MAGLASANG V. HEIRS OF CABATINGAN

383 SCRA 6

FACTS:

Conchita issued deeds of donation in favor of petitioners conveying parcels of land, houses, and other properties. After her death, respondents sought the annulment of the deeds, claiming to be not in conformity with formalities of a will, being donations mortis causa.

HELD:

If a donation is of mortis causa, it should conform with formalities of a will for it to be valid. Otherwise, it shall be void.