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LTD Course Outline
ATTY. ALVIN T. CLARIDADES
2nd Semester, AY 2018-2019
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
5. Heirs of Doronio v. Heirs of Doronio, GR 169454, Dec. 27, 2007, 541 SCRA 479
Title and Certificate of Title; distinctions
11. Manotok IV v. Barque, GR 162335 & 162605, Dec. 12, 2008, 477 SCRA 339
13. Capitol Subdivision v. Province of Negros Occidental, GR L-16257, Jan. 31, 1963, 7 SCRA
60
14. State Investment House, Inc. v. CA, GR 115548, Mar. 05, 1996, 254 SCRA 368
Mirror doctrine
18. Rufloe v. Burgos, GR 143573, Jan. 30, 2009, 577 SCRA 264
19. Peralta v. Abalon, GR 183448, June 30, 2014, 727 SCRA 477
Curtain principle
23. Cariño v. Insular Government, GR 72, Feb. 23, 1909, 41 Phil. 935; 212 U.S., 449; 53 Law.
Ed., 594
“Time immemorial”
Native title
26. Heirs of Malabanan v. Republic, GR 179987, Apr. 29, 2009, 587 SCRA 172).
28. Cruz v. Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, GR 135385, Dec. 6, 2000, 347
SCRA 128
29. Chavez v. Public Estates Authority, GR 133250, July 9, 2002, 384 SCRA 152
32. Nenita Quality Foods Corp. v. Galabo, GR 174191, Jan. 30, 2013, 689 SCRA 569
33. South City Homes, Inc. v. Republic, GR 76564, May 25, 1990, 185 SCRA 693
Privity of contract
36. Vano v. Government of Phil. Islands, GR 15656, Nov. 15, 1920, 41 Phil. 161
37. Bureau of Forestry v. CA, Aug. 31, 1987, 153 SCRA 351
38. Amunategui v. Director of Forestry, GR L-27873, Nov. 29, 1983, 126 SCRA 69
39. Director of Forestry v. Villareal, GR 32266, Feb. 27, 1989, 170 SCRA 598
40. Director of Lands v. CA, GR L-58867, June 22, 1984, 129 SCRA 689).
Civil reservations
Military reservations
Foreshore land
Reclaimed land
41. Republic v. CA, GR 127060, Nov. 19, 2002, 392 SCRA 190
42. Republic v. T.A.N. Properties, Inc., GR 154953, June 26, 2008, 555 SCRA 477
43. Republic v. Bautista Vda. De Joson, GR 163767, Mar. 10, 2014, 718 SCRA 228
When public land ipso jure ceases to be part of the public domain
46. Concurring and Dissenting Op., Brion, J.: Heirs of Malabanan v. Republic, GR 179987, Apr.
29, 2009, 587 SCRA 172
47. Republic v. Bacas, GR 182913, Nov. 20, 2013, 710 SCRA 411
Exceptions from the general rule that all lands of the public domain belong to the State and are
inalienable
48. Republic v. IAC, GR L-75042, Nov. 29, 1988, 168 SCRA 165
49. Teehankee, J.: Dissenting op. in Manila Electric Co. v. Castro-Bartolome, GR L-49623, June
29, 1982, 114 SCRA 799
Fee simple
51. Republic v. Bautista Vda. De Joson, GR 163767, Mar. 10, 2014, 718 SCRA 228
52. Republic v. Bantigue Point Development Corp., GR 162322, Mar. 14, 2012, 668 SCRA 158
53. Other modes of acquiring land titles
54. Private conveyance
53. Santulan v. Executive Secretary, GR L-28021, Dec. 15, 1977, 80 SCRA 548
54. Cortez v. City of Manila, GR L-4012, Mar. 25, 1908, 10 Phil. 567
55. Grande v. CA, GR L-17652, June 30, 1962, 5 SCRA 524
56. Republic v. Santos III, GR 160453, Nov. 12, 2012, 685 SCRA 51
57. Heirs of Narvasa, Sr. v. Imbornal, GR 182908, Aug. 6, 2014, 732 SCRA 171
Petition for registration of accretion equivalent to a request for confirmation of title already vested in
the riparian owner
59. Ignacio v. Director of Lands, GR L-12958, May 30, 1960, 108 Phil. 335
(4) Reclamation
60. Cruz v. Sec. of Environment and Natural Resources, GR 135385, Dec. 6, 2000, 347 SCRA
128
Cadastral survey
61. Director of Lands v. Benitez, GR L-21368, Mar. 31, 1966, 16 SCRA 557
Cadastral proceedings governed by the usual rules of practice, procedure and evidence; When
cadastral decree and certificate issued
62. Tan Sing Pan v. Republic, GR 149114, July 21, 2006, 496 SCRA 189
Filing of answer with cadastral court corresponds to application for registration of land title
Judgment in a cadastral survey is a judicial act; decree binds all the world
63. Government of the Phil. Islands v. Abural, GR 14167, Aug. 14, 1919, 39 Phil. 996
65. Morandarte v. CA, GR 123586, Aug. 12, 2004, 436 SCRA 213
1. Citizenship requirements
66. Borromeo v. Descallar, GR 159310, Feb. 24, 2009, 580 SCRA 175
67. Ong Ching Po v. CA, GR 113472-73, Dec. 20, 1994, 239 SCRA 341
Aliens not qualified from acquiring public and private lands; purpose
of the prohibition
68. Matthews v. Taylor, GR 164584, June 22, 2009, 590 SCRA 394
Natural-born citizen who lost Philippine citizenship may be a transferee of private lands
Natural-born citizens
Transfer and involuntary sales
Foreign national may apply for registration of land acquired while still a Filipino citizen
69. Republic v. CA, GR 108998, Aug. 24, 1994, 235 SCRA 567
Capacity of aliens to acquire land determined based on citizenship at the time of acquisition
70. City Treasurer of Makati v. BA Lepanto Condominium Corp., GR 154993, Oct. 25, 2005, 474
SCRA 258
71. Hulst v. PR Builders, Inc., GR 566, Sept. 25, 2008, 566 SCRA 333
Condominium
1. Land administration
73. Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group, Inc. v. Medequillo, Jr., GR 177498, Jan. 18, 2012, 663
SCRA 291
CHAPTER III.
