Case Digest (G.R. No. 208912)
Facts:
The consolidated petitions arose from motions filed in the estate settlement of decedent Miguel T. Aquino in the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Davao City, and culminated in an en banc Decision dated December 07, 2021 of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. Petitioner in G.R. No. 208912 was Amadea Angela K. Aquino (Angela); petitioners/ respondents in the related proceedings included Rodolfo C. Aquino and Abdulah C. Aquino. On May 7, 2003 Rodolfo sought letters of administration for Miguel’s estate; on July 2, 2003 Angela moved to be included in the distribution, claiming to be the only child of Arturo C. Aquino, a son of Miguel who predeceased Miguel; she alleged Arturo died January 10, 1978 and that she was born October 9, 1978, that her parents were not married but had no legal impediment to marry, and that Arturo’s family, including Miguel, had openly treated and supported her. The RTC granted Angela’s motions in an April 22, 2005 Order declaring her an acknowledged natural chCase Digest (G.R. No. 208912)
Facts:
Petitioner Amadea Angela K. Aquino moved on July 2, 2003 to be included in the distribution of the intestate estate of her alleged grandfather, decedent Miguel T. Aquino, claiming to be the posthumous, nonmarital daughter of Arturo C. Aquino (who predeceased Miguel). The Regional Trial Court granted inclusion and allowance on April 22, 2005; the Court of Appeals reversed on January 21, 2013 disqualifying Amadea under Article 992, Civil Code, and this Court, en banc, reversed the Court of Appeals and remanded the consolidated cases for reception of evidence and resolution of filiation and entitlement.Issues:
- Can a nonmarital child inherit from a grandfather’s intestate estate by right of representation?
- Did Amadea Angela K. Aquino prove her filiation to Arturo C. Aquino such that she may inherit from Miguel T. Aquino?
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