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Aug 18, 2024 usufruct co-ownership property law civil code ejectment supreme court

Usufruct vs. Co-Ownership: When a Usufructuary Can Eject a Co-Owner

The Supreme Court clarifies that a usufructuary can eject a co-owner during the usufruct period, protecting family property arrangements.

Sep 5, 2018 tax declarations ownership land registration possessory rights property registration decree

Tax Declarations as Evidence of Ownership: Protecting Possessory Rights

The Supreme Court clarifies that tax declarations, while not conclusive, are strong evidence of possession in the concept of owner when coupled with continuous possession.

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.