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Practice question: Eminent Domain (See also RA 10752, as amended by RA 12289)

Multiple Choice Hard Jurisprudence

Practice question

A covered project needs a parcel valued under an approved SMV. The land’s market value is P4 million, crops and trees are worth P200,000, and the applicable replacement cost of structures after consideration of depreciation is P1 million. The complaint is filed and due notice is given. For the initial Section 7(a) deposit, which total follows the ARROW Act percentages?
  1. P5,200,000
  2. P780,000
  3. P1,600,000
  4. P1,630,000
  5. P600,000

Legal references

  • RA 10752, as amended by RA 12289 (September 12, 2025): https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/99855; Section 7(a)(1)–(3).

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