[Solved] A & B are married. Out of the inheritance of A in the amount of P10M, they bought a house and lot and registered it under the name of B. State the relationship between A & B?

Q.	A & B are married. Out of the inheritance of A in the amount of P10M, they bought a house and lot and registered it under the name of B. State the relationship between A & B?
A.	B can claim to be the exclusive owner being the registered owner.
B.	B is holding the property for the conjugal partnership since there is a presumption of conjugality of a property acquired by onerous title during the marriage.
C.	B is holding the property in trust in favor of A.
D.	B can properly contend that the property shall be divided into two(2) upon the dissolution of their marriage.
Answer» C. B is holding the property in trust in favor of A.

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