Litonjua v.

Lotilla - Creditor of the heir who is not the creditor of the decedent has no right to
intervene in the settlement of the estate
SC: you cant file a complaint for specific performance against the heirs; you must file a claim against
the estate???
SC: Obligations created by a lease contract are transmissible to the heirs
Intransmissible contracts - partnership or agency; contract calls for personal qualifications of the
obligor
When do you presume a person dead? - extraordinary circumstance --> start of 4 year period
(important for purposes of accounting for fruits of collationable properties)
De la Merced v. De la Merced-