Title
Republic vs. Estate of Posadas III
Case
G.R. No. 214310
Decision Date
Feb 24, 2020
The Republic of the Philippines sought to expropriate land for a road-widening project but delayed proceedings, failed to amend the complaint, and vacillated on project plans. The Supreme Court ruled the delays unjustified, remanding the case to determine just compensation with interest, emphasizing prompt and fair payment for private property taken for public use.
Very Long 42 min
2.5x of typical case length

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