1) Hyatt Elevators and Escalators Corp. vs Goldstar Elevators, Phils., Inc., (GR. No. 161026, Oct.

24, 2005)
Facts:
Issue:
Held:
The venue in this case was improperly laid because the principal office of Hyatt as stated
in the Articles of Incorporation is in Makati but the case was filed in Mandaluyong where Hyatt
transferred its operations. Since the principal place of business of a corporation determines its
residence or domicile, then the place indicated in petitioners articles of incorporation becomes
controlling in determining the venue for the filing of a case.
2) Unchuan vs Lozada (GR. No. 172671, Apr. 16,2009)
Facts:
Petitioner questions the validity of the sale between the sisters Lozada and their nephew,
Antonio. Marissa finds it anomalous that Dr. Lozada, an American citizen, had paid the lots for
Antonio. Thus, she accused the latter of being a mere dummy of the former. However, even as
Dr. Lozada advanced the money for the payment of Antonios share, at no point were the lots
registered in Dr. Lozadas name. Nor was it contemplated that the lots be under his control for
they are to be included as capital of Damasa Corporation. According to their agreement, Antonio
and Dr. Lozada are to hold 60% and 40% of the shares in said corporation, respectively.
Issue:
Is Damasa considered a Filipino corporation and thus may acquire disposable lands in the
Philippines?
Held:
A corporation organized under the laws of the Philippines of which at least 60% of the
capital stock outstanding and entitled to vote is owned and held by citizens of the Philippines, is
considered a Philippine National. As such, the corporation may acquire disposable lands in the
Philippines.

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4. Director of Lands vs Intermediate Appellate Court and Acme (GR No. 73002, Dec. 29, 1986)
Facts:
The Director of Lands appealed the judgement of the Intermediate AppellateCourt which
affirmed the decision of the Court of First Instance of Isabelaordering the registration in favor of
Acme Plywood & Veneer Co., Inc. of fiveparcels of land measuring 481, 390 sqm., acquired from
Mariano and Acer Infiel,members of the indigenous Dumagat Tribe and owners of the lots-inquestionfrom time immemorial, on October 29, 1962. This was accordingly onlyregistered on July
17, 1982 long after the aegis of the 1973 Constitution.
Issue: