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Practice question: Double Sale

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

A second buyer acquires registered land without notice, but learns of the first sale before registering. Can the buyer displace the first buyer solely by then rushing to register?
  1. Yes, initial ignorance alone always suffices
  2. No, the required good faith must continue through registration
  3. Yes, knowledge acquired before registration never matters
  4. Yes, if the registry is open
  5. Yes, because all prior sales vanish

Legal references

  • Abrigo v. De Vera, G.R. 154409, June 21, 2004: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2004/jun2004/gr_154409_2004.html

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