Case Digest (G.R. No. 24599)
Facts:
- The case involves the Philippine Manufacturing Co. (petitioner) against Judge Carlos A. Imperial and the heirs of Tomas Cabangis.
- On July 20, 1912, Tomas Cabangis sold land at Manila Bay to the Manila Refining Co., which later transferred it to the Philippine Manufacturing Co.
- The petitioner sought to register the land, resulting in Transfer Certificate of Title No. 3936.
- On February 11, 1922, the Director of Lands initiated a cadastral proceeding for ownership determination in Tondo, Manila, including the petitioner's registered land.
- A general default for unclaimed lots was entered on January 16, 1928, with lots 31, 32, and 35 adjudicated to the petitioner.
- Concerns arose regarding the foreshore status of part of lot 35, prompting the petitioner to lease the disputed area from the government.
- On March 19, 1925, the Cabangis heirs claimed ownership of lot 39, a subdivision of lot 35, during the cadastral proceeding.
- The court awarded lot 39 to the Cabangis heirs on June 18, 1925, based on their long possession.
- The petitioner was unaware of the proceedings regarding lot 35 and learned of the decision on June 26, 1925.
- The petitioner filed a motion to set aside the court's decision on July 17, 1925, which was denied on July 21, 1925.
- The petitioner then sought relief under Section 513 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Issue:
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Ruling:
- The court ruled that the case was suitable for relief under Section 113 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
- The court determined that the July 21, 1925 order from the lower court was appealable.
- The court concluded that t...(Unlock)
Ratio:
- The court reasoned that the petitioner, holding a Torrens title for the entire lot 35, was not required to formally claim the property in the cadastral proceeding.
- The court had a duty to respect the existing title, and the lack of notification regarding the hearings constituted surprise and excusable neglect.
- The proceedings against the pet...continue reading
Case Digest (G.R. No. 24599)
Facts:
The case involves the Philippine Manufacturing Co. (petitioner) against Honorable Carlos A. Imperial, Judge of the Court of First Instance of Manila, and other respondents, including the heirs of Tomas Cabangis. The events leading to this case began on July 20, 1912, when Tomas Cabangis sold a parcel of land located at Manila Bay to the Manila Refining Co., which subsequently transferred the property to the Philippine Manufacturing Co. The latter sought to register the land, resulting in the issuance of Transfer Certificate of Title No. 3936. On February 11, 1922, the Director of Lands initiated a cadastral proceeding to determine ownership of certain lands in Tondo, Manila, including the land already registered to the petitioner. The court entered a general default for unclaimed lots on January 16, 1928, and noted that lots 31, 32, and 35 were already adjudicated to the petitioner. However, the government raised concerns regarding the foreshore status of part of lot 35, leading the petitioner to lease the disputed area from the government.
On March 19, 1925, the Cabangis heirs claimed ownership of lot 39, a subdivision of lot 35, in the cadastral proceeding. The court awarded lot 39 to the Cabangis heirs on June 18, 1925, based on their long possession of the land. The petitioner was not notified of the proceedings regarding the subdivisio...