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Question 2
2. Viada and Blanco are best friends. In July 2024, Blanco sold to Castan a
parcel of land registered in Viada’s name. Blanco signed the deed of
absolute sale in behalf of Viada and pretended as his agent. In August
2024, Viada executed a special power of attorney (SPA) authorizing
Blanco to sell the identical parcel of land. Blanco executed a deed of
absolute sale in favor of Sanchez Roman who was aware of the prior
conveyance of the same land to Castan. Thereafter, Castan learned of the
subsequent transaction between Blanco and Sanchez Roman. Castan then
filed against Sanchez Roman an action for annulment of sale. Castan
argued that Sanchez Roman is in bad faith because of his knowledge of
the prior sale. Sanchez Roman countered that the sale between Blanco and
Castan is void for lack of Viada’s consent. Castan replied that the
subsequent issuance of the SPA to Blanco ratified any defect in their
transaction. Who between Castan and Sanchez Roman has a better
right over the parcel of land? Explain.
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