Question

G. Actions to Recover Ownership and Possession of Real Property

3. Accion Reivindicatoria

Marina claims to be the rightful owner of a parcel of land located in City X. She asserts that she has been in possession of the land for more than 10 years. However, Carlos, a neighboring landowner, disputes Marina's claim and insists that he is the true owner of the land. In order to assert her rights and recover ownership of the disputed land, Marina decides to file an Accion Reivindicatoria.

Based on the given scenario, answer the following questions:

1. What are the essential elements of an Accion Reivindicatoria that Marina needs to establish in order to succeed in her claim?
2. What evidence can Marina present to prove her ownership and possession of the land?
3. What defenses can Carlos raise and what evidence can he present to counter Marina's claim?
4. What is the possible action that the court may take in resolving the dispute between Marina and Carlos?