Practice question
An annex supplies the assessed value for a properly filed recovery action, but the plaintiff says that value conclusively establishes both the exact parcel identity and its own title. Which is correct?
- Every assessed-value figure automatically proves title and boundaries.
- Jurisdictional valuation and Article 434 merits proof are distinct.
- The defendant may never dispute identity.
- The annex automatically transfers ownership at filing.
- Only the plaintiff's preferred assessment can be considered.
Legal references
- Civil Code Articles434,583-590,622-624 and631: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
- RA11576 Sections1-2, current assessed-value allocation: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2021/ra_11576_2021.html
- Spouses Veloso v. BDO, G.R.256924, June14,2023, MAIN, assessed-value allegation and annexes in real actions: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2023/jun2023/gr_256924_2023.html
Answer this question in flashcards to review your response and continue practicing.