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Mar 2, 2020 property-law reconstitution-of-title torrens-system evidence-burden land-registration supreme-court

Proving Inheritance The Burden OF Evidence IN Philippine Property Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies what evidence is needed to prove a certificate of title existed before reconstitution is granted.

Nov 20, 2007 property-law land-registration forum-shopping litis-pendentia calinisan supreme-court

Forum Shopping Dismissal of Land Registration Application Over Larger Properties

When does opposing a land registration application become forum shopping? The Supreme Court clarifies the rule in Calinisan v. Court of Appeals.

May 9, 2001 property-law land-registration reversion public-domain torrens-title public-land-act

Reversion of Land When Imperfect Titles Threaten Public Domain

Supreme Court explains when the government can seek reversion of land registered under imperfect titles, and the limits of that remedy.