Facts:

• Susan D. Degollacion acquired two parcels of land from Antonio Dizon in Barrio Salawag, Dasmariñas, Cavite.
• The properties were originally covered by TCT No. T-20726 (Lot No. 5766-A) and TCT No. 26796 (Lot No. 5766-B).
• Following the purchase, new titles were issued in Susan's name: TCT No. T-96011 for Lot 5766-A and TCT No. T-96019 for Lot 5766-B.
• Susan later found that Lot 5766-B was also covered by TCT No. T-26877, which was issued to Pilar Development Corporation.
• Susan filed a Complaint for Cancellation of Transfer Certificate of Title with Damages against the Register of Deeds of Cavite and Pilar Development Corporation, alleging that the corporation's title was derived from fraudulent sources.
• The trial court initially denied the corporation's Motion to Dismiss but later declared it in default due to Susan's failure to comply with court orders.
• The trial court permitted Susan to present her evidence ex parte and ultimately dismissed her complaint for lack of evidence.
• Susan's appeal to the Court of Appeals was dismissed, prompting her to seek a review from the Supreme Court.

Issue:

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Ruling:

• The Supreme Court upheld the decisions of the lower courts, stating that Susan failed to provide adequate evidence to support her claims regarding the corporation's title.
• The Court found no error in the trial court's conclusions and deemed the dismissal of the complaint warranted.
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Ratio:

• The Supreme Court highlighted the necessity of presenting sufficient evidence to substantiate allegations of title fraud.
• Susan's reliance on photocopies and unverified claims did not satisfy the burden of proof required to demonstrate that the corpor...continue reading