OUTCOMES BASED COURSE SYLLABUS ON LAND TITLES AND DEEDS (UA&P)

OUTCOMES-BASED COURSE SYLLABUS ON LAND TITLES AND DEEDS (UA&P)

 

Course Code                             :           JD____

Course Title                               :           Land Titles and Deeds (LTD)      

Credit                                       :           2 Units

Time Allotment                          :            36 Hours (Saturdays, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.)

Professor                                     :              ATTY. ALVIN T. CLARIDADES

E-Mail Address: albinoski2005@yahoo.com 

1. COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

This course is designed to assist law students in acquiring a general knowledge of land titles, the registration process, the registrable liens and encumbrances, the various deeds and instruments of conveyance, as well as the legal remedies available to parties dealing on property. At the end of the term, the students are expected to have a working know-how of the basic principles, policies and remedies provided for under existing Philippine laws on public lands, ordinary and cadastral land registration and the doctrines and principles underlying the Torrens system.

 

Specifically, the course syllabus is devised and planned in such a way as to enable the students to:

• understand the basic legal and constitutional concepts that underpin the Public Land Act and the Property Registration Decree;
• appreciate the Torrens system of land registration in the Philippines and understand the role of key government agencies and other actors in the system;
• acquire knowledge on specific areas of land registration laws, rules and regulations;
• learn and apply legal remedies available for ordinary and cadastral land registration cases and cases involving land grants from the administrative agencies of government;
• appreciate the linkage between national laws and local laws on land classification and conversion; and
• acquire knowledge on specific property registration issues such as overlapping titling mandates among various agencies and the conundrum that they engender.

 

1. COURSE AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

Upon completion of this course, the students must be able to:

 

• demonstrate an understanding of the major laws governing the acquisition of ownership and registration of land titles, as well as the various rules and regulations pertaining to conveyance, transfer and recording of liens;
• exhibit an understanding of the terminology, concepts, cases and principles in Land Titles and Deed;
• examine issues and concerns on the effect of overlaps in land administration and government grants and discuss how they can best be addressed;
• evaluate land titling and registration laws critically; and
• know the application of the pertinent rules of civil procedure and the rules laid down in PD 1529 as they apply to property registration.

 

