Executed oral sale of land is valid and beyond the ambit of the Statute of Frauds

The Manila Times 9 h Philippines

Dear PAO, My father bought the land of X. He paid the full purchase price, so X surrendered the title and possession of the land to him. However, X died before signing a deed of absolute sale. The heirs of X refuse to recognize the oral sale between our parents and claims that the agreement is invalid since the same is not in writing and in a public document. They added that the contract cannot be

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