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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 22, 2017 accretion reclamation land ownership civil law property disputes supreme court

Accretion vs. Reclamation: Philippine Supreme Court Rules on Artificial Land Claims

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that artificially filled land is not accretion under Article 457, settling ownership disputes over man-made extensions.

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.