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Central Capiz Vs. Ana Ramirez 040 Phil 883

CENTRAL CAPIZ, a corporation, petitioner, vs. ANA RAMIREZ, respondent.

G.R. No. 16197 | 1920-03-12

D E C I S I O N


JOHNSON, J .:

This is an original action brought in the Supreme Court. Its purpose is to obtain an interpretation and application of the intent, purpose and scope of Act No. 2874 of the Philippine Legislature, known as the "Public Land Act," so far as it affects agricultural lands, privately owned.

The only question presented is, whether or not said Act No. 2874 is applicable to agricultural lands, in the Philippine Islands which are privately owned.

There is no dispute about the facts. They are admitted. The petitioner alleges and respondent admits that on or about July 1, 1919, the latter contracted with the...