PROPERTY REGISTRATION
Land registration
76. Lee Tek Sheng v. CA, GR 115402, July 15, 1998, 292 SCRA 544
77. Sajonas v. CA, GR 102377, July 5, 1996, 258 SCRA 79
78. Republic v. CA, GR 116111, Jan. 21, 1999, 301 SCRA 366
80. Association of Baptists for World Evangelism, Inc. v. First Baptist Church, GR L-32621, July
29, 1987, 152 SCRA 393
82. Averia, Jr. v. Caguioa, GR L-65129, Dec. 29, 1986, 146 SCRA 459
85. Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority v. Tirol, GR 171535, June 5, 2009, 588 SCRA
635
86. Cusi v. Domingo, GR 195825, Feb. 27, 2013, 692 SCRA 277
87. Officials of the LRA
87. Rodriguez v. CA, GR 184589, June 13, 2013, 698 SCRA 352
88. Official station and jurisdiction of the Register of Deeds
89. Appointment of RDs
90. Qualifications of RDs and Deputy RDs
91. General functions of RDs; RDs as repository of records of deeds affecting lands
88. Baranda v. Gustilo, GR L-81163, Sept. 26, 1988, 165 SCRA 757
91. Almirol v. The RD of Agusan, GR L-22486, Mar. 20, 1968, 22 SCRA 1152
92. Balbin v. Register of Deed of Ilocos Sur, GR L-20611, May 8, 1969, 28 SCRA 12
93. Gallardo v. IAC, GR L-67742, Oct. 29, 1987, 155 SCRA 248
94. Discharge of duties of RD in case of vacancy
95. Index system and cards with the names of all registered owners
96. Chief Geodetic Engineer as technical adviser of LRA
94. Republic v. Herbieto, GR 156117, May 26, 2005, 459 SCRA 183
Technical description
96. Director of Forestry v. Muñoz, GR L-24796, June 28, 1968, 23 SCRA 1183
97. Rojas v. City of Tagaytay, 106 Phil., 512; 60 Off. Gaz., 820
98. Director of Lands v. CA, GR 102858. July 28, 1997, 276 SCRA 276
99. Republic v. CA, GR 113549, July 5, 1996, 258 SCRA 223
Instance when more certificates are issued over the same land
105. De Guzman v. CA, GR 132257, Oct. 12, 1998, 297 SCRA 743
106. Manotok IV v. Heirs of Barque, GR 162335 & 162605, Aug. 24, 2010, 628 SCRA 668
Homestead
107. Republic v. CA, GR L-42856, Jan. 27, 1981, 102 SCRA 331
Certificate of title issued on the strength of a patent indefeasible one (1) year after issuance
112. Director of Lands v. IAC, GR 73002, Dec. 29, 1986, 146 SCRA 509
Filipino citizens may also lease or acquire public lands
113. Martinez v. CA, GR 170409, Jan. 28, 2008, 542 SCRA 604
116. Republic v. Bantigue Point Development Corp., GR 162322, Mar. 14, 2012, 668
SCRA 158
Proof that the land applied for is declassified from forest or timber zone to A & D property
Burden of proving positive act of government declassifying the land rests on the applicant
117. Secretary of DENR v. Yap, GR 167707, Oct. 8, 2008, 589 Phil. 156
118. Menguito v. Republic, GR 134308, Dec. 14, 2000, 348 SCRA 128
119. Republic v. Hanover Worldwide Trading Corp., GR 172102, July 2, 2010, 662 SCRA
730
121. Republic v. Tsai, GR 168184, June 22, 2009, 590 SCRA 423
“Agricultural lands” under CA 141 vis-a-vis “A & D lands of the public domain” under PD 1529
Possession construed
123. See Republic v. Gielczyk, GR 179990, Oct. 23, 2013, 708 SCRA 433
124. Republic v. East Silverlane Realty Development Corp., GR 186961, Feb. 20, 2012,
666 SCRA 401
125. Heirs of Arzadon-Crisologo v. Rañon, GR 171068, Sept. 5, 2007, 559 Phil. 169
Prescription not a mode of acquiring public land under CA 141 but one such mode under PD 1529
127. Republic v. Aboitiz, GR 174626, Oct. 23, 2013, 798 SCRA 388
129. Navy Officers’ Village Association, Inc. (NOVAI) v. Republic, GR 177168, Aug. 03,
2015
Period of possession to be reckoned only from the time of classification of land as patrimonial
property
131. The Director, Land Management Bureau v. CA, GR 112567, February 7, 2000, 324
SCRA 757
132. Arbias v. Republic, GR 173808, Sept. 17, 2008, 565 SCRA 582
Proof of actual possession must accompany claim of ownership based on tax declaration
