Torrens System of Land Registration

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What is the primary purpose of the Torrens System?

To prevent fraud and protect the rights of the real owner of the land (correct)

To protect usurpers who fraudulently secure a certificate of title

To limit the rights of registered owners

To promote the practice of adverse possession

What is the effect of registration in the Torrens System?

It is a mere formality

It creates a prima facie presumption of the validity of the registration (correct)

It is conclusive evidence of ownership

It creates an absolute title to the land

What is the basis of the imprescriptible right to evict?

Sec. 46 of PD 1529

Article 1126(1) of the NCC

Article 1125 of the NCC

Article 1126(2) of the NCC in relation to Sec. 47 of PD 1529 (correct)

What is the effect of adverse possession on registered land?

It has no effect on the title of the registered owner Signup and view all the answers

What is the remedy for a person who has been defrauded of their land title?

To challenge the registration and present evidence to the contrary Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Sec. 47 of PD 1529?

To prevent the acquisition of title by adverse possession Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of registering property under the Torrens system?

To facilitate transactions and avoid conflicts of title Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Torrens certificate of title?

It gives the public the right to rely upon the face of the title Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of registration of property under the Torrens system?

It covers the registration of title which the applicant already possessed over the land Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition under which the party concerned needs to make further inquiry?

When the party has knowledge of facts and circumstances Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Torrens system adopted in this country?

Because it is the most effective measure to guarantee the integrity of land titles Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of the registration of property under the Torrens system?

It facilitates transactions and avoids conflicts of title Signup and view all the answers

What is the punishment for obstructing the making of a survey or removing survey monuments?

Fine of up to one thousand pesos or imprisonment for up to one year Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of publishing a notice of initial hearing?

To inform all interested parties of the proceedings Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a decree of registration that has become final?

It is deemed conclusive on all matters that might be litigated or decided Signup and view all the answers

What was issued on June 11, 1978, to facilitate the effective implementation of property registration laws?

Presidential Decree No. 1529 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Presidential Decree No. 1529?

To facilitate the effective implementation of property registration laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the right of interested persons notified by publication of the notice of initial hearing?

To appear in opposition to the application Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the change in the registration proceedings?

To avoid multiplicity of suits Signup and view all the answers

What authority was conferred upon the regional trial courts under the new law?

Authority to hear and determine all questions arising from applications or petitions Signup and view all the answers

What was the limitation of the court's jurisdiction under the former law?

The court could only grant relief in cases with unanimous consent or no adverse claims Signup and view all the answers

What type of issues is the court now authorized to hear and decide under the amended law?

Contentious and substantial issues Signup and view all the answers

What was the holding in the case of Averia vs. Caguioa?

The regional trial court has general jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

What provision of the Property Registration Decree is referred to in the text?

Section 2 of the Property Registration Decree Signup and view all the answers

What condition must be met for the land registration court to determine certain issues?

The parties have mutually agreed to submit the issues for determination. Signup and view all the answers

What type of jurisdiction do RTCs have over land registration cases?

Exclusive jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

What is the power of RTCs in relation to land registration cases?

Power to hear and determine all questions Signup and view all the answers

Why is the question of whether a matter should be resolved by the RTC in its general or limited jurisdiction not considered a jurisdictional question?

It is a procedural question. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when parties have mutually agreed or acquiesced in submitting issues for determination by the court in the registration proceedings?

The court can determine the issues. Signup and view all the answers

What must the court be convinced of before rendering a decision upon the issues?

That the evidence is sufficient and adequate. Signup and view all the answers