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Jan 29, 2007 property law nemo dat quod non habet due diligence land title hermosilla v. remoquillo civil law

Nemo Dat Quod Non Habet: Why Title Verification Matters in Philippine Property Deals

Philippine law bars transferring property you don't own. Learn the nemo dat rule from Hermosilla v. Remoquillo and how to protect your purchase.

Jun 30, 2006 agrarian reform pd 27 ra 6657 retention rights land tenure property law

Landowner Retention Rights Under PD 27 and RA 6657: Heirs of Griño Case

The Supreme Court clarifies when a landowner may retain agricultural land under PD 27 and RA 6657, and the limits on heirs' retention claims.

Jan 5, 2001 property law tax sale redemption co-ownership heirs torrens title

Redemption by Heirs After Tax Sale: Tondo Foreshore Lot Case

When a co-owner repurchases property after a tax sale, the redemption may benefit all heirs. Learn the rules from this Philippine Supreme Court case.

Apr 12, 1996 res judicata land registration property law civil procedure public domain

Res Judicata in Land Registration: Ramirez v. Court of Appeals Explained

When does a final denial of a land registration application bar a later one? The Supreme Court clarifies res judicata in Ramirez v. Court of Appeals.