Question

Under the Civil Code of the Philippines, there are different classifications of property. One of these classifications is the distinction between immovables and movables. Answer the following practical questions based on the provisions of the Civil Code, specifically Articles 414-418.

1. Pauline owns a piece of land in the province. She decides to build a house on the land. According to the Civil Code, is the land considered as an immovable or a movable property? Explain your answer.
2. John recently purchased a car and registered it in his name. Is the car considered an immovable or a movable property under the Civil Code? Provide reasons for your response.
3. Marcel and Sophia, a newly married couple, decided to buy a condominium unit. How would you classify the condominium unit in terms of its immovability or movability as per the provisions of the Civil Code? Justify your answer.
4. Carlos is a farmer who owns several fruit-bearing trees on his agricultural land. Are the trees considered immovable or movable property under the Civil Code? Support your answer with legal reasoning.