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Indispensable Parties Protecting Mortgagee Rights In Title Nullification Suits

When a title nullification suit omits the mortgagee, the resulting judgment is void. The Supreme Court explains why.

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Mortgagee as Indispensable Party in Title Nullification Suits: Key Lessons

A mortgagee must be joined in suits to nullify a Torrens title; otherwise, the resulting judgment is void for lack of jurisdiction.