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Sep 27, 2022 accretion forcible entry prior physical possession civil code property law ejectment

Accretion and Forcible Entry: Why Prior Physical Possession Beats Title

In forcible entry cases over accreted land, the Supreme Court rules that prior physical possession, not mere ownership of adjacent titled property, is decisive.

Sep 6, 2022 forcible entry ejectment prior physical possession torrens title land dispute rule 70

Forcible Entry: How a Torrens Title Proves Prior Physical Possession

In ejectment cases, prior physical possession can be proven by a Torrens title and tax declarations, not just actual occupation. The Supreme Court explains.

Apr 25, 2021 forcible entry unlawful detainer ejectment property law rule 70

Forcible Entry vs. Unlawful Detainer: A Philippine Property Owner’s Guide

Learn the difference between forcible entry and unlawful detainer in Philippine ejectment cases, and how the Supreme Court clarified the rules in a recent ruling.

Jan 19, 2020 forcible entry prior physical possession property law rule 70 supreme court ruling

Prior Physical Possession in Forcible Entry: The Madayag Ruling Explained

The Supreme Court clarifies that prior physical possession in forcible entry cases can be established through juridical acts, not just actual occupation.

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.

Feb 14, 2007 ejectment illegal detainer jurisdiction forcible entry philippine property law

Ejectment Case Jurisdiction in the Philippines: MTC vs RTC After Bejar v. Caluag

Filing an ejectment case in the wrong court risks dismissal. Learn how Bejar v. Caluag clarifies MTC vs RTC jurisdiction.

Dec 5, 2006 probate ejectment inheritance property law wills unlawful detainer

Unprobated Wills and Ejectment: Why Probate Is Required Before Claiming Property Rights in the Philippines

An unprobated will has no legal effect in Philippine courts. Learn why probate is mandatory before asserting inheritance rights in property disputes.

Feb 21, 2006 forcible entry ejectment prior possession property law rule 70 buduhan v. pakurao

Forcible Entry in the Philippines: Why Prior Physical Possession Evidence Wins Cases

Learn how Philippine courts decide forcible entry cases, why prior physical possession evidence matters, and key lessons from Buduhan v. Pakurao.

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.

Mar 27, 2001 forcible entry ejectment property law prior physical possession accion publiciana rule 70

Forcible Entry in the Philippines: Proving Prior Possession and Unlawful Deprivation

Understand the requirements for forcible entry cases in the Philippines, including prior possession and unlawful deprivation, based on the Ong v. Parel ruling.