- Petitioner
- Extraordinary Development Corporation
- Respondent
- Herminia F. Samson-Bico
- Citation
- G.R. No. 191090
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Division
- First Division
- Ponente
- Perez, J.
- Decided
- October 13, 2014
Summary
This case involves a property co-ownership dispute over a 29,748 square meter land in Binangonan, Rizal. The heirs of Juan Ballesteros sold the entire property to Extraordinary Development Corporation without the consent of the heirs of Irenea Ballesteros, who were co-owners of one-half of the property. The Supreme Court affirmed that the sale was valid only to the extent of the sellers' one-half share, applying the principle that co-owners can only alienate their pro indiviso portion under Civil Code Article 493. EDC could not claim to be a buyer in good faith since it was informed of the co-ownership. The Court ordered the heirs of Juan to return half the purchase price to prevent unjust enrichment, while confirming respondents' co-ownership rights through established succession and judicial admissions.