Property Reviewer

PROPERTY Art. 419 Classification of Property According to Ownership: 1. Public Dominion 2. Private Dominion Public Dominion – property of the state in its public capacity intended for: a. Public use b. Public service c. Development of national wealth Private Dominion – properties belonging to private persons either individually or collectively. Art. 420 Classification of Property of Public Dominion 1. Public use 2. Public service 3. Development of national wealth Public Use – properties that can be used publicly such as:

a. Roads b. Bridges c. State Rivers Public Service – properties belonging to the State which can be used only by those who are authorized to do so such as: a. Buildings for government offices and departments b. Vehicles for public officials c. Firearms Development of National Wealth – properties which are consist of forest lands, minerals, etc. Q: Can public dominion properties subject for negotiations for contract purposes? A: NO. For these are properties outside the commerce of men and cannot be subject for negotiations. Characteristics of Property of Public Dominion: a. Outside the commerce of men b. Cannot be acquired thru prescription c.