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What is property?
What is property?
All things which are or may be the object of appropriation are considered either immovable or movable.
All things which are or may be the object of appropriation are considered either immovable or movable.
True
Immovable property includes items that can be physically moved without altering their substance.
Immovable property includes items that can be physically moved without altering their substance.
False
A piece of land is classified as immovable property, regardless of whether anything is built on it.
A piece of land is classified as immovable property, regardless of whether anything is built on it.
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Which of the following is an example of movable property?
Which of the following is an example of movable property?
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Forces of nature, such as electricity, can never be considered personal property.
Forces of nature, such as electricity, can never be considered personal property.
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Shares of stock in a company that owns real estate are classified as immovable property.
Shares of stock in a company that owns real estate are classified as immovable property.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of property?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of property?
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Which of the following is considered a Res Communes?
Which of the following is considered a Res Communes?
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Which of the following is considered property of public dominion?
Which of the following is considered property of public dominion?
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Match the following types of property with their corresponding descriptions.
Match the following types of property with their corresponding descriptions.
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The right of accretion applies exclusively to landowners along the banks of navigable rivers.
The right of accretion applies exclusively to landowners along the banks of navigable rivers.
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What does the term 'accretion' refer to in the context of property law?
What does the term 'accretion' refer to in the context of property law?
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The person who finds a hidden treasure on state property is automatically entitled to 50% of its value.
The person who finds a hidden treasure on state property is automatically entitled to 50% of its value.
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The right of accession can only be applied to immovable property.
The right of accession can only be applied to immovable property.
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Which of the following rights does a usufructuary NOT have under Philippine law?
Which of the following rights does a usufructuary NOT have under Philippine law?
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The right of usufruct can be established only by a contract between the parties.
The right of usufruct can be established only by a contract between the parties.
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A usufructuary is required to provide security to the owner of the property to ensure that the property is preserved and returned in good condition.
A usufructuary is required to provide security to the owner of the property to ensure that the property is preserved and returned in good condition.
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What is the primary purpose of an easement or servitude?
What is the primary purpose of an easement or servitude?
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A dominant estate is the property that benefits from an easement, while the servient estate is the property that is subject to the easement.
A dominant estate is the property that benefits from an easement, while the servient estate is the property that is subject to the easement.
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An easement can be established for the benefit of a person without being tied to a specific property.
An easement can be established for the benefit of a person without being tied to a specific property.
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A servient estate is obligated to accept and maintain an easement that was established before they became the owner of the property.
A servient estate is obligated to accept and maintain an easement that was established before they became the owner of the property.
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The owner of a dominant estate can make any works on the servient estate they deem necessary to preserve the easement, without needing to inform the servient estate owner or consider the impact on the property.
The owner of a dominant estate can make any works on the servient estate they deem necessary to preserve the easement, without needing to inform the servient estate owner or consider the impact on the property.
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Which of the following is NOT a common mode of acquiring an easement?
Which of the following is NOT a common mode of acquiring an easement?
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An easement automatically terminates when the dominant and servient estates are merged under the same ownership.
An easement automatically terminates when the dominant and servient estates are merged under the same ownership.
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If a dominant estate owner fails to use an easement for 10 years, the easement is automatically extinguished.
If a dominant estate owner fails to use an easement for 10 years, the easement is automatically extinguished.
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Which of the following is NOT a legally recognized type of easement?
Which of the following is NOT a legally recognized type of easement?
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The owner of the servient estate must pay the owner of the dominant estate for any damages incurred due to changes made to the easement.
The owner of the servient estate must pay the owner of the dominant estate for any damages incurred due to changes made to the easement.
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If an owner's property is surrounded by other properties and lacks access to a public highway, they have a right to demand a right-of-way easement from one of the neighboring properties.
If an owner's property is surrounded by other properties and lacks access to a public highway, they have a right to demand a right-of-way easement from one of the neighboring properties.
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The location and width of a right-of-way easement can never be modified once it is established.
The location and width of a right-of-way easement can never be modified once it is established.
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An easement can be granted for free if an owner acquires a property that is surrounded by land owned by the previous owner.
An easement can be granted for free if an owner acquires a property that is surrounded by land owned by the previous owner.
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The establishment of a right-of-way easement can only be initiated through a formal court proceeding.
The establishment of a right-of-way easement can only be initiated through a formal court proceeding.
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An easement can only be terminated if both the dominant estate owner and the servient estate owner agree to it.
An easement can only be terminated if both the dominant estate owner and the servient estate owner agree to it.
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The right of way easement ceases to be necessary if a new public road is constructed that provides access to the dominant estate, even if this occurs long after the easement was established.
The right of way easement ceases to be necessary if a new public road is constructed that provides access to the dominant estate, even if this occurs long after the easement was established.
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The right of way easement is automatically terminated when the dominant estate is incorporated into a larger property that abuts a public road.
The right of way easement is automatically terminated when the dominant estate is incorporated into a larger property that abuts a public road.
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The right to establish an easement on a property automatically extends to all future owners of that property.
The right to establish an easement on a property automatically extends to all future owners of that property.
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When a property is surrounded by other properties, it is mandatory for the owner of the surrounding properties to provide a right-of-way easement, regardless of any existing agreements.
When a property is surrounded by other properties, it is mandatory for the owner of the surrounding properties to provide a right-of-way easement, regardless of any existing agreements.
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Study Notes
Civil Code of the Philippines
- Enacted June 18, 1949
- Foundation of Philippines civil law
- Covers personal rights, obligations, family law, property, contracts, and successions.
Key Parts of the Civil Code
- Preliminary Title: General provisions, defining basic terms, outlining rules for interpreting laws, and fundamental principles.
- Selected articles from Chapter 1:
- Article 1: Act is known as the "Civil Code of the Philippines".
- Article 2: Laws take effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette, unless otherwise stated. This code takes effect one year after its publication.
- Article 3: Ignorance of law is no excuse for not following it.
- Article 4: Laws do not have retroactive effect, unless specified.
Persons and Family Relations
- Covers personal status, marriage, legal separation, parental authority, and support.
- Includes Family Law and rights of individuals in personal matters.
Property, Ownership, and Modifications
- Defines property types and ownership rights.
- Classifies property as movable or immovable.
- Discusses ownership rights.
Law on Obligations and Contracts
- Defines obligations, elements, types, and contract enforcement.
- Emphasizes mutual consent, lawful cause, and object for valid contracts.
Succession
- Governs inheritance laws (wills, intestate succession, and testamentary succession).
- Discusses legitimes (inheritance rights of heirs, and wills)
Torts and Damages
- Defines civil liability for causing harm to others.
- Includes remedies for damages.
Classification of Property
- Defines property as anything that can be owned, used, or controlled by individuals, corporations, or the state.
- Lists characteristics as: utility, substance, and appropriability as examples.
- Classifies property as Immovable or Real property and Movable or Personal property.
- Lists movable property as Consumable or non-consumable.
- Explains Tangible and Intangible properties.
Immovable vs. Movable Properties
- Immovable (Real Property): Land, buildings, permanently affixed structures.
- Movable (Personal Property): items that can be moved without changing their substance (e.g., furniture, vehicles).
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Explore the foundational aspects of the Civil Code of the Philippines, enacted on June 18, 1949. This quiz covers its key parts, including personal rights, obligations, and family law, along with provisions on property and contracts. Test your knowledge of the principles that shape civil law in the Philippines.
