A free patent is issued where the applicant is a natural-born Filipino citizen; is not the owner of more than twelve (12) hectares of land; has continuously occupied and cultivated, either by himself or through his predecessors-in-interest, a tract or tracts of agricultural public land subject to disposition, for at least 30 years prior to the …
Land Titles and Deeds – Judgment Confirms Title – Only claimed portion/property can be adjudged
Mariano De Vera died in 1951. His widow administered his property until her death in 1966. De Vera’s nephew (Salvador Estrada) took over as administrator of De Vera’s estate. Prior to …
Land Titles and Deeds – Essence of Registration in General
Ching et al and the Spouses Alvarado were disputing possession over a parcel of land. Ching averred that the Alvarados encroached upon their land. An ejectment case was filed and the MTC took cognizance thereof. The MTC ruled in favor of Ching. Alvarado appealed …
Isabel, Consuelo, and Serapia were sisters who filed a petition to register 6 parcels of land under their name. The land has an area 10481 sq m. The same was inherited by them from their parents who acquired the same from Spanish grant. The …
