Practice question
An LGU lawfully obtains immediate possession in a Section 19 proceeding after satisfying the applicable provisional-deposit requirements. It argues that this necessarily fixes the final compensation at the deposit amount, despite evidence about the property's fair market value at taking. Which statement is correct?
- Immediate possession eliminates the duty to pay just compensation.
- The deposit becomes final solely because the owner protested.
- The proper court still determines compensation; a provisional deposit does not by itself fix the final amount.
- Only the contractor may change the deposit.
- A public purpose requires the owner to donate the balance.
Legal references
- RA 7160, Section 19, eminent domain: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html
- 1987 Constitution, Article III, Section 9: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
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