Case No. 174 - Justice Gaerlan Case Shorts: Quitalig v. Quitalig

Описание: JUSTICE GAERLAN Case Shorts by Amicus Curious
Case No. 174: Quitalig v. Quitalig, G.R. No. 207958, Aug 04, 2021
TOPIC: Superiority of Torrens Title Over Tax Declarations in Recovery of Possession
Branch of Law/Focus: Civil Law

SUMMARY: The Supreme Court reversed the CA and reinstated the lower courts’ rulings, holding that Miguela, as the registered owner under a Torrens title, had the superior right to possess the property over Eladio’s mere claims of tenancy and tax declarations.

KEY POINTS / DOCTRINES:
1. A Torrens title is conclusive and indefeasible evidence of ownership, and prevails over mere tax declarations or claims of possession.
2. Ownership carries with it the right to enjoy and possess, and in actions for recovery of possession, the registered owner has the better right.
3. Procedural defects in appellate pleadings, such as failure to comply with Rule 42 requirements, are sufficient grounds for dismissal, especially when no compelling reason exists to relax the rules.


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