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Sep 13, 2021 property law civil procedure cause of action demurrer to evidence supreme court

Failure to State vs. Lack of Cause of Action: Key Distinctions in Philippine Property Cases

Learn the crucial difference between failure to state a cause of action and lack of cause of action, as clarified by the Supreme Court in Roa v. Sy.

Feb 9, 2021 mortgagee in good faith torrens system property registration decree foreclosure real estate law jimenez v jimenez

Mortgagee in Good Faith in the Philippines: What Jimenez v. Jimenez, Jr. Means for Property Owners

Learn how the mortgagee in good faith doctrine protects lenders and foreclosure buyers in the Philippines, explained through the Jimenez case.

Sep 17, 2019 encroachment good faith article 448 quieting of title land disputes torrens title

Encroachment and Good Faith: Land Dispute Remedies Under Article 448

A Supreme Court ruling on encroachment clarifies when a landowner may recover possession and how Article 448 protects builders in good faith.

Aug 27, 2019 contract-to-sell conditional-sale property-law supreme-court default philippines

Conditional Sales and Default: When Unpaid Balances Void Property Claims

A buyer who fails to pay the balance in a contract to sell loses rights to the property, as the Supreme Court affirmed in Mandin-Trotin v. Bongo.

Jul 4, 2016 property registration adverse claim voluntary dealing conditional sale land title pd 1529

Voluntary vs. Involuntary Dealings: How to Register Property Agreements in the Philippines

Learn the difference between voluntary and involuntary dealings under Philippine property law, and why registering a conditional sale as an adverse claim can be a costly mistake.

Jul 4, 2016 adverse claim conditional sale property registration pd 1529 land title logarta v. mangahis

Conditional Sales vs. Adverse Claims: Protecting Property Interests in the Philippines

Learn how the Supreme Court in Logarta v. Mangahis distinguishes conditional sales from adverse claims, and the proper registration rules under PD 1529.

Jun 4, 2000 property law torrens title laches land dispute recovery of possession philippine law

Laches vs. Torrens Title: Why Delay Can Cost You Your Land in the Philippines

A Torrens title is strong but not absolute—unreasonable delay in asserting ownership can lead to losing the property to laches.

Feb 2, 1999 torrens title acquisitive prescription land registration property law reconveyance philippine law

Torrens Title vs. Acquisitive Prescription: Why Registered Land Prevails in the Philippines

A Torrens title defeats claims of ownership by long possession. Learn the Ramos v. Bautista ruling and how to protect registered land.

Nov 17, 1998 property law land registration torrens system quieting of title double registration philippine supreme court

Priority in Land Titles: Why Earlier Registration Wins in Philippine Property Disputes

When two titles cover the same land, the earlier registration generally prevails. Learn the rule and how to protect your property.