Timeline (G.R. No. L-612)
Death of Generosa Agustines
In August 1934, Generosa Agustines passed away, leaving a will that named her husband, Severo Valenzuela, as the universal heir.Probate of Will
The will was submitted for probate in the Court of First Instance of Bulacan in special proceedings No. 4944.Opposition to Will
There was opposition to the approval of the will, leading to negotiations among the heirs.Extrajudicial Partition
On February 8, 1935, Generosa's sister and her nephews and nieces executed an extrajudicial partition with Severo Valenzuela, agreeing to respect the will's provisions.Bequest to the Church
The will included a provision directing Valenzuela to donate up to nine hectares of land to the Catholic Church of Polo for masses in memory of Generosa.Confirmation of Partition
The extrajudicial partition was confirmed by the probate court on October 31, 1936, which directed the administrator to deliver the respective shares to the heirs.Failure to Comply
Severo Valenzuela failed to transfer the nine-hectare lot to the Polo church as directed by the will.Civil Case Filed
In May 1944, the Agustines relatives filed a complaint (civil case No. 153) against Valenzuela for the return of the nine-hectare lot, alleging breach of trust.Valenzuela's Motion
In September 1944, Valenzuela filed a motion in the probate proceedings, claiming he had discretion to assign only one hectare to the Polo church.Approval of Motion
The court approved Valenzuela's moti...continue reading