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Footnotes by Tranquil G.S. Salvador III

Venue in probate cases

“Here’s what the law says.” “The Judiciary Act of 1948, as amended, confers upon Courts of First Instance (now Regional Trial Courts) jurisdiction over all probate cases independently of the place of residence of the deceased. Because of the existence of numerous Courts of First Instance in the country, the Rules of Court, however purposely fixes the venue or the place where each case shall be brought” (Gacad v. Corpus,...

Parental authority over an illegitimate child

“Here’s what the law says on the matter.” A child born out of...

VAWC law applies to lesbian relationships

“The use of the gender-neutral word “person” supports this.” The law against Violence...

Denial of financial support is mala in se

“The court said the facts qualifying the delinquent person’s act of denial...

Firewall dispute as subject of ejectment

“These happen in the Philippines where houses may be constructed beside each...

Stabbing is the proximate cause of death

“Sometimes an aggressor does not intend the serious consequences of his acts.” Sometimes...

Venue in probate cases

“Here’s what the law says.” “The Judiciary Act of 1948, as amended, confers upon Courts of First Instance (now Regional Trial Courts) jurisdiction over all probate cases independently of the place of residence of the deceased. Because of the existence of numerous Courts of First Instance in the country, the Rules of Court, however purposely fixes the venue or the place where each case shall be brought” (Gacad v. Corpus,...

Parental authority over an illegitimate child

“Here’s what the law says on the matter.” A child born out of...

VAWC law applies to lesbian relationships

“The use of the gender-neutral word “person” supports this.” The law against Violence...

Denial of financial support is mala in se

“The court said the facts qualifying the delinquent person’s act of denial...

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