Question

1. Mr. Santos owns a parcel of land situated along the coastline. He decides to build a residential house on the said land. One day, during a strong storm, the land erodes and a portion of it falls into the sea. Mr. Santos seeks legal advice on the classification of the eroded land. Explain the classification of public dominion, patrimonial, and private property under the Civil Code and determine the appropriate classification of the eroded land.

2. The municipality of San Miguel plans to establish a new park for the residents. The mayor identifies a vacant lot owned by a private individual and proposes to expropriate the property for public use. The owner challenges the expropriation and argues that his property should not be classified as patrimonial but as private property. Discuss the distinction between patrimonial and private property, as provided under the Civil Code, and determine the correct classification of the property in question.

3. The National Museum is entrusted with the preservation of cultural and historical artifacts. It acquires a valuable painting from a private collector to add to its collection. However, due to limited resources and space, the museum decides to sell the painting to raise funds for other preservation projects. Analyze the classification of property in the context of public dominion, patrimonial, and private property, and determine the appropriate classification of the painting in the possession of the National Museum.