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Manila vs. Garcia: Squatter Eviction Case by lassen is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The City of Manila owns land occupied by 23 defendants without permission since shortly after WWII. In the 1960s, the city demanded the defendants vacate the land so it could expand a nearby elementary school. The defendants refused to leave or pay nominal rental fees owed. The trial court ruled in favor of the city, ordering the defendants to vacate, pay back rent, and ongoing rent until vacating. The defendants appealed. The Supreme Court upheld the trial court

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