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Question:

Marie inherited a property in the province from her late grandfather. However, a neighboring landowner, Antonio, claims that a portion of Marie's property actually belongs to him based on a historical title he discovered. Marie firmly believes that the property rightfully belongs to her and wants to settle the dispute through a Quieting of Title action.

1. Explain the concept of Quieting of Title and its purpose under the Civil Code.
2. Discuss the essential elements that Marie needs to establish in order to succeed in her Quieting of Title action against Antonio.
3. What evidence can Marie present to prove her ownership and refute Antonio's claim?
4. Assuming Marie successfully obtains a judgment in her favor, what legal effects will the Quieting of Title action have on her right of ownership over the disputed property?