PROPERTY SYLLABUS

FEU-LA SALLE
1. January 11

Memorize Articles 415 to 418. Read pp. 1 10 of Paras 2013.

2. January 18

Provisions: Memorize Articles 415 to 418. Read pp. 1 - 10 of Paras 2013.

Cases:

1.

Lopez v. Orosa, G.R. Nos. L-10817-18, 103 SCRA 98, 28 February 1958

2.

Associated Insurance and Surety Company v. Iya, 103 SCRA 972

3.

Bicerra v. Teneza, L-16218, 6 SCRA 648, 29 November 1962

4.

Evangelista v. Alto Surety & Insurance Co., Inc., G.R. No. L-11139, 23 April 1958

5.

Leung Yee v. Strong Machinery Co., G.R. No. L-11658, 15 February 1918

6.

Standard Oil Co. of New York v. Jaramillo, 44 SCRA 630

7.

Sibal v. Valdez, G.R. No. L-27532, 4 August 1927

8.

Tsai v. CA, G.R. No. 120098, 2 October 2001

9.

Yap v. Tanada, G.R. No. L-32917, 18 July 1988

10.

Mindanao Bus Co. v. City Assessor and Treasurer, G.R. No. L-17870, 29
September 1962

11.

Fels Energy, Inc. v. Province of Batangas, et al., G.R. No. 168557, 16 February
2007

12.

Davao Sawmill Co. v. Castillo, G.R. No. 40411, 7 August 1935

13.

Makati Leasing and Financial Corporation v. Wearever Textile Mills, Inc., G.R.
No. L-58469, 16 May 1983

14.

Board of Assessment Appeals v. MERALCO, 10 SCRA 68 (1964)

15.

Machinery & Engineering Supplies, Inc. v. CA, No. L-7057, 29 October 1954

16.

Punsalan, Jr. v. Vda. De Lacsamana, 121 SCRA 331

17.

Prudential Bank v. Panis, 153 SCRA 390

18.

Tumalad v. Vicencio, 41 SCRA 143

19.

Sergs Products and Goquiola v. PCI Leasing and Finance, 338 SCRA 499

20.

Manarang and Manarang v. Ofilada and Esteban, 99 SCRA 108

21.

Navarro v. Pineda, 9 SCRA 631

22.

Manila Electric Co., v. Central Board of Assessment Appeals, 114 SCRA 273

23.

Caltex Philippines v. Central Board of Assessment Appeals, 114 SCRA 296

24.

Phil. Refining Co., Inc. v. Jarque, G.R. No. 41506, 25 March 1953

25.

Rubiso v. Rivera, 37 Phil 72 (1917)

26.

U.S. v. Carlos, 21 Phil. 553 (1912)

27.

Piansay v. David, 12 SCRA 227

28.

U.S. v. Tambunting, 41 Phil 364

29.

Involuntary Insolvency of Strochecker v. Ramirez 44 Phil. 933

30.

Laurel v. Abrogar, GR 155076, Jan. 13, 2009

3. January 25

Property in Relationship to the Person Whom It Belongs

Articles 419 to 426. Pp. 1 82 of Paras 2013.

Cases:

1. Villanueva v. Castaeda, 154 SCRA 142

2. Maneclang v. IAC, 144 SCRA 553

3. Chavez v. Public Estates Authority, 384 SCRA 152

4. Republic v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 100709, 14 November 1997, 281 SCRA 639
5. MIAA v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 155650, 20 July 2006
6. Lanzar v. Director of Lands, 78 SCRA 130
7. Ignacio v. Director of Lands, 108 Phil. 335
8. Villarico v. Court of Appeals, 309 SCRA 193
9. Villanueva v. Castaneda, 154 SCRA 142
10. Dacanay Jr. v. Asistio Jr., 208 SCRA 404
11. Cebu Oxygen and Acetylene Co. v. Bercilles, 66 SCRA 431
12. Laurel v. Garcia, G.R. No. 92013, 25 July 1990, 187 SCRA 797
13. Palanca v. Commonwealth, G.R. No. 46373, 29 January 1940
14. Rabuco v. Villegas, G.R. No. L-24661, 28 February 1974
15. Macasiano v. Diokno, G.R. No. 97764, 10 August 1992
16. Province of Zamboanga del Norte v. City of Zamboanga, G.R. No. L-23922, 30 June
1960
17. Director of Lands v. MERALCO, 153 SCRA 686

Ownership
Articles 427 to 439. Pp. 83 to 203 of Paras 2013.

