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Jul 29, 2019 torrens-title accion-publiciana land-disputes property-law prescription collateral-attack

Torrens Title vs. Possession: When a Registered Owner Prevails in Land Disputes

The Supreme Court clarifies when a Torrens title prevails over possession claims in accion publiciana cases, reaffirming the indefeasibility of registered land titles.

Jul 5, 2010 torrens-title accion-publiciana property-law possession inheritance land-dispute

Torrens Title Prevails Over Unregistered Deed in Possession Dispute

Supreme Court rules registered owners have better right to possession than occupants holding unregistered deeds, even notarized ones.

Jun 16, 2003 civil-law property-law forged-documents land-disputes sale-of-goods prescription

Perfecting a Sale vs. Transfer of Ownership: Forged Documents and Land Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when ownership transfers in a sale, and why forged documents cannot defeat a registered owner's title.