134. Ganila v. CA, GR 150755, June 28, 2005, 461 SCRA 435
135. Deiparine v. CA, GR 111257, Dec. 4, 1998, 221 SCRA 503
Free patent
Natural-born citizen
When free patent title is ipso facto cancelled and rendered void
138. Azarcon v. Vallarta, GR L-43679, Oct. 28, 1980, 100 SCRA 450).
Qualifications of beneficiaries
Coverage
Removal of restrictions
(9) Jurisdiction lies with the RTC where the land is situated
Muniment of title
141. Republic v. Guinto-Aldana, GR 175578, Aug. 11, 2010, 628 SCRA 210
142. Republic v. CA, GR L-62680, Nov. 9, 1988, 167 SCRA 150
143. Recto v. Republic, GR 160421, Oct. 4, 2004, 440 SCRA 79
144. Republic v. Hubilla, GR 157683. Feb. 11, 2005, 451 SCRA 181
Survey plan
146. Balantakbo v. CA, GR 108515, Oct. 16, 1995, 249 SCRA 323
147. Romero, Sr. v. CA, GR L-29659, July 30, 1971, 40 SCRA 172
150. Republic v. Herbieto, GR 156117, May 26, 2005, 459 SCRA 183
151. SM Prime Holdings, Inc. v. Madayag, GR 164687, Feb. 12, 2009, 578 SCRA 552
152. Carvajal v. CA, GR 98328, Oct. 9, 1997, 345 Phil. 582
153. Government of the Phils. v. Abad, GR L-8317, May 23, 1958, 103 Phil. 725
(1) By publication
(2) By mailing
(3) By posting
156. Republic v. CA, GR 100995, Sept. 14, 1994, 236 SCRA 442
Effect on non-publication in a
newspaper of general circulation
157. Director of Lands v. CA, GR 102858, July 28, 1997, 276 SCRA 276
160. Archbishop of Manila v. Barrio of Sto. Cristo, GR L-12981, Nov. 6, 1918, 39 Phil. 1
Effect of absence of opposition
162. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. v. CA, GR L-54040, Aug. 14, 1990, 188 Phil. 579
163. Martinez v. Republic, GR 160895, Oct. 30, 2006, 506 SCRA 134
164. Arquero v. CA, GR 168053, Sept. 21, 2011, 658 SCRA 70
165. Heirs of Lopez, Sr. v. Enriquez, GR 146262, Jan. 21, 2005, 449 SCRA 173
167. Director of Lands v. Santiago, GR L-41278, Apr. 15, 1988, 160 SCRA 186
168. Omico Mining and Industrial Corp. v. Vallejos, GR L-38974, Mar. 25, 1975, 63 SCRA
285
169. HEARING JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF REGISTRATION
170. Speedy proceedings; Reference to a referee
171. Partial judgment
169. Ramos v. Rodriguez, GR 94033, May 29, 1995, 244 SCRA 418
Duty of LRA to render reports may extend after finality of court’s judgment
170. Gomez v. CA, GR 77770, Dec. 15, 1988, 168 SCRA 491
172. Neypes v. CA, GR 141524, Sept. 14, 2005, 469 SCRA 633
173. Esquivel v. Alegre, GR 79425, Apr. 17, 1989, 172 SCRA 315
174. Destileria Limtuaco v. CA, GR L-63053, July 22, 1986, 143 SCRA 92
Modes of appeal
176. Stolt-Nielsen v. NLRC, GR 147623, Dec. 13, 2005, 477 SCRA 516
177. Association of Integrated Security Force of Bislig-ALU v. CA, GR 140150, Aug. 22,
2005, 467 SCRA 483
Judgments or orders from which appeals may be taken
178. Ting v. Heirs of Lirio, GR 168913, Mar. 14, 2007, 518 SCRA 334
Res judicata
Land title not finally adjudicated until after the lapse of one (1) year from issuance of decree of
registration
179. Laburada v. LRA, GR 101387, Mar. 11, 1998, 287 SCRA 333
180. Trust International Paper Corp. v. Pelaez, GR 164871, Aug. 22, 2006, 499 SCRA
552
181. Dela Cruz v. Andres, GR 161864, Apr. 27, 2007, 522 SCRA 585
184. Bulawan v. Aquende, GR 182819, June 22, 2011, 652 SCRA 585
Lack of jurisdiction
185. Land Bank of the Phils. v. CA, GR 129368, Aug. 25, 2003, 409 SCRA 455
186. Gomez v. CA, GR 77770, Dec. 15, 1988, 168 SCRA 491
Petition for review must be by motion in same proceeding where decree was issued
