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Feb 14, 2016 land titles presumption of regularity torrens system reconstitution of title property registration deed of sale

Missing Deed of Sale Does Not Invalidate Land Title: Presumption of Regularity Explained

A missing Deed of Sale does not automatically invalidate a TCT. Learn how the presumption of regularity protects registered land titles.

Sep 2, 2013 best evidence rule rules of court quieting of title evidence civil law supreme court

Beyond the Document: When the Best Evidence Rule Doesn't Apply in Philippine Law

The Best Evidence Rule only applies when a document's terms are in issue—not its existence. Learn from a 2013 Supreme Court ruling.

Jun 27, 2008 civil-law property-registration attachment innocent-purchaser pd-1529 supreme-court

Innocent Purchaser For Value: When Prior Attachment Defects Don't Erase Property Rights

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on attachment registration, innocent purchaser doctrine, and property rights under PD 1529.

Sep 8, 2004 mortgage foreclosure registration property law primary entry book certificate of sale

Perfecting Mortgage Registration: Entry Book Notice Prevails Despite Fee Delay

Supreme Court clarifies that entry in the Register of Deeds' primary entry book constitutes registration, even if fees are paid the next day.