Verbal Land Sale Invalid

Summary

In the Philippines, a verbal sale of land is generally not valid due to the Statute of Frauds, which mandates that real estate transactions must be in writing to be enforceable. The initial verbal sale by X to Y is not legally binding. However, Y can seek to recover the money paid under the principle of unjust enrichment. The subsequent sale by A and B to X is valid, as it was executed properly by the rightful owners.

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In the scenario presented, a parcel of land owned jointly by A and B was verbally sold by X to Y for P1,*.*. Subsequently, A and B sold the entire property to X one year later. In the Philippines, the Statute of Frauds mandates that sales of real property must be in writing to be valid and enforceable. Therefore, the verbal sale executed by X to Y does not meet the legal requirements and is generally not considered valid or binding. Real estate transactions must be documented in writing to ensure enforceability under the law.
How about the money paid?
In cases where a verbal sale of land is deemed invalid, the buyer (Y) can typically seek to recover the money paid (P1,*.*) under the principle of unjust enrichment. This means that Y can file a claim to get their money back because the sale wasn't legally binding. Would you like more information on how to proceed with such a claim?
Is the second sale valid?
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In this situation, the second sale made by A and B to X is valid. Since A and B were the rightful owners, and the transaction was executed properly, it meets legal requirements. The invalidity of the initial verbal sale does not impact the legality of the second sale.
How about the first sale? Is it valid? If so why? Or why not?
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The first sale is not valid. In the Philippines, the Statute of Frauds requires that sales of real property must be in writing to be legally binding and enforceable. Since the sale by X to Y was executed verbally, it does not meet this requirement and is generally considered invalid.
How about the money paid? Is that sale still invalid?
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The sale remains invalid because it was verbal and does not meet the requirements of the Statute of Frauds. However, Y can seek to recover the money paid (P1,*.*) under the principle of unjust enrichment, as the transaction wasn't legally binding. Would you like more information on how to proceed with such a claim?