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Forcible Entry: How a Torrens Title Proves Prior Physical Possession

In ejectment cases, prior physical possession can be proven by a Torrens title and tax declarations, not just actual occupation. The Supreme Court explains.

Unlawful Detainer Dismissed: Proving Tolerance and the One-Year Rule in Ejectment Cases

Learn when an unlawful detainer case fails: proving tolerance, demand periods, and the proper action to recover possession.

Judicial Admission Can Prove Lack of Firearm License in Illegal Possession Cases

Supreme Court ruling: an accused's own admission in court can prove lack of a firearm license, without needing a PNP certification.

Unlawful Arrests and Inadmissible Evidence: Protecting Constitutional Rights in Illegal Possession Cases

Learn how the Supreme Court acquitted a man for illegal firearm possession due to an unlawful warrantless arrest and inadmissible evidence.

Co-Ownership and Ejectment: When a Co-Owner Can Be Evicted for Forcible Entry

A co-owner who forcibly takes exclusive possession of common property can be ejected. Learn the rules on co-ownership and forcible entry from a 2022 Supreme Court ruling.

Unlawful Arrest and Evidence Suppression in Firearm Cases: A Constitutional Safeguard

The Supreme Court clarifies when warrantless arrests and seizures violate constitutional rights in firearm possession cases.

Agricultural Tenancy Bars Foreclosure Writ of Possession: Land Bank v. Basilan

The Supreme Court rules that agricultural tenancy is a valid third-party claim that suspends a writ of possession over foreclosed land.

Forcible Entry: Prior Physical Possession Prevails Over Delayed Evidence

Supreme Court clarifies that in forcible entry cases, prior physical possession is key, and evidence first presented on appeal cannot be considered.

Constructive Possession Knowledge AND Control IN Drug Offenses

The Supreme Court explains when a passenger in a car carrying drugs can be convicted of constructive possession under RA 9165.

Prior Physical Possession Decides Forcible Entry Cases: Palajos v. Abad

Learn how the Supreme Court ruled on prior physical possession in forcible entry cases and what property owners must prove.

Broken Chains: How Mishandling Evidence Leads to Acquittal in Drug Cases

The Supreme Court acquits a drug possession convict due to broken chain of custody, stressing strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.

Broken Chains: Safeguarding Rights in Drug Possession Cases

The Supreme Court acquits four accused in a drug case, underscoring that a broken chain of custody can defeat the prosecution's case beyond reasonable doubt.

Writ of Possession: Ministerial Duty vs Equitable Claims in Foreclosure

The Supreme Court clarifies when a writ of possession is ministerial in foreclosure cases and when equitable claims may delay it.

Unlawful Marijuana Possession Protecting Rights Against Unreasonable Searches

A Supreme Court ruling shows how strict compliance with drug evidence rules protects the accused against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Fencing Cases: When Possession of Stolen Goods Proves Knowledge and Intent

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies how possession of stolen vehicle parts can establish knowledge and intent to gain in fencing cases under PD 1612.

Theft vs. Estafa in the Philippines: Key Distinctions and the Horca Case

Theft and estafa differ in possession and deceit. The Horca ruling shows why the distinction matters and how acquittal can still leave civil liability.

Possession Without Legal Documents Upholding The Forestry Code

The Supreme Court affirms that mere possession of timber without legal documents violates the Forestry Code, even without criminal intent.

Reasonable Doubt in Illegal Possession of Explosives: Safeguarding Individual Liberties

The Supreme Court acquits a robbery suspect of illegal possession of explosives due to a broken chain of custody, underscoring the importance of procedural safeguards.

Writs of Possession in Extrajudicial Foreclosures: What Borrowers Should Know

Learn when courts must issue writs of possession after extrajudicial foreclosure, the limited exceptions, and the proper remedies for borrowers.

Torrens Title vs. Long Possession: When Laches Bars a Registered Owner's Heir

The Supreme Court clarifies that a Torrens title is not absolute when the registered owner's heir sleeps on their rights for decades.

Laches Prevails Over Registered Title Protecting Long Term Possession In Land Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when long-term possession defeats a Torrens title through laches, explained for property owners.

Property Ownership and Possession: Lessons from a Philippine Supreme Court Ruling

A Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies ownership, possession, and the role of tax declarations in property disputes.

Protecting Homebuyers: Supreme Court on Foreclosure and Third-Party Rights

The Supreme Court rules that condominium buyers in actual possession may be excluded from writs of possession after foreclosure, protecting them from summary eviction.

Unlawful Detainer and Property Rights: Possession vs Ownership in Philippine Law

Understand the key difference between possession and ownership in unlawful detainer cases, explained through a recent Supreme Court ruling.