Only those fraudulently deprived of their opportunity to be heard in the original registration case may
file petition for review
Title deemed not finally adjudicated before entry of decree and lapse of one (1) year from its entry by
the LRA
196. Gomez v. CA, GR 77770, Dec. 15, 1988, 168 SCRA 491
197. Yared v. Tiongco, GR 161360, Oct. 19, 2011, 659 SCRA 545
198. de Recinto v. Inciong, GR L-26083, May 31, 1977, 77 SCRA 196
199. Peralta v. Abalon, GR 183448, June 30, 2014, 727 SCRA 477
Holder in bad faith of certificate of title not protected by law; case of double sale
201. Baricuatro Jr. v. CA, GR 105902, Feb. 9, 2000, 325 SCRA 137
205. Soliven v. Francisco, GR L-48974, Nov. 29, 1989, 170 SCRA 218
206. Lim v. Chuatoco, GR 161861, Mar. 11, 2005, 453 SCRA 308
Period from issuance of decree to question its validity
207. Javier v. CA, GR 101177, Mar. 28, 1994, 231 SCRA 498
208. Eduarte v. CA, GR 105944, Feb. 9, 1996, 323 Phil. 462
209. Borbajo v. Hidden View Homeowners, Inc., GR 152440, Jan. 31, 2005, 450 SCRA
315
210. Ingusan v. Heirs of Reyes, GR 142938, Aug. 28, 2007, 531 SCRA 315
211. Ferrer v. Bautista, GR 46963, Mar. 14, 1994, 231 SCRA 257
212. Heirs of Simplicio Santiago v. Heirs of Mariano Santiago, GR 151440, June 17, 2003,
404 SCRA 193
213. Republic v. Reyes, GR L-30263-5, Oct. 3, 1987, 155 SCRA 313
214. Iglesia ni Cristo v. CFI of Nueva Ecija, GR L-35273, July 25, 1983, 123 SCRA 516
215. Sumail v. Judge of the CFI of Cotabato, GR L-8278, Apr. 30, 1955, 96 Phil. 946
216. Serna v. CA, GR 124605, June 18, 1999, 308 SCRA 527
218. Gomez v. CA, GR 77770, Dec. 15, 1988, 168 SCRA 491
One-year period reckoned not from court’s decision but from issuance of decree by the LRA
Administrator
220. Ramos v. Rodriguez, GR 94033, May 29, 1995, 244 SCRA 418
Petition for review under Section 32 of PD 1529 separate and distinct from Motion for new trial
Deprivation must be through actual or extrinsic fraud
222. Heirs of Roxas v. CA, GR 118436, Mar. 21, 1997, 270 SCRA 309
Extrinsic and intrinsic fraud
223. Director of Lands v. CFI of Rizal, GR L-31681, July 31, 1987, 152 SCRA 487
224. Republic v. Guerrero, GR 133168, Mar. 28, 2006, 485 SCRA 424
Moral and exemplary damages where a person committed fraud in obtaining title
227. Valenzuela v. Sps. Mano, GR 172611, July 9, 2010, 624 SCRA 664
Reconveyance
228. Kapunan, J.: Separate, Concurring and Dissenting Op. in Legarda v. CA, GR 94457,
Oct. 16, 1997, 280 SCRA 642
229. Lacorte v. CA, GR 124574, Feb. 2, 1998, 286 SCRA 24
230. Pasio v. Monterroyo, GR 159494, July 31, 2008, 560 SCRA 739
231. Hutchison v. Buscas, GR 158554, May 26, 2005, 459 SCRA 214
232. New Regent Sources, Inc. v. Tanjuatco, Jr., GR 168800, Apr. 16, 2009, 585 SCRA
329
Action for reconveyance may be barred by prescription
233. Walstrom v. Mapa, Jr., GR L-38387, Jan. 29, 1990, 181 SCRA 431
234. Heirs of Valientes v. Ramas, GR 157852, Dec. 15, 2010, 638 SCRA 444
237. Rural Bank of Sariaya, Inc. v. Yacon, GR L-78011, July 5, 1989, 175 SCRA 62
238. National Grains Authority v. IAC, GR 68741, Jan. 28, 1988, 157 SCRA 380
Laches
241. PNB v. Heirs of Militar, GR 164801, Aug. 18, 2005, 467 SCRA 377
246. Heirs of Roxas v. Garcia, GR 146208, Aug. 12, 2004, 436 SCRA 253
Other remedies
Action for declaration of nullity of free patent and certificate of title; real party in interest
248. Heirs of Kionisala v. Heirs of Dacut, GR 147370, Feb. 27, 2002, 378 SCRA 206
249. Republic v. Mangotara, GR 170375, 170505 & 173355-56, July 7, 2010, 624 SCRA
360
