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Jul 31, 2013 land ownership decree of registration tax declarations torrens title laches civil law

Decree of Registration Prevails Over Tax Declarations in Land Ownership Disputes

Supreme Court ruling on why a decree of registration outweighs tax declarations and receipts in land ownership disputes.

Jul 31, 2013 property law land registration torrens system tax declarations ownership disputes supreme court

Superior Right Prior Land Decree Prevails Over Tax Declarations in Property Ownership Disputes

In property disputes, a prior decree of registration prevails over tax declarations. The Supreme Court explains why in Heirs of Delfin v. Rabadon.

Mar 11, 1998 property-law land-registration mandamus torrens-system lra decree-of-registration

When Can the LRA Refuse to Issue a Decree of Registration? Mandamus Limits Explained

The Supreme Court explains when the Land Registration Authority may validly refuse to issue a decree of registration and why mandamus cannot compel it.