Exam 24: Land Ownership and Registration Issues

In the problem, above, Y executed an affidavit stating the foregoing circumstances. It was inscribed/registered in the day book of the register of deeds. Can the reservatarios recover?

A and B are compadres. They own two (2) adjacent parcels of land covered by TCT Nos. 1 and 2 respectively where they reside. With the use of fraud, A registered the property of B under his name in 2009. Can B recover the title?

The Roponggi property of the Philippines was sought to be sold to help raise funds to finance the various economic projects of the State. If you were consulted on this legal matter, what would be your advice?

Of the following properties enumerated, which is disposable?

A is the owner of a parcel of land covered by TCT No. 1. He leased it to B. When sued for ejectment, B contended that A's title is void. Is he correct?

A and B both Filipinos, are married. They bought a property but not covered by a title. They migrated to the USA and became American citizens. When they came back for vacation, they filed a petition for registration of the land. Will the petition prosper?

A was able to register a mineral land under TCT No. 1 as early as 1950. After his death, his children B and C inherited it and sold to D. What is the remedy of the State if it chooses to recover it today?

A filed an application for confirmation of imperfect or incomplete title. B filed an opposition alleging that the land is part of the inalienable lands of the State. Is B correct?

What is the ground for the reopening of a decree of registration?

If a parcel of land sought to be registered is located in two (2) provinces, where should the case be filed?

May a person file an application for registration of a part of the reclamation undertaken by a local governmental unit?

If a parcel of land covered by a homestead patent is sold, what is the period of redemption?

A is the owner of a property covered by TCT No. 10. As early as 1950, he knew that his title has been transferred under the name of B, but did nothing to recover it, knowing that B has been in possession. Can he file an action to recover it today?

In the question above who can file an action to recover the property?

May a corporation hold or own alienable lands of the public domain?

What is the remedy of an owner of a titled land in case it was registered by another with the use of fraud under his name?

May there be registration of a parcel of land already decreed in favor of another?

In the question above A sold it to C while the title is clean. C registered it under his name. Can B recover the title?

If the homesteader sells the property before the lapse of the 5-year prohibition, what is the nature of the contract?

A was granted a homestead patent on April 3, 2009. On April 29, 2011, she sold it to C. Is the sale valid?