2014 Case Digest: Bignay Ex-Im Philippines v. Union Bank
BIGNAY EX-IM PHILIPPINES, INC., Petitioner, vs. UNION BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent. G.R. No. 171590 February 12, 2014 PONENTE: Del Castillo, J. TOPIC: Negligence FACTS: In 1988, Rosario filed against Alfonso and Union Bank, Civil Case No. Q-52702 for annulment of the 1984 mortgage, claiming that Alfonso mortgaged the property without her consent, […]
2014 Case Digest: Gonzalo v. Tarnate Jr
DOMINGO GONZALO, Petitioner, vs. JOHN TARNATE, JR., Respondent. G.R. No. 160600 January 15, 2014 PONENTE: Bersamin, J. TOPIC: Void or inexistent contract FACTS: After the DPWH had awarded on July 22, 1997 the contract for the improvement of the Sadsadan-Maba-ay Section of the Mountain Province-Benguet Road to his company, Gonzalo Construction, petitioner Gonzalo […]
2014 Case Digest: BJDC Construction v. Lanuzo
BJDC CONSTRUCTION, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGER/PROPRIETOR JANET S. DELA CRUZ, Petitioner, v. NENA E. LANUZO, CLAUDETTE E. LANUZO, JANET E. LANUZO, JOAN BERNABE E. LANUZO, AND RYAN JOSE E. LANUZO, Respondents. G.R. No. 161151, March 24, 2014 PONENTE: Bersamin, J. TOPIC: Negligence FACTS: This case involves a claim for damages arising from the death […]
2014 Case Digest: Development Bank v. Guarina
DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES, Petitioner, vs. GUARIÑA AGRICULTURAL AND REALTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Respondent. G.R. No. 160758 January 15, 2014 PONENTE: Bersamin, J. TOPIC: Contracts, Delay FACTS: In July 1976, Guariña Corporation applied for a loan from DBP to finance the development of its resort complex. The loan, in the amount of P3,387,000.00, […]
2015 Case Digest: Kalaw v. Fernandez (MR)
VALERIO E. KALAW, Petitioner, vs. ELENA FERNANDEZ, Respondent. G.R. No. 166357 January 14, 2015 Read the 2011 Kalaw v. Fernandez case digest HERE. PONENTE: Bersamin, J. TOPIC: Psychological incapacity, Declaration of Nullity of Marriage FACTS: In the case at bar, Kalaw presented the testimonies of two supposed expert witnesses who concluded that respondent is […]
2014 Case Digest: Okabe v. Saturnino
FE H. OKABE, Petitioner, v. ERNESTO A. SATURNINO, Respondent. G.R. No. 196040 August 26, 2014 PONENTE: Peralta FACTS: The subject of the controversy is an 81 square meter property located in Makati City, which was initially covered by TCT No. 175741 under the name of the wife of respondent Ernesto A. Saturnino. […]
Case Digest: Fil-Estate Properties vs Spouses Ronquillo
FIL-ESTATE PROPERTIES, INC. AND FIL-ESTATE NETWORK INC., Petitioners, vs. SPOUSES CONRADO AND MARIA VICTORIA RONQUILLO, Respondents. G.R. No. 185798 January 13, 2014 PONENTE: Perez FACTS: Petitioner Fil-Estate Properties, Inc. is the owner and developer of the Central Park Place Tower while co-petitioner Fil-Estate Network, Inc. is its authorized marketing agent. Respondent Spouses Conrado […]
CASE DIGEST:Rioferio v. CA
Rioferio v. CA G.R. No. 129008. January 13, 2004 On May 13, 1995, Alfonso P. Orfinada, Jr. died without a will in Angeles City leaving several personal and real properties located in Angeles City, Dagupan City and Kalookan City.He also left a widow, respondent Esperanza P. Orfinada, whom he married on July 11, 1960 and […]
CASE DIGEST: Agabbao v. CA
Agabbao v. CA G.R. No. 146006. February 23, 2004 Dr. Juvencio P. Ortañez incorporated the Philippine International Life Insurance Company, Inc. on July 6, 1956. At the time of the company’s incorporation, Dr. Ortañez owned ninety percent (90%) of the subscribed capital stock. On July 21, 1980, Dr. Ortañez died. He left behind a wife, […]
CASE DIGEST:San Agustin v. CA
San Agustin v. CA G.R. No. 121940. December 4, 2001 On February 11, 1974, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) sold to a certain Macaria Vda. de Caiquep, a parcel of residential land. On February 19, 1974, the Register of Deeds of Rizal issued in the name of Vda. de Caiquep, TCT No. 436465 with […]