• LEARNING PLAN

Learning Outcomes	Week	Topics	Activities	Resources	Assessment Tools
LO1	1	CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Historical background of land registration in the Philippines Adoption of Torrens system of land registration Torrens system; reason for its adoption in the Philippines 1.  Tenio-Obsequio v. CA, GR 107967, Mar. 1, 1994, 230 SCRA 550 Key features of the Torrens system and what it seeks to ensure 2.  Revilla v. Galindez, GR L-9940, Mar. 30, 1960, 107 Phil. 480 Torrens system does not confer but merely confirms title 3.  Heirs of Doronio v. Heirs of Doronio, GR 169454, Dec. 27, 2007, 541 SCRA 479 Title and Certificate of Title; distinctions 4.  Torbela v. Rasario, GR 140528, Dec. 7, 2011, 661 SCRA 633 Purpose of the Torrens system 5.  Legarda Saleeby, GR L-8936, Oct. 2, 1915, 31 Phil. 590 Exception to the rule of quieting title to registered land 6.  Angeles v. Sania, GR 44493, Nov. 3, 1938, 66 Phil. 444 Registration of land; a judicial proceeding and an action in rem 7.  Grey Alba De la Cruz, GR 5246, Sept. 16, 1910, 17 Phil. 49 Effects of registration under the Torrens system Advantages of the Torrens system 8.  Manotok IV v. Barque, GR 162335 & 162605, Dec. 12, 2008, 477 SCRA 339 Rights of innocent third persons; public confidence in the Torrens certificate Registration as the operative act that validates conveyance of land 9.  Reynes v. Barrera, GR 46724, Sept. 30, 1939, 68 Phil. 656 Exceptions to the rule 10.   State Investment House, Inc. v. CA, GR 115548, Mar. 05, 1996, 254 SCRA 368 Probative value of Torrens title 11.   Peralta v. Abalon, GR 183448, June 30, 2014, 727 SCRA 477 Curtain principle 12.   Republic v. CA, GR L-46626-27, Dec. 27, 1979, 94 SCRA 865 Exceptions to the doctrine or principle 13.   Sandoval v. CA, GR 106657, Aug. 1, 1996, 260 SCRA 283 Regalian doctrine Modes of acquiring ownership 14.   Gonzalez v. Rojas, GR L-5449, Mar. 22, 1910, 16 Phil. 51 Tradition or delivery, not sale, is what transfers ownership Ways of constructive delivery Ownership rights over public lands; how acquired; exception 15.   Cariño v. Insular Government, GR 72, Feb. 23, 1909, 41 Phil. 935; 212 U.S., 449; 53 Law. Ed., 594 “Time immemorial” Regalian doctrine does not negate native title 16.   Kapunan, J., Sep. Op.: Cruz v. Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, GR 135385, Dec. 6, 2000, 347 SCRA 128 Bases for land title Native title Imperfect title; how acquired 17.   Heirs of Malabanan v. Republic, GR 179987, Apr. 29, 2009, 587 SCRA 172). All lands of the public domain presumed to belong to the State 18.   Republic v. Lao, GR 150413, July 1, 2003, 405 SCRA 291 Development of the Regalian doctrine 19.   Cruz v. Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, GR 135385, Dec. 6, 2000, 347 SCRA 128 Ownership of reclaimed lands under the Regalian Doctrine	Submission of Case Digests   Report-Lecture-Discussion   Oral Recitation	Library   Computer/ Internet   Books/Case Laws	Grading of submitted Case Digests   Report- Graded recitation
LO2	2	CHAPTER II. LAND TITLES Public and private lands Basic principles in land ownership Public lands and private lands; distinctions Properties of public dominion and patrimonial properties of the State Property devoted to public use vis-à-vis property devoted to public service 20.   Chavez v. Public Estates Authority, GR 133250, July 9, 2002, 384 SCRA 152 Property of public dominion Patrimonial property of the state susceptible to prescription Kinds of acquisitive prescription Possession in good faith and with just title required in ordinary acquisitive prescription 21.   Santiago v. Cruz, GR 6276, Mar. 21, 1911, 19 Phil. 145 “Good faith” and “Just title” 22.   Titong v. CA, GR 111141, Mar. 6, 1998, 287 SCRA 102 Computation of 30-year period Tacking of possession; when allowed 23.   Nenita Quality Foods Corp. v. Galabo, GR 174191, Jan. 30, 2013, 689 SCRA 569 Privity of contract Public lands; how acquired; when grant is conclusively presumed 24.   Padilla v. Reyes, GR L-37435, Nov. 28, 1934, 60 Phil. 967 State, through DENR, possesses and exercises plenary powers to determine who should be recipients of public land 25.   Francisco v. Rodriguez, GR L-31083, Sept. 30, 1975, 67 SCRA 212 Classifications of public lands according to alienability under the Constitution Agricultural lands according to use Forest lands and national parks Forest lands or reserves not capable of private appropriation 26.   Vano v. Government of Phil. Islands, GR 15656, Nov. 15, 1920, 41 Phil. 161 Land classification an exclusive prerogative of the executive department 27.   Bureau of Forestry v. CA, Aug. 31, 1987, 153 SCRA 351 Classification descriptive of legal and not natural state of land Alienable and disposable (A & D) land Constitutional limitation on alienability of public land Classes of A & D lands of the public domain 28.   Director of Forestry v. Villareal, GR 32266, Feb. 27, 1989, 170 SCRA 598 Sub-classification of A & D lands A & D lands not subject to private ownership Civil reservations Military reservations Foreshore land Reclaimed land Positive government act of reclassifying public land into A & D 29.   Republic v. CA, GR 127060, Nov. 19, 2002, 392 SCRA 190 CENRO certification insufficient to prove A & D character of land 30.   Republic v. T.A.N. Properties, Inc., GR 154953, June 26, 2008, 555 SCRA 477 What needs to be proved by the applicant 31.   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 32.   Director of Lands v. IAC, GR L-73002, Dec. 29, 1986, 146 SCRA 509 Key provisions of the Public Land Act (CA 141) on the disposition of A & D lands of the public domain 33.   Concurring and Dissenting Op., Brion, J.: Heirs of Malabanan v. Republic, GR 179987, Apr. 29, 2009, 587 SCRA 172 Possession required to support claim of title through prescription 34.   Republic v. Bacas, GR 182913, Nov. 20, 2013, 710 SCRA 411 Rules on disposition of public land or lands of the public domain Exceptions from the general rule that all lands of the public domain belong to the State and are inalienable 35.   Republic v. IAC, GR L-75042, Nov. 29, 1988, 168 SCRA 165 Private ownership of land; basic requisite in registration thereof 36.   Director of Lands v. Agustin, GR L-16173, Oct. 6, 1921, 42 Phil. 227 Fee simple Burden of proof rests on applicant for registration 37.   Republic v. Bautista Vda. De Joson, GR 163767, Mar. 10, 2014, 718 SCRA 228 Other modes of acquiring land titles Private conveyance (1)   Accretion; requisites Accretion distinguished from Alluvium; Riparian owner 38.   Santulan v. Executive Secretary, GR L-28021, Dec. 15, 1977, 80 SCRA 548 Reason for grant of preferential right to riparian owner Dried-up river not an accretion 39.   Republic v. Santos III, GR 160453, Nov. 12, 2012, 685 SCRA 51 Accretion not automatically registered in riparian owner’s name 40.   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 41.   Fernandez v. Tañada, GR L-31673, June 30, 1971, 39 SCRA 662 Accretion from the sea not part of public domain 42.   Ignacio v. Director of Lands, GR L-12958, May 30, 1960, 108 Phil. 335	Submission of Case Digests   Report-Lecture-Discussion   Oral Recitation	Library   Computer/ Internet   Books/Case Laws	Grading of submitted Case Digests   Report- Graded recitation
LO3	3	(2)   Involuntary alienation (3)   Hereditary succession (4)   Reclamation The Spanish Law of Waters of 1866 provision on reclaimed lands Reclaimed lands form part of lands of the public domain Spanish Law of Waters of 1866 vis-à-vis subsequent laws Reclamation does not amount to conversion of land to A & D Instance when reclaimed submerged areas become A & D (5)    Native title The concept of native title 43.   Cruz v. Sec. of Environment and Natural Resources, GR 135385, Dec. 6, 2000, 347 SCRA 128 Possession since time immemorial (6)    Agrarian reform Emancipation Patent and Certificate of Land Ownership Award Qualifications of beneficiaries under PD 27 and RA 6657 Governing laws on land titling and registration (1)   Cadastral Act or Act No. 2259, as amended Cadastral survey Publication requirement jurisdictional 44.   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 45.   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 (2)    Public Land Act or Commonwealth Act No. 141, as amended Presidential power to classify lands of the public domain (3)    Articles 708 to 711 of the Civil Code of the Philippines Registration with the RD is what divests government of title 46.   DBP v. CA, GR 109946, Feb. 9, 1996, 253 SCRA 414 Property of the public domain is incapable of registration 47.   Morandarte v. CA, GR 123586, Aug. 12, 2004, 436 SCRA 213 (4)      Property Registration Decree or Presidential Decree No. 1529 1.  Citizenship requirements Lands of the public domain can only be acquired by Filipino citizens Private lands transferrable only to qualified individuals or entities 48.   Borromeo v. Descallar, GR 159310, Feb. 24, 2009, 580 SCRA 175 Right of Filipino citizens to lease or own alienable public lands Corporations prohibited from owning alienable public lands Aliens not qualified from acquiring public and private lands; purpose of the prohibition 49.   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 50.   Republic v. CA, GR 108998, Aug. 24, 1994, 235 SCRA 567 Laws governing land acquisition and ownership by former citizens Limitations on land ownership by former natural-born Filipinos Instances when aliens may acquire or buy lands in the Philippines Capacity of aliens to acquire land determined based on citizenship at the time of acquisition Land ownership by aliens; when permitted 51.   Hulst v. PR Builders, Inc., GR 566, Sept. 25, 2008, 566 SCRA 333 Condominium Land administration Agencies involved in land administration and management Land administration functions shared by and among the agencies Situs of executive power over disposition of public lands DENR charged with responsibility over disposition of public lands 52.   Espinosa v. Makalintal, GR L-1334, Aug. 29, 1947, 79 Phil. 134 Powers of Director of Lands assumed by DENR Secretary pursuant to EO 192 Bureau of Lands abolished and power of Director of Lands clipped Authority of DENR to resolve conflicting claims of applicants Power of DENR to promulgate rules and regulations Quasi-judicial powers of DENR in disposition of public lands Authoritativeness of decision of DENR on questions of fact and of law Doctrine of primary jurisdiction; rationale Decision of DENR entitled to great respect by courts 53.   Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group, Inc. v. Medequillo, Jr., GR 177498, Jan. 18, 2012, 663 SCRA 291 Effect of decisions of quasi-judicial agencies such as DENR 54.   Brillantes v. Castro, GR L-9223, June 30, 1956, 99 Phil. 497 Judicial review of decisions of DENR; exception to the rule 55.   Ortua v. Encarnacion, GR 39919, Jan. 30, 1934, 59 Phil. 440 When judicial review of administrative findings of fact by DENR may be made CHAPTER III. PROPERTY REGISTRATION GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE LAND REGISTRATION CODE (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1529, AS AMENDED) Title of the governing law on land registration Land registration Registration does not correspond to title 56.   Republic v. CA, GR 116111, Jan. 21, 1999, 301 SCRA 366 Purposes of the Property or Land Registration Law 57.   Benin v. Tuason, GR L-26127, June 28, 1974, 57 SCRA 531 Nature of registration proceedings Jurisdiction of courts; in rem proceedings Duty of court to furnish LRA with copies of papers and pleadings Authority of RTCs to hear and determine all questions 58.   Association of Baptists for World Evangelism, Inc. v. First Baptist Church, GR L-32621, July 29, 1987, 152 SCRA 393 Instances when cadastral or land registration cases may be heard by first level courts; appellate jurisdiction Distinction between RTC’s general and limited jurisdictions eliminated by PD 1529 59.   Ligon v. CA, GR 107751, June 1, 1995, 244 SCRA 693 Land registration court (RTC) no longer restrained by its former limited jurisdiction 60.   Averia, Jr. v. Caguioa, GR L-65129, Dec. 29, 1986, 146 SCRA 459 Plenary jurisdiction of land registration court (RTC) 61.   Benin v. Barque, GR 162335, Dec. 18, 2008 Purpose of the rule under Section 8 of PD 1529 62.   Cavan v. Wislizenus, GR L-24768, Jan. 21, 1926, 48 Phil. 636 Systems of registration of real property or rights in the Philippines Status of other pre-existing land registration systems Discontinuation of registration under the Spanish Mortgage Law Registration for unregistered lands under Act 3344 Act 3344, the law on recording of deeds on unregistered lands Sale registered under Act 3344 not deemed a constructive notice 63.   Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority v. Tirol, GR 171535, June 5, 2009, 588 SCRA 635 Unregistered sale not binding on innocent third persons Loss of certificate of title over registered land; effect and remedy	Submission of Case Digests   Report-Lecture-Discussion   Oral Recitation	Library   Computer/ Internet   Books/Case Laws	Grading of submitted Case Digests   Report- Graded recitation