Cases:

1. Chiao Liong Tan v. Court of Appeals, 228 SCRA 75

2. Calub v. Court of Appeals, 331 SCRA 55
3. Sarmiento v. Court of Appeals, 250 SCRA 108
4. Bongato v. Malvar, 387 SCRA 327
5. De La Cruz v. CA, 286 SCRA 230

6. Philippine Economic Zone Authority v. Fernandez, 358 SCRA 489

7. Idolor v. Court of Appeals, 351 SCRA 399
8. Cagayan de Oro City Landless Residents v. Court of Appeals, 254 SCRA 220
9. Lucero v. Loot, 25 SCRA 687
10. Vencilao v. Vano, 182 SCRA 492

4. February 1

Ownership
Articles 427 to 439. Pp. 83 to 203 of Paras 2013.

Cases (cont):

11. German Management and Services v. CA, 177 SCRA 495

12. Caisip v. People, 36 SCRA 17
13. Heirs of Vencilao, Sr. v. CA, 288 SCRA 574
14. Oclarit v. CA, 233 SCRA 239
15. Cutanda v. Heirs of Roberto Cutanda, 335 SCRA 418
16. Sps. Luis Cruz v. Sps. Alejando Fernando, Sr., G.R. No. 145470, 9 December 2005

Accession
Articles 440 to 475. Read pp. 204 to 297 of Paras 2013.

Cases:

Accession Industrial

1. Depra v. Dumlao, 136 SCRA 475

2. Sarmiento v. Agana, 129 SCRA 122
3. Nuguid v. CA, 452 SCRA 243
4. Sulo ng Nayon v. Nayong Filipino, G.R. 170923, Jan. 20, 2009
5. Pecson v. CA, 244 SCRA 407
6. Spouses Benitez v. CA, 266 SCRA 242
7. Technogas Phil. V. CA, 268 SCRA 5
8. Manotok Reality v. Tecson, 164 SCRA 587
9. Ballatan v. CA, 304 SCRA 34
10. Geminiano v. CA, 259 SCRA 344
11. Spouses del Campo v. Obesia, 160 SCRA
12. Rosales, et al. v. Castellfort, et al., 5 October 2005
13. Ignao v. IAC, G.R. No. 72876, 18 January 1991193 SCRA 17
14. MWSS v. C.A., 143 SCRA 623
15. Alviola v. CA, 289 SCRA 537
16. Arangote v. Maglunob, GR 178906, Feb. 18, 2009

5. February 8

Accession
Articles 440 to 475. Pp. 204 to 297 of Paras 2013.
Cases (cont):
Accession Natural
1. Reynante v. C.A., 207 SCRA 794
2. Vda. de Nazareno v. C.A., 257 SCRA 589
3. Bagaipo v. C.A., 347 SCRA 443
4. Agustin v. IAC, 187 SCRA 218

5. Viajar v. CA, 168 SCRA 405

6. Binalay v. Manalo, 195 SCRA 374
7. Republic v. CA, 132 SCRA 514
8. Republic v. CA, 131 SCRA 532
9. Heirs of Navarro v. IAC, 268 SCRA 74
10. Grande v. CA, 5 SCRA 524
11. Ronquillo v. CA, 195 SCRA 433
12. Baes v. CA, 224 SCRA 562
13. Jagualing v. CA, 194 SCRA 607
14. Payatas-Estate Improvement Co. v. Tuason, G.R. No. L-30067, 23 March 1929
Accession with Respect to Movable Property
1. Santos v. Bernabe, 54 Phil 19
2. Siari Valley Estate v. Lucasan, 97 Phil. 987
3. Aguirre v. Pheng, 18 SCRA 18

Quieting of Title and Co-ownership

Articles 476 to 501. Pp. 298 to 384 of Paras 2013.

