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Feb 23, 1999land registrationproperty lawoppositors rightsact no. 496adverse claimwithdrawal of application
Land Registration Philippines Applicant Withdraws Oppositors Rights Preserved
When a land registration applicant withdraws, oppositors with adverse claims may still present evidence and seek affirmative relief under Section 37, Act No. 496.