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Nov 11, 2005 unlawful detainer agrarian dispute jurisdiction darab tenancy defense mtc

When Tenancy Claims Don't Oust MTC Jurisdiction Over Unlawful Detainer

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that raising tenancy as a defense doesn't automatically strip MTC jurisdiction over unlawful detainer cases involving structures.