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Oscar P. Mallion vs. Editha Alcantara

OSCAR P. MALLION, Petitioner, versus EDITHA ALCANTARA, Respondent.

G.R. No. 141528 | 2006-10-31

SECOND DIVISION
 
DECISION
 
AZCUNA, J.:
 
This is a petition for review on certiorari under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court raising a question of law: Does a previous final judgment denying a petition for declaration of nullity on the ground of psychological incapacity bar a subsequent petition for declaration of nullity on the ground of lack of marriage license? 
 
The facts are not disputed:
 
On October 24, 1995, petitioner Oscar P. Mallion filed a petition[1] with the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 29, of San Pablo City seeking a declaration of nullity of his marriage to respondent Editha Alcantara under Article...