Quintillana Samson v. Manuel Carratala

Summary

A married woman separated from her leper husband for over 15 years sought judicial authorization to sell her inherited paraphernal property without marital consent. The trial court initially granted the petition, but the Supreme Court reversed, holding that the necessity for such alienation was not proven. The Court emphasized that the wife's difficulties stemmed from her own bigamy conviction, while the husband's leprosy was not his fault. The decision reinforced that paraphernal property cannot be alienated without proper judicial authorization showing clear necessity, and that such proceedings should be conducted where the parties reside and the property is located, not in forums of convenience.