250. Quinsay v. IAC, GR 67935, Mar. 18, 1991, 195 SCRA 268
Reversion
253. Cawis v. Cerilles, GR 170207, Apr. 19, 2010, 618 SCRA 357
254. Republic v. Heirs of Alejaga, Sr., GR 146030, Dec. 3, 2002, 393 SCRA 361
255. Republic v. Guerrero, GR 133168, Mar. 28, 2006, 485 SCRA 424
256. Republic v. Roxas, GR 157988,. Dec. 11, 2013
257. Cawis v. Cerilles, GR 170207, Apr. 19, 2010, 618 SCRA 357
Instance when certificate of title may be cancelled and property
subject thereof reverted to the
government
258. Garingan v. Garingan, GR 144095, Apr. 12, 2005, 455 SCRA 480
259. Reyes v. CA, GR 94524, Sept. 10, 1998, 295 SCRA 296
263. Realty Sales Enterprise, Inc. v. IAC, GR L-67451, Sept. 28, 1987, 154 SCRA 328
264. Foster-Gallego v. Galang, GR 130228, July 27, 2004, 435 SCRA 275
265. Eland Philippines, Inc. v. Garcia, GR 173289, Feb. 17, 2010, 613 SCRA 66
266. Chacon Enterprises v. CA, GR L-46418-19, Sept. 29, 1983, 124 SCRA 784
267. Portic v. Cristobal, GR 156171, Apr. 22, 2005, 496 Phil. 456
Perjury
Elements of perjury
270. Republic v. Vera, GR L-35778, Jan. 27, 1983, 120 SCRA 210
271. Republic v. Estenzo, GR L-35376, Sept. 11, 1980, 99 SCRA 651
272. De la Merced v. CA, GR L-17757, May 30, 1962, 5 SCRA 240
273. Government of the Phil. Islands v. Municipality of Binalonan, GR 8243, Dec. 24,
1915, 32 Phil. 634
274. Pamintuan v. San Agustin, GR L-17943, June 22, 1922, 43 Phil. 558
275. Director of Lands v. CA, GR L-58867, June 22, 1984, 129 SCRA 689
276. Director of Lands v. Reyes, GR L-27594, Nov. 28, 1975, 68 SCRA 177
277. Republic v. Vera, GR L-35778, Jan. 27, 1983, 120 SCRA 210
278. Director of Lands v. Heirs of Carolino, GR L-61598, Dec. 12, 1985, 140 SCRA 396
279. Fernandez v. Aboratigue, GR L-25313, Dec. 28, 1970, 36 SCRA 476
280. PETITION; LOT NUMBERS
280. Viewmaster Construction Corp. v. Maulit, GR 136283, Feb. 29, 2000, 326 SCRA 821
1. ANSWER
Types of survey
Isolated surveys
Supporting documents
Contents of application
282. Francisco v. Rojas, GR 167120, Apr. 23, 2014, 723 SCRA 423
Extent of search
283. Del Rosario v. Republic, GR 148338, June 6, 2002, 383 SCRA 262
284. Republic v. Hubilla, GR 157683, Feb. 11, 2005, 451 SCRA 181
285. M. Tuason & Co., Inc. v. Torres, GR L-24559, July 22, 1981, 105 SCRA 653
288. Manufacturing Co. v. Imperial, GR 24908, Mar. 31, 1926, 49 Phil. 122
289. Benin v. Tuason, GR L-26127, June 28, 1974, 57 SCRA 531
290. Tichangco v. Enriquez, GR 150629, June 30, 2004, 433 SCRA 324
291. Transmittal of the copy of the application to the LRA
295. Divina v. CA, GR 117734, Feb. 22, 2001, 352 SCRA 527
296. Filing of answer or objection to the application
297. Cabanas v. Director of Lands, GR 4205, Mar. 16, 1908, 10 Phil. 393
298. De los Reyes v. Paterno, GR 10680, Mar. 27, 1916, 34 Phil. 420
299. Santos, Jr. v. PNOC Exploration Corp., GR 170943, Sept. 23, 2008, 566 SCRA 272)
Reference to a referee
300. National Power Corp. v. CA, GR L-43814, Apr. 16, 1982, 114 SCRA 318
301. Director of Lands v. Reyes, GR L-27594, Nov. 28, 1975, 68 SCRA 177
302. Republic v. CA, GR L-62680, Nov. 9, 1988, 167 SCRA 150
303. Lasam v. Director of Lands, GR 42859, Mar. 17, 1938, 65 Phil. 367
304. Promulgation of judgment by the court
304. Ng Sam Bok v. Director of Lands, GR L-11988. Dec. 22, 1958, 104 Phil. 965
306. Republic v. Nillas, GR 159595, Jan. 23, 2007, 512 SCRA 286
Provision of the Rules of Court on enforcement of judgment does not apply to special proceedings
such as land registration
