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Nov 6, 2023 land registration property registration decree ra 11573 judicial confirmation of title pd 1529

Land Title Registration in the Philippines: Navigating Ownership Complexities

The Supreme Court clarifies how RA 11573 affects land registration applications, shortening the possession period to 20 years before filing.

Mar 1, 2022 land registration cadastral records res judicata property law pd 1529

Land Registration With Missing Cadastral Records: The Supreme Court's Ruling in Tapay

Can land be registered when government records from a prior cadastral case are missing? The Supreme Court says yes, under certain conditions.

Feb 10, 2021 free patent land registration cadastral case torrens title public land act property law

Free Patents on Private Land: Nullity and the Limits of Torrens Indefeasibility

When a free patent is issued over private land, it is void. The Supreme Court explains why in Alberto v. Flores.

Mar 2, 2010 land sale contract law lump sum unit price supreme court property dispute

Lump Sum vs. Unit Price in Land Sales: The Del Prado v. Caballero Rule

Philippine land sale disputes often hinge on lump sum versus unit price contracts. The Supreme Court's ruling in Del Prado v. Caballero clarifies the rules.

Mar 31, 2006 free patent property rights cadastral proceedings public land torrens system quieting of title

Private Land vs Public Grant: Understanding Property Rights and Free Patents in the Philippines

When a court decree vests private ownership, the land leaves the public domain and cannot be subjected to a free patent. This case explains why.