Legal Insights

Forged Deeds and Ejectment: Protecting Co-Ownership Rights in Family Property Disputes

When a forged deed transfers family property, can the fraudulent titleholder evict co-owner heirs? The Supreme Court says no.

Dividing Assets in Void Marriages: Co-Ownership vs. Conjugal Partnership

The Supreme Court clarifies that property acquired during a void marriage is divided under co-ownership rules, not conjugal partnership.

Proving Co-Ownership of Inherited Land: Lessons from Heirs of Bulawin

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies what evidence truly proves co-ownership of inherited land—and why harvest-sharing alone is not enough.

Dividing Inherited Lands: Ownership Disputes and Property Rights in the Philippines

Learn how Philippine courts resolve inherited land disputes, including pacto de retro sales, co-ownership, and the rights of buyers in good faith.

Co-Ownership and Land Sales: When Selling a Definite Portion Is Invalid

A co-owner cannot sell a definite portion of undivided land without all co-owners' consent. Learn the rules from Cabrera v. Ysaac.

Co-Ownership and Good Faith: Understanding Property Rights in the Philippines

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that a co-owner can only sell their own share, and buyers must verify ownership of unregistered land.

Ejectment Cases: Proving Tolerance and Co-Ownership Rights in Unlawful Detainer

Understand when unlawful detainer fails: proving tolerance, co-ownership rights, and the Quijano v. Amante ruling on possession.

Partition Rights CO Ownership VS Prior Judgment IN Philippine Property LAW

Supreme Court clarifies that a default judgment cannot substitute for proof of co-ownership, and a tax declaration alone does not establish title.

Co-Ownership Rights Selling Your Share Without Consent Philippines

Can a co-owner be forced to sell their share? The Supreme Court explains Article 493 rights and the remedy of partition.

Fraudulent Consent in Property Sales: Protecting Owners From Unknowing Transfers

Learn how Philippine courts handle property sales involving alleged fraud, void marriages, and co-ownership claims in this case analysis.

Co-Owner's Right to File Ejectment: Clarifying Philippine Rules on Co-Ownership and Unlawful Detainer

Can one co-owner file ejectment without joining others? The Supreme Court clarifies co-owners' rights under Article 487 in Catedrilla v. Lauron.

Co-Ownership, Partition, and Prescription in Disputed Land Titles: Key Lessons from Figuracion

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies co-owners' rights to partition property, the limits of prescription, and why Torrens titles are not absolute.

Upholding Legal Ethics Attorneys Must Respect THE LAW AND Legal Processes

Learn how the Supreme Court ruled on co-ownership, Torrens titles, and partition actions in Lacbayan v. Samoy.

Unmarried Couples and Property Rights in the Philippines: Proving Co-Ownership

Unmarried couples in the Philippines must prove actual joint contribution to co-own property. Learn the rules from Lacbayan v. Samoy.

Co-Ownership in the Philippines: Inheritance and Property Rights Explained

Understand co-ownership in Philippine inheritance law, including property rights, partition rules, and how courts resolve disputes among co-owners.

When a Deed Speaks Louder Than a Title: Co-Ownership and Reconveyance

A deed of reconveyance can establish co-ownership even when the certificate of title names only some owners. Learn the rule.

Challenging Notarized Documents in Philippine Property Co-Ownership Disputes

When can a notarized affidavit be challenged in a Philippine property dispute? The Supreme Court explains the limits of notarization.

Rental Income in Co-Ownership Disputes: Protecting Rights During Partition

When co-owners dispute rental income during a partition case, courts can order deposits to protect rights—but only within proper limits.

Co-Ownership and Redemption Rights: Key Lessons from Calma v. Santos

Learn how the Supreme Court resolved co-ownership disputes over a fishpond, covering notarized deeds, double sales, and legal redemption.

Redemption Rights: Why Written Notice From the Vendor Matters in Co-Ownership Sales

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that the 30-day legal redemption period only starts upon written notice from the vendor, not from court decisions.

Co-Ownership and Property Recovery: When Must All Owners Join a Lawsuit

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when co-owners must be impleaded in property recovery suits under Article 487 of the Civil Code.

Forum Shopping and Co-Ownership: Res Judicata Boundaries in Property Disputes

Learn when a second property case is barred by forum shopping or res judicata, and how co-ownership affects party identity under Philippine law.

Co-Ownership Rights: Limits on Selling and Legal Redemption of Shares

A co-owner can sell only their own share, not the whole property. Learn the limits of sale and legal redemption rights under Philippine law.

Co-Ownership Consent and the Limits of Property Rights in the Philippines

One co-owner's consent cannot authorize construction on common property. The Supreme Court explains forcible entry rules in co-ownership disputes.