LO4	4	THE LAND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY AND ITS REGISTRIES OF DEEDS The Land Registration Authority (LRA) and its mandate History of the LRA and its precursor agencies 64.   Cusi v. Domingo, GR 195825, Feb. 27, 2013, 692 SCRA 277 Officials of the LRA The LRA Administrator and Deputy Administrators Qualifications of the Administrator and Deputy Administrators Duties of the LRA Administrator General functions of the LRA Ministerial duty of LRA to issue decrees of registration with obligation to seek clarification from the court when in doubt 65.   Rodriguez v. CA, GR 184589, June 13, 2013, 698 SCRA 352 Official station and jurisdiction of the Register of Deeds Appointment of RDs Qualifications of RDs and Deputy RDs General functions of RDs; RDs as repository of records of deeds affecting lands Function of RD ministerial in nature 66.   Baranda v. Gustilo, GR L-81163, Sept. 26, 1988, 165 SCRA 757 RD not duty-bound to determine validity of a document for purposes of registration 67.   Gabriel v. RD of Rizal, GR L-17956, Sept. 30, 1953, 9 SCRA 136 RD has no power to determine validity of document 68.   Almirol v. The RD of Agusan, GR L-22486, Mar. 20, 1968, 22 SCRA 1152 Instances when the RD may validly refuse registration of voluntary instruments and private documents 69.   Gallardo v. IAC, GR L-67742, Oct. 29, 1987, 155 SCRA 248 Discharge of duties of RD in case of vacancy Index system and cards with the names of all registered owners Chief Geodetic Engineer as technical adviser of LRA III.    ORIGINAL LAND REGISTRATION ORDINARY LAND REGISTRATION PROCEEDINGS APPLICATIONS FOR LAND REGISTRATION Application for registration of title to land; Who may apply Filing by a single applicant or multiple applicants Single application for two (2) parcels of land; misjoinder 70.   Republic v. Herbieto, GR 156117, May 26, 2005, 459 SCRA 183 Joint application of all co-owners Vendor a retro may file application 71.   Montiero v. Salgado, GR L-7287, Mar. 29, 1913, 27 Phil. 631 Trustee may apply in representation of his principal Requirements for land registration (judicial titling) Technical description Lands subject to initial registration Kinds of registrable private lands 72.   Director of Forestry v. Muñoz, GR L-24796, June 28, 1968, 23 SCRA 1183 Lands not subject to registration Second decree for the same land void; res judicata 73.   Rojas v. City of Tagaytay, 106 Phil., 512; 60 Off. Gaz., 820 Proceeding in rem requiring constructive seizure by publication 74.   Director of Lands v. CA, GR 102858. July 28, 1997, 276 SCRA 276 Instance when more certificates are issued over the same land 75.   Heirs of Lopez v. De Castro, GR 112905, Feb. 3, 2000, 324 SCRA 591 Public land; how acquired by private persons 76.   Lee Hong Hok v. David, GR L-30389, Dec. 27, 1972, 48 SCRA 372 Classification and disposition of lands of the public domain A & D lands of the public domain 77.   Fortuna v. Republic, GR 173423, Mar. 5, 2014, 718 SCRA 35 Public Land Act (CA 141) a special law on public lands 78.   De Guzman v. CA, GR 132257, Oct. 12, 1998, 297 SCRA 743 Legal modes of disposing of public lands Friar lands not part of public lands; definition Contract to sell and delivery of certificate of sale of friar land 79.   Manotok IV v. Heirs of Barque, GR 162335 & 162605, Aug. 24, 2010, 628 SCRA 668 (1)       Homestead settlement Homestead Qualifications for homestead 80.   Republic v. CA, GR L-42856, Jan. 27, 1981, 102 SCRA 331 Married woman not allowed to have homestead; exceptions Homestead patent a mode of acquiring title to public lands Application requirements for homestead patents Procedure for homestead patent application Signing and approving authority Sale of homestead within 5-year prohibited period deemed void 81.   Manzano v. Ocampo, GR L-14778, Feb. 28, 1961, 1 SCRA 691 Law does not distinguish between executory and consummated sales When a perfected homestead is deemed a property right 82.   Balboa v. Farrales, GR L-27059, Feb. 14, 1928, 51 Phil. 498 Certificate of title issued on the strength of a patent indefeasible one (1) year after issuance 83.   Ramirez v. CA, GR L-28591, Oct. 31, 1969, 30 SCRA 297 Indefeasibility of a homestead patent; exception 84.   Ybañez v. IAC, GR 68291, Mar. 6, 1991, 194 SCRA 743 (2)    Sale of agricultural land via Sales Patent; requisites (3)       Lease of residential, commercial and industrial land Private corporations or associations may only lease public lands; exception 85.   Director of Lands v. IAC, GR 73002, Dec. 29, 1986, 146 SCRA 509 Filipino citizens may also lease or acquire public lands (4)     Confirmation of imperfect or incomplete titles; judicial and administrative (a)   Judicial legalization or confirmation 86.   Martinez v. CA, GR 170409, Jan. 28, 2008, 542 SCRA 604 Acquisition and registration by private person of public land Section 14(1) of PD 1529 in relation to Section 48(b) of CA 141 Section 48(b) of CA 141 distinguished from Section 14(1) of PD 1529 Judicial confirmation of imperfect title; when application therefore becomes a mere formality 87.   Martinez v. CA, GR 170409, Jan. 28, 2008, 542 SCRA 604 What must be proved by applicants for registration Additional proof or evidence All requisites must be complied with 88.   Republic v. Bantigue Point Development Corp., GR 162322, Mar. 14, 2012, 668 SCRA 158	Submission of Case Digests   Report-Lecture-Discussion   Oral Recitation	Library   Computer/ Internet   Books/Case Laws	Grading of submitted Case Digests   Report- Graded recitation
LO5	5	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 What constitutes positive act of the government 89.   Secretary of DENR v. Yap, GR 167707, Oct. 8, 2008, 589 Phil. 156 Survey by a geodetic engineer not a positive act of government 90.   Menguito v. Republic, GR 134308, Dec. 14, 2000, 348 SCRA 128 Declaration by the President or DENR Secretary a positive act CENRO certification not enough 91.   Republic v. Hanover Worldwide Trading Corp., GR 172102, July 2, 2010, 662 SCRA 730 Evidence required to establish A & D character of land 92.   Republic v. Santos, GR 191516, June 4, 2014, 724 SCRA 660 Occupation for 30 years or more not sufficient by itself 93.   Republic v. Tsai, GR 168184, June 22, 2009, 590 SCRA 423 Period of possession required sto acquire land through judicial conformation “Agricultural lands” under CA 141 vis-a-vis “A & D lands of the public domain” under PD 1529 Length of the requisite possession amended by PD 1073 Vested rights cannot be impaired by PD 1073 94.   Balboa v. Farrales, GR L-27059, Feb. 14, 1928, 51 Phil. 498 Possession construed 95.   See Republic v. Gielczyk, GR 179990, Oct. 23, 2013, 708 SCRA 433 Possession and occupation not synonymous 96.   Republic v. East Silverlane Realty Development Corp., GR 186961, Feb. 20, 2012, 666 SCRA 401 Required character of possession under Sec. 14(1) of PD 1529 97.   Heirs of Arzadon-Crisologo v. Rañon, GR 171068, Sept. 5, 2007, 559 Phil. 169 Mere casual cultivation does not constitute possession under claim of ownership 98.   Republic v. Vera, GR L-35778, Jan. 27, 1983, 120 SCRA 21 What the June 12, 1945 reckoning point refers to Significance of Section 14(2) of PD 1529 Sections 14(1) and 14(2) of PD 1529 distinguished Prescription not a mode of acquiring public land under CA 141 but one such mode under PD 1529 Property of public dominion and patrimonial property When lands of the public domain become patrimonial property 99.   Republic v. Aboitiz, GR 174626, Oct. 23, 2013, 798 SCRA 388 Ownership of patrimonial property; how acquired 100.                Republic v. Metro Index Realty and Development Corp., GR 198585, July 2, 2012, 675 SCRA 439 Disposition of patrimonial property Sale or lease of patrimonial property under Act No. 3038 (IGPSA) 101.                Navy Officers’ Village Association, Inc. (NOVAI) v. Republic, GR 177168, Aug. 03, 2015 Kinds of acquisitive prescription for acquisition of patrimonial property Express declaration by the State needed for prescription to begin Period of possession to be reckoned only from the time of classification of land as patrimonial property 102.                Republic v. Rizalvo, GR 172011, Mar. 7, 2011, 644 SCRA 516 Nature of possession required for purposes of prescription Burden of proving possession 103.                Arbias v. Republic, GR 173808, Sept. 17, 2008, 565 SCRA 582 Tax declarations not competent evidence of actual possession 104.                Wee v. Republic, GR 177384, Dec. 8, 2009, 608 SCRA 72 Proof of actual possession must accompany claim of ownership based on tax declaration Tax declarations good indicators of possession 105.                Ganila v. CA, GR 150755, June 28, 2005, 461 SCRA 435 (b)     Administrative legalization or free patent Free patent Qualifications of an applicant for free patent Natural-born citizen Requirement reduced to “Filipino citizens” Burden of proving “private rights;” reason for 30-year period 106.                Gordula v. CA, GR 127296, Jan. 22, 1998, 284 SCRA 617 Procedures for application and grant of free patent Right of a holder of land under free patent; right to repurchase 107.                Cabacug v. Lao, GR L-27036, Nov. 26, 1970, 36 SCRA 92 When free patent title is ipso facto cancelled and rendered void 108.                Azarcon v. Vallarta, GR L-43679, Oct. 28, 1980, 100 SCRA 450). Instance when free patent vests no title on patentee 109.                Ramos v. Obligado, GR 46548. June 21, 1940, 70 Phil. 86 When rule on indefeasibility does not apply to free patents 110.                Republic v. Animus, GR L-37682, Mar. 29, 1974,56 SCRA 499 (5)     Townsite Reservations (6)     Direct sale of residential lands under RA 730 via MSA Miscellaneous Sales Application (MSA) Basic conditions of the MSA Maximum area to be granted to an applicant Restrictions on alienation removed by PD 2004 Persons qualified to apply for MSA Requirements in the filing of application Procedure in acquiring an MSA (7)      Residential Free Patent under RA 10023 Qualifications of beneficiaries Coverage Zoning at the time of filing of application to be considered Removal of restrictions Form and contents of the application (8)   Appointment of agent or representative of non-resident applicant; substitution (9)  Jurisdiction lies with the RTC where the land is situated Muniment of title When submission to court of approved survey plan or blueprint copy may suffice 111.                Republic v. Guinto-Aldana, GR 175578, Aug. 11, 2010, 628 SCRA 210 Survey plan Purpose of survey plan 112.                Director of Lands V. CA, GR L-25723, June 29, 1984	Submission of Case Digests   Report-Lecture-Discussion   Oral Recitation	Library   Computer/ Internet   Books/Case Laws	Grading of submitted Case Digests   Report- Graded recitation
