[Solved] What is the remedy of an owner of a titled land in case it was registered by another with the use of fraud under his name?

Q.	What is the remedy of an owner of a titled land in case it was registered by another with the use of fraud under his name?
A.	He can file an action for reconveyance within 10 years from the discovery of the fraud;
B.	He can file an action for reconveyance within 10 years from the date of registration since the registrant is merely holding it as a trustee.
C.	He can file an action for reconveyance at anytime since the title is void, hence, the right to file the action is imprescriptible;
D.	He has to file the action within 4 years from the discovery of the fraud.
Answer» B. He can file an action for reconveyance within 10 years from the date of registration since the registrant is merely holding it as a trustee.

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