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Sep 10, 2019 boundary disputes forcible entry accion reivindicatoria property law possessory actions torrens title

Boundary Disputes Cannot Be Settled by Forcible Entry: The Proper Remedy Is Accion Reivindicatoria

Boundary disputes that question ownership cannot be resolved through forcible entry; the Supreme Court requires an accion reivindicatoria instead.

Aug 28, 2019 forcible entry ejectment prior physical possession rule 70 self-help

Forcible Entry: Prior Physical Possession Prevails Over Claims of Ownership

Supreme Court clarifies that in forcible entry cases, prior physical possession—not ownership—determines who may seek ejectment.

Jun 21, 2017 forcible entry prior physical possession possession de facto ejectment rule 70

Prior Physical Possession Decides Forcible Entry Cases, Not Ownership Claims

In forcible entry cases, prior physical possession matters more than ownership. The Supreme Court explains why in Sambalilo v. Llarenas.

Oct 7, 2014 ejectment unlawful detainer co-ownership possession civil procedure property law

Ejectment Cases: Proving Tolerance and Co-Ownership Rights in Unlawful Detainer

Understand when unlawful detainer fails: proving tolerance, co-ownership rights, and the Quijano v. Amante ruling on possession.

Feb 26, 2008 forcible entry ejectment prior physical possession accion publiciana rule 70 property law

Prior Physical Possession Is Key in Forcible Entry Cases: Gonzaga v. Agan

Philippine Supreme Court explains why ownership alone is not enough to win a forcible entry case—prior physical possession is required.

Jan 24, 2006 forcible entry prior possession ejectment property law rule 70 dumo v. espinas

Forcible Entry in the Philippines: Why Prior Possession Wins Cases

Learn how prior physical possession, not ownership, decides forcible entry cases in the Philippines, guided by Dumo v. Espinas.

Jan 19, 2000 ejectment forcible entry ownership dispute jurisdiction rule 70 supreme court

Ejectment vs. Ownership: Why Forcible Entry Cases Can Proceed Despite Ownership Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that forcible entry cases proceed independently of ownership disputes; RTC erred in dismissing ejectment appeal.