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Mar 28, 2023 property law summons due process civil procedure voluntary appearance quasi in rem

Defective Summons and Voluntary Appearance: Due Process in Property Cases

The Supreme Court clarifies when defective extraterritorial summons can be cured by voluntary appearance—and why due process still protects the defendant.

Aug 7, 2022 piercing-corporate-veil jurisdiction service-of-summons foreign-corporations labor-law due-process

Piercing the Corporate Veil: Jurisdiction First, Liability Later

Supreme Court clarifies that courts must first acquire jurisdiction over a corporation before applying the piercing the corporate veil doctrine to hold owners liable.

Sep 5, 2017 civil procedure summons due process foreign judgment jurisdiction

Valid Service of Summons in Foreign Judgment Recognition: Key Lessons from Express Padala v. Ocampo

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on invalid substituted service of summons in foreign judgment recognition, and its due process implications.

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.