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Question 9
9. Lani and Rufino died leaving four children, two of whom are Arturo and Bugoy.
The heirs signed a document selling half of the property of their parents to their
friend, Honorato. One of the remaining quarters was occupied by Ildefonso and
Bienvenido, the children of Arturo, while the other quarter was sold by Bugoy to
the Spouses Cruz by virtue of a deed of sale. Shortly after, the Spouses Cruz filed
an ejectment case against Ildefonso and Bienvenido for the 1/4 portion of the
subject property that they purchased. On the other hand, Bienvenido filed a
complaint for recovery of ownership, quieting of title, and annulment of deed of
sale against the Spouses Cruz. He alleged that the deed of sale is void since Bugoy
is not the true and real owner of the subject property, which originally belonged
to the estate of Rufino. On the other hand, the Spouses Cruz argued that
Bienvenido availed of the wrong remedy, and claimed that the heirs had already
agreed to divide the property among themselves when they allowed a portion of
the property to be occupied by the heirs of Arturo. Will the complaint of
Bienvenido prosper? Discuss.
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