FACTS:

Oclarit has purchased a parcel  of land on which there was no permanent landmarks or boundaries.  The property was just described in the deed of sale.    He  then  again  purchased  parcels  of  land,  again  without  no  clear boundaries or landmarks.  Thereafter, petitioners instituted action against Balasabas for quieting  of title.   Having no permanent or  clear boundaries and  failing  to  work  on  an  area  planted  to  palay,  the  private  respondent climbed coconut trees and placed markings.  The petitioners moved for the quieting of title for worries on confusion on property.  
 

HELD:

Although  it  is  true  that  what  defines  a  piece  of  land  is  not  the  area mentioned  but  the  boundaries  therein  laid  down,  in  controversial  cases where there appears to be an overlapping of boundaries, the actual size of the property gains importance.