Lagrimas A. Boy v. Court of Appeals

Summary

Supreme Court case involving ejectment dispute over residential property in Manila. Lagrimas A. Boy sold property to spouses Ramos via Deed of Absolute Sale for P31,000 but remained in possession by tolerance. Lagrimas claimed sale was incomplete due to unpaid balance and cited subsequent Kasunduan agreement. Lower courts reached conflicting decisions - MeTC favored buyers, RTC favored seller, CA restored MeTC ruling. Supreme Court affirmed CA decision, establishing that inferior courts have jurisdiction to resolve ownership issues provisionally for possession determination under BP 129. Court held that properly executed Deed of Absolute Sale transferred ownership under Civil Code provisions, and occupancy by tolerance creates implied obligation to vacate upon demand. Case clarifies interaction between ownership and possession in ejectment proceedings and validates judicial jurisdiction over intertwined property disputes.