Special Proceedings

SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS
Prof. Gerard L. Chan, LL.M., M.B.A.

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1st Semester, SY 2020-2021
U.E. College of Law
I. Rules of Special Proceedings
Rule 72 Subject Matter and Applicability of General Rules
Meaning and Scope of Special Proceedings

Vda de Manalo v. CA, 349 SCRA 135 (2001)
Natcher v. CA, 366 SCRA 385
Nature of Special Proceedings
Tabuada v. Ruiz, GR 168799, June 27, 2008
Applicability of Rules of Civil Action
Hilado v. CA, GR 164108, May 8, 2009
II. Settlement of Estate of Deceased Persons
Rule 73 Venue and Process
Venue and Meaning of Residence

Eusebio v. Eusebio, 100 Phil 593 (1956)
Garcia Fule v. CA, 74 SCRA 109 (1976)
Cuenco v. CA, 53 SCRA 360 (1973)
San Luis v. San Luis, February 6, 2007
Limited Jurisdiction of Probate Court
Camaya v. Patulandon, GR 144915, February 23, 2004
Pacioles v. Chuatoco-Ching, GR 127920, August 9, 2005
Reyes v. Sotero, et al., GR No. 167405, February 16, 2006
Exceptions to Limited Jurisdiction
Coca v. Borromeo, 81 SCRA 278 (1978)
Portugal v. Portugal-Beltran, GR 155555, August 16, 2005
Bernardo et al. v. CA et al., L-18148, 28 February 1963
Claims For or Against Conjugal Partnership
Calma v. Tanedo, 66 Phil 594
Ocampo v. Potenciano, 89 Phil 159
Rule 74 Summary Settlement of Estates
Extrajudicial Settlement by Agreement and Two-year Lien

Malahacan v. Ignacio, 19 Phil 434 (1911)
Arcillas v. Montejo, 26 SCRA 197 (1968)
Pereira v. CA, 174 SCRA 154 (1989)
Pada-Kilario, et al. vs. CA et al., GR 134329, January 19, 2000
Remedies Against Extrajudicial Settlement
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Contribution from Distribution, Execution against Bond or Sale of Realty of Decedent
McMicking v. Sy Conbieng, 21 Phil 211 (1912)
Petition for Relief (Rule 38, Secs. 1, 3-6)
Reopening by Intervention within Reglementary Period
Lajom v. Viola, 73 Phil. 563 (1942)
Jerez v. Nietes, 30 SCRA 905 (1969)
New Action to Annul Settlement within Reglementary Period
Gerona v. de Guzman, 11 SCRA 153 (1964)
Pedrosa v. CA, 353 SCRA 620 (2001)
Summary Settlement of Estates of Small Value
Estate of Francisco v. Carreon, 95 Phil. 237 (1954)
Sampilo et. al. v. CA et. al., 103 Phil. 70 (1958)
Rule 75 Production of Will. Allowance of Will Necessary
Probate Mandatory
US v. Chiu Guimco, 36 Phil 917 (1917)
Guevarra v. Guevarra, 98 Phil. 249 (1956)
Palacios v. Catimbang Palacios, 106 Phil 739 (1959)
Fernandez v. Dimagiba, 21 SCRA 428 (1967)
Pascual v. CA, 409 SCRA 105
Probate Proceeding in Rem
In re Johnson, 39 Phil 156 (1918)
Manahan v. Manahan, 58 Phil 448 (1933)
Alaban v. CA, GR 156021, September 23, 2005
Rule 76 Allowance or Disallowance of Will
Jurisdictional Requirements for Probate of Will

Santos v. Castillo, 64 Phil 211 (1937)
Perez v. Perez, 105 Phil 1132 (1959)
De Aranz v. Galing, 161 SCRA 628 (1988)
Basa v. Mercado, 61 Phil 632 (1935)
Scope of Inquiry of Probate Proceeding
Maninang v. CA, 114 SCRA 478 (1982)
Acain v. IAC, 155 SCRA 100 (1987)
Proof Required on Probate Hearing
Gan v. Yap, 104 Phil 509 (1958)
Rodelas v. Aranza, 119 SCRA 16 (1982)
Grounds for Disallowance (Secs. 9, 10 & 13)
Rule 77 Allowance of Will Proved Outside of the Philippines and Administration of

