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Jul 27, 2021 property law laches torrens system accion publiciana land dispute registered owner

Can Laches Bar a Registered Owner’s Right to Recover Property in the Philippines?

The Supreme Court rules that laches cannot defeat a registered owner’s right to recover property under the Torrens system.

Nov 18, 2014 co-ownership land sale civil code contract to sell philippine law

Co-Ownership and Land Sales: When Selling a Definite Portion Is Invalid

A co-owner cannot sell a definite portion of undivided land without all co-owners' consent. Learn the rules from Cabrera v. Ysaac.

Jun 4, 2013 attorney's fees civil law article 2208 supreme court litigation costs philippine law

Attorney’s Fees in the Philippines: When Courts Can Award Them

Philippine courts cannot award attorney's fees without clear justification. Learn the rules under Article 2208 of the Civil Code.