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Feb 28, 2018 civil-procedure summons due-process annulment-of-judgment jurisdiction service-of-summons

Defective Summons Nullifies Judgment Safeguarding Due Process in Annulment Cases

SC rules defective summons in annulment cases violates due process; petitions for annulment are actions in personam requiring proper service.

Aug 14, 2007 civil procedure jurisdiction summons non-resident defendants extraterritorial service in personam

Jurisdiction Over Non-Residents: Extraterritorial Summons and Actions In Personam

Philippine courts cannot acquire jurisdiction over non-resident defendants in personal actions through extraterritorial service of summons. Learn the rules.

Jan 17, 2005 forcible entry service of summons due process jurisdiction rules of court ejectment

Service of Summons Ensuring Due Process in Forcible Entry Cases

A forcible entry case is a real action in personam; defective substituted service of summons voids the judgment for lack of jurisdiction.