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Practice question: Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer (Rule 70)

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Practice question

Under Cruz, must a true fixed-term expiration case automatically satisfy the same prior-demand prerequisite as nonpayment termination?
  1. No; the decision distinguishes the grounds
  2. Yes; the grounds are identical in every case
  3. Yes; only rent arrears ever support detainer
  4. Yes; expiration can never terminate possession
  5. Yes; an owner must obtain a criminal conviction

Legal references

  • Rules of Court specified Rules69–71: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html Rule70 Sections1–2.
  • Cruz v Spouses Christensen GR205539 October4,2017 MAIN: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/oct2017/gr_205539_2017.html

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