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Mar 28, 2023 civil procedure summons jurisdiction special purpose vehicle trustee appointment loan assignment

Defective Summons Voids Trustee Appointment: Key Lessons from Diversified Plastic Film v. PI-One

Defective summons can void court proceedings. Learn the jurisdictional limits and SPV Act requirements from this Supreme Court ruling.

May 4, 2021 civil procedure jurisdiction voluntary submission replevin rules of court

Voluntary Submission to Jurisdiction: Key Insights from the Jorgenetics Replevin Case

How a defendant's post-dismissal motions can cure defective service of summons and revive a replevin case, per the Supreme Court.

Mar 15, 2005 civil procedure summons due process extraterritorial service default judgment

Extraterritorial Service of Summons: Due Process for Non-Resident Defendants

Philippine courts must strictly comply with rules on extraterritorial service of summons before declaring non-resident defendants in default.

Mar 12, 1997 service of court decisions rules of court due process laza v court of appeals philippine litigation appeal deadlines

Service of Court Decisions in the Philippines: The Laza Case and Due Process

Learn how Philippine courts rule on valid service of decisions, the "sufficient discretion" standard, and the Laza v. Court of Appeals case.