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Pacete v. Carriaga G.R. No. 53880 March 17, 1994 Facts: Enrico Pacete and Concepcion Alanis were married in 1938. Pacete contracted another marriage to Clarita de la Concepcion, which Alanis knew about only on August 1, 1979. During the marriage, Pacete acquired properties that he registered either under his name or Clarita or in theContinue reading “Pacete v. Carriaga Case Digest”

Sabalones v. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 106169 February 14, 1994 Facts: Samson Sabalones was married to Remedios Gaviola-Sabalones, who managed the couple’s properties while the former was away at work. In 1981, Samson contracted a bigamous marriage with Thelma Cumareng. In 1985, upon his retirement, Samson came back to the Philippines and stayed withContinue reading “Sabalones v. Court of Appeals Case Digest”

Matthews v. Taylor G.R. No. 164584 June 22, 2009 Facts: Benjamin Taylor, a British subject, was married to Joselyn Taylor on June 30, 1988. While their marriage was subsisting, the couple bought a parcel of land in Boracay. The sale was allegedly financed by Benjamin. All required permits and licenses for the operation of theContinue reading “Matthews v. Taylor Case Digest”

Spouses Buado v. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 145222 April 24, 2009 Facts: Spouses Roberto and Venus Buado filed a complaint against Erlinda Nicol for slander. The trial court rendered a decision ordering Erlinda to pay the damages. The decision reached the Supreme Court but was affirmed, and it became final and executory on MarchContinue reading “Spouses Buado v. Court of Appeals Case Digest”

US v. Pons 34 Phil 729 Digest by Kirk Yngwie Enriquez Facts:Gabino Beliso, Juan Pons, and Jacinto Lasarte were charged with illegal importation of opium. On the 5th or 6th of April 1915, the Spanish steamer Lopez y Lopez arrived at Manila from Spain bringing 25 barrels which were manifested as wine and consigned to JacintoContinue reading “US v. Pons Case Digest”

Mabanag v. Lopez Vito78 Phil 1 Digest by Kirk Yngwie Enriquez Facts:This is a petitioner for prohibition to prevent the congressional resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Philippines to be appended as an ordinance thereto. Petitioners are 8 senators, 17 representatives, and the presidents of the Democratic Alliance, the Popular Front andContinue reading “Mabanag v. Lopez Vito Case Digest”

Tolentino v. ComelecGR No. 148334 Digest by Kirk Yngwie Enriquez Facts:When Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ascended to the presidency, she nominated then Sen. Teofisto Guingona as VP which Congress confirmed. Sen. Guingona took his oath as VP on February 9, 2001. After the confirmation, the Senate passed Resolution No. 84 on February 8, 2001 certifying the vacancyContinue reading “Tolentino v. Comelec Case Digest”

Arroyo v. De VeneciaGR No. 127255 Digest by Kirk Yngwie Enriquez Facts:Petitioners are members of the House of Reps, challenging the validity of RA 8420 amending certain provisions of the NIRC by imposing so-called “sin taxes” on the manufacture and sale of beer and cigarettes. Petition is against Speaker of the House Jose De Venecia,Continue reading “Arroyo v. De Venecia Case Digest”

Socrates v. ComelecGR No. 154512 Digest by Kirk Yngwie EnriquezFacts:On July 2, 2002, 312 out of 528 members of then incumbent barangay officials of the Puerto Princesa convened themselves into a Preparatory Recall Assembly (PRA) at the Brgy. San Jose Gymnasium from 9:00am – 12:00noon. The PRA was convened to initiate the recall of VictorinoContinue reading “Socrates v. Comelec Case Digest”

Dimaporo v. Mitra202 SCRA 779 Digest by Kirk Yngwie Enriquez Facts:Petitioner was elected Representatives for the 2nd District of Lanao del Sur during the 1987 Congressional Elections. On January 15, 1990, petitioner filed with the Comelec a Certificate of Candidacy for the position of Regional Governor of the ARMM. Upon being informed of the filing,Continue reading “Dimaporo v. Mitra Case Digest”