Cases:

Quieting of Title
1. Realty Sales Enterprises, Inc. v. IAC, G.R. No. L-67451, 28 September 1987
2. Lucasan v. PDIC, G.R. No. 176926, 4 July 2008
3. Coronel v. IAC, G.R. No. 70191, 29 October 1987
4. Sapto v. Fabiana, 103 Phil 683
5. Titong v. CA, 287 SCRA 102
6. Pingol v. CA, 226 SCRA 118

7. Gallar v. Hussain, 20 SCRA 186

8. Vda de Aviles v. CA, 264 SCRA 473
9. Oblea v. CA, 244 SCRA 101
10. Gapacan v. Omipet, 387 SCRA 383
11. Robles v. CA, 328 SCRA 97
12. Metropolitan Bank v. Alejo, 364 SCRA 812
13. Sps. Benito v. Saquitan Ruiz, 394 SCRA 250

6. FEBRUARY 15

Quieting of Title and Co-ownership

Articles 476 to 501. Pp. 298 to 384 of Paras 2013.
Ruinous Buildings
1. Nakpil and Sons v. CA, 144 SCRA 596
Co-ownership
1. Robles v. C.A., 328 SCRA 97
2. Acevedo v. Abesamis, 217 SCRA 186
3. Palmituan v. C.A., 215 SCRA 866
4. Del Campo v. C.A., 351 SCRA 1
5. Villanueva v. Florendo, 139 SCRA 329
6. Adille v. C.A., 157 SCRA 455
7. Delima v. C.A., 201 SCRA 641
8. Mariategui v. C.A., 205 SCRA 337
9. Estreller v. Ysmael, GR 170264, Mar. 13, 2009
10. Pada-Kilario v. C.A., 322 SCRA 481
11. Maestrado v. C.A., 327 SCRA 678
12. Pilapil v. Briones, GR 150175, Feb 5, 2007
13. Oliveros v. Lopez, 168 SCRA 431

14. Sering v. Plazo, 166 SCRA 84

15. Adlawan v. Adlawan, G.R. No. 161916, 20 January 2006
16. Cruz v. Leis, 327 SCRA 570
17. Mariano v. CA, 222 SCRA 736
18. Tan v. CA, 172 SCRA 660
19. Heirs of Maninding v. CA, 276 SCRA 601
20. Aguilar v. CA, 227 SCRA 472
21. Coronel v. Constantino, 397 SCRA 128
Condominium Act R.A. 4726

Cases:

7. February 22 (Midterms)

8. March 1

Some Special Properties

Waters
-

Water Code of the Philippines, Civil Code (Articles 502-518), Article XII, Section 2 of
the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Minerals
-

Article XII of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, Mineral Resources Development

Decree of 1974, Civil Code of the Philippines (Article 519)

Trademark and Tradenames

-

Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, Civil Code of the Philippines (Articles
520 to 523)

9. March 8

Possession
Articles 523 to 561. Read pp. 450 to 570 of Paras 2013.

1. Yu v. Pacleb, G.R. No. 130316, 24 January 2007

2. De Jesus v. CA, 217 SCRA 307
3. SMPSM v. BCDA, G.R. No. 142255, 26 January 2007
4. Heirs of Soriano v. CA, 363 SCRA 87
5. State Investment House v. CA, 254 SCRA 368
6. DBP v. CA, 316 SCRA 650
7. San Miguel Corporation v. CA, 185 SCRA 727
8. Equatorial Realty Development v. Mayfair Theatre, 370 SCRA 56
9. Maglucot v. Maglucot, 329 SCRA 78
10. Gabrito v. CA, 167 SCRA 771
11. Vda. De Borromeo v. Pogoy, 126 SCRA 217
12. Wilmon Auto Supply v. CA, 208 SCRA 108
13. Semira v. CA, 230 SCRA 577
14. Javier v. Veridiano, 237 SCRA 565
15. Lim Kich Tong v. CA, 195 SCRA 398
16. Penas v. CA, 233 SCRA 744
17. Francel Realty Corporation v. CA
18. Azarcon v. Eusebio, 105 Phil. 569
19. Calagan v. CFI of Davao, 95 SCRA 498
20. Cruz v. Pahati, 98 Phil. 788

21. Aznar v. Yapdiangco, 13 SCRA 486

22. De Garcia v. CA, 37 SCRA 160
23. Dizon v. Suntay, 47 SCRA 160
24. EDCA Publishing and Distributing Corp. v. Santos, 184 SCRA 614
25. Ledesma v. CA, 213 SCRA 195
26. Chua Kai v. Kapunan, 104 Phil. 110

10. March 15

Usufruct
Articles 571 to 612. Read pp. 571 to 643.

Cases:

1. NHA v. CA, G.R. No. 148830, 13 April 2005

2. Gaboya v. Cui, 38 SCRA 85
3. Vda. De Albar v. Carangdang, 106 Phil. 855
4. Baluran v. Navarro, 79 SCRA 309
5. Moralidad v. Pernes, G.R. No. 152809, 3 August 2006

11. March 22

Easements or Servitudes
Articles 613 to 693. Read pp. 644 to 740.

