7 cases where Gov takes private property for public use


The following Supreme Court decisions, landmark cases, are essential to the full understanding and appreciation of the rules on eminent domain and the pertinent provisions of the Constitution, the Rules of Court and statutes.

[1]Republic vs. Gingoyon, G.R. No. 166249, December 19, 2005
[2]Masikip vs. City of Pasig, G.R. No. 136349. January 23, 2006
[3]Francia, Jr. vs. Municipality of Meycauayan, G.R. No. 170432, March 24, 2008 [4]Beluso vs. the Municipality of Panay Capiz, G.R. No. 153974, August 7, 2006
[5]National Power Corporation vs. De la Cruz, G.R. No. 156093, February 2, 2007
[6]Heirs of Mario Pacres vs. Heirs of Cecilia Ygoña, G.R. No. 174719, May 5, 2010
[7]Republic of the Philippines vs. Sarabia, G.R. No. 157847, August 25, 2005, 468 SCRA 142