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Government Of The Phil. Vs. Jose M.A Memije 036 Phil 271

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, plaintiff-appellant, vs. JOSE M.A MEMIJE, defendant-appellee.

G.R. No. 11680 | 1917-02-15

D E C I S I O N


CARSON, J.:

The Government of the Philippine Islands appeals from a judgment dismissing its complaint in an action brought to recover possession of two lots or parcels of land located upon a larger tract known as the San Lazaro Estate.

The case was submitted upon the following agreed statement of facts:

"1. That the defendant Jose M.a Memije is in possession of the land described in the plan marked with the letter A, and included within the perimeter indicated by the A, and included within the perimeter indicated by the letters ABCD.

"2. His possession dates back to the 22d day of July, 1902, on which date, according...