(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
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(b) As to parties
(i) Payor, Obligor, Debtor
Effect if Third Person, NCC 1236-1238, 1427
(ii) Payee, Obligee, Creditor, NCC 1240, 1626
Effect 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
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b. Objective or real
c. Mixed
Part II - CONTRACTS
A. General Provisions
1. Definition, NCC 1305
Heirs of Intac v CA, G.R. No. 17321, Oct 11, 2012
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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, 2014
Silos v PNB, G.R. No. 181045, July 2, 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, 2003
Capalla 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)
(ii) Real
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)
3. For registrability
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, 2012
Ada 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, 1927
Singsong 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, 2012
ECE Realty v Mandap, G.R. No. 196182, September 1, 2014
1419,
a. NCC 1345-1346
b. NCC 1490-1491
c. NCC 1378
d. NCC 1409
Ureta v Ureta, Sept. 14, 2011
Formaran vs Ong, G.R. No. 186264, July 8 2013
Constantino v Heirs of Constantino, G.R. No. 181508, Oct. 2 2013
THE CPG of the SP. Cadavedo v Lacaya, G.R. No. 173188, January
15, 2014
e. NCC 1422
f. NCC 1782
g. FC 87
Liguez v CA, supra
Rellosa 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, 2004
Alpha 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 397
Hernandez-Nievera v Hernandez, 643 SCRA 646 (2011)
2. Voidable Title - NCC 1506
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NCC 1646-1653
Manlaraz v Salazar, 52 O.G. No.2, p. 802
Nava v Yaptinchay, 44 O.G. No. 9, p. 3332
Sime Darby v Goodyear, 2011
Aludos v Suerte, 2012
VSD Realty v Uniwide, GR No. 170677, Oct. 24, 2012
Inocencion vs. Hospicio de San Jose, G.R. Nos. 187308, September 18,
2013
Locsin 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, 1959
Heirs of Jose Lim, GR 172690, March 3, 2010
J. Tiosejo v Sps. Aug, GR 174149, September 8, 2010
Realubit 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 1832-1834
Singsong v. Isabela Sawmill, supra
4. Limited Partnership, NCC 1844, 1852
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AGENCY
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 166
Urban Bank v Pena, 2011
Country Bankers v Keppel, G.R. No. 166044, June 18, 2012
PETRON v Spouses Jovero, G.R. No. 151038, January 18, 2012
Viloria v Continental Airlines, 2012
Recio v Altamirano, G.R. No. 182349, July 24, 2013
Yoshizaki v. Joy Training Center, G.R. No. 174978, July 31, 2013
Patrimonio v Gutierrez, GR 187769, June 4, 2014
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 2241-2251
NCC 110, Labor Code
Carried Lumber v. ACCFA, April 22, 1975, 63 SCRA 411
Consuelo 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
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PART IV - OTHERS
TORTS
1. Definition of Tort
Vinzons-Chato v Fortune, 525 SCRA 11
2. Elements of Tort
Garcia v Salvador, 518 SCRA 568
Ocean Builders v Spouses Cubacub, GR 150898, April 13, 2011
Unicapital 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, 2013
Gonzalo v Tarnate, Jr., G.R. No. 160600, Jan. 15 2014
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7. Degrees of Negligence
Ilao-Oreta v Ronquillo, 535 SCRA 633
DBP v. Guaria 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, 2007
Corinthian 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, 2010
Pacis v Morales, GR 169467, Feb. 25, 2010
10. Res Ipsa Loquitur
Professional Services v Agana, 513 SCRA 478
CAP v Belfrantl, 538 SCRA 27
Solidum v People, GR 192123, March 10, 2014
11. Contributory negligence of plaintiff
NPC v Heirs of Casionan, GR No. 165969, November 27, 2008
Lambert v Heirs of Ray, 452 SCRA 285
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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, 2010
Landbank v Poblete, GR 196577,Feb. 25, 2013
Zulueta v Espina, Feb. 25, 2012
Cagatao v Almonte, October 9, 2013
Paraguya v. Sps. Crucillo, G.R. No. 200265, December 2, 2013.
Heirs of Sarili, et al v Lagrosa, G.R. No. 193517, Jan. I5 2014
Vilbar v Opinion, G.R. No. 176043, Jan. 15, 2014
Locsin v.. Hizon, G.R. No. 204369, September 17, 2014
2. Regalian Doctrine
Republic v Medida, G .R. No. 195097, Aug. 3, 2012
Republic v Santos, G.R. No. 180027, July 18, 2012
Republic 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 2014
Fortuna 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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