[Solved] With abuse of confidence, A was able to register a real property belonging B in 1990. B discovered it in 2011. Can B file an action to recover his property?

Q.	With abuse of confidence, A was able to register a real property belonging B in 1990. B discovered it in 2011. Can B file an action to recover his property?
A.	Yes, because the title of A is void;
B.	Yes, provided that he files an action within four (4) years from the discovery of the act of A;
C.	No, because the action has prescribed as 10 years have already passed since the registration of the property;
D.	Yes, because there was no act of repudiation of the trust.
Answer» C. No, because the action has prescribed as 10 years have already passed since the registration of the property;

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