Title
Matute y Amasa vs. Government of the Philippine Islands
Case
G.R. No. 7867
Decision Date
Nov 18, 1914
Antonio Matute sought land registration in Davao, withdrew, then reinstated petition after a year. Court ruled no jurisdiction to reopen; Supreme Court reversed, citing finality of dismissal and procedural safeguards.
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