307. Ana v. Menla, GR L-15564, April 29, 1961, 111 Phil. 947
Contempt not available in case of refusal of defeated party to vacate despite writ of possession
308. Rom v. Cobadora, GR L-24764, July 17, 1969, 128 SCRA 758
309. US v. Ramayrat, GR L-6874, Mar. 8, 1912, 22 Phil. 183
312. Marcelo v. Mencias, GR 15609, Apr. 29, 1960, 107 Phil. 1071
313. Laburada v. Land Registration Authority, GR 101387, Mar. 11, 1998, 287 SCRA 333
314. De los Reyes v. De Villa, 48 Phil., 227, citing Sec. 177, Administrative Code
319. Director of Lands v. IAC, GR 70825, Mar. 11, 1991, 195 SCRA 38
320. Director of Lands v. Reyes, GR L-27594, Nov. 28, 1975, 68 SCRA 177
321. Heirs of Vencilao, Sr. v. CA, GR 123713, Apr. 1, 1998, 288 SCRA 574
322. Entry of Original Certificate of Title (OCT)
323. Owner’s duplicate certificate of title
322. El Director de Terrenos contra Abachin, GR 47965, June 13, 1941, 72 Phil. 326
323. Registration Books
323. Manotok Realty, Inc. v. CLT Realty Development Corp., GR 123346, Nov. 29, 2005,
476 SCRA 305
326. Casimiro Development Corp. v. Mateo, GR 175485, July 27, 2011, 654 SCRA 676
327. People v. Regional Trial Court of Manila, GR 81541, Oct. 4, 1989, 178 SCRA 299
328. People v. RTC of Manila, GR 81541, Oct. 4, 1989, 178 SCRA 299
Examples of encumbrances
329. People v. RTC of Manila, GR 81541, Oct. 4, 1989, 178 SCRA 299
334. Barcelona v. Barcelona, GR L-9014, Oct. 31, 1956, 100 Phil. 251
335. Alfonso v. Pasay City, GR L-12754, Jan. 30, 1960, 106 Phil. 1017
336. Atun v. Nunez, GR L-8018, Oct. 26, 1955, 97 Phil. 762
Adverse possession ineffectual against registered land
337. Tuason & Co., Inc. v. Bolaños, GR L-4935, May 28, 1954, 95 Phil. 106
338. Dimson v. Rural Progress Administration, GR L-3783, Jan. 28, 1952, 90 Phil. 714
339. Torrens certificates of title immune from a collateral attack
340. Gabriel, Jr. v. Crisologo, GR 204626, June 9, 2014, 725 SCRA 528
341. Madrid v. Sps. Mapoy, GR 150887, Aug. 14, 2009, 596 SCRA 14
341. Lagrosa v. CA, GR 115981-82, Aug. 12, 1999, 312 SCRA 298
343. Republic v. Ortigas and Co. Partnership Limited, GR 171496, Mar. 3, 2014, 717
SCRA 601
344. White Plains v. CA, GR 128131, Oct. 8, 1998, 297 SCRA 547
345. Republic v. Ortigas and Co. Partnership Ltd., GR171496, Mar. 3, 2014, 717 SCRA
601
346. Sindalan v. CA, GR 150640, Mar. 22, 2007, 518 SCRA 649
Section 50 not a license to disregard right to just compensation
Voluntary dealings
350. Bulaong v. Gonzales, GR 156318, Sept. 05, 2011, 656 SCRA 666
Encumbrances not shown on the certificate cannot bind nor prejudice third persons
353. Egao v. CA, GR 79787, June 29, 1989, 174 SCRA 484
354. Calalang v. Register of Deeds, GR 76265, Apr. 22, 1992, 208 SCRA 215
355. Tay Chun Suy v. CA, GR 91004-05, Aug. 20, 1992, 212 SCRA 713
356. Lavides v. Pre, GR 127830, Oct. 17, 2001, 367 SCRA 382
357. Government of the Phil. Islands v. Mercado, GR 45290 Apr. 19, 1939, 67 Phil. 409
358. Valdevieso v. Damalerio, GR 133303, Feb. 17, 2005
359. First Integrated Bonding& Insurance Co., Inc. v. CA, GR 119577, Aug. 28, 1996, 261
SCRA 203
360. Constructive notice upon registration
360. G Holdings, Inc. v. National Mines and Allied Workers Union Local 103 (NAMAWU),
GR 160236, Oct. 16, 2009, 604 SCRA 73
Registration
362. Autocorp Group and Autographics, Inc. v. CA, GR 157553, Sept. 8, 2004, 437 SCRA
678
363. Saberon v. Ventanilla, Jr., GR 192669, Apr. 21, 2014, 777 SCRA 287
364. Villasor v. Camon, R-CA 8551, June 29, 1951, 89 Phil. 404
