[Solved] A and B are compadres. They own two (2) adjacent parcels of land covered by TCT Nos. 1 and 2 respectively where they reside. With the use of fraud, A registered the property of B under his name in 2009. Can B recover the title?

Q.	A and B are compadres. They own two (2) adjacent parcels of land covered by TCT Nos. 1 and 2 respectively where they reside. With the use of fraud, A registered the property of B under his name in 2009. Can B recover the title?
A.	No, because one (1) year after the issuance of the title, it became imprescriptible;
B.	No, because of the indefeasible nature of the title after one (1) year from its issuance;
C.	Yes, because the title of A is void;
D.	No, because a void act can be the root of a valid title.
Answer» C. Yes, because the title of A is void;

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