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    Gep 136 - Land Registration Law Quiz No. 1

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    This document contains an 11 question quiz on land registration law in the Philippines. The quiz covers topics such as the differences between certificates of title and certificates of stewardship contract, the legal bases of land registration in the Philippines, the differences between the Land Registration Act and Cadastral Act, modes of acquiring title through accretion and reclamation, imprescriptibility and indefeasibility of title, and resolving conflicting claims of ownership. Students are instructed to answer the questions in writing using specific paper, ink colors, and deadlines.

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    This document contains an 11 question quiz on land registration law in the Philippines. The quiz covers topics such as the differences between certificates of title and certificates of stewardship contract, the legal bases of land registration in the Philippines, the differences between the Land Registration Act and Cadastral Act, modes of acquiring title through accretion and reclamation, imprescriptibility and indefeasibility of title, and resolving conflicting claims of ownership. Students are instructed to answer the questions in writing using specific paper, ink colors, and deadlines.

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    GEP 136 – LAND REGISTRATION LAW

    QUIZ No. 1

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    1. This quiz is an essay type and answers shall be hand-written in yellow pad paper. No
    answer sheet shall be admitted if written in coupon bonds or if it is type-written.
    2. Answers may either be submitted by mail or personal delivery. If mailed the date of
    should not be later than March 23, 2022 (Thursday), if hand-carried should be
    submitted not later than 9 AM March 24, 2022 (Friday).
    3. In writing, use either black or blue ink. No other color of ink shall be allowed.

    Question No. 1: (2 points)


    In your own words, distinguish certificate of title and certificate of stewardship contract.

    Question No. 2 (8 points)


    Enumerate and discuss the legal bases of land registration in the Philippines.

    Question No. 3 (5 points)


    Distinguish Act 496, otherwise known as the Land Registration Act from Act 2259,
    otherwise known as the Cadastral Act.

    Question No. 4. (5 points)


    What will happen if the landowner fails to file protest for a land covered by Cadastral
    Act.

    Question No. 5 (15 points)


    ABC woodcraft factory is located along the Banaoang River and every day, it throws its
    solid wastes on the river until the waste accumulated to form land. X, being a regular employee
    of ABC Company, had the land surveyed and later filed for land registration at the Regional Trial
    Court. During the proceedings, the owner of ABC Company filed its formal protest over the
    application of X. Under such circumstances who has a better title? Explain.

    Question No. 6 (10 points)


    In Question No. 5, what is the appropriate mode of acquiring title, Accretion or
    Reclamation. Why?

    Question No. 7 (15 points)


    Pedro is an owner of a parcel of land covered by an Original Certificate of Title. He went
    in the US and has not yet returned to the Philippines for a long time. During such period, Juan
    entered to the property of Pedro and took possession of the property, not knowing the identity
    of the real owner. After 15 years, Pedro came home and upon discovering the presence of Jun
    within the premises of his property, filed an ejection case against Juan but the later countered
    saying that the property is already owned by him by way of prescription. If Pedro comes to you
    to seek advice, what will you tell him and why?
    Question No. 8 Explain the following:

    a. Imprescriptibility of title (4 points)


    b. Indefeasibility of Title (3 points)
    c. Possessor in good faith and bad faith (3 poits)

    Question no. 9 (10 points)

    A new route of highway traverses the property of Bong Bong wherein a 1000 sq. m. is
    taken. If Bong Bong is willing to give up his property what is the appropriate mode of acquiring
    title to be applied? What if Bong Bong hesitates? Explain your answer.

    Question No. 10 (10 points)

    A large tract of land devoted to corn owned by private person was subdivided and
    distributed to tenants under PD No. 27, however, a portion of about 15 hectares planted with
    banana was spared. In the implementation of RA 6557 however, DAR proceeded with the 15
    hectares banana plantation and covered it. Is DAR correct in not covering 15 hectares under PD
    27, Explain. Is DAR correct in covering the 15 hectares under RA 6657, explain?

    Question No. 11 (10 points)

    A parcel of land was covered by Tax Declaration No. 12345 in the name of Juan dela
    Cruz and taxes were paid under the mentioned tax declaration since 1954. In 1998, the same
    property
    Mysteriously registered in the name of Juana De la Cruz and since then, Juana de la Cruz took
    possession until her death in the year 2000. When her heirs applied for Transfer Certificate of
    Title, Juan dela Cruz protested contending that the property should be owned by him as
    evidenced by the Tax Declaration 12345. If you are the judge how will you resolve the case?

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