Law School Case Digests

Definition of Taxation
Paseo Realty & Development Corporation v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 119286, October 13, 2004
Nature of the Power of Taxation
Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority v. Marcos, G.R. 120082, 261 SCRA 667 [1996]
Attribute of Sovereignty
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of the Phil. V. Mun. of Tanauan, G.R. No. L-31156, Leyte 69 SCRA 460 [1976]

I'm trying to get back to law school this August 2021, the book that I got was actually a reviewer, no case digest. So I'm reading cases and am now trying to understand them.

The US 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has no jurisdiction to impose Reciprocal Discipline when the original entity imposing discipline lacked subject matter jurisdiction to impose discipline on an attorney practicing law in the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA.

Before the Philippine Supreme Court is a motion for reconsideration filed by the petitioners Silverio Marchan and Philippine Rabbit Bus Co., Inc against the respondents Arsenio Mendoza, Leonarda Ilaya and Zenaida Mendoza, this is to question the correctness of the resolution of Court of Appeals ordering the petitioners to pay exemplary damages.

By the general consent of the civilized nations of the world, and independently of any express treaty or other public act, it is an established rule of international law, founded on considerations of humanity to a poor and industrious order of men, and of the mutual convenience of belligerent states, that coast fishing vessels, with their implements and supplies, cargoes and crews, unarmed and honestly pursuing their peaceful calling of catching and bringing in fresh fish, are exempt from capture as prize of war.

In this video a 30 year old teacher “Evelyn” fights to keep her job after the School suspended her for marrying one of her students “Bobby”. Evelyn worked as a teacher in Tay Tung High School. She was the 6th Grade Class Adviser where Bobby was enrolled in. The

In this video, grieving parents, Mr. & Mrs. Cruz files a complaint for damages against Sun Holidays Resort arising from the death of their son; Ruelito who perished with his wife on board the boat MB Coco Beach III. Was the Resort liable for the death of the passengers?

The stay of the newlyweds at the Resort from September 9 to 11, 2000 was by virtue of a tour package-contract with Sun Holidays that included transportation to and from the Resort and the point of departure in Batangas.

Miguel, a scuba diving instructor and one of the survivors, gave his account of the incident that led to the unfortunate incident. Miguel stayed at the Resort from September 8 to 11, 2000. He was originally scheduled to leave the Resort in the afternoon of September 10, 2000, but was advised to stay for another night because of strong winds and heavy rains.

EDUARDO M. COJUANGCO, vs. ATTY. LEO J. PALMA
Adm. Case No. 2474           
September 15, 2004

Eduardo and Atty. Palma met sometime in the 70's. Eduardo was a client of well-known law firm and Atty. Palma was the lawyer assigned to handle his cases. Because of his growing business concerns, Eduardo decided to hire Atty. Palma as his personal counsel.

Consequently, Atty. Palma's relationship with Eduardo's family became intimate. He traveled and dined with them abroad. He frequented their house and even tutored Eduardo's 22-year old daughter Lisa, who was then a college student.

On June 22, 1982, without the knowledge of complainant's family, respondent married Lisa in Hongkong.

Secretary Factoran, to mandate the latter to cancel all existing timber license agreements and to stop their further issuance. The first question is whether or not these minors have legal standing to sue by representing their generation and the generation yet unborn. The Supreme Court (SC) said yes because this is based on the concept of intergenerational responsibility in environmental law. A subset of the first question is whether or not there is a valid class suit. Again, the SC said yes because the petitioners are so numerous that it is impracticable to join all parties in the case. Also, the petitioners have a common and general interest not just to several, but to all citizens of the Philippines. Finally, the number of parties present is representative enough to ensure the full protection of all concerned interests.

Case Title: Norlaine Mitmug Limbona, petitioner, vs. Commission on Elections and Malik "Bobby" T. Alingan, respondents.
Case Nature: Special Civil Action in the Supreme Court. Certiorari.
Syllabi Class: Election Law; Local Government Code; Succession to Office;
Diviosion: EN BANC

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ISSUE: Whether or not Roberto Brillante is guilty beyond reasonable doubt of liable?
DECISION: The Court finds that no reversible error was committed by the Court of Appeals in affirming his convictions by the RTC-Manila and RTC-Makati.

This is a petition for review on certiorari under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court. The petition challenges the decision of the Court of Appeals finding respondent Martin T. Dy, Jr. (Dy, Jr.) not liable for trademark infringement. The Court of Appeals reversed the decision of the Regional Trial Court (RTC)