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Dec 1, 2020property lawland titlestorrens systemaccion publicianaaccion reivindicatoriapriority of registration
Overlapping Land Titles in the Philippines: Priority of Registration and Legal Remedies
When two titles cover the same land, the earlier registered title prevails. Learn the rules and remedies in Philippine property disputes.
Jan 27, 2000torrens systemland registrationdouble salefraudulent titlesproperty lawphilippine supreme court
Torrens System vs Fraudulent Land Titles: Priority of Registration Determines Ownership
Philippine Supreme Court rules that earlier registered titles prevail over later ones, even if both cover the same land. Learn the key principles.