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Practice question: Contract of Sale vs. Contract to Sell

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Explain why physical possession alone may not settle the classification or ownership question in an arrangement expressly reserving title pending a condition.

Legal references

  • Civil Code RA386: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html Articles1186,1458,1478.
  • Chavez v Spouses Gopez GR242366 February26,2025 MAIN: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/feb2025/gr_242366_2025.html Contract to sell distinguished from conditional sale.
  • Coronel v Court of Appeals GR103577 October7,1996 MAIN: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1996/oct1996/gr_103577_1996.html Consent and suspensive conditions.

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