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Practice question: Co-Ownership (See also RA 4726, as amended by RA 7899)

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

Three co-owners have interests of 60%, 20% and 20%. For an ordinary administration measure, the 60% owner approves while both others object. No serious prejudice or special governing agreement is shown. Is the numerical objection alone decisive?
  1. Yes, two persons always defeat one
  2. No, the approving owner represents the controlling interest under Article 492
  3. Yes, every administrative measure requires unanimity
  4. No, because minority shares cease to exist
  5. Yes, unless a court first cancels the minority shares

Legal references

  • Civil Code Articles 484–499: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html

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