Title
Bagunu vs. Piedad
Case
G.R. No. 140975
Decision Date
Dec 8, 2000
Petitioner, a fifth-degree collateral relative, sought to inherit from Augusto H. Piedad's estate but was excluded by respondent, a third-degree relative, under the rule of proximity in intestate succession. The Supreme Court affirmed dismissal, ruling the issues were questions of law.
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