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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.

Jul 3, 2017 civil law builder in good faith land dispute article 448 accession property law

Good Faith Prevails in Land Disputes: Builders' Rights Under Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a builder on another's land is in good faith and entitled to reimbursement under Articles 448 and 546.

Jan 27, 2016 property law laches torrens title recovery of possession civil code

Tolerance Ends Landowners Right Prevails Over Long Term Use In Property Dispute

Philippine Supreme Court rules that possession by mere tolerance does not ripen into ownership, and laches cannot bar a registered owner's right to recover property.

Nov 27, 2013 unlawful detainer ejectment written demand property rights presidential decree land ownership

Written Demand and Unlawful Detainer: Protecting Landowners From Unauthorized Property Sales

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a written demand triggers ejectment and why an unconstitutional decree cannot justify continued possession.

Oct 28, 2009 easement right of way torrens title civil law property law registration

Easement of Right of Way: Actual Knowledge Binds Even Without Registration

A registered owner cannot ignore an existing right of way he knows about, even if the easement is not annotated on the title.

Jul 27, 2009 contract-law stipulation-pour-autrui civil-code right-of-repurchase philippine-supreme-court

Stipulation Pour Autrui: The Beneficiary's Right and Timely Acceptance

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies stipulation pour autrui requisites, acceptance timing, and repurchase rights under Article 1606 in Narvaez v. Alciso.

Sep 30, 2004 ejectment property rights article 448 family dispute unlawful detainer civil code

Parental Love vs Property Rights: When Family Land Disputes Reach Court

A Supreme Court ruling on ejectment between parents and children, and when a builder in good faith may claim indemnity for improvements under Article 448.

Feb 16, 2004 judicial stability land disputes property rights res judicata preliminary injunction civil law

Judicial Stability vs Land Disputes: Resolving Conflicting Property Rights Claims

The Supreme Court explains how the doctrine of judicial stability bars courts from interfering with co-equal courts' judgments in property disputes.

Sep 23, 2003 civil law property law article 448 builders in good faith land ownership philippine national bank

Good Faith in Land Disputes: When a Builder Loses Rights Under Article 448

Philippine National Bank v. De Jesus clarifies when a builder on another's land can claim good faith rights under Article 448 of the Civil Code.

May 5, 1997 leasehold improvements civil code lessee rights ejectment real estate law

Leasehold Improvements: Lessee Rights and Obligations Under Philippine Law

Understand lessee rights to improvements under Article 1678 of the Civil Code, and why lessees are not builders in good faith.