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Upholding Notarized Deeds When Expert Opinions ON Forgery ARE Disregarded
When Is a Land Sale "Conveyed" for Repurchase? Notarial Deed Prevails
A notarized deed's date controls the five-year repurchase period under the Public Land Act, the Supreme Court rules.
Upholding Partition Agreements: Notarized Deeds as Valid Public Documents in Property Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on notarized deeds of partition as public documents, their presumption of regularity, and evidentiary weight in property disputes.
Notarization Is No Empty Ritual: Lessons from Rosales v. Ramos on Notarial Duties
A notary public who fails to record a notarized deed faces revocation and suspension. Learn the duties and consequences.
Proving Simulation of Property Sales: The Burden on Those Who Impugn a Deed
The Supreme Court clarifies when a notarized deed of sale may be declared simulated and who bears the burden of proof.
Unmasking Simulated Sales: Why a Notarized Deed Doesnt Guarantee a Valid Property Transfer in the Philippines
A notarized deed of sale is not always proof of a valid transfer. Learn how Philippine courts look beyond documents to determine true ownership.
Upholding Authenticity: Validating Contracts of Sale Despite Registration Lapses
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that notarized deeds of sale remain valid and binding even if not registered with the Register of Deeds.
Breach of Contract When a Bank Fails to Deliver Property Ownership
A 26-year property dispute shows how laches, notarized deeds, and documentary custody determine ownership rights in Philippine land cases.
Falsification of Official Documents: Consequences for Public Servants in the Philippines
Learn how Philippine courts treat falsification of official documents, including notarized deeds, and the consequences for public servants and notaries.