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Lorenzo owns Lot 9 in Metro Manila and hires E to handle the sale. Unknown to Lorenzo, E forges Lorenzo’s signature on a deed of sale transferring Lot 9 to F. E has the forged deed notarized by a person posing as a notary and the deed is registered in the Registry of Deeds. F then sells Lot 9 to G for value and in good faith. Lorenzo’s heirs sue G to reconvey Lot 9 on the theory that the conveyance rests on an act contrary to law.   (a)Is E’s act an “act contrary to law” that gives rise to civil liability? (b)What is the effect of E’s act on the validity of the Lorenzo→F deed and the subsequent transfer to G in relation to land titles and registration? (c)Is G protected as a purchaser in good faith, or can Lorenzo’s heirs defeat the conveyance? Answer with the controlling doctrine and apply directly to the facts.