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Jul 9, 2023 real estate law court jurisdiction property disputes assessed value recovery of possession bp 129

Property Dispute Jurisdiction: Assessed Value of the Contested Area, Not the Whole Lot

Philippine courts decide property dispute jurisdiction by the assessed value of the specific area in question, not the entire property. Learn the rule.

Sep 17, 2019 encroachment good faith article 448 quieting of title land disputes torrens title

Encroachment and Good Faith: Land Dispute Remedies Under Article 448

A Supreme Court ruling on encroachment clarifies when a landowner may recover possession and how Article 448 protects builders in good faith.

Sep 10, 2019 boundary disputes forcible entry accion reivindicatoria property law possessory actions torrens title

Boundary Disputes Cannot Be Settled by Forcible Entry: The Proper Remedy Is Accion Reivindicatoria

Boundary disputes that question ownership cannot be resolved through forcible entry; the Supreme Court requires an accion reivindicatoria instead.

Jun 21, 2016 land disputes relocation survey quieting of title property boundaries torrens title

Relocation Surveys in Land Disputes: Why Precise Boundaries Matter

When land titles conflict, courts order relocation surveys to settle boundary disputes. Learn the rules and practical lessons.

Jul 30, 2006 property law article 448 good faith builder civil code real estate disputes philippine law

Good Faith Builder Rights Under Article 448: Key Lessons from a Philippine Supreme Court Case

Understand the rights of a builder in good faith under Philippine law, including the landowner's options under Article 448 of the Civil Code.

Mar 27, 2001 forcible entry ejectment property law prior physical possession accion publiciana rule 70

Forcible Entry in the Philippines: Proving Prior Possession and Unlawful Deprivation

Understand the requirements for forcible entry cases in the Philippines, including prior possession and unlawful deprivation, based on the Ong v. Parel ruling.

Oct 19, 2000 laches property law forgery real estate supreme court land rights

Laches and Forgery in Philippine Property Law: The Isabela Colleges Case

Philippine property law: can laches defeat a forgery claim? The Supreme Court's ruling in Isabela Colleges v. Heirs of Rivera explains why delay can be deadly.

Jun 4, 2000 property law torrens title laches land dispute recovery of possession philippine law

Laches vs. Torrens Title: Why Delay Can Cost You Your Land in the Philippines

A Torrens title is strong but not absolute—unreasonable delay in asserting ownership can lead to losing the property to laches.

Nov 17, 1998 property law land registration torrens system quieting of title double registration philippine supreme court

Priority in Land Titles: Why Earlier Registration Wins in Philippine Property Disputes

When two titles cover the same land, the earlier registration generally prevails. Learn the rule and how to protect your property.