Legal Doctrines Quiz

What does the Doctrine of Indefeasibility of Torrens Title state?

• A title can be changed if the owner requests it.

• A certificate of title is only valid for a year.

• A registered certificate of title cannot be impugned except by law.

• A certificate of title can be altered at any time.

What is the presumption regarding foreign law according to the Doctrine of Processual Presumption?

• Foreign law must be proven in every case.

• Foreign law is presumed to be the same as Philippine law.

• Foreign law is always superior to local law.

• Foreign law is irrelevant in Philippine courts.

What does the Doctrine of Constructive Compliance entail?

• It requires all heirs to agree on the will's execution.

• It invalidates a will if the testator's wishes are not clear.

• It ensures compliance with a testator's wishes even if exact terms cannot be followed.

• It allows for any changes to a will without restrictions.

What is the essence of the Doctrine of Dependent Relative Revocation?

• A will can be revoked at any time.

• Revocation of a will is permanent and cannot be undone.

• A conditional revocation does not take effect until the condition occurs.

• A will is automatically revoked if the testator changes their mind.

What does the Doctrine of Res Perit Domino state?

• The owner loses all rights to a thing that is lost or destroyed.

• The owner retains rights to lost property indefinitely.

• Ownership of lost property is transferred to the finder.

• Lost property can be claimed by anyone.

According to the Regalian Doctrine, who owns lands not clearly within private ownership?

• The State.

• The local government.

• The original inhabitants.

• The first person to claim it.

What is the principle of the Doctrine of Vicarious Liability?

• Only the person who caused the injury is liable.

• Liability can be assigned to someone with a legal relationship to the wrongdoer.

• Vicarious liability does not exist in tort law.

• All parties involved in an incident are equally liable.

What does the Renvoi Doctrine involve?

• Adopting local laws for all cases.

• Using foreign jurisdiction rules in conflict of laws.

• Only applying domestic laws.

• Rejecting foreign laws entirely.

What does the Doctrine of Irrevindicability state regarding movable property?

• Only registered owners can claim movable property.

• Movable property cannot be owned by anyone.

• Possession in good faith is equivalent to title.

• Movable property can always be reclaimed by the true owner.

What is the significance of Doctrine of Irrevindicability?

• It states that all movable property is state-owned.

• It affirms that possession in good faith equates to ownership.

• It allows for the recovery of stolen property.

• It requires all movable property to be registered.