LO6	6	Metes and bounds of property is what defines it 113.                Balantakbo v. CA, GR 108515, Oct. 16, 1995, 249 SCRA 323 Metes and bounds Note on survey plan not deemed evidence to prove private title 148.             Republic v. Espinosa, GR 171514, July 18, 2012, 677 SCRA 92 (10)     Where application covers 2 or more parcels 114.                Republic v. Herbieto, GR 156117, May 26, 2005, 459 SCRA 183 (11).    Amendments to the application (12)     When land applied for borders on road (13)     Requirement of additional facts and papers; ocular inspection Court may require certain documents or reports to verify title 115.                SM Prime Holdings, Inc. v. Madayag, GR 164687, Feb. 12, 2009, 578 SCRA 552 Ocular inspection not mandatory (14)     Dealings with land pending original registration Procedure in case property is conveyed during registration 116.                Government of the Phils. v. Abad, GR L-8317, May 23, 1958, 103 Phil. 725 Application for registration need not be amended; requisites 117.                Mendoza v. CA, GR L-36637, July 14, 1978, 84 SCRA 67 PUBLICATION, OPPOSITION AND DEFAULT Notice of initial hearing, publication (1)     By publication (2)     By mailing (3)     By posting Notice of initial hearing; format Notice of the initial hearing jurisdictional 118.                Po v. Republic, GR L-27443, July 19, 1971, 40 SCRA 37 Purpose of publication requirement 119.                Republic v. CA, GR 100995, Sept. 14, 1994, 236 SCRA 442 Effect of belated publication Effect on non-publication in a newspaper of general circulation 120.                Director of Lands v. CA, GR 102858, July 28, 1997, 276 SCRA 276 Rationale for mandatory publication requirement What constitutes defective notice 121.                Fewkes v. Vasquez, GR L-29075, June 10, 1971, 39 SCRA 514 All requirements must be complied with 122.                Republic v. Marasigan, GR 85515, June 6, 1991, 198 SCRA 219 Proof of publication and notice 2.  Opposition to application in ordinary proceedings When submission of approved subdivision plan may be required Oppositor should only appear to have an interest in the property 123.                Archbishop of Manila v. Barrio of Sto. Cristo, GR L-12981, Nov. 6, 1918, 39 Phil. 1 Effect of absence of opposition 124.                Director of Lands v. Agustin, GR 16179, Oct. 6, 1921, 42 Phil. 227 Order of default and its effect Effect of an order of default to the defendant 125.                C. Johnson & Son, Inc. v. CA, GR L-54040, Aug. 14, 1990, 188 Phil. 579 Defendant declared in default may still appeal from the judgment by default but on limited grounds Grounds for appeal by party declared in default 126.                Arquero v. CA, GR 168053, Sept. 21, 2011, 658 SCRA 70 Order of general default deemed issued in land registration cases 127.                Heirs of Lopez, Sr. v. Enriquez, GR 146262, Jan. 21, 2005, 449 SCRA 173 Motion to lift of the Order of default; proper party and procedure 128.                Estiva v. Alvero, GR 11887, Jan. 28, 1918, 37 Phil. 498 Failure of oppositor who filed answer to appear in initial hearing not a ground for default 129.                Director of Lands v. Santiago, GR L-41278, Apr. 15, 1988, 160 SCRA 186 Appeal not an ample remedy for party unlawfully declared in default 130.                Omico Mining and Industrial Corp. v. Vallejos, GR L-38974, Mar. 25, 1975, 63 SCRA 285 HEARING JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF REGISTRATION Speedy proceedings; Reference to a referee Partial judgment When judgment should be rendered by the court 131.                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 132.                Gomez v. CA, GR 77770, Dec. 15, 1988, 168 SCRA 491 Court’s duty where there is an adverse claimant or none 133.                Tirona v. Nañawa, GR L-22107, Sept. 30, 1967, 21 SCRA 395 Remedies before judgment becomes final (a)       Motion for reconsideration; grounds Effect of denial of the motion for reconsideration 134.                Neypes v. CA, GR 141524, Sept. 14, 2005, 469 SCRA 633 “Fresh period” or the “Neypes rule” Neypes rule does not apply to non-appealable orders Effect of grant of the motion for reconsideration 135.                Esquivel v. Alegre, GR 79425, Apr. 17, 1989, 172 SCRA 315 Court action when issues in a motion for reconsideration are severable Remedy when motion for reconsideration is denied; second motion barred Remedy from an order denying a motion for new trial (b)       Motion for new trial; grounds Requisites of newly-discovered evidence When to file a motion for new trial 136.                Destileria Limtuaco v. CA, GR L-63053, July 22, 1986, 143 SCRA 92	Submission of Case Digests   Report-Lecture-Discussion   Oral Recitation	Library   Computer/ Internet   Books/Case Laws	Grading of submitted Case Digests   Report- Graded recitation
LO7	7	Effect of denial of a motion for new trial 137.                Francisco v. Puno, 108 SCRA 427 Effect of grant of a motion for new trial (c)    Appeal from judgment Modes of appeal Issues to be raised on appeal Period for filing an appeal Right to appeal a mere statutory privilege 138.                Stolt-Nielsen v. NLRC, GR 147623, Dec. 13, 2005, 477 SCRA 516 Judgments or orders from which appeals may be taken 4.  When does judgment become final Duty to cause issuance of decree of registration Final judgment constitutes res judicata against the whole world 139.                Ting v. Heirs of Lirio, GR 168913, Mar. 14, 2007, 518 SCRA 334 Res judicata Requisites for res judicata to serve as absolute bar to new action Land title not finally adjudicated until after the lapse of one (1) year from issuance of decree of registration 140.                Laburada v. LRA, GR 101387, Mar. 11, 1998, 287 SCRA 333 Remedies after judgment becomes final (a)   Reliefs from judgments, orders and other proceedings 141.                Trust International Paper Corp. v. Pelaez, GR 164871, Aug. 22, 2006, 499 SCRA 552 Provisional remedy available to preserve the rights of the parties Grounds for petition for relief from judgment Time to file petition Affidavits to be annexed to the petition Petition for relief from judgment; when allowed 142.                Dela Cruz v. Andres, GR 161864, Apr. 27, 2007, 522 SCRA 585 (b)       Annulment of judgments, or final orders and resolutions; grounds 143.                Diona v. Balangue, GR 173559, Jan. 7, 2013, 688 SCRA 22 Ground for annulment of judgment Annulment of judgment; when available Periods to file action 144.                Galicia v. Manliquez, GR 155785, Apr. 13, 2007, 521 SCRA 85 Annulment of judgment an independent remedy 145.                Bulawan v. Aquende, GR 182819, June 22, 2011, 652 SCRA 585 When extrinsic fraud not a valid ground for annulment of judgment Lack of jurisdiction as ground for annulment of judgment Lack of jurisdiction Effects of annulment of judgment (c)      Petition for Certiorari (Special Civil Action) Writ of certiorari; when and for what purpose issued 146.                Land Bank of the Phils. v. CA, GR 129368, Aug. 25, 2003, 409 SCRA 455 Requisites for availment of remedy of certiorari (d)       Petition for reopening and review of the decree of registration Petition under Section 32 of PD 1529; when and by whom filed 147.                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 148.                Baldoz v. Papa, GR L-18150, July 30, 1965, 14 SCRA 691 Elements for allowance of reopening or review of decree 149.                Libudan v. Gil, GR L-21163, May 17, 1972, 45 SCRA 17 Petitioner or movant need not be original claimant 150.                v. Ybañez, GR L-6103, Apr. 17, 1953, 92 Phil. 911 Purpose in giving aggrieved parties a chance to review the decree 151.                Rublico v. Orellana, GR L-26582, Nov. 28, 1969, 30 SCRA 511 Only those fraudulently deprived of their opportunity to be heard in the original registration case may file petition for review 152.                Crisolo v. CA, GR L-33093, Dec. 29, 1975, 68 SCRA 435. Petition may be filed any time after rendition of court’s decision 153.                Rivera v. Moran, GR L-24568, Mar. 2, 1926, 48 Phil. 836 Decree of registration; contents Decree conclusive against all persons Period when court may reopen proceedings; Ground for review 154.                Lopez v. Padilla, GR L-27559, May 18, 1972, 45 SCRA 44 Review of decree of registration; when decree no longer reviewable Review of decree of registration under the jurisdiction of the RTC Title deemed not finally adjudicated before entry of decree and lapse of one (1) year from its entry by the LRA 155.                Gomez v. CA, GR 77770, Dec. 15, 1988, 168 SCRA 491 Innocent purchaser for value (IPV), buyer in good faith 156.                Yared v. Tiongco, GR 161360, Oct. 19, 2011, 659 SCRA 545 Protection accorded by law to an IPV 157.                Peralta v. Abalon, GR 183448, June 30, 2014, 727 SCRA 477 Buyer in bad faith not protected by registration of sale 158.                Lu v. Manipon, GR 147072, May 7, 2002, 381 SCRA 788 Holder in bad faith of certificate of title not protected by law; case of double sale 159.                Baricuatro Jr. v. CA, GR 105902, Feb. 9, 2000, 325 SCRA 137 Governing principle in double sale 160.                Olivares v. Gonzales, GR L-34500, Mar. 18, 1988, 159 SCRA 33	Submission of Case Digests   Report-Lecture-Discussion   Oral Recitation	Library   Computer/ Internet   Books/Case Laws	Grading of submitted Case Digests   Report- Graded recitation
LO8	8	Forged deed does not divest registered owner of title 161.                Soliven v. Francisco, GR L-48974, Nov. 29, 1989, 170 SCRA 218 Forged deed may be the root of a valid title 162.                Lim v. Chuatoco, GR 161861, Mar. 11, 2005, 453 SCRA 308 Period from issuance of decree to question its validity Indefeasibility of decree of registration 163.                Eduarte v. CA, GR 105944, Feb. 9, 1996, 323 Phil. 462 Rationale for the rule on indefeasibility of title 164.                Ingusan v. Heirs of Reyes, GR 142938, Aug. 28, 2007, 531 SCRA 315 Instance when the rule on indefeasibility will not apply 165.                Ferrer v. Bautista, GR 46963, Mar. 14, 1994, 231 SCRA 257 Void certificate of title 166.                Heirs of Simplicio Santiago v. Heirs of Mariano Santiago, GR 151440, June 17, 2003, 404 SCRA 193 Rule on indefeasibility applies also to homestead and free patents 167.                Iglesia ni Cristo v. CFI of Nueva Ecija, GR L-35273, July 25, 1983, 123 SCRA 516 Requisites for the availment of the remedy of petition for review 168.                Serna v. CA, GR 124605, June 18, 1999, 308 SCRA 527 Finality an essential feature of a Torrens certificate of title 169.                Broce v. Apurado, GR 8416, Jan. 27, 1914, 26 Phil. 581 One-year period starts to run from the date of entry of decree 170.                Gomez v. CA, GR 77770, Dec. 15, 1988, 168 SCRA 491 Petition may already be filed after rendition of court’s decision 171.                Rivera v. Moran, GR 24568, Mar. 2, 1926, 48 Phil. 836. One-year period reckoned not from court’s decision but from issuance of decree by the LRA Administrator 172.                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 173.                Manila v. Abila, GR L-26781, Feb. 28, 1977, 75 SCRA 267 Actual and constructive fraud 174.                Heirs of Roxas v. CA, GR 118436, Mar. 21, 1997, 270 SCRA 309 Extrinsic and intrinsic fraud Section 32 of PD 1529 considers only extrinsic or collateral fraud 175.                Republic v. Guerrero, GR 133168, Mar. 28, 2006, 485 SCRA 424 Inquiry into intrinsic fraud barred after judgment 176.                Tichangco v. Enriquez, GR 150629, June 30, 2004, 433 SCRA 324 Remedies available after the one-year contestability period (a)    Action for damages Moral and exemplary damages where a person committed fraud in obtaining title 177.                Valenzuela v. Sps. Mano, GR 172611, July 9, 2010, 624 SCRA 664 (b)    Action for reconveyance Reconveyance 178.                Lacorte v. CA, GR 124574, Feb. 2, 1998, 286 SCRA 24 Transfer of title wrongfully registered is what is sought in an action for reconveyance 179.                Pasio v. Monterroyo, GR 159494, July 31, 2008, 560 SCRA 739 Action for reconveyance governed by Article 434 of Civil Code 180.                Hutchison v. Buscas, GR 158554, May 26, 2005, 459 SCRA 214 Requirements that must concur to warrant reconveyance of land 181.                New Regent Sources, Inc. v. Tanjuatco, Jr., GR 168800, Apr. 16, 2009, 585 SCRA 329	Submission of Case Digests   Report-Lecture-Discussion   Oral Recitation	Library   Computer/ Internet   Books/Case Laws	Grading of submitted Case Digests   Report- Graded recitation
