Practice question
Commissioners use the possession deposit as conclusive final compensation without analyzing the property and governing valuation evidence. Which is best?
- The deposit automatically binds the court
- The report cannot be questioned
- The owner’s highest demand automatically replaces the report
- The court must independently ensure a lawful, evidence-based determination
- The court may decide by personal whim
Legal references
- Rule67 Section8; Baterna v. TRANSCO: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2026/jan2026/gr_276920_2026.html
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