Sps. Eduarte v. CA, G.R. No. 105944, February 9. 1996, per Francisco, J.: 1. Background • As set out in the appealed decision, the undisputed facts are as follows: Pedro Calapine was the registered owner of a parcel of land located in San Cristobal, San Pablo City, with an area of 12,199 square meters… On…
1. Concept Personal property or movable property – under the Civil Code, refers to property that is movable or all things that can be transferred from one place to another without damaging real property where such personal/movable property may be fixed. a. Legal basis Article 416. The following things are deemed to be personal property:…
Chapter 3: Prescription of Actions Article 1139. Actions prescribe by the mere lapse of time fixed by law. (1961) Article 1141. Real actions over immovables prescribe after thirty years. This provision is without prejudice to what is established for the acquisition of ownership and other real rights by prescription. (1963) Article 1144. The following actions…
Article 1117. Acquisitive prescription of dominion and other real rights may be ordinary or extraordinary. Ordinary acquisitive prescription requires possession of things in good faith and with just title for the time fixed by law. (1940a) A. Notes 1) Definitions. a. Prescription – in the context of ownership and possession, “is another mode of acquiring…
Chapter 1: General Provisions Article 1106. By prescription, one acquires ownership and other real rights through the lapse of time in the manner and under the conditions laid down by law. In the same way, rights and conditions are lost by prescription. (1930a) Notes: 1) Definitions. a. Prescription – in the context of ownership under…