Cases:

1. Relova v. Lavarez, 9 Phil. 149

2. Solid Manila v. Bio Hong Trading, 195 SCRA 748
3. CID v. Javier, 108 Phil. 850
4. Cortes v. Yu-Tibo, 2 Phil. 24
5. Abellana v. CA, 208 SCRA 316
6. Ronquillo v. Roco, 103 Phil. 84
7. Amor v. Florentino, 74 Phil. 404
8. Gargantos v. Tan Yanon, 108 Phil. 888
9. Valderama v. North Negros Sugar Central, 48 Phil. 492
10. Javellana v. IAC, 172 SCRA 280
11. Benedicto v. CA, 25 SCRA 145
12. Tanedo v. Bernad, 165 SCRA 86
13. Alcantara v. Rita, 372 SCRA 364
14. Costabella Corp. v. CA, 193 SCRA 333
15. Villanueva v. Velasco, 346 SCRA 99
16. Cristobal v. CA, 291 SCRA 122
17. Quimen v. CA, 257 SCRA 163
18. Floro v. Llenado, 244 SCRA 713
19. Fransisco v. IAC, 177 SCRA 527
20. Sta. Maria v. CA, 285 SCRA 163
21. National Irrigation Authority v. CA, 340 SCRA 661
22. Abellana v. CA, 208 SCRA 316
23. Encarnacion v. CA, 195 SCRA 74
24. Vda. De Baltazar v. CA, 245 SCRA 333
25. David-Chan v. CA, 268 SCRA 677

26. Almendras v. CA, G.R. No. 110067, 13 March 1997

27. Dionisio v. Ortiz, 204 SCRA 745
28. Cortes v. Yu-Tibo, 2 Phil. 24
29. Purugganan v. Paredes, 69 SCRA 69
30. Valisno v. Adriano, 161 SCRA 398
31. Trias v. Araneta, 15 SCRA 241
32. La Vista v. CA, 278 SCRA 498

12. March 29

Nuisance
Articles 694 to 707. Read pp. 741 to 752 of Paras 2013.

Cases:

1. Sitchon v. Aquino, 98 Phil. 720

2. Velasco v. Manila Electric, 40 SCRA 342
3. Iloilo Cold Storage v. Municipal Council, 24 Phil. 471
4. Hidalgo Enterprises v. Balandan, 91 Phil. 488

Modes of Acquiring Ownership

Articles 712 to 724. Read pp. 774 to 793 of Paras 2013.

13. April 5
Donation
Articles 725 to 772. Read pp. 875 to 962 of Paras 2013.
Cases:

1. Republic v. Guzman, 326 SCRA 90

2. Heirs of Velasquez v. CA, 325 SCRA 552
3. Aluad v. Aluad, G.R. No. 176943, 17 October 2008
4. Danguilan v. IAC, 168 SCRA 22
5. Aldaba v. CA, 27 SCRA 263
6. Jutic v. CA, 153 SCRA 269
7. Howard v. Padilla, 96 Phil. 983
8. Puig v. Penaflorida, 16 SCRA 136
9. Sicad v. CA, 294 SCRA 183
10. David v. Sison, 76 Phil. 118
11. Maglasang v. Heirs of Cabatingan, 383 SCRA 6
12. Bonsato v. CA, 95 Phil. 481
13. Alejandro v. Geraldez, 78 SCRA 245
14. Reyes v. Masqueda, 187 SCRA 661
15. Gestopa v. CA, 342 SCRA 105
16. Quijada v. CA, 299 SCRA 645
17. Lagazo v. CA, 287 SCRA 18
18. Cagaoan v. Cagaoan, 43 Phil. 554
19. JLT Agro v. Balasag, 453 SCRA 211
20. Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila v. CA, 198 SCRA 300
21. Genato v. Lorenzo, 23 SCRA 618
22. Cruz v. Court of Appeals, 140 SCRA 245
23. De Luna v. Abrigo, 181 SCRA 150
24. Central Phil. University v. CA, 246 SCRA 511
25. Parks v. Province of Tarlac, 49 Phil. 142
26. Austria-Magat v. CA, 375 SCRA 556
27. Eduarte v. CA, 253 SCRA 391
28. Noceda v. CA, 313 SCRA 504
14. April 12 (Finals)