Original owner of registered land may seek annulment of transfer thereof grounded on fraud but
subject to right of IPV
372. De Santos v. IAC, GR L-69591, Jan. 25, 1988, 157 SCRA 295
373. Dealings less than ownership; how registered
374. Grantee’s name, nationality, etc., to be stated
Change in the residence or postal address of grantee
Instrument subject of primary entry deemed registered from time noted pending annotation of
memorandum thereof in the title
373. DBP v. Acting RD of Nueva Ecija, UDK 7671, June 23, 1988, 162 SCRA 450
374. Levin v. Bass, GR L-4340 to 4346, May 28, 1952, 91 Phil. 420
375. Villasor v. Camon, R-CA 8551, June 29, 1951, 89 Phil. 404
376. CONVEYANCES AND TRANSFERS
Grantor’s options where land has been subdivided into several lots
376. Saberon v. Ventanilla, Jr., GR 192669, Apr. 21, 2014, 777 SCRA 287
377. MORTGAGES AND LEASES
Mortgage
Lease
377. PCSO v. New Dagupan Metro Gas Corp., GR 173171, July 11, 2012, 676 SCRA 156
378. Selegna Management and Development Corp. v. UCPB, GR 165662, May 3, 2006,
489 SCRA 125
379. Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. v. Tan, GR 178449, Oct. 17, 2008, 569 SCRA 814
380. BPI Family Savings Bank, Inc., v. Sps. Veloso, GR 141974, Aug. 9, 2004, 436 SCRA
1
381. Banco Filipino Savings and Mortgage Bank v. CA, GR 143896, July 8, 2005, 463
SCRA 64
Certificate of sale
382. China Banking Corp. v. Lozada, GR 164919, July 4, 2008, 557 SCRA 177
383. Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. v. Bance, GR 167280, Apr. 30, 2008, 553 SCRA
507
384. David Enterprises v. Insular Bank of Asia and America, GR 78714, Nov. 21, 1990,
191 SCRA 516
385. Clapano v. Gapultos, GR L-51574-77, Sept. 30, 1984, 132 SCRA 429
386. Sulit v. CA, GR 119247, Feb. 17, 1997, 268 SCRA 441
387. Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. v. Tan, GR 159934, June 26, 2008, 555 SCRA 502
388. Fernandez v. Espinoza, GR 156421, Apr. 14, 2008, 551 SCRA 136
389. 680 Home Appliances, Inc. v. CA, GR 206599, Sept. 29, 2014, 737 SCRA 127
390. Okabe v. Saturnino, GR 196040, Aug. 26, 2014, 733 SCRA 652
391. New Sampaguita Builders Construction Inc. v. PNB, GR 148753, July 30, 2004, 435
SCRA 565
392. BPI Family Savings Bank, Inc. v. Avenido, GR 175816, Dec. 7, 2011, 661 SCRA 758
393. Supreme Transliner, Inc. v. BPI Family Savings Bank, Inc., GR 165617, Feb. 25,
2011, 644 SCRA 59
Certificate of sale and Deed of absolute sale distinguished
395. Autocorp Group v. CA, GR 157553, Sept. 08, 2004, 437 SCRA 678
396. POWERS OF ATTORNEY; TRUSTS
396. Woodchild Holdings, Inc. v. Roxas Electric and Construction Co., Inc., GR 140667,
Aug. 12, 2004, 436 SCRA 235
Trust
Implied trust
Involuntary dealings
Attachment
403. Cathay Metal Corp. v. Laguna West Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Inc., GR 172204,
July 2, 2014, 728 SCRA 482
406. RD, Pasig, Rizal v. Heirs of Caiji, GR L-7261, May 11, 1956, 99 Phil. 25
407. The Phil. Cotton Corp. v. Gagoomal, GR 130389, Feb. 11, 2008, 544 SCRA 185
408. Dissolution, etc. of attachments, etc.
409. Registration of orders of court, etc.
410. Enforcement of liens on registered land
Relief under Section 75 of PD 1529 may only be granted when there is unanimity of the parties or
there is
no adverse claim
Lis pendens
411. Rehabilitation Finance Corp. v. Morales, GR L-10064, Apr. 23, 1957, 101 Phil. 171
412. Baranda v. Gustilo, GR 81163, Sept. 26, 1988, 165 SCRA 757
Notice of lis pendens may also involve actions dealing with use or occupation of property
