Land Titles

SUBJECT: The Concept of ‘Indefeasibility’ of a Title after One Year I. Introduction and Statement of Issue This memorandum addresses the core principle of indefeasibility of […]

SUBJECT: The Rule on Non-Collateral Attack of Torrens Titles I. Introduction and Statement of the Rule The Rule on Non-Collateral Attack of Torrens Titles is a […]

SUBJECT: The Difference between Original and Judicial Reconstitution I. Introduction and Legal Framework The reconstitution of lost or destroyed Torrens certificates of title is governed primarily […]

SUBJECT: The Concept of ‘Acquisitive Prescription’ vs ‘Laches’ I. Introduction and Statement of Issues This memorandum addresses the distinct legal doctrines of “acquisitive prescription” and “laches” […]

SUBJECT: The Mirror Doctrine and the Rights of Innocent Purchasers I. This memorandum addresses the interplay between the Mirror Doctrine, a fundamental principle under the Torrens […]

SUBJECT: The Torrens System of Land Registration I. Introduction and Purpose of the Torrens System The Torrens System of Land Registration, established in the Philippines by […]

SUBJECT: The Concept of Forgery in Land Titles I. Introduction and Legal Foundation The Torrens system of land registration, established under Presidential Decree No. 1529 or […]

SUBJECT: The Mirror Doctrine in Land Registration I. This memorandum addresses the nature, application, and limitations of the Mirror Doctrine within the Philippine Torrens system of […]

MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: The Mirror Doctrine in Torrens Titles I. INTRODUCTION The Torrens system of land registration was established to provide certainty and stability to land ownership. […]