G.R. No. 12790 - Lacson vs. Government of the Philippine Islands

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G.R. No. 12790: Lacson vs. Government of the Philippine Islands

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Title Supreme Court: Lacson vs. Government of the Philippine Islands

Case: G.R. No. 12790

Decision Date: Feb 17, 1919

Aniceto Lacson claimed ownership of Sicogon Island, citing 30+ years of possession by predecessors. Despite lost documents due to war, the Supreme Court ruled in his favor, excluding forest zones.

adverse possession

continuous possession

peaceful possession

Standard 16 min

0.9x of typical case length

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