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Jun 30, 2005 civil-law land-dispute possession tax-declaration recovery-of-possession evidence

Possession vs Ownership: How Tax Declarations and Evidence Resolve Land Disputes

A Supreme Court ruling explains how tax declarations and evidence of possession resolve land disputes, and why paper title alone may not win the case.

Jul 2, 2002 eminent domain just compensation expropriation property rights philippine law

Just Compensation in Expropriation: What Republic v. Ker Teaches About Property Valuation

The Supreme Court clarifies how just compensation is determined in eminent domain cases, emphasizing fair market value over tax declarations.

Jun 21, 2001 civil-law property-disputes land-ownership tax-declarations possession laches

Upholding Land Ownership: The Significance of Continuous Possession and Tax Declarations in Property Disputes

Explore how continuous possession and tax declarations resolved a property ownership dispute in Tabuso v. Court of Appeals (G.R. No. 108558).

Feb 19, 2001 torrens-title land-ownership property-law recovery-of-possession civil-law

Torrens Title Prevails Challenging Land Ownership Based on Prior Possession

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how a registered Torrens title defeats claims of ownership based on prior possession, tax declarations, and long occupancy.

Oct 5, 2000 agrarian reform land classification carp tax declaration zoning ordinance dar

Land Classification and Agrarian Reform Zoning Maps Prevail Over Tax Declarations

Supreme Court rules zoning maps and land use plans, not tax declarations, determine CARP coverage. Learn the key principles.

Apr 6, 2000 acquisitive prescription civil law property ownership possession tax declarations

Acquisitive Prescription: When Possession Becomes Ownership Under Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court explains when possession ripens into ownership through acquisitive prescription, and why tax declarations alone do not prove title.

Dec 23, 1999 property law tax declaration adverse possession land dispute quieting of title civil law

How Tax Declarations and Possession Solidify Property Rights in Philippine Land Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains when tax declarations prove ownership and how adverse possession cures defective titles.

Sep 9, 1999 land registration property law imperfect title public land prescription tax declaration

Philippine Land Registration: Why Imperfect Titles Need Perfect Proof

A Supreme Court ruling on land registration shows why tax declarations and possession alone cannot confirm imperfect titles over public land.