Guy v. CA (Court of Appeals) Digest
Guy v. CA 502 SCRA 151 G.R. No. 163707 September 15, 2006 Ponente: Ynares-Santiago, J.: Facts: 1. The special proceeding case concerns the settlement of the estate of Sima Wei (a.k.a. Rufina Guy Susim). Private-respondents Karen and Kamille alleged that they are the acknowledged illegitimate children of Sima Wei who died intestate. The minors were represented by their mother Remedios Oanes who filed a petition for the issuance of letters of administration before the RTC of Makati City. 2. Petitioner who is one of the children of the deceased with his surviving spouse, filed for the dismissal of the petition alleging that his father left no debts hence, his estate may be settled without the issuance of letters administration. The other heirs filed a joint motion to dismiss alleging that the certification of non-forum shopping should have been signed by Remedios and not by counsel. 3. Petitioners further alleged that the claim has been paid and waived by reason ...