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LO10	10	Action for reconveyance may be barred by prescription Reconveyance based on implied trust prescribes in 10 years 182.                Walstrom v. Mapa, Jr., GR L-38387, Jan. 29, 1990, 181 SCRA 431 Exception to 10-year prescriptive period 183.                Heirs of Valientes v. Ramas, GR 157852, Dec. 15, 2010, 638 SCRA 444 Possession must be in the concept of an owner 184.                Tan v. CA, GR 125861, Sept. 9, 1998, 295 SCRA 247 Essential condition for resort to action for reconveyance 185.                Lucena v. CA, GR L-77468, Aug. 25, 1999, 313 SCRA 47 Right of innocent mortgagee for value 186.                Rural Bank of Sariaya, Inc. v. Yacon, GR L-78011, July 5, 1989, 175 SCRA 62 What constitutes fraud that would give ground for reconveyance 187.                National Grains Authority v. IAC, GR 68741, Jan. 28, 1988, 157 SCRA 380 When action for reconveyance may be barred by laches 188.                Declaro v. CA, GR 119747, Nov. 27, 2000, 346 SCRA 57). Laches Nature of action for reconveyance based on a fictitious deed 189.                PNB v. Heirs of Militar, GR 164801, Aug. 18, 2005, 467 SCRA 377 Twin reliefs sought in action for reconveyance 190.                Linzag v. CA, GR 122181, June 26, 1998, 291 SCRA 304 Action for reconveyance not aimed at reopening registration proceeding 191.                Rodriguez v. Toreno, GR L-29596, Oct. 14, 1977, 76 SCRA 356 Remedy of owner deprived of his land when reconveyance is no longer available 192.                Delos Reyes v. CA, GR 121468, Jan. 27, 1998, 285 SCRA 81 (c)     Recovery Against the Assurance Fund Action for compensation from Assurance Fund; when filed 193.                Heirs of Roxas v. Garcia, GR 146208, Aug. 12, 2004, 436 SCRA 253 Purpose of the Assurance Fund 194.                Loewenstein v. Page, GR L-5599, Mar. 22, 1910, 16 Phil. 84 Suppletory application of the Rules of Court Other remedies (a)    Cancellation of title Action for declaration of nullity of free patent and certificate of title; real party in interest 195.                Heirs of Kionisala v. Heirs of Dacut, GR 147370, Feb. 27, 2002, 378 SCRA 206 Grounds for cancellation of patent and annulment of title 196.                Republic v. Mangotara, GR 170375, 170505 & 173355-56, July 7, 2010, 624 SCRA 360 (b)    Reversion under Section 101 of CA 141 Reversion 197.                Republic v. Roxas, GR 157988, Dec. 11, 2013 Objective of reversion suit 198.                Cawis v. Cerilles, GR 170207, Apr. 19, 2010, 618 SCRA 357 Action for reversion; where proper Instances when remedy of reversion may be resorted to 199.                Republic v. Roxas, GR 157988,. Dec. 11, 2013 Only the State can institute reversion proceedings 200.                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 201.                Garingan v. Garingan, GR 144095, Apr. 12, 2005, 455 SCRA 480 Public land fraudulently included in patents subject of reversion 202.                Reyes v. CA, GR 94524, Sept. 10, 1998, 295 SCRA 296 Action for reversion distinguished from action for declaration of nullity of free patent and certificate of title 203.                Heirs of Kionisala v. Heirs of Dacut, GR 147370, Feb. 27, 2002, 378 SCRA 206 Real party in interest in reversion proceedings	Submission of Case Digests   Report-Lecture-Discussion   Oral Recitation	Library   Computer/ Internet   Books/Case Laws	Grading of submitted Case Digests   Report- Graded recitation
LO11	11	(c)   Quieting of title; definition 204.                Heirs of Toring v. Heirs of Boquilaga, GR 163610, Sept. 27, 2010 Action to quiet title a suit quasi in rem 205.                Foster-Gallego v. Galang, GR 130228, July 27, 2004, 435 SCRA 275 Twin requisites for quieting of title 206.                Eland Philippines, Inc. v. Garcia, GR 173289, Feb. 17, 2010, 613 SCRA 66 Proper party in an action to quiet title 207.                Portic v. Cristobal, GR 156171, Apr. 22, 2005, 496 Phil. 456 Suit to quiet title to property occupied by plaintiff does not prescribe 208.                Faja v. CA, GR L-45045, Feb. 28, 1977, 75 SCRA 441 (d)       Criminal action for perjury Perjury Elements of perjury 209.                Diaz v. People, GR 65006, Oct. 31, 1990, 191 SCRA 86 3.2       CADASTRAL REGISTRATION PROCEEDINGS 1.  ORDER FOR SPEEDY SETTLEMENT AND ADJUDICATION, SURVEY AND NOTICES Nature of cadastral proceeding 210.                Republic v. Vera, GR L-35778, Jan. 27, 1983, 120 SCRA 210 Subject matter of cadastral proceedings 211.                Government of the Phil. Islands v. Municipality of Binalonan, GR 8243, Dec. 24, 1915, 32 Phil. 634 Limited jurisdiction of cadastral court over registered lands 212.                Pamintuan v. San Agustin, GR L-17943, June 22, 1922, 43 Phil. 558 Cadastral survey to identify lots prior to proceedings in court 213.                Director of Lands v. CA, GR L-58867, June 22, 1984, 129 SCRA 689 A.1   Cadastral survey preparatory to filing of petition Submission of survey plan 214.                Republic v. Vera, GR L-35778, Jan. 27, 1983, 120 SCRA 210 Survey plan not evidence of title 215.                Director of Lands v. Heirs of Carolino, GR L-61598, Dec. 12, 1985, 140 SCRA 396 PETITION; LOT NUMBERS B.1   Petition for registration Contents of the petition Purpose of requiring technical description in the notice 216.                Viewmaster Construction Corp. v. Maulit, GR 136283, Feb. 29, 2000, 326 SCRA 821 Contents of the plan; lots and cadastral numbers ANSWER C.1      Answer to petition in cadastral proceeding Form and contents of Answer HEARING; JUDGMENT; DECREE D.1    Hearing, judgment and decree of registration SUMMARY OF REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES Survey of the land and approval of the survey plan Duties of the surveyors or geodetic engineers 217.                Francisco v. CA, GR L-35787, Apr. 11, 1980, 97 SCRA 22 Survey Order and Survey Authority Conditions under which Survey Authority is issued DENR to approve survey plans Types of survey Cadastral surveys; what they include Purposes of cadastral surveys Isolated surveys Cadastre and cadastral survey 2.  Filing of the application for registration Where to file application; form required and muniments of title Supporting documents Contents of application Full names and addresses of all occupants of the land and those of the adjoining owner required 218.                Francisco v. Rojas, GR 167120, Apr. 23, 2014, 723 SCRA 423 Extent of search Tracing cloth plan; purpose of the requirement 219.                Del Rosario v. Republic, GR 148338, June 6, 2002, 383 SCRA 262 Alternative to original tracing cloth plan 220.                Republic v. Hubilla, GR 157683, Feb. 11, 2005, 451 SCRA 181 Application may include two (2) or more parcels of land Amendments to the application 221.                M. Tuason & Co., Inc. v. Torres, GR L-24559, July 22, 1981, 105 SCRA 653 New publication requirement; purpose 222.                Juan v. Luis, GR 24701, Aug. 25, 1926, 49 Phil. 252 Instance when new publication not needed 223.                Benin v. Tuason, GR L-26127, June 28, 1974, 57 SCRA 531 Required statement when land applied for borders on road Requirement of additional facts and papers; ocular inspection Failure to mention names of minor’s guardians in application for registration does not invalidate title 224.                Tichangco v. Enriquez, GR 150629, June 30, 2004, 433 SCRA 324 Transmittal of the copy of the application to the LRA	Submission of Case Digests   Report-Lecture-Discussion   Oral Recitation	Library   Computer/ Internet   Books/Case Laws	Grading of submitted Case Digests   Report- Graded recitation
LO12	12	Duties of clerk of court LRA to report to court errors or deficiencies in application 4.  Setting the date of the initial hearing 5.  Notice of application and initial hearing (a)   Publication of notice Purpose and effects of publication (b)    Mailing of notice (c)    Posting of notice Notice; to whom addressed; contents Notice by mailing and by posting not dispensed with by Sec. 23 225.                Republic v. Marasigan, GR 85515, June 6, 1991, 198 SCRA 219 Effect of defective publication 226.                Republic v. CA, GR 103746, Feb. 9, 1993, 218 SCRA 773 Service of notices upon contiguous owners, occupants, etc. Effect of deliberate failure of the applicant to give notice 227.                Divina v. CA, GR 117734, Feb. 22, 2001, 352 SCRA 527 Filing of answer or objection to the application Requisites for a valid answer Opposition must be based on dominical or real right 228.                Leyva v. Jandoc, GR L-16965, Feb. 28, 1962, 4 SCRA 595 Solicitor General empowered to file opposition for the State Order of general default Effect of failure to file answer or opposition 229.                De los Reyes v. Paterno, GR 10680, Mar. 27, 1916, 34 Phil. 420 Order of special default Effect of order of default 230.                Santos, Jr. v. PNOC Exploration Corp., GR 170943, Sept. 23, 2008, 566 SCRA 272) Service upon party in default Relief from order of default 8.  Hearing and presentation of evidence Reference to a referee Court’s action on referee’s report Factual evidence of possession and title required 231.                Republic v. CA, GR L-62680, Nov. 9, 1988, 167 SCRA 150 What the applicant must prove before the court 232.                Lasam v. Director of Lands, GR 42859, Mar. 17, 1938, 65 Phil. 367 9.   Promulgation of judgment by the court Judgment confirming title Judgment dismissing the case without prejudice 233.                Ng Sam Bok v. Director of Lands, GR L-11988. Dec. 22, 1958, 104 Phil. 965 Import of the term “without prejudice” Purpose and effect of the term “without prejudice” 10.   Court order for LRA to issue decree of registration 11.   Issuance and entry of decree of registration by LRA Original Certificate of Title (OCT); form and contents 234.                Sotto v. Sotto, GR L-17768, Sept. 1, 1922, 43 Phil. 688 Period for LRA to issue decree of registration 12.   Sending of copy of the decree of registration to RD 13.   Transcription of certificate of title in registry book CERTIFICATE OF TITLE 14.   Preparation of decree and certificate of title PD 1529 contains no provision on execution of final judgments; Rationale 235.                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 236.                Ana v. Menla, GR L-15564, April 29, 1961, 111 Phil. 947 Procedure after judgment and before issuance of certificate of title No additional burden to be imposed on the owner after judgment Post-judgment remedy to recover possession of land Contempt not available in case of refusal of defeated party to vacate despite writ of possession 237.                Rom v. Cobadora, GR L-24764, July 17, 1969, 128 SCRA 758 Instance when losing party may be punished for contempt 238.                Chinese Commercial Property Co. v. Martinez, GR L-18565, Nov. 30, 1962, 6 SCRA 848 Special order for removal of improvement (writ of demolition) 239.                Guevara v. Laico, GR 44057, Feb. 27, 1937, 64 Phil. 144 Writ of demolition a complement of writ of possession 240.                Marcelo v. Mencias, GR 15609, Apr. 29, 1960, 107 Phil. 1071 Land registration court empowered to issue all auxiliary writs Issuance of decree of registration after judgment not a ministerial act 241.                Laburada v. Land Registration Authority, GR 101387, Mar. 11, 1998, 287 SCRA 333 Issuance of decree not compellable by mandamus 242.                Go v. CA, GR 120040, Jan. 29, 1996, 252 SCRA 564 Certificate of title as evidence of an indefeasible title, ownership 243.                Naval v. CA, GR 167412, Feb. 2, 2006, 483 SCRA 102 Tax declarations cannot prevail over a certificate of title 244.                Heirs of Vencilao, Sr. v. CA, GR 123713, Apr. 1, 1998, 288 SCRA 574 Entry of Original Certificate of Title (OCT) Owner’s duplicate certificate of title	Submission of Case Digests   Report-Lecture-Discussion   Oral Recitation	Library   Computer/ Internet   Books/Case Laws	Grading of submitted Case Digests   Report- Graded recitation
