Practice question
A landowner proves that an apparently outstanding mortgage has already been fully discharged, but its continued record may prejudice the owner's title. Is termination of the obligation relevant to quieting?
- No, only forgery can create a removable cloud
- Yes, Article 478 recognizes an extinguished or terminated obligation as a basis for relief
- No, payment makes the record permanently enforceable
- Yes, but only if the owner abandons the land
- No, because every recorded instrument is conclusive
Legal references
- Civil Code Articles 476–481: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
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