G.R. No. 111455 - Mossesgeld vs. Court of Appeals

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G.R. No. 111455: Mossesgeld vs. Court of Appeals

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Title Supreme Court: Mossesgeld vs. Court of Appeals

Case: G.R. No. 111455

Decision Date: Dec 23, 1998

An unmarried mother sought to register her child under the father's surname, but the Local Civil Registrar refused, citing Article 176 of the Family Code. The Supreme Court upheld the refusal, ruling that illegitimate children must use their mother's surname, and mandamus cannot compel an act prohibited by law.

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