Estate Thereunder
Leon & Ghezzie v. Manufacturers Life Ins. Co., 90 Phil 459

Suntay v. Suntay, 95 Phil 500 (1954)
Vda. de Perez v. Tolete, 232 SCRA 722 (1994)
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Ancheta v. Guersay-Dalaygon, GR No. 139868, June 8, 2006
Rule 78 Letters Testamentary and of Administration, When and to Whom Issued
Qualifications
Ngo The Hua v. Chung Kiat Hua, 9 SCRA 113 (1963)
Medina et. al. v. CA, 53 SCRA 206 (1973)
Maloles II v. Phillips, 324 SCRA 172 (2000)
Republic v. Marcos et. al., 595 SCRA 43 (2009)
Order of Preference
Torres v. Javier, 34 Phil 382 (1916)
De Guzman v. Limcolioc, 67 Phil 404 (1939)
Torres v. Sicat, 93 Phil 155 (1953)
Emilio Suntay III v Isabel Cojuangco-Suntay, GR 183053, October 10, 2012
Rule 79 Opposing Issuance of Letters Testamentary. Petition and Contest for Letters
of Administration
Interested Party
Gutierrez v. Villegas, L-11848, 31 May 1962
Duran v. Duran, 20 SCRA 379 (1967)
Tayag v. Tayag-Gallor, 549 SCRA 368 (2008)
Rule 80 Special Administrator
Circumstances Warranting Appointment of Special Administrator

Garcia Fule v. CA, 74 SCRA 189 (1976) supra
De Guzman vs. Guadiz Jr., et al., L-48585, 96 SCRA 938 (1980)
Relucio v. San Jose, 91 Phil 365 (1952)
De Guzman v. Angeles, 162 SCRA 347 (1988)
Heirs of Castillo v. Gabriel, GR 162934, November 11, 2005
Qualifications
Corona v. CA, 116 SCRA 316 (1982)
Roxas v. Pecson, 82 Phil 407 (1948)
Matias v. Gonzales, 101 Phil 852 (1957)
Powers and Duties of Special Administrator
De Gala v. Gonzales, 53 Phil 104
Liwanag v. Reyes, 12 SCRA 43 (1964)
Anderson v. Perkins, 1 SCRA 387 (1961)
Removal of Special Administrator
Co v. Rosario et al., GR No. 160671, April 30, 2008
Alcasid v. Samson, 102 Phil 735 (1957)
Junquera v. Borromeo, 99 Phil 276 (1956)
Rule 81 Bonds of Executors and Administrators
Conditions of the Bond

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Cosme de Mendoza v. Pacheco, 64 Phil 134 (1937)
Warner, Barnes & Co., Ltd. v. Luzon Surety Co., Inc., 95 Phil 924 (1954)
Luzon Surety Co., Inc. v. Quebrar, 127 SCRA 295 (1984)
Rule 82 Revocation of Administration, Death, Resignation, and Removal of

Executors or Administrators
Borromeo v. Borromeo, 97 Phil 549 (1955)

Ocampo v Ocampo, GR 187879, July 2, 2010
Rule 83 Inventory and Appraisal. Provision for Support of Family
Period
Sebial v. Sebial, 64 SCRA 385 (1975)
Provisional Inclusion in Inventory
Garcia v. Garcia, 67 Phil 353 (1939)
Cuizon v. Ramolete, 129 SCRA 495 (1984)
Guinguing v. Abuton, 48 Phil 144 (1925)
Rule 84 General Powers and Duties of Executors and Administrators
Powers
Wilson v. Rear, 55 Phil 44 (1930)
San Diego v. Nombre, 11 SCRA 165 (1964)
Conflict of Interest
Jaroda v. Cusi, 28 SCRA 1008 (1969)
Mananquil v. Villegas, August 30, 1990
Rule 85 Accountability and Compensation of Executors and Administrators
Duty to Account
Joson v. Joson, 2 SCRA 82 (1961)
Tumang v. Laguio, GR 50277, February 14, 1980
Charges and Expenses of the Administrator
Rodriguez v. Silva, 90 Phil 752 (1952)
Phil. Trust Co. v. Luzon Surety Co., 2 SCRA 122 (1961)
Quasha Pena v. LCN Const, GR 174873, August 26, 2008
Improper Charges
Sison v. Teodoro, 100 Phil 1055
Uy Tioco v. Imperial, 53 Phil 802
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Rule 86 Claims Against Estate
Period to File Claims

Afan v. De Guzman, 107 Phil 839 (1960)
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Heirs of Pizarro v. Consolacion, G.R. No. 51278, 8 May 1988
Nature of Claims
Gutierrez v. Berretto-Datu, 5 SCRA 757 (1962)
Aguas v. Llemos, 5 SCRA 939 (1962)
Bank of P.I. v. Concepcion & Hijos, Inc., 53 Phil 806 (1928)
Imperial Ins. Co. v. David, 133 SCRA 317 (1984)
Stronghold v. Republic, GR 147561, June 22, 2006
MBTC v. Absolute Management Corp., G.R. No. 170498, 9 January 2013
Procedure
Santos v. Manarang, 27 Phil 209 (1914)
Estate of Olave v. Reyes, 123 SCRA 767 (1983)
Attorney’s fees
Salonga Hernandez v. Pascual, GR No. 127165, May 2, 2006
Rule 87 Actions by and Against Executors and Administrators
Recovery of Estate Property

