014.BJDC Construction v. Lanuzo, et al.,G.R. No. 161151, March 24, 2014.

9. Special Circumstances

Heirs of Completo v Albayda, GR 172200, July 6, 2010Pacis v Morales, GR 169467, Feb. 25, 2010

10. Res Ipsa Loquitur

Professional Services v Agana, 513 SCRA 478CAP v Belfrantl, 538 SCRA 27Solidum v People, GR 192123, March 10, 2014

11. Contributory negligence of plaintiff

NPC v Heirs of Casionan, GR No. 165969, November 27, 2008Lambert v Heirs of Ray, 452 SCRA 285Allied Bank v BPI, G.R. No. 188363, Feb. 27, 2013

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12. Fortuitous event

Southeastern College v CA, 292 SCRA 422Metro Concast Steel Corp., et al. v. Allied Bank Corporation, G.R. No. 177921, December 4, 2013.

13. Plaintiff’s assumption of risk/volenti non fit injuria

Calalas v CA, GR No. 122039, May 31, 2009Far East Bank v Tentmakers, GR No. 171050, July 4, 2012

14.Tests to determine proximate cause

Lapanday v Angala, 525 SCRA 229

15.Vicarious Liability

a. Parents/Guardians

Libi v IAC, 214 SCRA 16

b. Teachers

St. Joseph’s College v Jayson Miranda, GR 182353, June 29, 2010

Aquinas School v Inton, GR 184202, Jan. 26, 2011

c. Owners/Managers of Establishments/ Employers

Mercury Drug v Huang, 525 SCRA 427Llana v. Biong, G.R. No. 182356, December 4, 2013

16. Interference with contractual relations

Lagon v CA, 453 SCRA 616Go v Cordero, GR 164703, May 4, 2010Malvar v Kraft Food, G.R. No. 183952, Sept. 09, 2013

17. Damages, NCC 2195-2196, 2198

Custodio v CA, 235 SCRA 483People v Vergara, G.R. No. 177763, July 3, 2013Jose T. Ramirez v. The Manila Banking Corporation, G.R. No. 198800, December 11, 2013.MetroBank v Rosales et al, G.R. No. 183204, Jan 13 2014Alano v Logmao, GR 175540, April 7, 2014

18. Actual or compensatory, NCC 2199

Oceaneering Contractors v Baretto, GR 184215, Feb. 9, 2011

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ICTSI v. Chua, G.R. No. 195031, March 26, 2014.

19. Death by crime or quasi-delict, NCC 2206

People v Apacible, GR 189091, Aug. 25, 2010Crisostomo v People, GR 171526, Sept. 1, 2010Philippine Hawk v Lee, GR 166869, Feb. 16, 2010Emilia Lim v Mindanao Wines, 2012Ochoa v G&S Transport, 2012

20. Attorney’s fees, NCC 2208

Sps Andrada v Pilhino Sales, GR 156448, Feb. 23, 2011Rosario v De Guzman, G.R. 191247, July 10, 2013Lim v. Security Bank Corporation, G.R. No. 188539, March 12, 2014.ICTSI v. Chua, G.R. No. 195031, March 26, 2014.

21. Moral Damages, NCC 2209-2213

Sps Valenzuela v Sps Mano, GR 17266, July 9, 2010Sulpicio Lines v Curso, GR No. 157009, March 17, 2010Regala v Carin, GR 188715, April 6, 2011People v Vergara, G.R. No. 177763, July 3, 2013Lim, et. al. v. DBP, G.R. No. 177050, July 1, 2013Lumantas, M.D. v Calapiz, G.R. No. 163753, Jan. 15 2014ICTSI v. Chua, G.R. No. 195031, March 26, 2014.

22. Nominal Damages

Sps Guanio v Makati Shangri-La, GR 190601, Feb. 7, 2011People v Marquez, GR 181440, April 13, 2011One Network v. Baric, G.R. No. 193684, March 5, 2014.

23. Temperate damages

Tan v OMC Carriers, GR 190521, Jan. 12, 2011Serrano v People, GR 1752021, July 5, 2010ICTSI v. Chua, G.R. No. 195031, March 26, 2014.

24. Liquidated damages, NCC 2226

Pentacapital v Mahinay, GR 171736, July 5, 2010

25. Exemplary/Corrective damages, NCC 2230

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People v Capanas, GR 172321, Feb. 9, 2011People v Vergara, G.R. No. 177763, July 3, 2013

26. Strict Liability

Vestil v IAC, 179 SCRA 47Caedo v Yu Khe Thai, 135 Phil 399QC v Decara, GR No. 150304, June 15, 2005Dingcong v Kanaan, 72 Phil 14Alarcon v Alarcon, 112 Phil 389 ALSO: Secs. 97, 99, 106 – Consumers’ Act, Rep. Act 7394

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LAND TITLES AND DEEDS

1. Torrens System

Legarda v. Saleeby, 31 Phil 590 (1915)Capitol v. Province of Negros Occidental, 7 SCRA 60 (1963)Valientes v Ramas, G.R. No. 157852, December 15, 2010Landbank v Poblete, GR 196577,Feb. 25, 2013Zulueta v Espina, Feb. 25, 2012Cagatao v Almonte, October 9, 2013Paraguya v. Sps. Crucillo, G.R. No. 200265, December 2, 2013.Heirs of Sarili, et al v Lagrosa, G.R. No. 193517, Jan. I5 2014Vilbar v Opinion, G.R. No. 176043, Jan. 15, 2014Locsin v.. Hizon, G.R. No. 204369, September 17, 2014

2. Regalian Doctrine

Republic v Medida, G .R. No. 195097, Aug. 3, 2012Republic v Santos, G.R. No. 180027, July 18, 2012Republic v Lachica, G.R. No. 157485, March 26, 2014.

3. Citizenship Requirement

SEE: cases under Family Law

4. Original Registration

Republic v Bantigue, G. R. No. 162322, March 14, 2012 Paraguya v. Sps. Crucillo, G.R. No. 200265, December 2, 2013.Republic v Cortez, G.R. No. 186639, Feb. 05 2014Fortuna v. Republic, G.R. No. 173423, March 5, 2014.

5. Subsequent Registration

6. Non-registrable Properties

7. Dealings with Unregistered Lands

Republic v. Roxas, G.R. No. 157988, December 11, 2013.

*Exclude: History of land laws, Remedies sufficiently covered under Remedial Law, Registration of judgments, orders and partitions, Assurance fund, Registration of patents, Administrative structure of the Register of Deeds, Consultas

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