This book written by Atty. Aniceto A. Calubaquib, Jr. provides a clear and methodical presentation of the fundamental principles of expropriation law and the proceedings governing ordinary expropriation cases. By carefully examining the legal foundations, statutory rules, and relevant Supreme Court decisions, the author explains the legal framework that governs when, how, and under what conditions private property may be taken for public purposes. The work emphasizes not only the authority of the State to expropriate, but equally the safeguards designed to protect property owners and ensure fairness in the process.