Exam 5: Legal and Contractual Queries

Amelia and Arsenio are married. Amelia went to the U.S. to work as a nurse in 2005. She left her two (2) children, Benjie and Cherry, 4 years old and 2 years old, respectively, with her parents, Danilo and Elenita. Later, because his parents-in-law, do not want to give his children to him, Arsenio, through trickery, was able to get his children from their maternal grandparents. Danilo and Elenita are claiming that they have a better right to have custody over Benjie and Cherry since they are financially capable of supporting the needs of the children. Can the grandparents claim back the children?

Charlie gave his diamond-encrusted watch worth Php 25,000.00 to his friend Danny as a birthday gift. Danny readily accepted the gift with profuse gratitude. One month later, they had a serious quarrel; hence, Charlie demanded the return of the watch from Danny. Danny refused to return the watch. What is the nature of this donation?

Mr. X. donated a cell phone worth ₱35,000 to Mr. B orally and delivered the same to Mr. B who accepted.

The following are contracts that require the delivery of the subject matter before a perfected contract exists. Which is the exception?

Mr. Seller offered to sell to Mr. Buyer, a parcel of land for ₱5 million. Because the latter could not make up his mind, Mr. Seller gave him thirty (30) days within which to decide.