Facts:

The case involves Consolacion Arboso as the plaintiff and appellant against Doroteo Andrade, the defendant and appellee. The events leading to this case began in 1917 when Sotera Arboso was recognized as the owner of a parcel of land, which was declared in her name for tax purposes. Following her death in 1920, her children, including Consolacion Arboso, continued to receive the products of the land through Roman Budak, who was administering it. However, in 1920, Budak executed an affidavit claiming ownership of the land, asserting he inherited it from Sotera Arboso. This affidavit allowed him to have the land declared in his name for tax purposes. In December 1926, Budak sold the land to Doroteo Andrade, who was warned that Budak was not the legitimate owner. Despite this warning, Andrade purchased the land, declared it in his name, and paid taxes on it until 1946.

In 1927, the Arboso heirs learned of the sale and attempted to reclaim the land by gathering coconuts, leadi...

Facts:

1. Ownership and Administration of the Land:

   • In 1917, Sotera Arboso was the owner of the parcel of land in question, which was declared in her name for tax purposes (Exhibit A).
   • The land was under the administration of Roman Budak.
   • After Sotera Arboso's death, her children, including the plaintiff Consolacion Arboso, continued to receive the land's products delivered by Roman Budak until 1920.

2. Roman Budak's Claim and Sale:

   • In 1920, Roman Budak executed an affidavit claiming ownership of the land by inheritance from Sotera Arboso and had the land declared in his name for tax purposes (Exhibit C).
   • In December 1926, Roman Budak sold the land to Doroteo Andrade, the defendant, despite warnings that Budak was not the true owner.
   • Andrade declared the land in his name and paid taxes on it until 1946.

3. Disputes and Legal Actions:

   • In 1927, the heirs of Sotera Arboso discovered the sale and entered the land to gather coconuts, leading to a theft case filed by Andrade, which was dismissed as a civil matter.
   • In 1928, the heirs filed an action to recover ownership of the land, but the case was dismissed in 1932 for lack of interest (Exhibits 3 and 4).
   • In 1947, Andrade filed an ejectment case against the heirs, which was decided in his favor, ordering the heirs to refrain from interfering with the land (Exhibit 2).
   • Despite this, the heirs continued to enter the land, prompting Andrade to take firmer action in 1946.

4. Present Action:

   • Consolacion Arboso filed the present action, claiming ownership of the land.

Issue:

• Whether Doroteo Andrade acquired ownership of the land by prescription under the facts of the case.

Ruling:

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Ratio:

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