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Aug 15, 2018 unlawful detainer possession church property ejectment civil law

Possession vs Ownership: Resolving Church Property Disputes in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies that in unlawful detainer cases, physical possession—not ownership—determines who has the better right to church property.