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Paz vs Reyes

ALFREDO PAZ, petitioner, vs. ROSARIO G. REYES, respondent.

G.R. No. 127439 | 2000-03-09

D E C I S I O N

KAPUNAN, J.:

Claiming to be the absolute owner of a 493-square meter piece of real estate located at No. 525-G, Remedios St., Malate, Manila, respondent Rosario Reyes filed before the Metropolitan Trial Court (MeTC) of Manila an action for unlawful detainer against herein petitioner Alfredo Paz, an occupant of a building situated on the property. Respondent claimed that she inherited the subject property from her late husband Lorenzo Reyes, and that she is her husband's sole heir. The property is covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. 59215 registered in the deceased husband's name.

Petitioner, in his...