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Practice question: Prohibition on Collateral Attack on Personal Status through Correction of Entries

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Practice question

In a recognition proceeding, the opponent offers evidence that the foreign court lacked jurisdiction or gave no required notice. The petitioner says limited review prohibits considering those matters. Which is correct?
  1. Fujiki recognizes those grounds of resistance under Rule 39; limited review does not erase them
  2. Limited review means no defense can be heard
  3. A registry entry cures every jurisdictional defect
  4. The judgment’s length proves notice
  5. Only the petitioner may submit evidence

Legal references

  • Fujiki v. Marinay, G.R. No.196049, June 26, 2013, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2013/jun2013/gr_196049_2013.html

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