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\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid11077159\charrsid9534486 IN THE }{\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 SUPREME COURT OF THE}{\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid15613881 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx9011\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9707242 {\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9707242\charrsid9534486 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx9011\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9707242 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 APPEAL NO. 89}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid5723700\charrsid9534486 }{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 \_}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid5723700\charrsid9534486 }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 018 \par CIVIL ACTION NO. 88}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid5723700\charrsid9534486 }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 \_}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid5723700\charrsid9534486 }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 359 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx9011\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx735\tx5445\tqr\tx9011\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9707242 {\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 ANGELA ROBERTO CABRERA}{\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid5723700\charrsid9534486 \par }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 Plaintiff/Appellant, \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx735\tx5445\tqr\tx9011\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9707242 {\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1665\tx5445\tqr\tx9011\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9707242 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid5065652\charrsid9534486 v}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9534486\charrsid9534486 s}{ 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Sirok}{\f0\fs24\super\noproof0\insrsid8994747\charrsid9534486 2}{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid5065652\charrsid9534486 \par P. O. Box 2145 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\tqr\tx9011\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid5065652\yts15 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid5065652\charrsid9534486 Saipan, 96950\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f1\fs20\lang1024\langfe1024\cgrid\noproof\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid5065652\charrsid9534486 \trowd \irow2\irowband2\lastrow \ts15\trgaph108\trleft-108\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllklastrow\tbllkhdrcols\tbllklastcol \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4248\clshdrawnil \cellx4140\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth6768\clshdrawnil \cellx10908\row }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar \tqr\tx9011\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid5065652\charrsid9534486 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1275\tqr\tx9011\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 OPINION \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1275\tqr\tx9011\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 \par BEFORE: DELA CRUZ, Chief Justice, VILLAGOMEZ and BORJA, Justices. \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 BORJA, Justice: \par }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 \par This is an appeal from a grant of summary judgment by the Superior Court on November 9, 1989, in favor of defendants. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx8997\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14906076 {\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 BACKGROUND \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4009044 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid14906076\charrsid9534486 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 The Land Commission Office issued a Determination of Ownership on March 7, 1984, determining that lot }{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid15033952\charrsid9534486 E.}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid15033952 }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid15033952\charrsid9534486 A}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 . 851 belonged to the heirs of Pilar De Castro. Plaintiff, Angela Roberto Cabrera, is the d}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid14906076\charrsid9534486 aughter of Pilar De Castro. Defendants/appel}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 lees are the grandchildren of Pilar De Castro. \par \par Plaintiff filed a lawsuit on April 20, 1988, seeking to quiet title to lot E.}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid5454175 }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 A. 351 in her name. She claimed sole ownership to the land by virtue of an alleged "partida," pursuant to Chamorro custom. The complaint named as defendants all of the known (seventeen in all) and unknown heirs of Pilar De Castro. Certain heirs filed answers. They disputed that the land belonged solel}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid5454175 y to plaintiff by virtue of a "}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid14906076\charrsid9534486 partida.}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid5454175 "}{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 They contended that plaintiff only had an undivided one}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid7820849\charrsid9534486 -}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 sixth interest in the land. \par \par After the deposition of plaintiff was taken, certain defendants moved for su}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid14247559 mmary judgment. Plaintiff cross-}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 moved for summary judgment. \par \par Defendants filed their motion for summary judgment on September 20, 1988, based on the deposition of plaintiff where she stated that there was no "partida." Defendants' reliance on the deposition wa s countered by plaintiff's own affidavit and the affidavit of Elena Q. Sablan declaring that there was a "partida." \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx8997\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14906076 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of defendants}{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid14906076\charrsid9534486 }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 on October 23, 1989. It concluded that plaintiff failed to raise a genuine issue o}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid3475284\charrsid9534486 f fact regarding a "partida."}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 The court based its conclusion on the affidavits and the deposition. It decided that the affidavits did not rise to the level of setting forth sufficient indicia of a "partida." \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx8901\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14906076 {\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 ISSUE PRESENTED \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx8901\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 Did the trial court err in holding that appellant failed to raise a genuine issue of fact as to a "partida"? \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx8901\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14906076 {\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 STANDARD OF REVIEW \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx8901\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid14906076\charrsid9534486 [1]}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid14906076\charrsid9534486 }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 On an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, the standard of review is limited to determining whether there is a genuine issue of material fact, and if there is none, then whether the law was correctly applied. }{ \f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid14247559 Manglona v. Camacho}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 , 1 CR 820 (D.}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9534486 }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 NMI App.