Heirs of Gregoire v. Baker, 51 Phil 75 (1927)
Pascual v. Pascual, 73 Phil 561 (1942)
Velasquez v. George, 125 SCRA 456 (1983)
Rioferio et. al. v. CA, 419 SCRA 54 (2004)
Provisional Authority of Probate Court
Modesto v. Modesto, 105 Phil 1066 (1959)
Valera v. Inserto, GR 56504, May 7, 1987
Damages Arising from Crime
ABS CBN v Office of Ombudsman, GR 133347, April 23, 2010
Rule 88 Payment of the Debts of the Estate
Aldamiz v. Judge of CFI-Mindoro, 85 Phil 228 (1949)

Buan v. Laya, 102 Phil 662 (1957)
Dinglasan v. Ang Chia, 88 Phil 476 (1951)
Rule 89 Sales, Mortgages, and other Encumbrances of Property of Decedent
Authority to Sell/Mortgage Estate property

Godoy v. Orellano, 42 Phil 347 (1921)
CFI of Rizal v. CA, 106 SCRA 114 (1981)
Jaroda v. Cusi, 28 SCRA 1008 (1969)
Pahamotang v. PNB, GR 156403, March 31, 2005
Rule 90 Distribution and Partition of the Estate
Partial Distribution
Gatmaitan v. Medina, 109 Phil 108 (1960)
Quasha Pena v LCN Const, GR 174873, August 26, 2008
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Order of Partition/Distribution
Torres v. Encarnacion, 89 Phil 678 (1951)
Imperial v. Monoz, 58 SCRA 678 (1974)
Recognition of Heirship
Lopez v. Lopez, 68 Phil 227 (1939)
Guy v. CA, GR 163707, September 15, 2006
Rule 91 Escheats
In re Estate of Lao Sayco, 21 Phil 445 (1912)

Republic v. CA & Solano, GR 143483 (2002)
Rule 109 Appeals in Special Proceedings
Testate Estate of Vda. de Biascan v. Biascan, 347 SCRA 621 (2000)

Republic v. Nishina, 634 SCRA 716 (2010)
III. Other Special Proceedings
Rule 103 Change of Name
Valid Grounds
Republic v. CA, et al., G.R. No. 97906, 21 May 1992
Silverio v. Republic, G.R. No. 174689, 22 October 2007
People v. Cagandahan, G.R. No. 166676, 12 September 2008
Procedure
Republic v. Aquino, 90 SCRA 172 (1979)
Republic v. Marcos, 182 SCRA 223 (1990)
RA 9255 An Act Allowing Illegitimate Children to Use the Surname of their Father
In Re: Petition of Julian Wang, GR 159966, March 30, 2005
In re: Stephanie Garcia, G.R. No. 148311, March 31, 2005
Republic v. Capote, GR 157043, February 2, 2007
RA 9048 & 10172 Clerical Error Law
Batbatan v. Office of Local Civil Registrar, 118 SCRA 745 (1982)

Lee v. CA, 367 SCRA 110
Republic v. Kho, et al., G.R. No. 170340, 29 June 2007
Kilosbayan Foundation v. Ong, G.R. No. 177721, 3 July 2007
Rule 108 Cancellation or Correction of Entries in the Civil Registry
Republic v. Belmonte, 158 SCRA 173 (1988)

Tan Co v. Civil Register, GR 138496, February 23, 2004
Braza et. al., v. Civil Registrar et. al., 607 SCRA 638 (2009)
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Gerbert Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas, GR 186571, August 11, 2010
IV. The Writs
Rule 102 Habeas Corpus
Nature, Scope and Function—Sec. 1

Gonzales v. Viola, 61 Phil 824 (1935)
In Re Reynaldo De Villa, GR 158802, November 17, 2004
Jurisdiction—Sec. 2
Angeles v. Director of New Bilibid Prisons, 240 SCRA 29 (1995)
When Proper—Secs. 5, 15
Tijing v. CA, 354 SCRA 17 (2001)
In re Ashraf Kunting, 487 SCRA 602 (2006)
When Improper—Secs. 4, 14
Velasco v. CA, 245 SCRA 677 (1995)
Glenn Caballes v. CA, GR 163108, February 23, 2005
Ilusorio v. Bildner, 332 SCRA 169
Feria v. CA, 325 SCRA 525
Service and Return—Secs. 6-8, 10, 13
Form and Construction—Secs. 9, 12
Refusal to Issue or Comply with Writ—Sec. 16
Effect of Release—Sec. 17
AM No. 7-9-12-SC Rules on the Writ of Amparo
Nature and Scope—Sec. 1

