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Oct 6, 2014 land titles reconstitution torrens system republic act no. 26 registered land fraud prevention

Forged Documents and Land Titles: Protecting Registered Owners From Fraudulent Sales

The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on judicial reconstitution of lost titles under Republic Act No. 26, protecting registered owners from fraud.

Jul 9, 2013 disbarment legal ethics code of professional responsibility administrative law land fraud supreme court

Lawyer Disbarred for Deceitful Land Dealings and Misrepresenting Ownership

A lawyer was disbarred for selling land he did not own, misrepresenting himself as owner, and keeping the proceeds—a clear violation of professional ethics.

Aug 15, 2012 civil law accretion property law torrens title abandoned creek bed reconveyance

Accretion vs Title: Proving Ownership of Abandoned Creek Beds

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when an abandoned creek bed transfers ownership and why a Torrens title prevailed.

Mar 24, 2003 legal ethics notary public attorney suspension land fraud code of professional responsibility

Lawyer Suspended for Falsifying Documents and Fraudulent Land Sale

Supreme Court suspends lawyer for five years for forging a special power of attorney to sell clients' land without consent.

Feb 23, 2000 reversion public land fraudulent title land title torrens system property law

Reversion of Fraudulent Land Titles: The State's Right to Reclaim Public Property

The Supreme Court affirms the State's power to revert fraudulently acquired public land, even after the one-year indefeasibility period.