VDA DE AVILES V. CA 264 SCRA 473

Category: Property, Ownership and Its Modifications

FACTS:

Aviles was the owner  of this parcel  of land and was in actual possession.  Carlos, with the intent of creating a color of title over the land, constructed bamboo fences and moved the earthen dikes.  This prompted the owner to file an action for quieting of title.
 

HELD:

Boundary disputes are not cognizable in a special civil action to quiet title.