413. Viewmaster Construction Corp. v. Maulit, GR 136283, Feb. 29, 2000, 326 SCRA
821
415. People v. RTC of Manila, GR 81541, Oct. 4, 1989, 178 SCRA 299
Notice of lis pendens a mere notice to third parties and creates no lien thereon
416. People v. RTC of Manila, GR 81541, Oct. 4, 1989, 178 SCRA 299
420. Somes v. Government of the Phil. Islands, GR L-42754, Oct. 30, 1935, 62 Phil. 432
421. Doronila Resources Dev., Inc. v. CA, GR L-42956-57, Jan. 12, 1988, 157 SCRA 26
422. REGISTRATION OF JUDGMENTS, ORDERS AND PARTITIONS
423. Judgment for the Plaintiff
424. Judgment adjudicating ownership
425. Execution of deed by virtue of judgment
426. Judgment of partition
427. Registration of prior registered
mortgaged or lease on partitioned property
428. Notice of insolvency
429. Judgment or order vacating insolvency proceedings
430. Land taken by eminent domain
431. Extrajudicial settlement of estate
432. Filing of letters of administration and will
433. Dealings by administering subject to court approval.
434. Land devised to executor
435. When executor empowered by will to sell, etc.
436. Transfer in anticipation of final distribution
437. Registration of final distribution of estate
424. De Guzman v. National Treasurer of the Republic of the Phils., GR 143281,. Aug. 3,
2000, 337 SCRA 238
425. The RD of Negros Occidental v. Anglo, Sr., GR 171804, Aug. 05, 2015
426. Treasurer of the Phils. v. CA, GR L-42805, Aug. 31, 1987, 153 SCRA 359
427. Action for compensation; against whom action filed
428. Reyes v. Solemar Development Corp., GR 129247, Mar. 3, 2006, 484 SCRA 1
429. Judgment, how satisfied
Recourse where judgment cannot be executed
428. Eagle Realty Corp. v. Republic, GR 151424, July 04, 2008, 557 SCRA 77
Ownership rights by the State need not be shown in an action to protect the Fund from liability for
damages
Recovery from person who caused the loss takes precedence over claims against Assurance Fund
430. Ting Ho, Jr. v. Teng Gui, GR 130115, July 16, 2008, 558 SCRA 421
431. Republic v. Umali, GR 80687, Apr. 10, 1989, 171 SCRA 647
432. CERTIFICATE OF LAND TRANSFER, EMANCIPATION PATENT, AFFIDAVIT OF
NON-TENANCY
433. Provisional Register of Documents
434. Certificates of Land Transfer, Emancipation Patents and
Certificates of Land Ownership Award
435. Sale of agricultural land; affidavit
436. PETITIONS AND ACTIONS AFTER ORIGINAL REGISTRATION
437. Petition to compel surrender of owner’s duplicate certificate
432. Padilla, Jr. v. Phil. Producers Cooperative Marketing Assoc., Inc., GR 141256, July
15, 2005, 463 SCRA 480
433. Reyes v. Tang Soat Ing, GR 185620, Dec. 14, 2011 , 662 SCRA 553
434. New Durawood Co., Inc. v. CA, GR 111732, Feb. 20, 1996
435. Amendment and alteration of certificates not allowed after
entry; exception
436. Bagayas v. Bagayas, GR 187308 & 187517, Sept. 18, 2013, 706 SCRA 73
437. Heirs of Franco v. CA, GR 123924, Dec. 11, 2003, 418 SCRA 60
438. City Government of Tagaytay v. Guerrero, GR 140734 & 140745, Sept. 17, 2009,
600 SCRA 33
439. Tagaytay-Taal Tourist Development Corp. v. CA, GR 106812, June 10, 1997, 273
SCRA 182
“Unanimity of parties”
441. Crisologo v. JEWM Agro-Industrial Corp., GR 196894, Mar. 3, 2014, 717 SCRA 644
442. Southwestern University v. Laurente, GR L-20075, Nov. 27, 1968, 25 SCRA 57
Provisions of Section 2 and Section 108 of PD 1529 distinguished
RTC has jurisdiction over petitions for issuance of lost or stolen owner’s duplicate certificate of title
445. Office of Court Administrator v. Matas, AM RTJ-92-836, Aug. 2, 1995, 247 SCRA 9
Actions for replacement under PD 1529 and reconstitution under RA 26 do not pass upon question
of ownership of land
447. Puzon v. Sta. Lucia Realty and Development, Inc., GR 139518, Mar. 6, 2001, 353
SCRA 699
448. Heirs of Susana De Guzman Tuazon v. CA, GR 125758, Jan. 20, 2004, 420 SCRA
219
449. Reconstitution of lost or destroyed original of Torrens title
Reconstitution
451. Angat v. Republic, GR 175788, June 30, 2009, 591 SCRA 364
452. Layos v. Fil-Estate Golf and Development, Inc., GR 150470, Aug. 6, 2008, 561
SCRA 75
453. Republic v. Casimiro, GR 166139, June 20, 2006, 491 SCRA 499
Sources of reconstitution with respect to liens and encumbrances affecting lost or destroyed
certificates of title
454. Puzon v. Sta. Lucia Realty and Development, Inc., GR 139518, Mar. 6, 2001, 353
SCRA 699
455. Tahanan Development Corp. v. CA, GR L-55771, Nov. 15, 1982, 118 SCRA 273
456. Republic v. Planes, GR 130433, Apr. 17, 2002, 430 Phil. 848
457. Alabang Development Corp. v. Valenzuela, GR L-54094, Aug. 30, 1982, 116 SCRA
261
458. Municipality of Legazpi v. A.L. Ammen Transportation Co., Inc., GR L-22377, Nov.
29, 1968, 26 SCRA 218
Rule on liberal construction of the Rules not applicable to land registration cases
459. Castillo v. Republic, GR 182980, June 22, 2011, 652 SCRA 600
460. SCHEDULE OF FEES: SPECIAL FUND
Fees payable
Special Account
1. Forms in conveyancing
Chattel mortgage
Chattel mortgage over motor vehicles; when mortgage is deemed binding upon third persons
Recording of a mortgage
Consulta
463. Doronila Resources Dev., Inc. v. CA, GR L-42956-57, Jan. 12, 1988, 157 SCRA 26
464. Procedure
1. Appropriation
2. Postage exemption
3. Effectivity of the law on property or land registration