Case Digest (G.R. No. 46024)
Facts:
The case of Sotera Aravejo et al. vs. Alfonso Doronila et al. (G.R. No. 46024) was decided by the Supreme Court of the Philippines on May 25, 1939. The plaintiffs, Sotera Aravejo and others, appealed from a resolution of the trial court that sustained a demurrer filed by the defendants, Alfonso Doronila and others. The plaintiffs claimed to be the undivided owners of a parcel of land described in their complaint. They alleged that on September 23, 1919, Epifania Sitchon, acting on her own behalf and as attorney-in-fact for Catalina Sitchon, sold the land in a concealed and fraudulent manner to Alfonso Doronila. Subsequently, on September 21, 1923, Epifania Sitchon, along with Luisa Sitchon, sold the same land to Adolfo Doronila. On November 5, 1923, Alfonso Doronila transferred his rights and interests in the land to Adolfo Doronila. Based on this transfer, Adolfo Doronila applied for the registration of the land in his name on January 8, 1923. The registration case was heard...
Case Digest (G.R. No. 46024)
Facts:
Ownership of the Land:
- The plaintiffs, Sotera Aravejo et al., are the undivided owners of a parcel of land described in the complaint.
Fraudulent Sale:
- On September 23, 1919, Epifania Sitchon, acting on her own behalf and as attorney-in-fact for Catalina Sitchon, sold the land to Alfonso Doronila in a concealed and fraudulent manner.
Subsequent Sale and Conveyance:
- On September 21, 1923, Epifania Sitchon, along with Luisa Sitchon, sold the same land to Adolfo Doronila.
- On November 5, 1923, Alfonso Doronila conveyed his rights and interest in the land to Adolfo Doronila.
Land Registration:
- Adolfo Doronila applied for the registration of the land in his name on January 8, 1923.
- The registration case was heard in 1924, and the land was adjudicated to Alfonso Doronila, now identified as Lot No. 1-PSWO-8143, covered by Original Certificate of Title No. 21636.
Possession of the Land:
- Alfonso Doronila has been in possession of the land since 1930.
Plaintiffs’ Claim:
- The plaintiffs sought damages amounting to fifty thousand pesos (P50,000) with legal interest, claiming they lost ownership of the land due to its fraudulent registration in Alfonso Doronila’s name.
Issue:
- Whether the complaint alleges sufficient facts to constitute a cause of action.
- Whether the plaintiffs’ action for damages is barred by the statute of limitations under Section 107 of Act No. 496.
Ruling:
- (Subscriber-Only)
Ratio:
- (Subscriber-Only)