G.R. No. L-5631 - Municipality of Catbalogan vs. Director of Lands

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G.R. No. L-5631: Municipality of Catbalogan vs. Director of Lands

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Title Supreme Court: Municipality of Catbalogan vs. Director of Lands

Case: G.R. No. L-5631

Decision Date: Oct 17, 1910

A 1908 land registration case where Catbalogan municipality claimed ownership of a lot used for its court-house for over 40 years. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the municipality, affirming its patrimonial ownership based on historical designation and continuous possession.

ownership dispute

parcel of land

historical provisions

Long 21 min

1.3x of typical case length

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