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2005-03-31 |
PANGANIBAN, J. |
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| We disagree. Jurisdiction in ejectment cases is determined by the allegations pleaded in the complaint.[15] As long as these allegations demonstrate a cause of action either for forcible entry or for unlawful detainer, the court acquires jurisdiction over the subject matter. This principle holds, even if the facts proved during the trial do not support the cause of action thus alleged, in which instance the court -- after acquiring jurisdiction -- may resolve to dismiss the action for insufficiency of evidence. | |||||