LO13	13	Owner is entitled to possess duplicate certificate of title 245.                El Director de Terrenos contra Abachin, GR 47965, June 13, 1941, 72 Phil. 326 Registration Books OCT; when issued and when to take effect 246.                Manotok Realty, Inc. v. CLT Realty Development Corp., GR 123346, Nov. 29, 2005, 476 SCRA 305 Distinction between entry of decree and entry of certificate of title 247.                Antiporda v. Mapa, GR 34118, Oct. 28, 1930, 55 Phil. 89 Process leading to the issuance of owner’s duplicate OCT Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) Facts required to be shown in the TCT Requirements for land transfer and issuance of TCT Statutory liens affecting title Clean title, lien and encumbrance 248.                Casimiro Development Corp. v. Mateo, GR 175485, July 27, 2011, 654 SCRA 676 Examples of encumbrances Lien distinguished from notice of lis pendens 249.                People v. RTC of Manila, GR 81541, Oct. 4, 1989, 178 SCRA 299 Statement of personal circumstances in the certificate When property subject of certificate is deemed conjugal or not 250.                Calalang-Parujan v. Calalang-Garcia, GR 184148, June 9, 2014, 725 SCRA 402 General incidents of registered land General incidents of registered land Registered land not subject to prescription nor adverse possession 251.                Atun v. Nunez, GR L-8018, Oct. 26, 1955, 97 Phil. 762 Prescription also not applicable to heirs of registered owners 252.                Barcelona v. Barcelona, GR L-9014, Oct. 31, 1956, 100 Phil. 251 Purpose of registration under the Torrens system is to quiet title Right to recover by registered owner not barred by prescription 253.                Alfonso v. Pasay City, GR L-12754, Jan. 30, 1960, 106 Phil. 1017 Adverse possession ineffectual against registered land 254.                Tuason & Co., Inc. v. Bolaños, GR L-4935, May 28, 1954, 95 Phil. 106 Torrens certificates of title immune from a collateral attack 255.                Gabriel, Jr. v. Crisologo, GR 204626, June 9, 2014, 725 SCRA 528 Collateral attack and direct attack; distinctions Torrens title may only be attacked in a direct proceeding 256.                Lagrosa v. CA, GR 115981-82, Aug. 12, 1999, 312 SCRA 298 When Torrens title become incontrovertible 257.                Carvajal v. CA, GR 98328, Oct. 9, 1997, 345 Phil. 592 Remedy after the one-year period Ownership different from certificate of title Action for reconveyance as a remedy What an action for reconveyance seeks and when may it be availed of Splitting or consolidation of titles Subdivision and consolidation plans Registration of simple or complex subdivision plan; provision on non-closure of streets, waterways, open space, etc. Approval by LRA of consolidation plan LRA cannot increase the area covered by certificate of title Section 50 of PD 1529 does not apply to public thoroughfares 258.                Republic v. Ortigas and Co. Partnership Limited, GR 171496, Mar. 3, 2014, 717 SCRA 601 Delineated roads will remain private at owner’s option 259.                Republic v. Ortigas and Co. Partnership Ltd., GR171496, Mar. 3, 2014, 717 SCRA 601 Government cannot take private property for private use 260.                Sindalan v. CA, GR 150640, Mar. 22, 2007, 518 SCRA 649 Section 50 not a license to disregard right to just compensation 261.                Manapat v. CA, GR171496, Mar. 3, 2014, 717 SCRA 601	Submission of Case Digests   Report-Lecture-Discussion   Oral Recitation	Library   Computer/ Internet   Books/Case Laws	Grading of submitted Case Digests   Report- Graded recitation
LO14	14	SUBSEQUENT REGISTRATION 5.1    VOLUNTARY DEALINGS WITH REGISTERED LANDS: GENERAL PROVISIONS Voluntary dealings Conveyance and other dealings by registered owner Registration as the operative act to convey or affect the land Unregistered sale of land cannot bind third parties 262.                Bulaong v. Gonzales, GR 156318, Sept. 05, 2011, 656 SCRA 666 Registered mortgage inferior to that of unregistered sale 263.                Reyes v. De Leon, GR L-22331, June 6, 1967, 126 Phil 710 Encumbrances not shown on the certificate cannot bind nor prejudice third persons 264.                Bass v. De la Rama, GR L-47662, Sept. 30, 1942, 73 Phil. 682 Preference accorded to registered levy on attachment or execution 265.                Calalang v. Register of Deeds, GR 76265, Apr. 22, 1992, 208 SCRA 215 Levy creates a continuing lien on land subject thereof 266.                Valdevieso v. Damalerio, GR 133303, Feb. 17, 2005 Validity of execution sale retroacts to date of levy 267.                First Integrated Bonding& Insurance Co., Inc. v. CA, GR 119577, Aug. 28, 1996, 261 SCRA 203 Constructive notice upon registration Registration deemed a constructive notice to the whole world 268.                G Holdings, Inc. v. National Mines and Allied Workers Union Local 103 (NAMAWU), GR 160236, Oct. 16, 2009, 604 SCRA 73 Registration 269.                Agricultural Credit Cooperative Association of Hinigaran v. Yusay, GR L-13313, Apr. 28, 1960, 107 Phil. 791 Purpose of registration is merely to give notice 270.                Autocorp Group and Autographics, Inc. v. CA, GR 157553, Sept. 8, 2004, 437 SCRA 678 Purpose and effects of registering instruments 271.                Saberon v. Ventanilla, Jr., GR 192669, Apr. 21, 2014, 777 SCRA 287 Voluntary and involuntary instruments 272.                Villasor v. Camon, R-CA 8551, June 29, 1951, 89 Phil. 404 Requisites for registration of voluntary and involuntary instruments Voluntary and involuntary registration distinguished 273.                Levin v. Bass, GR L-4340, May 28, 1952, 91 Phil. 420 Execution sale retroacts to date of levy as entered in the day book 274.                Caviles, Jr. v. Bautista, GR 102648, Nov. 24, 1999, 319 SCRA 24 Presentation of owner’s duplicate upon entry of new certificate Production of owner’s duplicate conclusive authority from owner When registration retroacts to date of entry in RD’s day book 275.                Ramirez v. Causin, GR L-10794, July 31, 1957, 101 Phil. 1009 Subsequent registration procured by fraud deemed void Instances when a forged deed may be the root of a valid title 276.                Inquimboy v. Vda. De Cruz, GR L-13953, July 26, 1960, 108 Phil. 1054 Original owner of registered land may seek annulment of transfer thereof grounded on fraud but subject to right of IPV 277.                De Santos v. IAC, GR L-69591, Jan. 25, 1988, 157 SCRA 295 Dealings less than ownership; how registered Grantee’s name, nationality, etc., to be stated Change in the residence or postal address of grantee Notices and processes to be served by mail to the given addresses 6.  Primary Entry Book; fees; certified copies Primary entry book or Day book Manner of presentation and entry of deeds and instruments Records of registered land open to public Instrument subject of primary entry deemed registered from time noted pending annotation of memorandum thereof in the title 278.                DBP v. Acting RD of Nueva Ecija, UDK 7671, June 23, 1988, 162 SCRA 450 Entry alone produces the effect of registration 279.                Levin v. Bass, GR L-4340 to 4346, May 28, 1952, 91 Phil. 420 Late annotation of levy on certificate does not diminish its efficacy 280.                Villasor v. Camon, R-CA 8551, June 29, 1951, 89 Phil. 404 CONVEYANCES AND TRANSFERS A.1    Procedure in registration of conveyances A.2      Procedure where conveyance involves portion of land Annotation of deed pending entry of transfer certificate Annotation of subsequent deed prior to approval of plan not allowed RD’s action upon approval of the plan and technical descriptions Grantor’s options where land has been subdivided into several lots A.3      Carryover of encumbrances RD’s ministerial duty to carry over encumbrances to certificates 281.                Saberon v. Ventanilla, Jr., GR 192669, Apr. 21, 2014, 777 SCRA 287	Submission of Case Digests   Report-Lecture-Discussion   Oral Recitation	Library   Computer/ Internet   Books/Case Laws	Grading of submitted Case Digests   Report- Graded recitation
LO15	15	MORTGAGES AND LEASES B.1      Mortgage or lease of registered land Mortgage Lease Issuance of mortgagee’s or lessee’s duplicate certificate of title discontinued B.2      Registration of the deed of mortgage or lease B.3   Discharge or cancellation of mortgage or lease 282.                PCSO v. New Dagupan Metro Gas Corp., GR 173171, July 11, 2012, 676 SCRA 156 B.4   Foreclosure of mortgage; definition 283.                Selegna Management and Development Corp. v. UCPB, GR 165662, May 3, 2006, 489 SCRA 125 (a)    Judicial foreclosure of mortgage Final order of the court confirming the sale Where there is no right of redemption Where right of redemption exists Redemption period for registered foreclosed property 284.                Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. v. Tan, GR 178449, Oct. 17, 2008, 569 SCRA 814 General rule in redemption; intent must be coupled with payment 285.                BPI Family Savings Bank, Inc., v. Sps. Veloso, GR 141974, Aug. 9, 2004, 436 SCRA 1 Remedy in case of disagreement over redemption price 286.                Banco Filipino Savings and Mortgage Bank v. CA, GR 143896, July 8, 2005, 463 SCRA 64 Certificate or deed of redemption in case of redemption Final deed of sale in case of non-redemption (b)  Extrajudicial foreclosure of mortgage Certificate of sale Certificate or deed of redemption in case of redemption Laws governing extrajudicial foreclosure Final deed of sale or sworn statement in case of non-redemption Purchaser in foreclosure sale may seek possession of property sold 287.                China Banking Corp. v. Lozada, GR 164919, July 4, 2008, 557 SCRA 177 Petition for issuance of writ of possession through ex parte motion 288.                Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. v. Bance, GR 167280, Apr. 30, 2008, 553 SCRA 507 Ministerial duty of the court to issue writ of possession 289.                Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. v. Tan, GR 159934, June 26, 2008, 555 SCRA 502 Purchaser entitled to writ of possession despite pendency of annulment or foreclosure suit 290.                Fernandez v. Espinoza, GR 156421, Apr. 14, 2008, 551 SCRA 136 When right of purchaser to possession becomes absolute Writ of possession; when issued 291.                680 Home Appliances, Inc. v. CA, GR 206599, Sept. 29, 2014, 737 SCRA 127 Instance when issuance of writ of possession ceases to be ex-parte 292.                Okabe v. Saturnino, GR 196040, Aug. 26, 2014, 733 SCRA 652 Court order granting petition for writ of possession a final order Inadequacy of price at foreclosure sale does not nullify sale 293.                New Sampaguita Builders Construction Inc. v. PNB, GR 148753, July 30, 2004, 435 SCRA 565 Remedy where proceeds of sale insufficient to cover debt 294.                BPI Family Savings Bank, Inc. v. Avenido, GR 175816, Dec. 7, 2011, 661 SCRA 758 Conditions when writ against foreclosure of mortgage may be issued Certificate of sale in a foreclosure sale does not transfer ownership 295.                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 296.                Gonzalez v. Calimbas, GR L-27878, Dec. 31, 1927, 51 Phil. 355 Annotation of certificate of sale a ministerial duty of RD 297.                Autocorp Group v. CA, GR 157553, Sept. 08, 2004, 437 SCRA 678 POWERS OF ATTORNEY; TRUSTS C.1      Power of attorney Special Power of Attorney (SPA) Powers of attorney construed 298.                Woodchild Holdings, Inc. v. Roxas Electric and Construction Co., Inc., GR 140667, Aug. 12, 2004, 436 SCRA 235 Trust C.2      Trusts in registered land C.3      Trust with power of sale, etc.; how expressed C.4      Judicial appointment of new trustee C.5      Implied trusts; how established Implied trust Resulting and constructive trust construed Express trust and implied trust distinguished 5.2       INVOLUNTARY DEALINGS Involuntary dealings Attachments or judicial writs, orders or processes Attachment 299.                Sievert v. CA, GR 84034, Dec. 22, 1988, 168 SCRA 692 Purpose and function of an attachment 300.                Salgado v. CA, GR L-55381, Mar. 26, 1984, 128 SCRA 395 Adverse claim Statement of claims; how registered Form and contents of statement Period of effectivity of adverse claim Duty of RD to record adverse claim ministerial 301.                Gabriel v. RD of Rizal, GR L-17956, Sept. 30, 1963, 9 SCRA 136 Purpose of annotating adverse claim on certificate of title 302.                Arrazola v. Bernas, GR L-29740, Nov. 10, 1978, 86 SCRA 279 Cancellation of the adverse claim; how made and by whom What constitutes as adverse claim under Section 70 of PD 1529 303.                Cathay Metal Corp. v. Laguna West Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Inc., GR 172204, July 2, 2014, 728 SCRA 482 30-day effectivity of adverse claim construed 304.                Sajonas v. CA, GR 102377, July 5, 1996, 285 SCRA 79 Cancellation of adverse claim still necessary to render it ineffective Rationale for requirement of hearing; second adverse claim barred Certain easement need not be annotated as adverse claim 305.                Castro v. Monsod. GR 183719, Feb. 2, 2011, 641 SCRA 486 Surrender of certificate in involuntary dealings Where a court order is needed to compel surrender of certificate 306.                RD, Pasig, Rizal v. Heirs of Caiji, GR L-7261, May 11, 1956, 99 Phil. 25	Submission of Case Digests   Report-Lecture-Discussion   Oral Recitation	Library   Computer/ Internet   Books/Case Laws	Grading of submitted Case Digests   Report- Graded recitation
