G.R. No. 2002 : August 18, 1905 PARTIES: Petitioner/Appellant: Nemesio Delfin Santiago (in probate proceedings, represented by attorney Mariano Crisostomo). Respondent/Appellee: The Estate of Esperanza Cecilio, […]
SUBJECT: Litis Pendentia and Splitting Causes of Action I. INTRODUCTION AND ISSUE PRESENTATION This memorandum addresses the interrelated doctrines of litis pendentia (lis pendens) and the […]
G.R. No. 2199 : August 12, 1905 PARTIES: Plaintiff-Appellee: The United States Defendant-Appellant: Raymundo Gacer FACTS: Raymundo Gacer was charged with the crime of brigandage for […]
SUBJECT: Litis Pendentia and Splitting Causes of Action I. INTRODUCTION This memorandum addresses the related doctrines of litis pendentia (lis pendens) and the prohibition against splitting […]
G.R. No. 1842 : August 25, 1905 PARTIES: Plaintiff-Appellee: Domingo Co-Yengco (Contractor) Defendant-Appellant: Leon Reyes (Owner) FACTS: Domingo Co-Yengco, a contractor, entered into a written contract […]
SUBJECT: The Principle of Res Judicata I. INTRODUCTION Res judicata, or “bar by prior judgment,” is a fundamental rule that a final judgment or decree on […]
G.R. No. 1825 : August 17, 1905 PARTIES: Plaintiff-Appellant: Isabelo Artacho Defendant-Appellee: The Provincial Board of Pangasinan FACTS: Isabelo Artacho filed a complaint in the Court […]
G.R. No. 1743 : August 12, 1905 PARTIES: Plaintiff-Appellee: Jose Soriano Defendants-Appellants: The Heirs of F. L. Roxas FACTS: On April 1, 1886, Jose Soriano (lessor) […]