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Practice question: The State and its Political Subdivisions

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A municipal asset was lawfully acquired in the municipality's name during a mayor's term. Explain why the date of acquisition alone does not make it part of the mayor's personal estate.

Legal references

  • Civil Code Articles44(1),45 and46; https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
  • 1987 Constitution ArticleXVI Section3; https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html

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