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Rogelio J. Jakosalem, et al. vs. Roberto S. Barangan, 666 SCRA 138

ROGELIO J. JAKOSALEM AND GODOFREDO B. DULFO, Petitioners versus ROBERTO S. BARANGAN, Respondent.

G.R. No. 175025 | 2012-02-15

FIRST DIVISION
 
DECISION
 
DEL CASTILLO, J.:
 
This case exemplifies the age-old rule that the one who holds a Torrens title over a lot is the one entitled to its possession.[1]
 
This Petition for Review on Certiorari[2] under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court assails the Decision[3] dated August 3, 2006 and the Resolution[4] dated October 4, 2006 of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. CV No. 79283.
 
Factual Antecedents
 
On August 13, 1966, respondent Col. Roberto S. Barangan (respondent Barangan) entered into a Land Purchase Agreement[5] with Ireneo S. Labsilica of Citadel Realty Corporation whereby respondent Barangan...