LO16	16	Provisions of Sections 69 and 71 of PD 1529 distinguished 307.                The Phil. Cotton Corp. v. Gagoomal, GR 130389, Feb. 11, 2008, 544 SCRA 185 Dissolution, etc. of attachments, etc. Registration of orders of court, etc. Enforcement of liens on registered land Act of registration of deed of conveyance is what gives effect to the conveyance and binds the land 308.                Agbulos v. Alberto, GR L-17483, July 31, 1962, 5 SCRA 790 Application for new certificate upon expiration of redemption period; Period to annul or impeach the proceedings Relief under Section 75 of PD 1529 may only be granted when there is unanimity of the parties or there is no adverse claim 309.                Tangunan v. Republic, GR L-5545, Dec. 29, 1953, 94 Phil. 171 Notice of lis pendens; where proper Lis pendens 310.                Rehabilitation Finance Corp. v. Morales, GR L-10064, Apr. 23, 1957, 101 Phil. 171 Nature and effects of a notice of lis pendens 311.                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 312.                Viewmaster Construction Corp. v. Maulit, GR 136283, Feb. 29, 2000, 326 SCRA 821 Other applications of the notice of lis pendens 313.                Villanueva v. CA, GR 117108, Nov. 5, 1997, 281 SCRA 298 Notice of lis pendens not a lien or encumbrance but a mere notice 314.                People v. RTC of Manila, GR 81541, Oct. 4, 1989, 178 SCRA 299 Property which may validly be covered by notice of lis pendens Notice of lis pendens a mere notice to third parties and creates no lien thereon 315.                People v. RTC of Manila, GR 81541, Oct. 4, 1989, 178 SCRA 299 Cancellation of notice of lis pendens before final judgment Cancellation of notice after final judgment in favor of defendant General rule on cancellation of notice of lis pendens Grounds for cancellation of notice of lis pendens 316.                Romero v. CA, GR 142406, May 16, 2005, 458 SCRA 483 What the notice of lis pendens need not contain 317.                Villanueva v. CA, GR 117108, Nov. 5, 1997, 281 SCRA 298 Notice of lis pendens does not create a right or lien 318.                Somes v. Government of the Phil. Islands, GR L-42754, Oct. 30, 1935, 62 Phil. 432 Notice of lis pendens and adverse claims not contradictory 319.                Doronila Resources Dev., Inc. v. CA, GR L-42956-57, Jan. 12, 1988, 157 SCRA 26 REGISTRATION OF JUDGMENTS, ORDERS AND PARTITIONS Judgment for the Plaintiff Judgment adjudicating ownership Execution of deed by virtue of judgment Judgment of partition Registration of prior registered mortgaged or lease on partitioned property Notice of insolvency Judgment or order vacating insolvency proceedings Land taken by eminent domain Extrajudicial settlement of estate Filing of letters of administration and will Dealings by administering subject to court approval. Land devised to executor When executor empowered by will to sell, etc. Transfer in anticipation of final distribution Registration of final distribution of estate VII.  ASSURANCE FUND Assurance Fund; its purpose and intent 320.                RD of Negros Occidental v. Anglo, Sr., GR 171804, Aug. 05, 2015 Contribution to Assurance Fund Custody and investment of fund Action for compensation from funds Persons who may recover from the Assurance Fund 321.                De Guzman v. National Treasurer of the Republic of the Phils., GR 143281,. Aug. 3, 2000, 337 SCRA 238 When claims not permitted 322.                The RD of Negros Occidental v. Anglo, Sr., GR 171804, Aug. 05, 2015 Action for compensation; against whom action filed 323.                Reyes v. Solemar Development Corp., GR 129247, Mar. 3, 2006, 484 SCRA 1 Judgment, how satisfied Recourse where judgment cannot be executed General Fund when liable Subrogation of government to plaintiff’s rights RD as party in interest RD mandated to protect the Assurance Fund by filing action Power of LRA Administrator to file the case himself 324.                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 Losses not recoverable Recovery from person who caused the loss takes precedence over claims against Assurance Fund 325.                Estrellado v. Martinez, GR L-23847, Nov. 18, 1925, 48 Phil. 256 Person registered in error liable for damages Fund not intended to relieve third persons from legal actions Limitation of Action VIII.     REGISTRATION OF PATENTS Certificates of title pursuant to patents Effect of registration of grants and patents under Section 103 326.                Ting Ho, Jr. v. Teng Gui, GR 130115, July 16, 2008, 558 SCRA 421 Registered public land patent a veritable Torrens title 327.                Republic v. Umali, GR 80687, Apr. 10, 1989, 171 SCRA 647 CERTIFICATE OF LAND TRANSFER, EMANCI­PA­­TION PATENT, AFFIDAVIT OF NON-TENANCY Provisional Register of Documents Certificates of Land Transfer, Emancipation Patents and Certificates of Land Ownership Award Sale of agricultural land; affidavit PETITIONS AND ACTIONS AFTER ORIGINAL REGISTRATION Petition to compel surrender of owner’s duplicate certificate Court action after hearing the petition Filing of separate and original action before land registration court Transfer of title in buyer’s name no longer part of execution proceedings 328.                Padilla, Jr. v. Phil. Producers Cooperative Marketing Assoc., Inc., GR 141256, July 15, 2005, 463 SCRA 480 Necessity to file separate action, not mere motion, with RTC 329.                Reyes v. Tang Soat Ing, GR 185620, Dec. 14, 2011, 662 SCRA 553	Submission of Case Digests   Report-Lecture-Discussion   Oral Recitation	Library   Computer/ Internet   Books/Case Laws	Grading of submitted Case Digests   Report- Graded recitation
LO17	17	Remedy in case holder of certificate refuses to surrender duplicate 330.                New Durawood Co., Inc. v. CA, GR 111732, Feb. 20, 1996 Amendment and alteration of certificates not allowed after entry; exception Venue of petitions for amendment and alteration of certificates Grounds for petition for amendment and alteration of certificates 331.                Paz v. Republic, GR 157367, Nov. 23, 2011, 661 SCRA 74 Court actions on the petitions Limitations on court’s authority Petition that may be filed where owner’s duplicate not presented Petitions or motions to be filed in the original registration case Proceedings under Section 108 summary in nature 332.                Bagayas v. Bagayas, GR 187308 & 187517, Sept. 18, 2013, 706 SCRA 73 Grounds for availment of relief under Section 108 333.                City Government of Tagaytay v. Guerrero, GR 140734 & 140745, Sept. 17, 2009, 600 SCRA 33 “Unanimity of parties” 334.                Almirañez v. Devera, GR L-19496, Feb. 27, 1965, 13 SCRA 343 Indispensable parties in action for cancellation of memorandum 335.                Crisologo v. JEWM Agro-Industrial Corp., GR 196894, Mar. 3, 2014, 717 SCRA 644 Provisions of Section 2 and Section 108 of PD 1529 distinguished 336.                Ernesto Oppen, Inc. v. Compas, GR 203969, Oct. 21, 2015 Notice and replacement of lost duplicate certificate 337.                New Durawood Co., Inc. v. CA, GR 111732, Feb. 20, 1996, 253 SCRA 740 RTC has jurisdiction over petitions for issuance of lost or stolen owner’s duplicate certificate of title What constitutes sufficient notice 338.                Office of Court Administrator v. Matas, AM RTJ-92-836, Aug. 2, 1995, 247 SCRA 9 Fact of loss of duplicate certificate jurisdictional 339.                Strait Times, Inc. v. CA, GR 126673, Aug. 28, 1998, 294 SCRA 714 Section 109 of PD 1529 and RA 26 distinguished Actions for replacement under PD 1529 and reconstitution under RA 26 do not pass upon question of ownership of land 340.                Heirs of Susana De Guzman Tuazon v. CA, GR 125758, Jan. 20, 2004, 420 SCRA 219 Reconstitution of lost or destroyed original of Torrens title Judicial reconstitution under RA 26 Administrative reconstitution in RA 26; when availed of Reconstitution 341.                Heirs of Ragua v. CA, GR 88521-22, 31 Jan. 2000, 324 SCRA 7 Notice of hearings of petition for judicial reconstitution Reconstitution of lost or destroyed original Torrens title Nature and purpose of reconstitution proceedings 342.                Angat v. Republic, GR 175788, June 30, 2009, 591 SCRA 364 Requisites for an order of reconstitution to issue 343.                Layos v. Fil-Estate Golf and Development, Inc., GR 150470, Aug. 6, 2008, 561 SCRA 75 Jurisdictional requirements and procedures to be followed Owner’s duplicate copy as source for judicial reconstitution Copies of the certificate of title Owner’s duplicate of OCT/TCT as primary source for reconstitution 344.                Republic v. Casimiro, GR 166139, June 20, 2006, 491 SCRA 499 Owner’s duplicate OCT or TCT to be presented before the court Sources of reconstitution with respect to liens and encumbrances affecting lost or destroyed certificates of title When notices to owners of adjoining lots and actual occupants not mandatory and jurisdictional 345.                Puzon v. Sta. Lucia Realty and Development, Inc., GR 139518, Mar. 6, 2001, 353 SCRA 699 Duty of petitioners to know their adjoining property owners 346.                Tahanan Development Corp. v. CA, GR L-55771, Nov. 15, 1982, 118 SCRA 273 Effect of failure to notify occupant of adjacent property Publication, posting and contents of the notice of Petition for Reconstitution Requirements prior to the date of hearing Contents of the notice 347.                Republic v. Planes, GR 130433, Apr. 17, 2002, 430 Phil. 848 Insufficient compliance with requirements annuls proceedings 348.                Alabang Development Corp. v. Valenzuela, GR L-54094, Aug. 30, 1982, 116 SCRA 261 Rule on liberal construction of the Rules not applicable to land registration cases 349.                Castillo v. Republic, GR 182980, June 22, 2011, 652 SCRA 600 SCHEDULE OF FEES: SPECIAL FUND Fees payable Filing fees and docket fees distinguished 350.                Dela Paz v. CA, GR 120150, Mar. 27, 2000, 328 SCRA 707 Special Account XII.  FORMS USED IN LAND REGISTRATION AND CONVEYANCING Forms in conveyancing Signing and sealing of the instrument Required location of signature merely directory 351.                Quilala v. Alcantara, GR 132681, Dec. 3, 2001, 371 SCRA 311 XIII. DEALINGS WITH UNREGISTERED LANDS Recording of instruments relating to unregistered lands XIV.     REGISTRATION OF CHATTEL MORTGAGES Chattel mortgage Recording of chattel mortgages Chattel mortgage over motor vehicles; when mortgage is deemed binding upon third persons 352.                Aleman v. De Catera, GR L-13693, Mar. 25, 1961, 1 SCRA 776 Manner of recording chattel mortgages Recording of a mortgage RD to certify officer’s return of sale upon mortgage Fees for chattel mortgages, etc. Consulta 353.                Doronila Resources Dev., Inc. v. CA, GR L-42956-57, Jan. 12, 1988, 157 SCRA Procedure Consulta, when applicable Resolution on the consulta appealable to CA XVI.     FINAL PROVISIONS OF PD 1529 1.  Appropriation 2.  Postage exemption 3.  Effectivity of the law on property or land registration	Submission of Case Digests   Report-Lecture-Discussion   Oral Recitation	Library   Computer/ Internet   Books/Case Laws	Grading of submitted Case Digests   Report- Graded recitation
LO18	18		Final Examination	Library   Computer/ Internet   Books/Case Laws	Checking and Grading of Final Examination Answer Booklets   Submission of Final Grades