}{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9534486 }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 Div. 1983}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid3155936\charrsid9534486 );}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 }{\f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid14247559 Marianas General Corporation v. Government CNMI,}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 1 CR 408 (D.}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9534486 }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 NMI App.}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9534486 }{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 Div. 1983).}{\f0\fs24\super\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 3}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 It is a }{\f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid14247559 de novo}{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 review. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx8901\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14906076 {\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 ANALYSIS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx8901\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 For the reasons stated hereafter, we reverse the grant of summary judgment. \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5969813 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 Plaintiff argues that the trial court erred when it concluded in its order that she failed to raise a genuine issue of fact. She}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid5969813\charrsid9534486 contends that she has no burden to show the existence of a genuine issue of material fact. We disagree. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5969813 {\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid5969813\charrsid9534486 [2]}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid5969813\charrsid9534486 In a motion for su mmary judgment, the movant has the initial burden of showing that no genuine issue of material fact exists. }{\f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid5969813\charrsid14247559 Government NMI v. Micronesian Insurance Underwriters, Inc}{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid464532\charrsid9534486 .,}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid5969813\charrsid9534486 2 CR 1164 (D.NMI App. }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid14428035\charrsid9534486 Div. 1987}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid5969813\charrsid9534486 ). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid14896327\charrsid9534486 \par }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 However, once the moving party meets that burden, the burden shifts to the opponent to show that a genuine issue of a material fact does exist. }{\f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid1848800\charrsid14247559 Concept}{\f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid464532\charrsid14247559 ion v}{\f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid14247559 . American International Knitters Corp}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 ., 2 CR 939 }{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid2951378\charrsid9534486 (}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 D.NMI App.Div. 1986). \par \par We now address the question of whether the record shows that a genuine issue of material fact exists with regard to a "partida." \par \par }{\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid14428035\charrsid9534486 [3]}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid14428035\charrsid9534486 I}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 n a motion for summary judgment, the law is well established that the trial court must review the evidence and inferences in a light most favorable to the non\_moving party. }{\f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid14247559 Government NMI v. Micronesian Insurance Underwriters, Inc., supra; Lizama v. Rios}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 , 2 CR 568 (D.NMI }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid15033952\charrsid9534486 App.}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid15033952 }{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid15033952\charrsid9534486 Div.}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 1986); and }{\f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid14247559 Pangelinan v. Castro,}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 2 CR 429 (D.NMI }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid15033952\charrsid9534486 App.}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid15033952 }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid15033952\charrsid9534486 Div.}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 1986). \par \par }{\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid14428035\charrsid9534486 [4]}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid14428035\charrsid9534486 }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 Here, the trial court re lied on the statement of the plaintiff in her deposition that there was no "partida}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid2951378\charrsid9534486 .}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 "}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid6974989 }{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 It reviewed the affidavits and found that they did not raise a genuine issue of fact as to whether there was a "partida.}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid2951378\charrsid9534486 ."}{ \f0\fs24\super\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 4}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 \par \par }{\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 [5}{\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid14428035\charrsid9534486 ] }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 While we agree that the affidavit of a party opposing a motion}{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid11681129\charrsid9534486 }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 for summary judgment cannot state conclusive statements, }{\f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid6634609\charrsid6974989 Concepcion}{ \f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid6974989 v. American Int'l Knitters Corp}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 ., }{\f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 supra}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 , the affidavit of Mrs. Elena Q. Sablan and the pleadings themselves do point to the possible existence of a "partida." \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 The affidavit of Mrs. }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid13189067\charrsid9534486 E}{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 lena Q. Sablan does state that she was }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid13591181 told by her mother (plaintiff'}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 s sister and the oldest child of Pilar De Castro, deceased), and by her grandmother (plaintiff's mother and the original owner of the land), that the land was plaintiff's share of family lands. She also declared that her mother and the other children of Pilar and Jose Roberto obtained their share of family lands. Alth ough it is true that the affidavit does not state the time, place, or members present when the "partida" was made, the declarations made in the affidavit of Mrs. Elena Q. Sablan should be viewed in the light most favorable to the opposing party}{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid13189067\charrsid9534486 i.e.