SUBJECT: Holographic vs Notarial Wills I. INTRODUCTION In Civil Law jurisdictions, the transmission of an estate through a last will and testament is a formal act […]
SUBJECT: The Law on Succession and Legitimes I. INTRODUCTION Succession is a mode of acquisition by virtue of which the property, rights, and obligations to the […]
SUBJECT: The Law on Succession and Legitimes I. INTRODUCTION Succession is a mode of acquisition by virtue of which the property, rights, and obligations to the […]
SUBJECT: The Rule on Support and Parental Authority I. INTRODUCTION This memorandum provides a comprehensive legal analysis of the dual pillars of Philippine Family Law: Support […]
MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: Void vs. Voidable Marriages I. INTRODUCTION In the Philippine jurisdiction, marriage is not a mere contract but an inviolable social institution, as mandated by […]
MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: The Concept of Psychological Incapacity (Art. 36) I. PURPOSE This memorandum provides a comprehensive legal analysis of the concept of “Psychological Incapacity” under Article […]
MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: The Mirror Doctrine in Torrens Titles I. INTRODUCTION The Torrens system of land registration was established to provide certainty and stability to land ownership. […]
MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: The Regalian Doctrine and Land Ownership I. PURPOSE This memorandum provides a comprehensive legal analysis of the Regalian Doctrine (Jura Regalia) as the foundational […]
MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: The Doctrine of State Immunity I. INTRODUCTION The Doctrine of State Immunity is a fundamental principle in Constitutional Law providing that the State cannot […]