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Practice question: Quieting of Title

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Practice question

Explain why proving an equitable interest is not by itself sufficient to defeat a rival registered title through quieting.

Legal references

  • Civil Code RA386: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html Articles476–481 and749.
  • Santos Ventura Hocorma Foundation v Mabalacat Institute GR267084 July9,2025 MAIN: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/jul2025/gr_267084_2025.html MAIN true donation, formalities and adverse title proof.

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