Sps. Alfredo Mendoza v. Maria Coronel

Summary

This case resolves the issue of whether a co-owner can file an ejectment suit without impleading other co-owners. The Supreme Court affirmed that under Article 487 of the Civil Code, any co-owner may bring an ejectment action without joining other co-owners as parties, as the suit is deemed instituted for the benefit of all. The Court clarified the corrected ruling in Arcelona v. CA and rejected arguments that an attorney-in-fact needs authority from all co-owners or that personal signing of certification against forum shopping is required when a duly authorized representative files the case. This decision establishes important precedent on co-ownership rights and ejectment procedures.