Practice question
The selected foreign conflicts rule is accurately established, but its referral depends on domicile at death. The parties dispute that connecting fact. One insists proving the legal text conclusively proves Philippine domicile. Which is correct?
- Every proved foreign rule automatically fixes domicile here.
- The rule's content and the required domicile fact are separate matters.
- The heir may deem any mailing address conclusive.
- No connecting fact matters once a statute is translated.
- The rule automatically transfers all assets to counsel.
Legal references
- Civil Code Articles13-17 and37-46: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
- Aznar v. Garcia, G.R.L-16749, January31,1963, MAIN: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1963/jan1963/gr_l-16749_1963.html
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