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Agrarian Reform Exclusion: Land Must Be Used Exclusively for Livestock Raising

The Supreme Court clarifies when lands may be excluded from CARP coverage for livestock raising and why good faith matters.

Upholding Agrarian Reform: Supervening CLOA Justifies Deviation from Immutability of Judgment

When a final judgment becomes inequitable due to a supervening event like a CLOA issuance, courts may relax the doctrine of immutability of judgment.

When CLOAs Can Be Cancelled: Due Process and Landowner Retention Rights in CARP

The Supreme Court ruled that CLOAs may be cancelled when landowners' due process and retention rights are violated during CARP implementation.

Finality of DAR Orders: Due Process in Agrarian Reform Cases

Learn how the Supreme Court upholds the finality of DAR orders, the rules on land reclassification, and due process in agrarian reform.

DARAB Jurisdiction Over Annulment of Land Sales Under CARP Coverage

Supreme Court clarifies DARAB jurisdiction over annulment of deeds of sale for agricultural lands covered by CARP, even without notice of coverage.