Raul v. Arambulo

Summary

This case involves a dispute among co-owners of two parcels of land in Manila totaling 233 square meters. Petitioners sought to compel respondent co-owners to consent to the sale of the properties under Article 491 of the Civil Code, claiming withholding consent prejudiced common interest. The RTC initially granted relief and ordered the sale. However, the Court of Appeals reversed, and the Supreme Court affirmed the reversal. The Supreme Court clarified that Article 491 does not apply to sales of co-owned property, and under Article 493, each co-owner has full ownership rights over their share and cannot be compelled to sell. The Court suggested partition as the proper legal remedy for petitioners seeking to liquidate their interests.