}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 , that there was a "partida." \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 \par The complaint alleges that plaintiff's children are occupying the land. The answers admit that at least a small portion of the land is being occupied by plaintiff's children. Viewing this evidence and the inferences therefrom in the light most favorable to the appellant, there is raised the possibility that a "partida" exists. \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11681129 {\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 [6]}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 We note that the elements stated by the lower court necessary to prove a "partida" are elements necessary to prove an }{\f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 ideal}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 "partida." A "partida" is inherently flexible and can be shown through ways other than through the }{\f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 ideal}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 "partida." See }{ \f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid13591181 Pangelinan v. Tudela}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 , 1 CR 708, 711 (D.NMI App.Div. 1983), }{\f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 aff'd}{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid11681129\charrsid9534486 , }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid16654791\charrsid9534486 733 F.2d 1341 (9th Cir. 1986)}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 ; and }{\f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid13591181 In re the Estate of Taisakan}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 , 1}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid11681129\charrsid9534486 }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 CR 326, 333 (D.NMI App. Div. 1982). Plaintiff should be given the}{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid11681129\charrsid9534486 }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 opportunity to prove at trial that a "partida" was made.}{\f0\fs24\super\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 5}{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx9035\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx9035\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11681129 {\f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid11681129\charrsid9534486 CONCLUSION \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx9035\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid11681129\charrsid9534486 \par The summary judgment is reversed and remanded for a trial.}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid11681129 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx9035\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13591181 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid11681129\charrsid9534486 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx9035\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13591181 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid13591181 ___________ \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx9035\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13591181 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid13189067\charrsid9534486 Jose}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid11681129\charrsid9534486 S. Dela Cruz \par }{\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid11681129\charrsid9534486 Chief Justice \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx9035\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13591181 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid13591181 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx9035\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13591181 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid13591181 ___________}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid13591181\charrsid9534486 \par }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid11681129\charrsid9534486 Ramon G. Villagomez \par }{\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid11681129\charrsid9534486 Associate Justice \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx9035\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13591181 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid11681129 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqr\tx9035\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13591181 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid13591181 ___________}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid13591181\charrsid9534486 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx4515\tqr\tx9035\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13591181 {\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid13505549\charrsid9534486 Je}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 sus C. Borja \par }{\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid13505549\charrsid9534486 Ass}{\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9398064\charrsid9534486 ociate Justice \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx4515\tqr\tx9035\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9534486\charrsid9534486 \par }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid15813780\charrsid9534486 ENDNOTES \par }{\b\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid9534486 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx4515\tqr\tx9035\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13591181 {\f0\fs24\super\noproof0\insrsid15813780\charrsid9534486 1}{\b\f0\fs24\super\noproof0\insrsid15813780\charrsid9534486 }{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid15813780\charrsid9534486 Miguel S. Demapan represents defendants Nicolas A. Santos, Ignacio Songao, and Antonia R. Iglecias on this appeal.}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid4009044 \par }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid12259790\charrsid9534486 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13591181 {\f0\fs24\super\noproof0\insrsid8994747\charrsid9534486 2 }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid4009044\charrsid9534486 James S. Sirok represents defendants William M. Roberto and Herman M. Roberto on this appeal.}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid4009044 \par }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid12259790\charrsid13591181 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8994747 {\f0\fs24\super\noproof0\insrsid9534486\charrsid9534486 3}{\f0\fs24\super\noproof0\insrsid8994747\charrsid9534486 }{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid8994747\charrsid9534486 None of the parties noted to us what they thought is the appropriate standard of review. Counsel are warned that they must comply with our Rules of Appellate Procedure.}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid2361243 \par }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid12259790\charrsid9534486 \par }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid8994747\charrsid9534486 In addition, Mr. Yana and Mr. Demapan failed to include in their briefs a statement of jurisdiction. Mr. Demapan also failed to include in his brief 1) a statement of related cases, 2) a certificate as to interested parties, and 3) a red cover. They are advised to carefully review our appellate rules prior to filing briefs in the future.}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid8994747 \par }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid12259790\charrsid13591181 \par }{\f0\fs24\super\noproof0\insrsid8994747\charrsid9534486 4 }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid8994747\charrsid9534486 We agree with the trial court that even if the affidavits were hearsay, they fall within the exceptions contained in Rule 803(19) and (20) of the Rules of Evidence.}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid8994747 \par }{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid12259790\charrsid9534486 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9120839 {\f0\fs24\super\noproof0\insrsid8994747\charrsid9534486 5}{\b\f0\fs24\super\noproof0\insrsid2361243\charrsid9534486 }{ \f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid8994747\charrsid9534486 We note that the trial court appears to have made an erroneous factual finding. In its Order, it stated that "plaintiff's case depends entirely on the asserted partida which took place }{ \f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid8994747\charrsid9534486 prior to her birth}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid8994747\charrsid9534486 ." (Emphasis added.) A review of the record does not disclose such fact. There is a statement in the affidavit of plaintiff that her mother told her that there had been a division of the family lands "}{\f0\fs24\ul\noproof0\insrsid8994747\charrsid9534486 before my father died}{\f0\fs24\noproof0\insrsid8994747\charrsid9534486 ." While it is true that the fathe r died when plaintiff was only a month old, it is conceivable that it could be proven that the alleged "partida" occurred after her birth, even if it was only for a one month period. \par }}