Sec of Defense v. Manalo, GR 180906 October 7, 2008
Standing—Sec. 2
Canlas v. Napico, GR 182795, June 5, 2008
Jurisdiction and Venue—Sec. 3
Contents of Petition—Secs. 5, 9
Procedure—Secs. 6-9, 13, 18-19
Prohibited Pleadings—Sec. 11
Reliefs—Secs. 4, 10, 12, 14-16, 20
Razon et. al., v. Tagitis et. al., G.R. No. 182498, 16 February 2010
Burden of Proof—Sec. 17
Roxas v. Macapagal-Arroyo, 630 SCRA 210 (2010)
Boac, et. al. v. Cadapan and Empeno, G.R. Nos. 184461-62, 31 May 2011
In re: Noriel H. Rodriguez, GR GR191805, November 15, 2011
De Lima v. Gatdula, GR 204528, February 19, 2013
Separate Actions—Secs. 21-23

Suppletory and Retroactive Application—Secs. 24-26
AM No. 08-1-16-SC Rules on the Writ of Habeas Data
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Nature and Scope—Sec. 1
Tapuz v. Del Rosario, GR 182484, June 19, 2008
Meralco v. Lim, 632 SCRA 195 (2010)
Gamboa v. Chan, GR 193636, July 24, 2012
Vivares v. St. Theresa's College, GR 202666, September 29, 2014
Lee v. Ilagan, GR 203254, October 8, 2014
Standing—Sec. 2
Jurisdiction and Venue—Secs. 3-4
Contents of Petition—Secs. 6, 10
Procedure—Secs. 7-10, 12, 15-19
Prohibited Pleadings—Sec. 13
Reliefs—Secs. 5, 11, 14
Separate Actions—Secs. 20-22
Suppletory and Retroactive Application—Secs. 23-24
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SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS

Prof. Gerard L. Chan, LL.M., M.B.A.

I. Rules of Special Proceedings

Rule 72 Subject Matter and Applicability of General Rules

Meaning and Scope of Special Proceedings

II. Settlement of Estate of Deceased Persons

Rule 73 Venue and Process

Venue and Meaning of Residence

Rule 74 Summary Settlement of Estates

Extrajudicial Settlement by Agreement and Two-year Lien

Rule 75 Production of Will. Allowance of Will Necessary

Rule 76 Allowance or Disallowance of Will

Jurisdictional Requirements for Probate of Will

Rule 77 Allowance of Will Proved Outside of the Philippines and Administration of

Leon & Ghezzie v. Manufacturers Life Ins. Co., 90 Phil 459

Rule 78 Letters Testamentary and of Administration, When and to Whom Issued

Rule 80 Special Administrator

Circumstances Warranting Appointment of Special Administrator

Rule 81 Bonds of Executors and Administrators

Conditions of the Bond

Rule 82 Revocation of Administration, Death, Resignation, and Removal of

Borromeo v. Borromeo, 97 Phil 549 (1955)

Rule 83 Inventory and Appraisal. Provision for Support of Family

Rule 84 General Powers and Duties of Executors and Administrators

Rule 85 Accountability and Compensation of Executors and Administrators

Period to File Claims

Rule 87 Actions by and Against Executors and Administrators

Recovery of Estate Property

Rule 88 Payment of the Debts of the Estate

Aldamiz v. Judge of CFI-Mindoro, 85 Phil 228 (1949)

Rule 89 Sales, Mortgages, and other Encumbrances of Property of Decedent

Authority to Sell/Mortgage Estate property

Rule 90 Distribution and Partition of the Estate

In re Estate of Lao Sayco, 21 Phil 445 (1912)

Rule 109 Appeals in Special Proceedings

Testate Estate of Vda. de Biascan v. Biascan, 347 SCRA 621 (2000)

III. Other Special Proceedings

Rule 103 Change of Name

RA 9048 & 10172 Clerical Error Law

Batbatan v. Office of Local Civil Registrar, 118 SCRA 745 (1982)

Rule 108 Cancellation or Correction of Entries in the Civil Registry

Republic v. Belmonte, 158 SCRA 173 (1988)

IV. The Writs

Rule 102 Habeas Corpus

Nature, Scope and Function—Sec. 1

AM No. 7-9-12-SC Rules on the Writ of Amparo

Nature and Scope—Sec. 1

Separate Actions—Secs. 21-23

AM No. 08-1-16-SC Rules on the Writ of Habeas Data

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