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Oct 11, 2017 unlawful detainer ejectment property law possession torrens title philippine law

Unlawful Detainer: Tolerance vs. Right of Possession in Property Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that in unlawful detainer cases, mere tolerance by the owner establishes possession, and ownership issues cannot be collaterally attacked.

Jun 20, 2016 unlawful detainer ejectment prescription civil law rule 70 possession

Unlawful Detainer: Why Timely Action and Consistent Claims Matter

Learn how the Supreme Court in Reyes v. Heirs of Forlales clarified the one-year rule in unlawful detainer cases and the limits of mere tolerance.

Jan 27, 2016 property law laches torrens title recovery of possession civil code

Tolerance Ends Landowners Right Prevails Over Long Term Use In Property Dispute

Philippine Supreme Court rules that possession by mere tolerance does not ripen into ownership, and laches cannot bar a registered owner's right to recover property.

Mar 12, 2014 unlawful detainer ejectment property law mere tolerance possession rule 70

Unlawful Detainer: When "Mere Tolerance" Isn't Enough to Eject an Occupant

The Supreme Court explains when an owner cannot use unlawful detainer to eject long-time occupants, and the key facts a complaint must allege.

Mar 20, 2013 property law prescription tolerance adverse possession land ownership civil law

Tolerance and Land Ownership: How Permissive Use Impacts Property Rights in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how possession by mere tolerance cannot ripen into ownership through prescription or adverse possession.

Sep 26, 2006 unlawful detainer ejectment tolerance ownership civil law

Tolerance Ends Ownership Rights Prevail In Unlawful Detainer Disputes

SC ruling: mere tolerance of occupation ends when property is sold; new owner may eject occupants via unlawful detainer.

Mar 28, 2005 co-ownership ejectment civil law property law forcible entry supreme court

Co-Ownership and Ejectment: Clarifying Rights and Remedies in Property Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that any co-owner may file ejectment against occupants by mere tolerance, even before partition.

Jan 16, 2004 unlawful detainer ejectment possession civil law property rights

Unlawful Detainer: Tolerance Creates No Right to Stay After Demand to Vacate

Supreme Court clarifies that possession by mere tolerance in unlawful detainer cases does not require prior physical possession by the owner.