 

1. STUDENT’S OUTPUTS

 

As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student is required to do and submit the following during the indicated dates of the term.

 

Learning Outcome	Required Output
LO1	Recitation
LO2	Written Tests
LO3	Case Digests

 

1. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

 

1. The student must regularly attend the class.
2. Active participation in class discussion/oral recitation is required.
3. Each student has to take and pass all formative (quizzes, written assignments, case digests, reports, etc.) and summative tests (midterm/final exams). Homework must be submitted the next meeting.

 

1. GRADING SYSTEM

 

Rating periods. The students will be graded for two (2) periods within the semester (midterm and final rating periods) according to the following:

 

1.     Class Attendance	15%
2.     Participation in Class Discussion / Oral Recitation	15%
3.     Individual Formative Tests, Homework, Case Digests	15%
4.     Summative Examination (Midterm and Final Exams)	55%
TOTAL	100%

 

Final Grade. The students will be given their respective final grades based on their average grades (AGs) in the mid-grading period (1st half of the term) and in the final grading grade (2nd half). The midterm rating has a weight of 45% and the final grading period accounts for 55% of the final grade.

 

• SCHOOL OF LAW AND GOVERNANCE JD GRADING SYSTEM:

 

Number	Percentage Equivalent	Description	Letter Equivalent
1.00	98 and above	Excellent A	A
1.25	94 to <98
1.50	90 to <94	Superior	B+
1.75	86 to <90
2.00	83 to <86	Very Good B	B
2.25	80 to <83
2.50	78 to <80	Good	C+
2.75	76 to <78
3.00	75 to <76	Competent	C
3.50	Below 75	Fail	F

 

Prepared and submitted by:

 

 

 

ATTY. ALVIN T. CLARIDADES

 

 

 

Approved by:

 

 

 

MARIA CONCEPCION S. NOCHE

Dean, UA&P Institute of Law

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