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Mar 4, 2025 double sale good faith property law civil code due diligence land registration

Double Sale in the Philippines: Good Faith and Due Diligence in Property Disputes

A buyer who fails to inspect the property before purchase cannot claim good faith in a double sale. The Supreme Court explains why.

Nov 20, 2018 double sales inheritance land ownership quieting of title civil code

Prior Sale Beats Inheritance: Supreme Court on Land Ownership Disputes

When a valid sale predates an inheritance claim, the buyer owns the land. The Supreme Court explains why Article 1544 on double sales does not apply.

Oct 9, 1997 real estate law conditional sale absolute sale property ownership civil code double sale

Conditional vs. Absolute Sale: How Philippine Courts Determine True Property Ownership

Philippine courts look beyond contract labels to determine if a sale is absolute or conditional. Learn the key rules from a landmark Supreme Court case.